Vasco Da Gama • Nicko Cruises
80-night Transatlantic Crossing via Vigo, Lisboa & Mindelo
Nov 3, 2026 → Jan 22, 2027 • Hamburg → Papeete
From $11,392
$142/night
Great deal
↓34% below typical
Arica
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Chile (Pacific Coast)
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Cruises visiting Arica
Quietest
Dec-Mar
Busiest
Dec-Mar
Upcoming
19+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Dec-Mar (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 9+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Arica.
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 Arica
These sailings rank first because they visit Arica while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Queen Anne • Cunard Line
33-night Transatlantic Crossing via Arica, Callao & Panama Canal
Feb 28, 2027 → Apr 2, 2027 • Coquimbo → Southampton
From $5,259
$159/night
Good value
↓12% below typical
Queen Anne • Cunard Line
82-night Brazil Crossing via Kings Wharf, Port Canaveral & Panama Canal
Jan 10, 2027 → Apr 2, 2027 • Southampton → Southampton
From $13,383
$163/night
Typical price
↓7% below typical
Queen Anne • Cunard Line
19-night Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) Repositioning via Arica, Callao & Panama Canal
Feb 28, 2027 → Mar 19, 2027 • Coquimbo → Fort Lauderdale
From $3,135
$165/night
Typical price
↓9% below typical
Vasco Da Gama • Nicko Cruises
65-night Transpacific Crossing via Manta, Guayaquil & Callao
Dec 17, 2026 → Feb 20, 2027 • Panamá, Ciudad de → Manila
From $15,583
$240/night
Typical price
↓4% below typical
Nieuw Amsterdam • Holland America
21-night Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) One-Way via Cabo San Lucas, Huatulco & Puerto Quetzal
Oct 12, 2027 → Nov 2, 2027 • San Diego → San Antonio
From $2,884
$137/night
Priced high
↑15% above typical
When ships are in port
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Arica is busiest from Dec-Mar, with multiple ships per day. Dec, Mar are significantly quieter.
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Selected port-call day
Thursday, December 31, 2026
1 ship visit Arica on this date, carrying about ~0 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~0 passengers
- Cruises
- 5
- Best fare
- $142/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Arica on this date.
Vasco Da Gama • Nicko Cruises
53-night Transatlantic Crossing via Mindelo, Belém & Fort-de-France
Nov 12, 2026 → Jan 4, 2027 • Santa Cruz de Tenerife → San Antonio
From $12,482
$236/night
Typical price
↑10% above typical
More cruises that day
Other sailings that call on Arica that same day.
Vasco Da Gama • 33 nights
Nicko Cruises
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Transatlantic Crossing via Kingstown, Saint George's & Scarborough (Rare Variant)
$247/night
Near median
Vasco Da Gama • 80 nights
Nicko Cruises
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Transatlantic Crossing via Vigo, Lisboa & Mindelo (Best Balance)
$142/night
34% below median
Vasco Da Gama • 65 nights
Nicko Cruises
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Transpacific Crossing via Manta, Guayaquil & Callao (Sea-Day Heavy)
$240/night
Near median
Vasco Da Gama • 36 nights
Nicko Cruises
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Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) Repositioning via Manta, Guayaquil & Callao (Rare Variant)
$242/night
Near median
Best time to visit Arica 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 Arica still look attractively priced.
December
Priciest
Median price/night
$240
5 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 5 priced sailings tracked
March
Cheapest
Median price/night
$164
4 visits
Traffic
↓8% vs typical
1 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Arica
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Arica, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Transatlantic Crossing via Vigo, Lisboa & Mindelo (Best Balance)
Transatlantic • Next: Nov 3
From $11,392
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Transatlantic Crossing via Arica, Callao & Panama Canal (Sea-Day Heavy)
Transatlantic • Next: Feb 28
From $5,259
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Brazil Crossing via Kings Wharf, Port Canaveral & Panama Canal (Best Balance)
Brazil • Next: Jan 10
From $13,383
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) Repositioning via Arica, Callao & Panama Canal (Rare Variant)
Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) • Next: Feb 28
From $3,135
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Transpacific Crossing via Manta, Guayaquil & Callao (Sea-Day Heavy)
Transpacific • Next: Dec 17
From $15,583
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Brazil One-Way via Grand Turk Island, Bridgetown & Panama Canal (Best Balance)
Brazil • Next: Jan 22
From $10,792
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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How to visit Arica on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Arica depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Arica
See the next scheduled ship visits into Arica.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2026 | Vasco Da Gama | Nicko Cruises |
| Mar 5, 2027 | Queen Anne | Cunard Line |
| Oct 30, 2027 | Nieuw Amsterdam | Holland America |
| Jan 6, 2028 | Amera | Phoenix Reisen |
| Jan 22, 2028 | Oceania Sirena | Oceania Cruises |
| Feb 1, 2028 | MSC Magnifica | MSC Cruises |
| Feb 16, 2028 | Aurora | P&O Cruises |
FAQ about cruises visiting Arica
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Arica.
What is the best time to visit Arica on a cruise?
March currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Arica, 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 Arica busiest for cruise traffic?
December currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Arica. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Arica?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Arica include Transatlantic Crossing via Vigo, Lisboa & Mindelo (Best Balance), Transatlantic Crossing via Arica, Callao & Panama Canal (Sea-Day Heavy), and Brazil Crossing via Kings Wharf, Port Canaveral & Panama Canal (Best Balance). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Arica?
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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