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Madeira forecasts close to 820 thousand cruise passengers

Dock reservations through year-end point to 349 cruise ship calls, according to the Port Authority of the Autonomous Region of Madeira.

The updated policy will apply to new reservations made on or after Oct. 1, 2026.

The program will span all four Azamara ships, with packages offering three to five rounds in destinations worldwide.

Arcadia will join Holland America Line, while Queen Anne will move from Cunard to P&O Cruises after its final world cruise.