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Ferry to Portugal

Ferries to Portugal are available with Atlanticoline & Porto Santo Line.

Portugal Ferry Schedule

There are approximately 30 daily sailings and up to 153 weekly sailings to Portugal. Please note that ferry schedules can change throughout the year and usually increase during the high season. Take advantage of our deal finder for the latest sailing times and availability.

Ports of Portugal

There are 11 ports in Portugal. The most popular port is Porto Santo Port with 6 weekly sailings.

Funchal to Porto Santo Ferry

The Funchal to Porto Santo ferry sails around 6 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 2 hours 30 minutes. The Funchal Porto Santo ferry costs approximately $174 on average. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees.

Horta to Madalena Ferry

The Horta to Madalena ferry sails approximately 5 times daily and up to 33 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 30 minutes. Horta Madalena ferry is $46 on average. Exclusive of booking fees.

Prices will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated September 25.

Can I take my car on the ferry to Portugal?

Yes, there is a car ferry to Portugal. Atlanticoline & Porto Santo Line provide car ferries to Portugal.

Can I take my dog on the ferry to Portugal?

Pets are allowed to travel on ferries to Portugal with Porto Santo Line.

How long is the ferry to Portugal?

The ferry to Portugal can vary depending on where you are travelling from. The fastest ferry to Portugal takes just 30 minutes, while the longest ferry is around 7 hours and 35 minutes.

Portugal Ferry Prices and Discounts

The price of a ferry to Portugal can fluctuate by route, operator and season. Please visit our special offers page for all the best ferry offers available.

Portugal Day Trip

Day trips to Portugal by ferry are easy and scenic, especially the ferry from Madeira’s capital Funchal, which takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach Porto Santo, providing a seamless journey to a sandy island ideal for lounging or exploring, enabling a rewarding day excursion.

How to book cheap ferry tickets to Portugal

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