Silver Ray Portugal Cruise Swaps Funchal for Leixões Call
Silversea’s Silver Ray has adjusted a Portugal-focused itinerary, dropping Madeira’s Funchal in favor of Leixões for Porto. Here is what cruisers should know now.
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Silversea’s Silver Ray has adjusted a Portugal-focused itinerary, dropping Madeira’s Funchal in favor of Leixões for Porto. Here is what cruisers should know now.
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