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
Guayaquil
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Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast)
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Cruises visiting Guayaquil
Quietest
Sep-Jan
Busiest
Dec
Upcoming
17+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Sep-Jan (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 10+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Guayaquil.
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 Guayaquil
These sailings rank first because they visit Guayaquil while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Oceania Insignia • Oceania Cruises
15-night Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) Repositioning via Key West, Willemstad & Panama Canal
Dec 19, 2026 → Jan 3, 2027 • Miami → Callao (Lima)
From $4,299
$287/night
Typical price
↓2% 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
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
Oceania Insignia • Oceania Cruises
36-night Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) One-Way via Key West, Panama Canal & Laguna San Rafael
Dec 19, 2026 → Jan 24, 2027 • Miami → Buenos Aires
From $10,749
$299/night
Typical price
↓1% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Guayaquil, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Guayaquil that day.
Guayaquil is busiest from Dec, with multiple ships per day. Sep, Jan are significantly quieter.
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~0 passengers
$142/night
↑10% vs typical
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$142/night
↑10% vs typical
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$287/night
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Selected port-call day
Thursday, December 31, 2026
1 ship visit Guayaquil on this date, carrying about ~700 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~700 passengers
- Cruises
- 2
- Best fare
- $287/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Guayaquil on this date.
Oceania Insignia • Oceania Cruises
15-night Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) Repositioning via Key West, Willemstad & Panama Canal
Dec 19, 2026 → Jan 3, 2027 • Miami → Callao (Lima)
From $4,299
$287/night
Typical price
↓2% below typical
More cruises that day
Other sailings that call on Guayaquil that same day.
Best time to visit Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil still look attractively priced.
September
Median price/night
$425
1 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
December
Cheapest
Median price/night
$242
12 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 7 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$547
1 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
March
Priciest
Median price/night
$557
1 visits
Traffic
↓25% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Guayaquil
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Guayaquil, 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
View itinerary →
Western Caribbean Arc via Guayaquil, Golfito & Panama Canal (Rare Variant)
Western Caribbean • Next: Mar 10
From $8,909
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) Repositioning via Key West, Willemstad & Panama Canal (Rare Variant)
Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) • Next: Dec 19
From $4,299
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 →
Transatlantic Crossing via Mindelo, Belém & Fort-de-France (Best Balance)
Transatlantic • Next: Nov 12
From $12,482
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) One-Way via Key West, Panama Canal & Laguna San Rafael (Best Balance)
Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) • Next: Dec 19
From $10,749
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit Guayaquil on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Guayaquil depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Guayaquil
See the next scheduled ship visits into Guayaquil.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | Crystal Symphony | Crystal Cruises |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Vasco Da Gama | Nicko Cruises |
| Dec 22, 2026 | Vasco Da Gama | Nicko Cruises |
| Dec 31, 2026 | Oceania Insignia | Oceania Cruises |
| Jan 20, 2027 | Crystal Serenity | Crystal Cruises |
| Mar 14, 2027 | Seven Seas Mariner | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Jan 9, 2028 | Amera | Phoenix Reisen |
| Jan 23, 2028 | Seven Seas Voyager | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
FAQ about cruises visiting Guayaquil
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Guayaquil.
What is the best time to visit Guayaquil on a cruise?
December currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Guayaquil, 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 Guayaquil busiest for cruise traffic?
December currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Guayaquil. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Guayaquil?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Guayaquil include Transatlantic Crossing via Vigo, Lisboa & Mindelo (Best Balance), Western Caribbean Arc via Guayaquil, Golfito & Panama Canal (Rare Variant), and Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) Repositioning via Key West, Willemstad & 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 Guayaquil?
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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