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Tourism · Funchal · 19 September 2026

Disney Dream Makes Inaugural Call in Funchal

The Disney Dream cruise ship made its inaugural call in Funchal, carrying over four thousand people on a 13-night journey.

Disney Dream Makes Inaugural Call in Funchal

The cruise ship Disney Dream made its inaugural call in Madeira, arriving in Funchal on Saturday morning. On board are over four thousand people, including 2,645 passengers and 1,436 crew members.

The 13-night cruise began in Southampton, England, on September 14th and concludes in Fort Lauderdale, United States. The ship arrived from Lisbon at 5:45 AM and departed at 6:15 PM.

During the morning, a traditional plaque exchange ceremony took place, marking the inaugural call, with representatives from APRAM, Health Authority, Blandy, Customs, Navy, and the Ship Enthusiasts Club in attendance.

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