Getting ashore
Manila is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Manila, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
Philippines
Manila Cruise Port
Manila is a long port day with regular dockside arrivals and lighter cruise traffic mostly from February through March.
Usually docks
Usually quiet
~13h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Manila
How much time will you have?
About 13h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 13h in Manila, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Manila get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 10% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~600 passengers
- Busy day: 5,900+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 10% of days
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Where Manila fits into a cruise
Manila is most commonly visited on Southeast Asia itineraries, often alongside Bitung, Sulawesi and Boracay .
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When to cruise to Manila
Cruise ships visit during 9 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from February through March.
Most cruise traffic clusters from February through March, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Manila typically carry around 1,218 guests, with Queen Victoria, Vasco Da Gama, and Oceania Riviera calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Queen Victoria 8 calls
- 2 Vasco Da Gama 7 calls
- 3 Oceania Riviera 4 calls
- 4 Vista 4 calls
- 5 Oceania Vista 3 calls
- 6 Silver Muse 3 calls
Next port calls
Cruises that visit Manila
Silver Muse
Hong Kong → Keelung → Kota Kinabalu, Sabah → Singapore
Jan 31, 2027 · 14 nights
Visits Manila on day 6
$8,000 suite · $571/night
78% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Muse
Hong Kong → Keelung → Kota Kinabalu, Sabah → Singapore
Feb 28, 2027 · 14 nights
Visits Manila on day 6
$7,800 suite · $557/night
74% below typical · 3-month low
Vasco Da Gama
Panama City → Manta → Bitung, Sulawesi → Manila
Dec 17, 2026 · 65 nights
Visits Manila on day 66
$10,498 oceanview · $162/night
41% below typical · Price trending down
Vasco Da Gama
San Antonio → Easter Island → Hakodate → Tokyo
Jan 4, 2027 · 64 nights
Visits Manila on day 48
$11,918 oceanview · $186/night
33% below typical · Price trending down
Vasco Da Gama
San Antonio → Easter Island → Bitung, Sulawesi → Manila
Jan 4, 2027 · 47 nights
Visits Manila on day 48
$8,018 oceanview · $171/night
37% below typical
Vasco Da Gama
Papeete → Huahine → Chan May → Ho Chi Minh City
Jan 22, 2027 · 62 nights
Visits Manila on day 30
$12,134 oceanview · $196/night
32% below typical · Price trending downCruise routes that include Manila
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Manila, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Southeast Asia · East Asia
Keelung → Manila → Coron + 3 more
From Hong Kong · 14 nights · Next Jan 3
From $7,800 suite · $557/night
Best departure: 74% below typical
3 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Tahiti & French Polynesia
Panama City → Manta → Guayaquil + 18 more
From Panama City · 65 nights · Next Dec 17
From $10,498 oceanview · $162/night
Best departure: 41% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Tahiti & French Polynesia
Fakarava → Rangiroa → Moorea + 17 more
From San Antonio · 64 nights · Next Jan 4
From $11,918 oceanview · $186/night
Best departure: 33% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Tahiti & French Polynesia
Fakarava → Rangiroa → Moorea + 10 more
From San Antonio · 47 nights · Next Jan 4
From $8,018 oceanview · $171/night
Best departure: 37% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Japan
Papeete → Huahine → Bora Bora + 21 more
From Papeete · Next Jan 22
From $12,134 oceanview · $196/night
Best departure: 32% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
East Asia
Papeete → Huahine → Bora Bora + 14 more
From Papeete · Next Jan 22
From $8,722 oceanview · $190/night
Best departure: 33% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Manila
Which cruise itineraries usually include Manila?
Cruises that call at Manila often follow itineraries such as Southeast Asia One-Way: Keelung, Manila & Sandakan, Sabah, Transpacific Crossing via Manta, Guayaquil & Callao, and Transpacific Crossing via Fakarava, Rangiroa & Apia.
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