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More than 12,000 people are expected to disembark from the ships, which should generate around €24,000 in revenue for the municipality from the tourist tax. Tourists spend an average of €60 per day.
Cruise activity at the Port of Lisbon produced a direct economic impact of more than €80 million in 2025, a year in which the passenger embarkation and disembarkation segment hit historic highs.
The Port of Funchal is expected to receive the largest number of cruise ship calls in its history in 2025.
