Getting ashore
Callao (Lima) is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Callao (Lima), which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
Peru
Callao (Lima) Cruise Port
Callao (Lima) is a long port day with regular dockside arrivals and moderate cruise traffic across most of the year.
Usually docks
Moderate traffic
~18h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Callao (Lima)
How much time will you have?
About 18h is typical
Most cruises spend 17h to 18h in Callao (Lima), which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Callao (Lima) get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 8% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~0 passengers
- Busy day: 3,500+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 8% of days
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Where Callao (Lima) fits into a cruise
Callao (Lima) is most commonly visited on Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) itineraries, often alongside Salaverry and Arica .
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When to cruise to Callao (Lima)
Cruise ships visit during 11 months of the year.
Cruise visits are concentrated in a few busier months, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Callao (Lima) typically carry around 725 guests, with Queen Anne, Nieuw Amsterdam, and Azamara Journey calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Queen Anne 12 calls
- 2 Nieuw Amsterdam 8 calls
- 3 Azamara Journey 6 calls
- 4 Vasco Da Gama 6 calls
- 5 Zaandam 4 calls
- 6 HANSEATIC inspiration 3 calls
Next port calls
Nov 20 HANSEATIC inspiration
Nov 21 HANSEATIC inspiration
Dec 27 Vasco Da Gama
Jan 13 Zaandam
Jan 14 Zaandam
Cruises that visit Callao (Lima)
Vasco Da Gama
Santa Cruz de Tenerife → Mindelo → Arica → San Antonio
Nov 12, 2026 · 53 nights
Visits Callao (Lima) on day 46
$7,150 oceanview · $135/night
50% below typical · Price trending down
Vasco Da Gama
Panama City → Manta → Bitung, Sulawesi → Manila
Dec 17, 2026 · 65 nights
Visits Callao (Lima) on day 11
$10,498 oceanview · $162/night
41% below typical · Price trending down
Queen Anne
Fort Lauderdale → Grand Turk Island → Oranjestad → Fort Lauderdale
Jan 22, 2027 · 56 nights
Visits Callao (Lima) on day 45
$11,999 balcony · $214/night
22% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Nova
Valparaíso → Arica → Cozumel → Miami
Mar 5, 2027 · 18 nights
Visits Callao (Lima) on day 6
$10,750 suite · $597/night
9% below typical · 3-month low
Queen Anne
Coquimbo → Arica → Oranjestad → Fort Lauderdale
Feb 28, 2027 · 19 nights
Visits Callao (Lima) on day 8
$3,537 balcony · $186/night
8% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Callao (Lima)
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Callao (Lima), so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Southern Caribbean
Mindelo → Belém → Fort-de-France + 20 more
From Santa Cruz de Tenerife · 53 nights · Next Nov 12
From $7,150 oceanview · $135/night
Best departure: 50% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Tahiti & French Polynesia
Panama City → Manta → Guayaquil + 18 more
From Panama City · 65 nights · Next Dec 17
From $10,498 oceanview · $162/night
Best departure: 41% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Brazil · Patagonia & Cape Horn
Grand Turk Island → Bridgetown → Fortaleza + 16 more
From Fort Lauderdale · Next Jan 22
From $11,999 balcony · $214/night
Best departure: 22% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Panama Canal · Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast)
Arica → Callao → Guayaquil + 3 more
From Valparaíso · Next Mar 5
From $10,750 suite · $597/night
Best departure: 9% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) · ABC Islands
Arica → Callao → Manta + 3 more
From Coquimbo · 19 nights · Next Feb 28
From $3,537 balcony · $186/night
Best departure: 8% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) · US East Coast
Arica → Callao → Manta + 5 more
From Coquimbo · 33 nights · Next Feb 28
From $15,899 suite · $482/night
Best departure: 11% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Callao (Lima)
Which cruise itineraries usually include Callao (Lima)?
Cruises that call at Callao (Lima) often follow itineraries such as Transatlantic Crossing via Mindelo, Belém & Fort-de-France, Transpacific Crossing via Manta, Guayaquil & Callao, and Brazil One-Way via Grand Turk Island, Bridgetown & Panama Canal.
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