Port of Funchal
Ferry port for Funchal, Portugal (Madeira)
Madeira’s capital port, on the Funchal seafront. Besides cruise ships it is the base of Porto Santo Line’s Lobo Marinho, which sails daily to Porto Santo.
Ferries from Port of Funchal
1 ferry route on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Santo | About 2h 15m (currently up to 3h 15m) | Porto Santo Line | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Port of Funchal
- Funchal (Madeira) → Porto Santo
Daily 08:00 from Funchal with the return from Porto Santo at 18:00–20:00; on some days (often Fridays and Sundays) a second rotation, e.g. Funchal 08:00 and 16:30/17:00
No sailings 14–22 October 2026 (annual break shown on the operator timetable).
Source: Porto Santo Line monthly timetables (August and October 2026), checked 2026-09-29
Ferry Operators at Port of Funchal
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Porto Santo Line runs a ticket kiosk on the Funchal pier and a ticket office in the passenger terminal that opens 1 hour before departure (sales close 15 minutes before)
Foot passengers should check in at least 30 minutes before departure; vehicles 1 hour before
Sources: portosantoline.pt · portosantoline.pt · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
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