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Tourism · Funchal · 29 September 2026

Porto Santo Line Reinforces Operations and Adjusts Schedules for Long Weekend

Porto Santo Line schedules an extra trip on October 14th and adjusts regular services to accommodate demand and a beach handball tournament.

Porto Santo Line Reinforces Operations and Adjusts Schedules for Long Weekend

Porto Santo Line will operate an additional voyage to Porto Santo on October 14th, departing from Funchal at 6:00 AM. This special trip is intended to address mobility needs related to the international beach handball tournament.

The extra service will take place just before the vessel, the ‘Lobo Marinho’, enters scheduled maintenance. Following its arrival in Porto Santo, the ship will proceed directly to the Astican shipyard in Las Palmas for its upkeep.

The company has also modified the schedules for regular sailings during the extended October weekend. These adjustments aim to meet usual demand and allow passengers more time in Porto Santo, mitigating disruptions from the temporary service interruption from October 14th to 22nd.

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