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
Manta
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Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast)
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Ecuador
Cruises visiting Manta
Quietest
Sep-Feb
Busiest
Dec-Mar
Upcoming
34+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Sep-Feb (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 17+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Manta.
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 Manta
These sailings rank first because they visit Manta while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Queen Anne • Cunard Line
33-night Transatlantic Crossing via Arica, Callao & Panama Canal
Feb 28, 2027 → Apr 2, 2027 • Coquimbo → Southampton
From $5,259
$159/night
Good value
↓12% below typical
Queen Anne • Cunard Line
82-night Brazil Crossing via Kings Wharf, Port Canaveral & Panama Canal
Jan 10, 2027 → Apr 2, 2027 • Southampton → Southampton
From $13,383
$163/night
Typical price
↓7% below typical
Queen Anne • Cunard Line
19-night Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) Repositioning via Arica, Callao & Panama Canal
Feb 28, 2027 → Mar 19, 2027 • Coquimbo → Fort Lauderdale
From $3,135
$165/night
Typical price
↓9% below typical
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
When ships are in port
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Manta is busiest from Dec-Mar, with multiple ships per day. Sep, Feb are significantly quieter.
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Choose a date in the calendar to compare the cruises and ships visiting Manta that day.
Best time to visit Manta 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 Manta still look attractively priced.
September
Median price/night
$425
1 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$242
7 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 7 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$248
3 visits
Traffic
Near typical
3 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
February
Priciest
Median price/night
$607
1 visits
Traffic
↑5% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
March
Cheapest
Median price/night
$165
5 visits
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↓9% vs typical
2 ships • 5 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Manta
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Manta, 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
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Transatlantic Crossing via Arica, Callao & Panama Canal (Sea-Day Heavy)
Transatlantic • Next: Feb 28
From $5,259
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Western Caribbean Arc via Guayaquil, Golfito & Panama Canal (Rare Variant)
Western Caribbean • Next: Mar 10
From $8,909
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Brazil Crossing via Kings Wharf, Port Canaveral & Panama Canal (Best Balance)
Brazil • Next: Jan 10
From $13,383
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) Repositioning via Arica, Callao & Panama Canal (Rare Variant)
Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) • Next: Feb 28
From $3,135
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 →
How to visit Manta on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Manta depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Manta
See the next scheduled ship visits into Manta.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Crystal Symphony | Crystal Cruises |
| Dec 20, 2026 | Vasco Da Gama | Nicko Cruises |
| Dec 30, 2026 | Oceania Insignia | Oceania Cruises |
| Jan 11, 2027 | Volendam | Holland America |
| Jan 12, 2027 | Carnival Firenze | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Jan 19, 2027 | Crystal Serenity | Crystal Cruises |
| Feb 26, 2027 | Europa | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Mar 11, 2027 | Queen Anne | Cunard Line |
| Mar 15, 2027 | Seven Seas Mariner | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Oct 22, 2027 | Nieuw Amsterdam | Holland America |
| Oct 23, 2027 | Nieuw Amsterdam | Holland America |
| Nov 23, 2027 | Oosterdam | Holland America |
| Jan 10, 2028 | Amera | Phoenix Reisen |
| Jan 13, 2028 | Azamara Quest | Azamara Cruises |
| Jan 15, 2028 | Oceania Sirena | Oceania Cruises |
| Jan 22, 2028 | Seven Seas Voyager | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Jan 24, 2028 | Silver Ray | Silversea Cruises |
| Jan 27, 2028 | MSC Magnifica | MSC Cruises |
| Mar 30, 2028 | Oosterdam | Holland America |
| Dec 26, 2028 | Aurelia | Phoenix Reisen |
FAQ about cruises visiting Manta
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Manta.
What is the best time to visit Manta on a cruise?
March currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Manta, 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 Manta busiest for cruise traffic?
December currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Manta. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Manta?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Manta include Transatlantic Crossing via Vigo, Lisboa & Mindelo (Best Balance), Transatlantic Crossing via Arica, Callao & Panama Canal (Sea-Day Heavy), and Western Caribbean Arc via Guayaquil, Golfito & 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 Manta?
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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