Storm Bruna Cancels Queen Anne and Azura Calls at Funchal
TUI Cruises brought Mein Schiff 7’s Funchal call forward ahead of the weather system; the ship arrived November 6, stayed overnight and departed November 7.
Cunard’s Queen Anne and P&O Cruises’ Azura have cancelled their scheduled calls at Funchal, Madeira, on November 8 and 9, 2026, respectively, because of Storm Bruna. Madeira’s port authority, APRAM, confirmed that both ships removed the island from their itineraries over adverse weather and sea conditions.
The decisions were precautionary. No damage or onboard safety incident has been reported in connection with either itinerary change. Strong winds, heavy rainfall and rough seas have also disrupted air travel and other tourism activities on the Portuguese island.
Two calls cancelled, one brought forward
Queen Anne departed Southampton on November 1 for a 12-night voyage whose planned route included destinations in the Azores, Portugal and Spain. Azura had been due to reach Madeira on Monday, November 9, after sailing from Tenerife on a Canary Islands and Madeira itinerary.
TUI Cruises instead brought Mein Schiff 7’s Funchal visit forward, ahead of the approaching weather system. The ship arrived on November 6, stayed overnight and departed on November 7.
What the cancellations mean ashore
Across the island’s ports, cruise traffic totalled 316 calls and 728,604 passengers in 2024 and generated a recorded direct economic impact of €61.4 million. Funchal alone handled 614,731 passengers in transit that year.
Passengers who booked shore excursions through their cruise line should check with the operator on how cancelled tours will be handled. Independently arranged excursions may carry different cancellation terms.
Cunard has not confirmed a replacement destination for Queen Anne’s cancelled Madeira call. The ship is scheduled to complete its Southampton round trip on November 13.
