Silver Shadow • Silversea Cruises
12-night Azores One-Way via Ponta Delgada & Praia da Vitória
Aug 21, 2027 → Sep 2, 2027 • Lisboa → New York
From $6,700
$558/night
Great deal
↓37% below typical
Horta
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Cruises visiting Horta
Quietest
Jul-Aug
Busiest
Jul-Aug
Upcoming
4+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Jul-Aug (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 3+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Horta.
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 Horta
These sailings rank first because they visit Horta while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Seven Seas Prestige • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
14-night Transatlantic Crossing via Kings Wharf, Horta de Avinyo & Funchal, Madeira
Apr 27, 2027 → May 11, 2027 • New York → Barcelona
From $10,251
$732/night
Good value
↓16% below typical
Sea Cloud Spirit • Sea Cloud Cruises
7-night Azores One-Way via Horta & Praia da Vitória
Jul 26, 2026 → Aug 2, 2026 • Ponta Delgada ↔
From $6,086
$869/night
Typical price
↑1% above typical
Sea Cloud Spirit • Sea Cloud Cruises
7-night Azores One-Way via Horta & Praia da Vitória
Aug 2, 2026 → Aug 9, 2026 • Ponta Delgada ↔
From $6,086
$869/night
Typical price
↑1% above typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Horta, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Horta that day.
Horta is busiest from Jul-Aug, with multiple ships per day. Jul, Aug are significantly quieter.
July 2026
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Colors show estimated total passengers in port on each day
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1
~100 passengers
$869/night
Near median
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Selected port-call day
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1 ship visit Horta on this date, carrying about ~100 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~100 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $869/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Horta on this date.
Sea Cloud Spirit • Sea Cloud Cruises
7-night Azores One-Way via Horta & Praia da Vitória
Jul 26, 2026 → Aug 2, 2026 • Ponta Delgada ↔
From $6,086
$869/night
Typical price
↑1% above typical
Best time to visit Horta 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 Horta still look attractively priced.
July
Priciest
Median price/night
$869
1 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$869
1 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
May
Cheapest
Median price/night
$732
1 visits
Traffic
↓16% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Horta
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Horta, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Transatlantic Crossing via Kings Wharf, Horta de Avinyo & Funchal, Madeira (Best Balance)
Transatlantic • Next: Apr 27
From $10,251
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Azores One-Way via Horta & Praia da Vitória (Best Balance)
Azores • Next: Jul 26
From $6,086
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit Horta on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Horta depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Horta
See the next scheduled ship visits into Horta.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Sea Cloud Spirit | Sea Cloud Cruises |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Sea Cloud Spirit | Sea Cloud Cruises |
| May 4, 2027 | Seven Seas Prestige | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Aug 26, 2027 | Silver Shadow | Silversea Cruises |
FAQ about cruises visiting Horta
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Horta.
What is the best time to visit Horta on a cruise?
May currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Horta, 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 Horta busiest for cruise traffic?
July currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Horta. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Horta?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Horta include Transatlantic Crossing via Kings Wharf, Horta de Avinyo & Funchal, Madeira (Best Balance) and Azores One-Way via Horta & Praia da Vitória (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 Horta?
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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