Emerald Kaia • Emerald Cruises
11-night Western Mediterranean Circuit: Zadar, Hvar & Otranto
Sep 23, 2028 → Oct 4, 2028 • Venezia → Civitavecchia (Rome)
From $11,301
$1,027/night
Typical price
↓6% below typical
Otranto
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Adriatic Sea
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Cruises visiting Otranto
Quietest
Jun-Jul
Busiest
Jun-Jul
Upcoming
11+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Jun-Jul (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 4+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Otranto.
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 Otranto
These sailings rank first because they visit Otranto while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Le Boreal • Ponant Cruises
10-night Western Mediterranean One-Way via Portoferraio & Sorrento
Sep 8, 2027 → Sep 18, 2027 • Livorno → Venezia
From $14,855
$1,486/night
Priced high
↑156% above typical
Le Bougainville • Ponant Cruises
8-night Adriatic Sea Circuit: Siracusa, Otranto & Kotor
May 13, 2027 → May 21, 2027 • Valletta → Venezia
From $8,977
$1,122/night
Priced high
↑82% above typical
Le Boreal • Ponant Cruises
10-night Western Mediterranean One-Way: Ravenna & Ancona
Sep 18, 2027 → Sep 28, 2027 • Venezia → Nice
From $7,227
$723/night
Priced high
↑25% above typical
Sea Cloud II
10-night Adriatic Sea One-Way via Rovinj, Zadar & Otranto
Sep 22, 2026 → Oct 2, 2026 • Venezia → Catania
From $7,601
$760/night
Priced high
↑15% above typical
Emerald Sakara • Emerald Cruises
11-night Western Mediterranean Circuit: Amalfi, Trapani & Valletta
Sep 16, 2028 → Sep 27, 2028 • Civitavecchia (Rome) → Venezia
From $10,685
$971/night
Priced high
↑15% above typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Otranto, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Otranto that day.
Otranto is busiest from Jun-Jul, with multiple ships per day. Jun, Jul are significantly quieter.
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~200 passengers
$1,203/night
↑13% vs typical
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$1,102/night
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Selected port-call day
Friday, June 26, 2026
1 ship visit Otranto on this date, carrying about ~200 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~200 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $1,203/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Otranto on this date.
Le Dumont Durville • Ponant Cruises
10-night Western Mediterranean One-Way: Ravenna & Ancona
Jun 22, 2026 → Jul 2, 2026 • Venezia → Nice
From $12,025
$1,203/night
Priced high
↑13% above typical
Best time to visit Otranto 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 Otranto still look attractively priced.
June
Priciest
Median price/night
$1,203
1 visits
Traffic
↑13% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
July
Median price/night
$1,102
1 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
September
Cheapest
Median price/night
$760
1 visits
Traffic
↑15% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$1,122
1 visits
Traffic
↑82% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Otranto
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Otranto, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Western Mediterranean One-Way: Ravenna & Ancona (Best Balance)
Western Mediterranean • Next: Jun 22
From $12,025
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Adriatic Sea One-Way via Rovinj, Zadar & Otranto (Rare Variant)
Adriatic Sea • Next: Sep 22
From $7,601
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Adriatic Sea Circuit: Siracusa, Otranto & Kotor (Best Balance)
Adriatic Sea • Next: May 13
From $8,977
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Adriatic Sea One-Way: Siracusa & Otranto (Best Balance)
Adriatic Sea • Next: Jul 1
From $8,819
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Upcoming port calls in Otranto
See the next scheduled ship visits into Otranto.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Le Dumont Durville | Ponant Cruises |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Le Bougainville | Ponant Cruises |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Sea Cloud II | — |
| May 15, 2027 | Le Bougainville | Ponant Cruises |
| Jun 15, 2027 | Le Bougainville | Ponant Cruises |
| Aug 19, 2027 | Le Ponant | Ponant Cruises |
| Aug 23, 2027 | Sea Cloud II | — |
| Sep 13, 2027 | Le Boreal | Ponant Cruises |
| Sep 22, 2027 | Le Boreal | Ponant Cruises |
| Sep 23, 2028 | Emerald Sakara | Emerald Cruises |
| Sep 27, 2028 | Emerald Kaia | Emerald Cruises |
FAQ about cruises visiting Otranto
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Otranto.
What is the best time to visit Otranto on a cruise?
September currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Otranto, 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 Otranto busiest for cruise traffic?
June currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Otranto. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Otranto?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Otranto include Western Mediterranean One-Way: Ravenna & Ancona (Best Balance), Adriatic Sea One-Way via Rovinj, Zadar & Otranto (Rare Variant), and Adriatic Sea Circuit: Siracusa, Otranto & Kotor (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 Otranto?
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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