Oceania Marina • Oceania Cruises
14-night Arctic Passage via Belfast, Nordfjordeid & Eidfjord
Jun 26, 2026 → Jul 10, 2026 • Southampton → Copenhagen
From $4,500
$321/night
Great deal
↓22% below typical
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Cruises visiting Mandal
Quietest
Jun-Jul
Busiest
Aug
Upcoming
43+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Jun-Jul (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 13+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Mandal.
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 Mandal
These sailings rank first because they visit Mandal while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Le Laperouse • Ponant Cruises
12-night Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing via Mandal, Ostend & Brest
Jul 19, 2027 → Jul 31, 2027 • Oslo → Lisboa
From $8,198
$683/night
Great deal
↓30% below typical
Explora IV
20-night British Isles Passage via Cork, Greencastle & Nordfjordeid
Jul 27, 2028 → Aug 16, 2028 • Southampton ↔
From $14,960
$748/night
Good value
↓15% below typical
Explora IV
21-night British Isles Passage via Mandal, Nordfjordeid & Southampton
Aug 4, 2028 → Aug 25, 2028 • Southampton ↔
From $15,750
$750/night
Good value
↓13% below typical
Oceania Insignia • Oceania Cruises
14-night Arctic Passage via Nordfjordeid, Ålesund & Copenhagen
Aug 15, 2026 → Aug 29, 2026 • Southampton → Oslo
From $4,650
$332/night
Good value
↓10% below typical
Explora III
8-night Arctic Repositioning via Mandal & Sandnes
Aug 17, 2026 → Aug 25, 2026 • Southampton → Copenhagen
From $5,905
$738/night
Typical price
↓6% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Mandal, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Mandal that day.
Mandal is busiest from Aug, with multiple ships per day. Jun, Jul are significantly quieter.
July 2027
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Colors show estimated total passengers in port on each day
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1
~0 passengers
$923/night
↑5% vs typical
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1
~200 passengers
$683/night
↓30% vs typical
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1
~700 passengers
$387/night
Near median
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1
~0 passengers
$219/night
Near median
Selected port-call day
Tuesday, July 20, 2027
1 ship visit Mandal on this date, carrying about ~200 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~200 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $683/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Mandal on this date.
Le Laperouse • Ponant Cruises
12-night Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing via Mandal, Ostend & Brest
Jul 19, 2027 → Jul 31, 2027 • Oslo → Lisboa
From $8,198
$683/night
Great deal
↓30% below typical
Best time to visit Mandal 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 Mandal still look attractively priced.
June
Cheapest
Median price/night
$255
1 visits
Traffic
↑14% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
July
Median price/night
$334
2 visits
Traffic
↓8% vs typical
2 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
August
Priciest
Median price/night
$817
10 visits
Traffic
↑15% vs typical
4 ships • 10 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Mandal
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Mandal, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Arctic Passage via Belfast, Nordfjordeid & Eidfjord (Rare Variant)
Arctic • Next: Jun 26
From $4,500
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Arctic Passage via Nordfjordeid, Ålesund & Copenhagen (Rare Variant)
Arctic • Next: Aug 15
From $4,650
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Arctic Repositioning via Mandal & Sandnes (Best Balance)
Arctic • Next: Aug 17
From $5,905
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Norwegian Fjords Passage via Skagen, Göteborg & Oslo (Best Balance)
Norwegian Fjords • Next: Aug 1
From $6,204
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Arctic Repositioning via Lysekil, Oslo & Newhaven (Rare Variant)
Arctic • Next: Jul 30
From $9,449
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Arctic One-Way via Vestmannaeyjar / Heimaey & Tórshavn (Sea-Day Heavy)
Arctic • Next: Jul 24
From $14,549
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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How to visit Mandal on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Mandal depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Mandal
See the next scheduled ship visits into Mandal.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Vasco Da Gama | Nicko Cruises |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Oceania Marina | Oceania Cruises |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Oceania Sirena | Oceania Cruises |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Oceania Marina | Oceania Cruises |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Seabourn Ovation | Seabourn |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Explora III | — |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Oceania Insignia | Oceania Cruises |
| Jul 5, 2027 | Explora IV | — |
| Jul 20, 2027 | Le Laperouse | Ponant Cruises |
| Jul 23, 2027 | Oceania Insignia | Oceania Cruises |
| Jul 31, 2027 | Vasco Da Gama | Nicko Cruises |
| Aug 4, 2027 | Seven Seas Voyager | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Aug 15, 2027 | Explora IV | — |
| Sep 22, 2027 | Vasco Da Gama | Nicko Cruises |
| Jun 2, 2028 | Explora V | — |
| Jun 12, 2028 | SeaDream II | SeaDream Yacht Club |
| Jun 16, 2028 | Seven Seas Prestige | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Jul 20, 2028 | Seven Seas Voyager | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Jul 24, 2028 | Seven Seas Voyager | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Aug 2, 2028 | Explora V | — |
| Aug 6, 2028 | Explora IV | — |
| Aug 14, 2028 | Seven Seas Prestige | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Aug 30, 2028 | Explora V | — |
FAQ about cruises visiting Mandal
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Mandal.
What is the best time to visit Mandal on a cruise?
June currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Mandal, 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 Mandal busiest for cruise traffic?
August currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Mandal. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Mandal?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Mandal include Arctic Passage via Belfast, Nordfjordeid & Eidfjord (Rare Variant), Arctic Passage via Nordfjordeid, Ålesund & Copenhagen (Rare Variant), and Arctic Repositioning via Mandal & Sandnes (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 Mandal?
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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