Apia Melanesia
Cruise destination intelligence Samoa

Cruises visiting Apia

Quietest
Jun-Oct
Busiest
Mar
Upcoming
44+ upcoming port calls

Best time to visit: Jun-Oct (fewer ships)

Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)

Based on 28+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily

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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 Apia

These sailings rank first because they visit Apia while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.

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Princess Cruises

Royal Princess • Princess Cruises

25-night Transpacific Crossing via Bay of Islands, Auckland & Suva

Mar 27, 2028 → Apr 20, 2028 • Sydney → Los Angeles

Lowest in 180 days $1,294 below typical

From $2,356

$94/night

Great deal

↓35% below typical

Princess Cruises

Royal Princess • Princess Cruises

30-night Transpacific Crossing via Bay of Islands, Auckland & Suva

Mar 27, 2028 → Apr 25, 2028 • Sydney → Vancouver

Lowest in 180 days $1,373 below typical

From $3,007

$100/night

Great deal

↓31% below typical

MSC Cruises

MSC Magnifica • MSC Cruises

91-night Transatlantic Crossing via Barcelona, Gibraltar & Casablanca

Jan 6, 2027 → Apr 7, 2027 • Marseille → Los Angeles

Lowest in 180 days $3,762 below typical

From $19,399

$213/night

Good value

↓16% below typical

MSC Cruises

MSC Magnifica • MSC Cruises

86-night Transatlantic Crossing via Easter Island, Papeete & Panama Canal

Feb 10, 2027 → May 7, 2027 • Valparaiso → Marseille

Lowest in 180 days $1,697 below typical

From $12,459

$145/night

Good value

↓12% below typical

MSC Cruises

MSC Magnifica • MSC Cruises

121-night Itinerary ITGOA-FRMRS-ESBCN-GIGIB-MACAS-CVMIN-BRSSA-BRRIO-ARBUE-ARPMY-FKPSY-ARUSH-CLPMC-CLVAP-CLIPC-PFPPT-PFMOZ-CKAIT-CKRAR-NZWTG-NZAKL-NZTRG-NZLYT-NZDUD-AUHBA-AUSYD-NCNOU-VULUG-WSAPW-ASPPG-USHNL-USITO-USLAX-MXCSL-CRPAS-PABLB-PAPCN-DOLRM-VGRAD-SXPHI-ESLPA-ESIBZ-ITNAP

Jan 4, 2027 → May 5, 2027 • Civitavecchia (Rome) ↔

Lowest in 180 days $2,727 below typical

From $20,009

$165/night

Good value

↓12% below typical

MSC Cruises

MSC Magnifica • MSC Cruises

121-night Itinerary FRMRS-ESBCN-GIGIB-MACAS-CVMIN-BRSSA-BRRIO-ARBUE-ARPMY-FKPSY-ARUSH-CLPMC-CLVAP-CLIPC-PFPPT-PFMOZ-CKAIT-CKRAR-NZWTG-NZAKL-NZTRG-NZLYT-NZDUD-AUHBA-AUSYD-NCNOU-VULUG-WSAPW-ASPPG-USHNL-USITO-USLAX-MXCSL-CRPAS-PAPCN-JMOCJ-VGRAD-SXPHI-ESLPA-ESPMI-ITNAP-ITCVV

Jan 5, 2027 → May 6, 2027 • Genova ↔

Lowest in 180 days $2,727 below typical

From $20,009

$165/night

Good value

↓12% below typical

When ships are in port

Scan for dates when ships visit Apia, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Apia that day.

Apia is busiest from Mar, with multiple ships per day. Jun, Oct are significantly quieter.

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Selected port-call day

Friday, June 26, 2026

1 ship visit Apia on this date, carrying about ~2,000 passengers in total.

Day snapshot
Ships
1
Passengers
~2,000 passengers
Cruises
1
Best fare
$124/night

Best time to visit Apia 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 Apia still look attractively priced.

June
Cheapest
Median price/night
$138
2 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$213
2 visits
Traffic
↑30% vs typical
1 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
November
Median price/night
$189
1 visits
Traffic
↑15% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$248
6 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
February
Median price/night
$248
2 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$159
13 visits
Traffic
↑5% vs typical
1 ships • 13 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$148
1 visits
Traffic
Apr looks fairly balanced.
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
May
Priciest
Median price/night
$248
1 visits
Traffic
↑51% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked

Cruise itineraries that include Apia

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Transatlantic Crossing via Barcelona, Gibraltar & Casablanca (Sea-Day Heavy)

Transatlantic • Next: Jan 6

Best upcoming departure is a good value 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $200-$467 / night

From $19,399

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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Transatlantic Crossing via Easter Island, Papeete & Panama Canal (Rare Variant)

Transatlantic • Next: Feb 10

Best upcoming departure is a good value 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $109-$226 / night

