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Western Mediterranean Circuit: Funchal, Madeira & Gibraltar

Funchal, Madeira · Gibraltar · Cartagena

Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers Portugal, Gibraltar, and Spain.

13 nights Port Canaveral Western Mediterranean 3 ports 9 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Easygoing, familiar and ship-focused

9 sea days give you plenty of uninterrupted time onboard, while Funchal, Madeira, Gibraltar, and Cartagena provide the trip's main day ashore. You're choosing this route for an easy break with minimal logistics, not destination variety.

Relaxed pace

3 ports in 13 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Focused destination mix

Funchal, Madeira · Gibraltar · Cartagena

A focused set of stops without a new destination every day.

Route logistics

Sails from Port Canaveral

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Port experience

Funchal, Madeira · Pick your date carefully

Cruise traffic varies substantially by date, so your specific port day can feel very different depending on when you visit.

Best for · First-time cruisers · Ship-focused trips · Easy short getaways

Think twice if · You want a port-intensive Western Mediterranean itinerary

Best departures

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Best overall value
Disney Cruise Line

Disney Wish

Port Canaveral → Funchal, Madeira → Cartagena → Barcelona

Apr 25 · 13 nights

$2,653 oceanview · $204/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $387/night, with most departures landing in the $366-$425/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$387/night

$5,027 total

Normal range

$366-$425/night

$4,754-$5,519 total

Lowest recent fare

$204/night

$2,653 total

Comparison set

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When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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13 nights · 3 port calls · 9 sea days · 3 countries

3 port calls across Portugal, Gibraltar, Spain · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 13-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in Port Canaveral

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Funchal, Madeira

    Portugal · Madeira

  3. 3

    Gibraltar

    Gibraltar · Western Mediterranean

  4. 4

    Cartagena

    Spain · Western Mediterranean

  5. 5

    Disembark in Barcelona

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.