Lisbon’s cruise season in 2025 hit new records, with 206,226 passengers in the turnaround segment, surpassing the prior 2023 record of 204,004.

Overall passenger numbers grew more than 2.5% from 2024, and ship calls rose nearly 5% to 331, while crew numbers increased about 2.38%.

The port hosted 257,923 crew members in 2025, including 3,488 embarkations, 3,281 disembarkations, and 251,154 crew in transit, underscoring economic activity tied to hospitality and local commerce.

Madeira benefited from an average spend of €60.1 per passenger, contributing to an estimated €62+ million impact on the regional economy.

APR​AM officials called 2025 results highly satisfactory, crediting organizational work and positioning Porto do Funchal as a European reference port for cruises.

Markets shifted, with Canada rising to second place among markets and Portugal recording 19,508 passengers.

The APL highlighted Lisbon’s readiness for sustainable growth in Atlantic cruise tourism and its role in regional economic development.

The European market remained the leading source of passengers (459,028), with the UK contributing roughly 40% of total; North America strengthened, with the US market share rising from 20% to 23% and Canada up 19% to 39,371 visitors.

In the turnaround segment, North America accounted for 43% of total, driven by more port calls from Norwegian Cruise Line and an increase in US passenger numbers from 62,856 to 86,889 as calls grew from 11 to 20.

The port logged 22,758 tourist-associated vehicles, including 9,276 taxis, 6,330 buses, 905 rental cars, and 5,744 technical vehicles.

Porto do Funchal saw cruises starting or ending there rise by about 41% in 2025.

Lisbon hosted 20 ships on maiden calls in 2025, including four built in 2024, with three making inaugural Lisbon voyages.