From $12,459

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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Itinerary ITGOA-FRMRS-ESBCN-GIGIB-MACAS-CVMIN-BRSSA-BRRIO-ARBUE-ARPMY-FKPSY-ARUSH-CLPMC-CLVAP-CLIPC-PFPPT-PFMOZ-CKAIT-CKRAR-NZWTG-NZAKL-NZTRG-NZLYT-NZDUD-AUHBA-AUSYD-NCNOU-VULUG-WSAPW-ASPPG-USHNL-USITO-USLAX-MXCSL-CRPAS-PABLB-PAPCN-DOLRM-VGRAD-SXPHI-ESLPA-ESIBZ-ITNAP

Transatlantic • Next: Jan 4

Best upcoming departure is a good value 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $165-$390 / night

From $20,009

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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Itinerary FRMRS-ESBCN-GIGIB-MACAS-CVMIN-BRSSA-BRRIO-ARBUE-ARPMY-FKPSY-ARUSH-CLPMC-CLVAP-CLIPC-PFPPT-PFMOZ-CKAIT-CKRAR-NZWTG-NZAKL-NZTRG-NZLYT-NZDUD-AUHBA-AUSYD-NCNOU-VULUG-WSAPW-ASPPG-USHNL-USITO-USLAX-MXCSL-CRPAS-PAPCN-JMOCJ-VGRAD-SXPHI-ESLPA-ESPMI-ITNAP-ITCVV

Transatlantic • Next: Jan 5

Best upcoming departure is a good value 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $165-$390 / night

From $20,009

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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Transatlantic Crossing via Gibraltar, Casablanca & Panama Canal (Rare Variant)

Transatlantic • Next: Jan 7

1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $141-$171 / night

From $17,049

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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Transpacific Crossing via Raiatea, Pago Pago & Apia (Best Balance)

Transpacific • Next: Jun 21

Best upcoming departure is a good value 1 of 3 sailings below typical Typical range: $137-$185 / night

From $1,489

3 upcoming sailings

1 ship

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How to visit Apia on a cruise

Most cruises that stop in Apia depart from:

13-62 nights
15-53 nights
12 nights

Upcoming port calls in Apia

See the next scheduled ship visits into Apia.

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Date Ship Line
Jun 16, 2026 Norwegian Spirit Norwegian Cruise Line
Jun 26, 2026 Norwegian Spirit Norwegian Cruise Line
Oct 7, 2026 Norwegian Spirit Norwegian Cruise Line
Oct 17, 2026 Norwegian Spirit Norwegian Cruise Line
Nov 25, 2026 Norwegian Spirit Norwegian Cruise Line
Jan 30, 2027 Vasco Da Gama Nicko Cruises
Feb 1, 2027 Volendam Holland America
Feb 11, 2027 Arcadia P&O Cruises
Mar 25, 2027 MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises
Apr 17, 2027 Celebrity Solstice Celebrity Cruises
May 9, 2027 Norwegian Spirit Norwegian Cruise Line
Jul 20, 2027 Norwegian Spirit Norwegian Cruise Line
Jul 21, 2027 Norwegian Spirit Norwegian Cruise Line
Jul 28, 2027 Norwegian Spirit Norwegian Cruise Line
Oct 9, 2027 Norwegian Spirit Norwegian Cruise Line
Oct 10, 2027 Norwegian Spirit Norwegian Cruise Line
Oct 17, 2027 Norwegian Spirit Norwegian Cruise Line
Oct 18, 2027 Celebrity Edge Celebrity Cruises
Nov 27, 2027 Norwegian Spirit Norwegian Cruise Line
Feb 12, 2028 Arcadia P&O Cruises
Apr 7, 2028 Royal Princess Princess Cruises
Jan 16, 2029 Seven Seas Explorer Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Mar 23, 2029 Seven Seas Mariner Regent Seven Seas Cruises

FAQ about cruises visiting Apia

Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Apia.

What is the best time to visit Apia on a cruise?
June currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Apia, 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 Apia busiest for cruise traffic?
March currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Apia. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Apia?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Apia include Transatlantic Crossing via Barcelona, Gibraltar & Casablanca (Sea-Day Heavy), Transatlantic Crossing via Easter Island, Papeete & Panama Canal (Rare Variant), and Itinerary ITGOA-FRMRS-ESBCN-GIGIB-MACAS-CVMIN-BRSSA-BRRIO-ARBUE-ARPMY-FKPSY-ARUSH-CLPMC-CLVAP-CLIPC-PFPPT-PFMOZ-CKAIT-CKRAR-NZWTG-NZAKL-NZTRG-NZLYT-NZDUD-AUHBA-AUSYD-NCNOU-VULUG-WSAPW-ASPPG-USHNL-USITO-USLAX-MXCSL-CRPAS-PABLB-PAPCN-DOLRM-VGRAD-SXPHI-ESLPA-ESIBZ-ITNAP. Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Apia?
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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