Fleet of Cruise Ships to Gather in Funchal to Welcome 2026

Ten cruise ships will gather in Ilha da Madeira for Funchal’s traditional New Year’s Eve firework display.

The vessels are expected to bring over 20,000 guests to welcome 2026 at the Portuguese island, in addition to nearly 10,000 crew members.

The lineup includes mostly ships serving the German and British markets, including three vessels from TUI Cruises: the Mein Schiff Relax, the Mein Schiff 3 and the Mein Schiff 7.

Fleet of Cruise Ships to Gather in Funchal to Welcome 2026