Vasco Da Gama • Nicko Cruises
47-night Transpacific Crossing via Fakarava, Rangiroa & Apia
Jan 4, 2027 → Feb 20, 2027 • San Antonio → Manila
From $11,229
$239/night
Typical price
↓4% below typical
Bitung, Sulawesi
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Cruises visiting Bitung, Sulawesi
Quietest
Feb
Busiest
Feb
Upcoming
9+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Feb (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 6+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Bitung, Sulawesi.
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 Bitung, Sulawesi
These sailings rank first because they visit Bitung, Sulawesi while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
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
MS HANSEATIC spirit • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
13-night Southeast Asia One-Way via Komodo & Bitung, Sulawesi
Apr 6, 2028 → Apr 19, 2028 • Benoa, Bali (Denpasar) ↔
From $11,063
$851/night
Priced high
↑19% above typical
Vasco Da Gama • Nicko Cruises
64-night Transpacific Crossing via Fakarava, Rangiroa & Apia
Jan 4, 2027 → Mar 9, 2027 • San Antonio → Yokohama
From $15,753
$246/night
Typical price
↓1% below typical
Vasco Da Gama • Nicko Cruises
46-night Transpacific Crossing via Papeete, Huahine & Apia
Jan 22, 2027 → Mar 9, 2027 • Papeete → Yokohama
From $11,460
$249/night
Typical price
Vasco Da Gama • Nicko Cruises
62-night Transpacific Crossing via Papeete, Huahine & Apia
Jan 22, 2027 → Mar 25, 2027 • Papeete → Ho Chi Minh City
From $15,722
$254/night
Typical price
↑2% above typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Bitung, Sulawesi, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Bitung, Sulawesi that day.
Bitung, Sulawesi is busiest from Feb, with multiple ships per day. Feb are significantly quieter.
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Selected port-call day
Saturday, February 13, 2027
1 ship visit Bitung, Sulawesi on this date, carrying about ~0 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
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- 1
- Passengers
- ~0 passengers
- Cruises
- 6
- Best fare
- $239/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Bitung, Sulawesi on this date.
Vasco Da Gama • Nicko Cruises
47-night Transpacific Crossing via Fakarava, Rangiroa & Apia
Jan 4, 2027 → Feb 20, 2027 • San Antonio → Manila
From $11,229
$239/night
Typical price
↓4% below typical
More cruises that day
Other sailings that call on Bitung, Sulawesi that same day.
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 • 64 nights
Nicko Cruises
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Transpacific Crossing via Fakarava, Rangiroa & Apia (Sea-Day Heavy)
$246/night
Near median
Vasco Da Gama • 46 nights
Nicko Cruises
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Transpacific Crossing via Papeete, Huahine & Apia (Best Balance)
$249/night
Near median
Vasco Da Gama • 29 nights
Nicko Cruises
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Transpacific Crossing via Papeete, Huahine & Apia (Best Balance)
$252/night
Near median
Vasco Da Gama • 62 nights
Nicko Cruises
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Transpacific Crossing via Papeete, Huahine & Apia (Best Balance)
$254/night
Near median
Best time to visit Bitung, Sulawesi 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 Bitung, Sulawesi still look attractively priced.
February
Cheapest
Median price/night
$248
6 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Bitung, Sulawesi
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Bitung, Sulawesi, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Transpacific Crossing via Fakarava, Rangiroa & Apia (Sea-Day Heavy)
Transpacific • Next: Jan 4
From $11,229
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Transpacific Crossing via Manta, Guayaquil & Callao (Sea-Day Heavy)
Transpacific • Next: Dec 17
From $15,583
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Transpacific Crossing via Fakarava, Rangiroa & Apia (Sea-Day Heavy)
Transpacific • Next: Jan 4
From $15,753
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Transpacific Crossing via Papeete, Huahine & Apia (Best Balance)
Transpacific • Next: Jan 22
From $11,460
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Transpacific Crossing via Papeete, Huahine & Apia (Best Balance)
Transpacific • Next: Jan 22
From $7,305
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Transpacific Crossing via Papeete, Huahine & Apia (Best Balance)
Transpacific • Next: Jan 22
From $15,722
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit Bitung, Sulawesi on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Bitung, Sulawesi depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Bitung, Sulawesi
See the next scheduled ship visits into Bitung, Sulawesi.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2027 | Vasco Da Gama | Nicko Cruises |
| Mar 8, 2028 | Queen Anne | Cunard Line |
| Mar 9, 2028 | Queen Anne | Cunard Line |
| Apr 12, 2028 | HANSEATIC spirit | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
FAQ about cruises visiting Bitung, Sulawesi
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Bitung, Sulawesi.
What is the best time to visit Bitung, Sulawesi on a cruise?
February currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Bitung, Sulawesi, 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 Bitung, Sulawesi busiest for cruise traffic?
February currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Bitung, Sulawesi. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Bitung, Sulawesi?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Bitung, Sulawesi include Transpacific Crossing via Fakarava, Rangiroa & Apia (Sea-Day Heavy), Transpacific Crossing via Manta, Guayaquil & Callao (Sea-Day Heavy), and Transpacific Crossing via Fakarava, Rangiroa & Apia (Sea-Day Heavy). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Bitung, Sulawesi?
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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