Carnival Spirit • Carnival Cruise Line
16-night Panama Canal One-Way via Cabo San Lucas & Panama Canal
Oct 8, 2026 → Oct 24, 2026 • Seattle → Mobile
From $784
$49/night
Great deal
↓58% below typical
Cartagena
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Cruises visiting Cartagena
Quietest
Jun-Jul
Busiest
Dec-Jan
Upcoming
372+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Jun-Jul (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 172+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Cartagena.
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 Cartagena
These sailings rank first because they visit Cartagena while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Carnival Spirit • Carnival Cruise Line
16-night Panama Canal One-Way via Cabo San Lucas & Panama Canal
Sep 25, 2027 → Oct 11, 2027 • Seattle → Galveston
From $1,217
$76/night
Great deal
↓41% below typical
MSC Poesia • MSC Cruises
19-night Panama Canal One-Way via Los Angeles, Cabo San Lucas & Panama Canal
Sep 28, 2026 → Oct 17, 2026 • Seattle → Miami
From $849
$45/night
Great deal
↓52% below typical
Carnival Spirit • Carnival Cruise Line
16-night Panama Canal One-Way via Cartagena & Panama Canal
Mar 29, 2027 → Apr 14, 2027 • Mobile → Seattle
From $1,002
$63/night
Great deal
↓47% below typical
Carnival Miracle • Carnival Cruise Line
16-night Panama Canal One-Way via Cabo San Lucas & Panama Canal
Sep 26, 2026 → Oct 12, 2026 • Seattle → Galveston
From $862
$54/night
Great deal
↓52% below typical
Carnival Legend • Carnival Cruise Line
16-night Mexican Riviera Repositioning via Santa Marta, Panama Canal & Acapulco
Apr 4, 2027 → Apr 20, 2027 • Tampa → Seattle
From $1,167
$73/night
Great deal
↓37% below typical
When ships are in port
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Cartagena is busiest from Dec-Jan, with multiple ships per day. Jun, Jul are significantly quieter.
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Best time to visit Cartagena 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 Cartagena still look attractively priced.
June
Median price/night
$185
12 visits
Traffic
↑24% vs typical
1 ships • 9 priced sailings tracked
July
Median price/night
$176
12 visits
Traffic
↑5% vs typical
1 ships • 9 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$163
15 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 11 priced sailings tracked
September
Median price/night
$124
12 visits
Traffic
↓17% vs typical
1 ships • 9 priced sailings tracked
October
Cheapest
Median price/night
$109
25 visits
Traffic
↓12% vs typical
9 ships • 22 priced sailings tracked
November
Median price/night
$127
15 visits
Traffic
↓9% vs typical
6 ships • 13 priced sailings tracked
December
Priciest
Median price/night
$232
31 visits
Traffic
↑8% vs typical
9 ships • 23 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$169
28 visits
Traffic
↑19% vs typical
8 ships • 24 priced sailings tracked
February
Median price/night
$160
22 visits
Traffic
↑16% vs typical
6 ships • 18 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$163
21 visits
Traffic
↑12% vs typical
7 ships • 17 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$154
31 visits
Traffic
↑15% vs typical
16 ships • 26 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Cartagena
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Cartagena, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Panama Canal One-Way via Cabo San Lucas & Panama Canal (Rare Variant)
Panama Canal • Next: Oct 8
From $784
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Panama Canal One-Way via Los Angeles, Cabo San Lucas & Panama Canal (Best Balance)
Panama Canal • Next: Sep 28
From $849
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Panama Canal One-Way via Cartagena & Panama Canal (Rare Variant)
Panama Canal • Next: Mar 29
From $1,002
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Panama Canal One-Way via Cabo San Lucas & Panama Canal (Best Balance)
Panama Canal • Next: Sep 26
From $862
2 upcoming sailings
2 ships
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Mexican Riviera Repositioning via Santa Marta, Panama Canal & Acapulco (Best Balance)
Mexican Riviera • Next: Apr 4
From $1,167
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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Transatlantic Crossing via Vigo, Lisboa & Mindelo (Best Balance)
Transatlantic • Next: Nov 3
From $11,392
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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How to visit Cartagena on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Cartagena depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Cartagena
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FAQ about cruises visiting Cartagena
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Cartagena.
What is the best time to visit Cartagena on a cruise?
October currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Cartagena, 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 Cartagena busiest for cruise traffic?
December currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Cartagena. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Cartagena?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Cartagena include Panama Canal One-Way via Cabo San Lucas & Panama Canal (Rare Variant), Panama Canal One-Way via Los Angeles, Cabo San Lucas & Panama Canal (Best Balance), and Panama Canal One-Way via Cartagena & Panama Canal (Rare Variant). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Cartagena?
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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