Getting ashore
Keelung (Chilung) is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Keelung (Chilung), which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
Taiwan
Keelung (Chilung) Cruise Port
Keelung (Chilung) is a long port day with regular dockside arrivals and lighter cruise traffic across most of the year.
Usually docks
Usually quiet
~12h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Keelung (Chilung)
How much time will you have?
About 11h 30m is typical
Most cruises spend 10h to 12h 38m in Keelung (Chilung), which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Keelung (Chilung) get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 9% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~2,400 passengers
- Busy day: 10,000+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 9% of days
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September 2026
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Where Keelung (Chilung) fits into a cruise
Keelung (Chilung) is most commonly visited on East Asia itineraries, often alongside Ishigaki and Hong Kong .
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When to cruise to Keelung (Chilung)
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 Keelung (Chilung) typically carry around 1,968 guests, with MSC Bellissima, Diamond Princess, and Vasco Da Gama calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 MSC Bellissima 34 calls
- 2 Diamond Princess 16 calls
- 3 Vasco Da Gama 7 calls
- 4 Seabourn Encore 5 calls
- 5 Oceania Nautica 4 calls
- 6 Oceania Riviera 4 calls
Next port calls
Sep 25 Diamond Princess
Sep 26 Diamond Princess
Oct 9 Royal Princess
Oct 16 Carnival Luminosa
Oct 21 Costa Serena
Cruises that visit Keelung (Chilung)
Once the port-day tradeoffs look right for you, here are some good sailings that feature Keelung (Chilung).
Le Jacques Cartier
Kumamoto → Keelung (Chilung)
Apr 18 · 3 nights
Visits Keelung (Chilung) on day 4
About average
$1,355 balcony · $452/night
MSC Bellissima
Naha, Okinawa → Ishigaki → Miyakojima → Tokyo
Jan 11 · 6 nights
Visits Keelung (Chilung) on day 3
$1,429 balcony · $238/night
Limited price history
Diamond Princess
Yokohama → Kagoshima → Phu My → Singapore
Nov 25 · 14 nights
Visits Keelung (Chilung) on day 7
Exceptional value
$3,768 suite · $269/night
26% below typical · 6-month low
Le Soleal
Busan → Keelung (Chilung)
May 17 · 3 nights
Visits Keelung (Chilung) on day 4
About average
$1,400 oceanview · $467/night
Diamond Princess
Yokohama → Keelung (Chilung) → Iejima/Okinawa → Yokohama
Sep 22 · 9 nights
Visits Keelung (Chilung) on day 4
About average
$1,067 inside · $119/night
MSC Bellissima
Tokyo → Ishigaki → Miyakojima → Naha, Okinawa
Nov 21 · 6 nights
Visits Keelung (Chilung) on day 5
$739 oceanview · $123/night
Limited price history
Cruise routes that include Keelung (Chilung)
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Keelung (Chilung), so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Japan One-Way via Kumamoto & Keelung
From $1,355
$1,355
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 upcoming sailing
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East Asia Loop: Ishigaki & Keelung
From $516
$516
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5 upcoming sailings
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1 ship
5 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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East Asia One-Way via Kagoshima, Nagasaki & Keelung
From $1,568
$1,568
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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East Asia One-Way via Busan & Keelung
From $1,400
$1,400
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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East Asia Loop via Keelung & Ishigaki
From $1,067
$1,067
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Japan Passage: Singapore, Hubbard Glacier & Seymour Narrows
From $18,249
$18,249
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 upcoming sailing
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FAQ about cruises visiting Keelung (Chilung)
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Keelung (Chilung).
What is the best time to visit Keelung (Chilung) on a cruise?
The best time to visit Keelung (Chilung) depends on both schedule density and live pricing. Use the calendar above to compare exact port-call dates and the featured cruises section to see which sailings currently stand out.
When is Keelung (Chilung) busiest for cruise traffic?
Traffic patterns are still building as more schedules get indexed. Jibhop will surface the busiest months as upcoming port-call coverage expands.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Keelung (Chilung)?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Keelung (Chilung) include Japan One-Way via Kumamoto & Keelung, East Asia Loop: Ishigaki & Keelung, and East Asia One-Way via Kagoshima, Nagasaki & Keelung. Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Keelung (Chilung)?
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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