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2026 Spring Escape, Caribbean to London

Renaissance 09 Mar 2026 17 nights Fly Cruise Flights Included Bridgetown

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Itinerary: Bridgetown - Castries, St. Lucia - St. John's, Antigua, Caribbean - Basseterre, St. Kitts - Ponta Delgada - Leixoes - Ijmuiden - London (Tilbury)
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2026 No-Fly Mediterranean Islands, Harbours & Coastlines

Bolette 12 Mar 2026 19 nights No-Fly Cruise Liverpool

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Itinerary: Liverpool - Tangier, Morocco - Malaga, Spain - Alicante, Spain - Cagliari, Sardinia - Valletta, Malta - Catania, Sicily - Cartagena, Spain - Gibraltar - Liverpool
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No-Fly 2027 Grand Mediterranean Marvel

Sky Princess 25 Sep 2027 31 nights No-Fly Cruise Southampton

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2026 Luxury Best of Italy & Croatia ft. Italian Lakes Stay

Celebrity Constellation 06 Jul 2026 15 nights Fly Cruise Flights Included Ravenna

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Borealis 28 Sep 2026 18 nights No-Fly Cruise Southampton

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Bolette 08 Feb 2026 32 nights No-Fly Cruise Liverpool

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Itinerary: Liverpool - Lisbon, Portugal - Funchal, Madeira - Bridgetown, Barbados - Bequia - St Georges, Grenada - Kingstown, St. Vincent - Castries, St Lucia - Fort de France, Martinique -..…
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Borealis 02 Sep 2026 11 nights No-Fly Cruise Southampton

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Itinerary: Southampton - Belfast, Northern Ireland - Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Scotland - Loch Broom, Scotland - Kirkwall, United Kingdom - Stornoway, Lewis, Scotland - Fingals Cave - Galway,.…
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2025 Tropical Autumn Escape

Renaissance 17 Nov 2025 15 nights Fly Cruise Flights Included Bridgetown

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Itinerary: Bridgetown - Willemstad, Curacao - Basseterre, St. Kitts - Point-a-Pitre - Fort de France - St. John's, Antigua, Caribbean - Philipsburg, St. Maarten - Road Town - Kralendijk,...
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Silver Ray 25 Apr 2026 13 nights Fly Cruise Flights Included Barcelona

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2026 No-Fly Scenic Coastlines of the British Isles

Bolette 12 Sep 2026 10 nights No-Fly Cruise Liverpool

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Itinerary: Liverpool - Portland, England - St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly - Killybegs, Ireland - Portree, Isle of Skye - Kirkwall, United Kingdom - Loch Broom, Scotland - Fingals Cave -...
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What to see in Funchal

Funchal by day is an awe-inducing amphitheatre of red-roofed homes on lush, escalating hillsides. By night, it’s a mesmerising sea of twinkling city lights and a hive of activity. Evenings offer a wealth of opportunities, from world-class dining washed down with aromatic Madeira wine to all-night dancing and spectacular fireworks shows. It’s home to the world’s largest New Year display and two vibrant, pre-Lent carnivals that fill the streets with Samba and laughter.

The name Funchal refers to the abundant fennel that grew here when it was colonised by the Portuguese. Though it is a far cry from the wild, uninhabited island of the 15th century, flora-filled exuberance is still a major part of its appeal. Vibrant gardens and banana plantations thrive in the shelter of the valley's luxuriant slopes and perfectly manicured terraces are scattered across the capital.

Take in verdant views as you ride the cable car from the old town to Monte. At the top, amble amidst exotic plant life, free-roaming birds and historic pieces at the Monte Palace Tropical Garden and Museum. For more lovely blooms, visit the Palheiro Gardens and Jardim Botânico or, for untamed allure, take a trip to Laurisilva forest, a UNESCO Nature Site in the centre of Madeira island. Enjoy postcard-perfect surroundings with a hike from Rabaçal to the 25 Fontes Falls or head to Curral das Freiras, a valley framed by majestic mountains.

Golden bays aren’t Funchal’s strong point, though its black sands, pebble beaches and open-air lido still offer pleasant spots to soak up some sunshine. Head west along the promenade for Praia Formosa, visit Garajau in the east with its imposing Cristo Rei statue, bathe in the natural swimming pool at Porto Moniz or visit the nearby island of Porto Santos. Don’t forget to sample the island’s most delicious export - enjoy a glass of its famous wine as you relax in the cosmopolitan marina. Take a vineyard tour or visit Blandy’s Wine Lodge to fully appreciate why this mouth-watering produce has been highly regarded for centuries, even by William Shakespeare.


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