Would have enjoyed a longer stay in Funchal. Great walking around on land first time in a week since we left Fort Lauderdale. Weather was nice. Locals were friendly and shopping at the nearby shopping mall had a great book store. The library was taken out of Sky Princess because of Covid we were told by Princess at guest services. We walked right off the ship and enjoyed it so much. ...
As this was an unplanned stop, the first day was pretty boring, with HO-HO bus, but did find a great shopping area. Second day was great! Highly recommend trip to Els Calderers Sant Joan. ...
Do the cable car ride up the mountain. Then take the sleigh ride back down. It’s expensive but well worth it!!
Just don’t walk down the mountain after. Take a taxi and be thankful. It’s about a mile and a half down a one in three hilll. ...
We undertook a DIY excursion using local buses and travelled to the Northern side of the Island for 14 Euros for two. Pretty village with beach side cafes and cheap grub with a spectacular ride of the mountains. ...
Bit of a walk into town from the ship. Busy place with lots to see and do. cable car, botanical gardens, fish market, walks along Levadas. Make use of the Tok Tuk's to get back to the ship, only 5Euros. bargain!! ...
