Seabourn Ovation • Seabourn
28-night Transatlantic Crossing via Valletta, Trapani & South Friars Bay
Oct 30, 2027 → Nov 27, 2027 • Piraeus (Athens) → Bridgetown
From $16,565
$592/night
Great deal
↓21% below typical
Melilla
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Western Mediterranean
Cruise destination intelligence
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Spain
Cruises visiting Melilla
Quietest
Oct-Apr
Busiest
Nov
Upcoming
39+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Oct-Apr (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 6+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Melilla.
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 Melilla
These sailings rank first because they visit Melilla while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Oceania Allura • Oceania Cruises
14-night Western Mediterranean Circuit via Salerno, Messina & Valletta
Jan 3, 2028 → Jan 17, 2028 • Civitavecchia (Rome) → Barcelona
From $4,499
$321/night
Great deal
↓21% below typical
Oceania Allura • Oceania Cruises
14-night Western Mediterranean Circuit via Palma de Mallorca, Cartagena & Tangier
Jan 17, 2028 → Jan 31, 2028 • Barcelona → Civitavecchia (Rome)
From $4,499
$321/night
Great deal
↓21% below typical
Seabourn Ovation • Seabourn
21-night Western Mediterranean Circuit via Mahón, Menorca, Palma de Mallorca & Tangier
Nov 18, 2028 → Dec 9, 2028 • Barcelona → Bridgetown
From $10,439
$497/night
Good value
↓17% below typical
Seabourn Ovation • Seabourn
21-night Transatlantic Crossing via Valencia, Porto & South Friars Bay
Nov 6, 2027 → Nov 27, 2027 • Barcelona → Bridgetown
From $10,624
$506/night
Good value
↓16% below typical
Seven Seas Splendor • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
7-night North Africa One-Way: Portimao, Algeciras & Casablanca
Nov 7, 2027 → Nov 14, 2027 • Lisboa → Barcelona
From $5,487
$784/night
Good value
↓12% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Melilla, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Melilla that day.
Melilla is busiest from Nov, with multiple ships per day. Oct, Apr are significantly quieter.
October 2026
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~4,300 passengers
$136/night
↑8% vs typical
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Selected port-call day
Friday, October 9, 2026
1 ship visit Melilla on this date, carrying about ~4,300 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~4,300 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $136/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Melilla on this date.
Norwegian Escape • Norwegian Cruise Line
16-night Transatlantic Crossing via Ponta Delgada, Funchal, Madeira & Motril
Sep 26, 2026 → Oct 12, 2026 • New York → Barcelona
From $2,169
$136/night
Typical price
↑8% above typical
Best time to visit Melilla 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 Melilla still look attractively priced.
October
Cheapest
Median price/night
$136
1 visits
Traffic
↑8% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
November
Priciest
Median price/night
$779
4 visits
Traffic
↑26% vs typical
3 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$178
1 visits
Traffic
↑8% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Melilla
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Melilla, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Western Mediterranean Circuit: Siracusa, Porto Empedocle & Tunis (Best Balance)
Western Mediterranean • Next: Oct 29
From $7,419
2 upcoming sailings
2 ships
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Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing: Gibraltar & Cadiz (Best Balance)
Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast • Next: Nov 10
From $3,444
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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Transatlantic Crossing via Ponta Delgada, Funchal, Madeira & Motril (Rare Variant)
Transatlantic • Next: Sep 26
From $2,169
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Western Mediterranean Circuit via Ponta Delgada, Funchal, Madeira & Melilla (Best Balance)
Western Mediterranean • Next: Apr 4
From $3,019
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Upcoming port calls in Melilla
See the next scheduled ship visits into Melilla.
FAQ about cruises visiting Melilla
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Melilla.
What is the best time to visit Melilla on a cruise?
October currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Melilla, 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 Melilla busiest for cruise traffic?
November currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Melilla. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Melilla?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Melilla include Western Mediterranean Circuit: Siracusa, Porto Empedocle & Tunis (Best Balance), Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing: Gibraltar & Cadiz (Best Balance), and Transatlantic Crossing via Ponta Delgada, Funchal, Madeira & Motril (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 Melilla?
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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