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Tourism · Funchal · 12 August 2026

MSC Virtuosa docks in Funchal with over 5,800 passengers

The cruise ship MSC Virtuosa called at Funchal Port on Wednesday, carrying 5,840 passengers and 1,692 crew members.

The cruise ship MSC Virtuosa made a stop at Funchal Port this Wednesday, bringing 5,840 passengers and 1,692 crew members aboard.

The vessel arrived at 8:10 AM from Vigo, Spain, and departed at 8:30 PM for Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The ship, on a 13-day cruise from Southampton, England, has a maximum capacity of 6,663 passengers.

Upcoming cruise calls in Funchal are scheduled for the Ventura on Saturday, August 15th, and the Allura on August 28th.

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