buddymum Posted September 12, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Last time we visited Madeira in 2003 I believe there was a new cruise terminal bring built. At that time the cruise ships berthed very near to the cable car. Could anyone tell me if they still berth here and if not where, and how far away from the centre of Funchal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esprit Posted September 12, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Only small ships stop at the berth near the cable car and only when other berths have been taken up. I never seen a P&O ship berth anywhere other than on the main pier which is shuttle bus ride away from the edge of town. If you look at the Madeira port webcams you'll see what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiB Posted September 12, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Last time we visited Madeira in 2003 I believe there was a new cruise terminal bring built. At that time the cruise ships berthed very near to the cable car. Could anyone tell me if they still berth here and if not where, and how far away from the centre of Funchal Yes on the other side of the harbour. A 20 to 25 min walk. I can scooter it in 20 mins. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adammara Posted September 12, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Photo's of the Port of Funchal: http://www.portosdamadeira.com/site/index.php/en/ Very modern! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thejuggler Posted September 12, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 12, 2016 The only ships I regularly see landside at the port are from Aida. All others use the seaward docking area. There are new docks being developed nearer the cable car, but as of last year they weren't finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddymum Posted September 12, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Only small ships stop at the berth near the cable car and only when other berths have been taken up. I never seen a P&O ship berth anywhere other than on the main pier which is shuttle bus ride away from the edge of town. If you look at the Madeira port webcams you'll see what I mean. As I said it was over 13 years ago when we last went there. Thank you for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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