MSC Opera • MSC Cruises
10-night Western Mediterranean Circuit via Alicante, Mahón, Menorca & Olbia
Jun 7, 2026 → Jun 17, 2026 • Cascais ↔
From $908
$91/night
Great deal
↓46% below typical
Alicante
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Western Mediterranean
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Cruises visiting Alicante
Quietest
Feb
Busiest
Aug-Sep
Upcoming
434+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Feb (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 224+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Alicante.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Alicante
These sailings rank first because they visit Alicante while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Oosterdam • Holland America
14-night Itinerary MATNG-ESAGP-ESCAR-ESALC
Apr 9, 2027 → Apr 23, 2027 • Fort Lauderdale → Barcelona
From $1,044
$75/night
Great deal
↓56% below typical
Seven Seas Splendor • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
14-night Itinerary ESBCN-ESALC-ESAGP-MACAS-CAHAL
May 18, 2027 → Jun 1, 2027 • Civitavecchia (Rome) → New York
From $6,379
$456/night
Great deal
↓49% below typical
Carnival Sunshine • Carnival Cruise Line
13-night Transatlantic Crossing via Alicante & Málaga
Oct 16, 2027 → Oct 29, 2027 • Barcelona → Miami
From $700
$54/night
Great deal
↓46% below typical
Carnival Freedom • Carnival Cruise Line
14-night Transatlantic Crossing via Celebration Key & Tangier
Aug 18, 2026 → Sep 1, 2026 • Port Canaveral → Barcelona
From $781
$56/night
Great deal
↓50% below typical
Carnival Freedom • Carnival Cruise Line
13-night Transatlantic Crossing via Alicante & Celebration Key
Oct 17, 2026 → Oct 30, 2026 • Barcelona → Port Canaveral
From $661
$51/night
Great deal
↓49% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Alicante, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Alicante that day.
Alicante is busiest from Aug-Sep, with multiple ships per day. Feb are significantly quieter.
May 2027
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Quieter
Busier (more ships in port)
Number of ships
Colors show estimated total passengers in port on each day
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
25
5
~2,000 passengers
$116/night
↓5% vs typical
26
No port calls
27
No port calls
28
No port calls
29
No port calls
30
No port calls
1
1
~2,000 passengers
$58/night
Near median
2
1
~1,300 passengers
$354/night
↑13% vs typical
3
No port calls
4
No port calls
5
5
~2,000 passengers
$164/night
↑35% vs typical
6
2
~3,000 passengers
$143/night
↑13% vs typical
7
2
~6,200 passengers
$112/night
↑19% vs typical
8
No port calls
9
No port calls
10
No port calls
11
No port calls
12
1
~2,100 passengers
$157/night
Near median
13
No port calls
14
1
~3,000 passengers
$164/night
Near median
15
6
~2,000 passengers
$164/night
Near median
16
No port calls
17
No port calls
18
No port calls
19
1
~5,200 passengers
$135/night
↑7% vs typical
20
No port calls
21
1
~800 passengers
$456/night
↓49% vs typical
22
No port calls
23
No port calls
24
No port calls
25
5
~2,000 passengers
$164/night
Near median
26
No port calls
27
No port calls
28
No port calls
29
No port calls
30
No port calls
31
No port calls
1
No port calls
2
No port calls
3
No port calls
4
5
~2,000 passengers
$163/night
Near median
5
No port calls
Selected port-call day
Friday, May 21, 2027
1 ship visit Alicante on this date, carrying about ~800 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~800 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $456/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Alicante on this date.
Seven Seas Splendor • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
14-night Itinerary ESBCN-ESALC-ESAGP-MACAS-CAHAL
May 18, 2027 → Jun 1, 2027 • Civitavecchia (Rome) → New York
From $6,379
$456/night
Great deal
↓49% below typical
Best time to visit Alicante on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Alicante still look attractively priced.
June
Median price/night
$143
22 visits
Traffic
↓14% vs typical
4 ships • 21 priced sailings tracked
July
Median price/night
$149
16 visits
Traffic
↓12% vs typical
3 ships • 16 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$187
24 visits
Traffic
↑10% vs typical
5 ships • 23 priced sailings tracked
September
Median price/night
$160
28 visits
Traffic
↑32% vs typical
8 ships • 27 priced sailings tracked
October
Cheapest
Median price/night
$107
26 visits
Traffic
↓21% vs typical
11 ships • 26 priced sailings tracked
November
Median price/night
$242
16 visits
Traffic
↓17% vs typical
6 ships • 16 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$204
16 visits
Traffic
↓16% vs typical
4 ships • 16 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$205
11 visits
Traffic
↑21% vs typical
4 ships • 11 priced sailings tracked
February
Priciest
Median price/night
$335
6 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$129
13 visits
Traffic
Near typical
4 ships • 13 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$134
22 visits
Traffic
Near typical
7 ships • 22 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$165
26 visits
Traffic
Near typical
10 ships • 25 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Alicante
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Alicante, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Western Mediterranean Circuit via Alicante, Mahón, Menorca & Olbia (Port-Heavy)
Western Mediterranean • Next: Jun 7
From $908
10 upcoming sailings
1 ship
View itinerary →
Itinerary MATNG-ESAGP-ESCAR-ESALC
Western Mediterranean • Next: Apr 9
From $1,044
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Itinerary ESBCN-ESALC-ESAGP-MACAS-CAHAL
Transatlantic • Next: May 18
From $6,379
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Transatlantic Crossing via Celebration Key & Tangier (Private Island Focus)
Transatlantic • Next: Aug 18
From $781
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Transatlantic Crossing via Alicante & Celebration Key (Private Island Focus)
Transatlantic • Next: Oct 17
From $661
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Transatlantic Crossing via Napoli, Livorno & Marseille (Best Balance)
Transatlantic • Next: Oct 16
From $2,558
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Upcoming port calls in Alicante
See the next scheduled ship visits into Alicante.
FAQ about cruises visiting Alicante
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Alicante.
What is the best time to visit Alicante on a cruise?
October currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Alicante, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Alicante busiest for cruise traffic?
September currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Alicante. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Alicante?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Alicante include Western Mediterranean Circuit via Alicante, Mahón, Menorca & Olbia (Port-Heavy), Itinerary MATNG-ESAGP-ESCAR-ESALC, and Itinerary ESBCN-ESALC-ESAGP-MACAS-CAHAL. Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Alicante?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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