Funchal is very verdant and laid back. We went on a tour to Monte and the Botanical Gardens. The view from Monte is exceptional. The tour uses the cable car to travel from Monte to the Botanical Gardens. A visit to a lace shop and Winery completed the half day trip. The cost was typical for a tour and delivered reasonable value for money. 




Madeira (Funchal)

Having visited Tenerife many times in the past we elected to just go for a walk. The town hasn't changed and was as expected. 
The local town provided shuttle buses to the town from the dock side. We visited the town and followed the suggested guide book routes following the coloured lines painted on the pathways. The people were polite and the buildings of typical Canarian design. Most shops had limited offerings and were generally quite expensive. 



Tenerife

The ship was docked on the outside breakwater and the recommended method of transport to town was the shuttle bus. The cost was prohibitive at $12 per person and the journey through the dockyard lasted all of 4 minutes. 
The town is very pretty. Very narrow streets, all white buildings with blue shutters. The town centre has the usual selection of shops and a market was setup on the promenade selling leather goods and various bangles and skin treatments. 
Generally a pleasant day off the boat enjoying the local environment 



Lanzarote

The entry to Lisbon is interesting. The ship docks about 3 kilometres from the city centre. Again shuttle buses were recommended but again costs were high. The more adventurous could easily take the train, station is immediately outside the reception building, and travel two stops into central Lisbon. We selected a walking tour of Lisbon. The guide was OK but the itinerary seemed to centre on churches and the cathedral. Generally our group was too large for the guide to control and most of the standard dialogue was lost in traffic noise. The free time was welcome prior to ending the tour. Lisbon feels safe when walking in the city centre and the selection of shops is extremely good. Costs appear to be reasonable for items that we purchased. 
Generally a good experience. 




Lisbon

Visit was on a Sunday. Shops didn't open until after church services had ended. Town was very clean and well laid out. A pleasure to walk around. Some people went up to the oyster stalls in the town while others waited until after the shops opened before leaving the ship for some retail therapy. 
Overall an enjoyable visit and would probably be better on any other weekday. 



Vigo

Cabin 9307. Reasonable size. Very good bed. Limited draw storage. Hanging space adequate but limited access as beside one side of bed. 

Excellent bathroom. Adequate veranda but a bit tight if two persons using loungers and footstools simultaneously. Excellent sound suppression from glazing. Excellent TV facilities. Free films available, re-runs of enrichment seminars if required.

Generally very quite as no passing traffic. Can be susceptible to sea movements in rough weather.

The veranda access is good although the size is limited for two people to use the lounger chairs and footstools simultaneously.The cabin is of a similar size to other Celebrity ships but draw storage is a little limited and the overhead lockers need to be used if the cabin is to remain tidy.

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