MS HANSEATIC spirit • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
13-night Madeira One-Way via Porto Santo Island & Funchal, Madeira
Oct 17, 2026 → Oct 30, 2026 • Leixões → Sal Rei
From $6,589
$507/night
Great deal
↓29% below typical
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Cruises visiting Porto Santo Island
Quietest
Oct-Apr
Busiest
Oct-Apr
Upcoming
7+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Oct-Apr (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 3+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Porto Santo Island.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Porto Santo Island
These sailings rank first because they visit Porto Santo Island while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
MS HANSEATIC spirit • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
15-night Madeira One-Way via Lisboa & Porto Santo Island
Oct 6, 2028 → Oct 21, 2028 • Leixões → Santa Cruz de La Palma
From $8,959
$597/night
Good value
↓17% below typical
MS HANSEATIC nature • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
14-night Madeira One-Way via Santa Cruz de La Palma & Porto Santo Island
Apr 11, 2028 → Apr 25, 2028 • Santa Cruz de Tenerife → Funchal, Madeira
From $9,338
$667/night
Typical price
↓4% below typical
MS Europa • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
13-night Western Mediterranean Circuit: Funchal, Madeira, Porto Santo Island & Cadiz
Jun 13, 2028 → Jun 26, 2028 • Santa Cruz de Tenerife → Monte-Carlo
From $7,153
$550/night
Typical price
↓5% below typical
MS Europa • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
10-night Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing: Porto Santo Island, Portimao & Cadiz
May 7, 2027 → May 17, 2027 • Funchal, Madeira → Palma de Mallorca
From $7,139
$714/night
Priced high
↑33% above typical
Scenic Eclipse II
10-night Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing via Porto Santo Island, Portimao & Sevilla
Apr 23, 2027 → May 3, 2027 • Funchal, Madeira → Palma de Mallorca
From $13,431
$1,343/night
Priced high
↑17% above typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Porto Santo Island, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Porto Santo Island that day.
Porto Santo Island is busiest from Oct-Apr, with multiple ships per day. Oct, Apr are significantly quieter.
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$1,343/night
↑17% vs typical
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Selected port-call day
Saturday, April 24, 2027
1 ship visit Porto Santo Island on this date, carrying about ~0 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
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- 1
- Passengers
- ~0 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $1,343/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Porto Santo Island on this date.
Scenic Eclipse II
10-night Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing via Porto Santo Island, Portimao & Sevilla
Apr 23, 2027 → May 3, 2027 • Funchal, Madeira → Palma de Mallorca
From $13,431
$1,343/night
Priced high
↑17% above typical
Best time to visit Porto Santo Island on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Porto Santo Island still look attractively priced.
October
Cheapest
Median price/night
$507
2 visits
Traffic
↓29% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
April
Priciest
Median price/night
$1,343
1 visits
Traffic
↑17% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$714
1 visits
Traffic
↑33% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Porto Santo Island
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Porto Santo Island, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Madeira One-Way via Porto Santo Island & Funchal, Madeira (Best Balance)
Madeira • Next: Oct 17
From $6,589
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing: Porto Santo Island, Portimao & Cadiz (Best Balance)
Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast • Next: May 7
From $7,139
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing via Porto Santo Island, Portimao & Sevilla (Best Balance)
Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast • Next: Apr 23
From $13,431
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit Porto Santo Island on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Porto Santo Island depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Porto Santo Island
See the next scheduled ship visits into Porto Santo Island.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | HANSEATIC spirit | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Oct 20, 2026 | HANSEATIC spirit | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Apr 24, 2027 | Scenic Eclipse II | — |
| May 8, 2027 | Europa | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Apr 23, 2028 | HANSEATIC nature | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Jun 16, 2028 | Europa | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Oct 9, 2028 | HANSEATIC spirit | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
FAQ about cruises visiting Porto Santo Island
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Porto Santo Island.
What is the best time to visit Porto Santo Island on a cruise?
October currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Porto Santo Island, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Porto Santo Island busiest for cruise traffic?
October currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Porto Santo Island. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Porto Santo Island?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Porto Santo Island include Madeira One-Way via Porto Santo Island & Funchal, Madeira (Best Balance), Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing: Porto Santo Island, Portimao & Cadiz (Best Balance), and Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing via Porto Santo Island, Portimao & Sevilla (Best Balance). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Porto Santo Island?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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