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Protect your return to the ship

What time should you head back to your cruise ship?

Start with the back-on-board time printed by your ship. We work backwards to give you a simple leave-by time.

This is not live ship status. If the ship changes the deadline, update it here.

Your ship’s deadline

Use the back-on-board deadline in Madeira local time—not the ship’s departure time.

How much extra port buffer?

This is time in the port area before the ship deadline.

How long could your return journey take?

Use the slower realistic estimate from your final stop to the port.

Your simple return plan

Enter the ship’s date and time to see your suggested leave-by time.

Planning aid only—not a guarantee. Follow your ship’s instructions and leave more time if transport, mobility, weather, or crowds may slow you down.

Book around the deadline

Looking for a shore experience?

Check the meeting point, duration and return details against the leave-by time above before paying.

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