Le Dumont Durville • Ponant Cruises
10-night Nice → Calvi → Portoferraio → Portofino + 5 more
Aug 19, 2026 → Aug 29, 2026 • Nice → Valletta
From $7,791
$779/night
Great deal
↓27% below typical
Porto Ercole
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Western Mediterranean
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Italy
Cruises visiting Porto Ercole
Quietest
Oct-May
Busiest
Jul-Aug
Upcoming
18+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Oct-May (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 12+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Porto Ercole.
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 Porto Ercole
These sailings rank first because they visit Porto Ercole while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Le Dumont Durville • Ponant Cruises
8-night Nice → Calvi → Porto Ercole → Isola del Giglio + 3 more
Jul 26, 2026 → Aug 3, 2026 • Nice ↔
From $6,594
$824/night
Great deal
↓23% below typical
Le Dumont Durville • Ponant Cruises
8-night Nice → Calvi → Porto Ercole → Isola del Giglio + 3 more
Jul 18, 2026 → Jul 26, 2026 • Nice ↔
From $7,994
$999/night
Typical price
↓6% below typical
Le Dumont Durville • Ponant Cruises
8-night Nice → Calvi → Porto Ercole → Isola del Giglio + 3 more
Jul 2, 2026 → Jul 10, 2026 • Nice ↔
From $8,322
$1,040/night
Typical price
↓2% below typical
Emerald Kaia • Emerald Cruises
9-night Western Mediterranean One-Way via Porto Ercole & Gaeta
Oct 25, 2027 → Nov 3, 2027 • Civitavecchia (Rome) → Valletta
From $7,503
$834/night
Typical price
↓8% below typical
SeaDream II • SeaDream Yacht Club
7-night Western Mediterranean Loop via Bonifacio, Bastia & Portoferraio
Aug 20, 2028 → Aug 27, 2028 • Civitavecchia (Rome) ↔
From $7,642
$1,092/night
Typical price
↓7% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Porto Ercole, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Porto Ercole that day.
Porto Ercole is busiest from Jul-Aug, with multiple ships per day. Oct, May are significantly quieter.
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Selected port-call day
Tuesday, June 8, 2027
1 ship visit Porto Ercole on this date, carrying about ~0 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
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- Passengers
- ~0 passengers
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- 1
- Best fare
- $1,400/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Porto Ercole on this date.
Scenic Eclipse II
10-night Itinerary FRMRS-FRSTP-FRCEQ-FRSRL-FRCLY-ITSRE-MCMCM-ITMDC-ITPTH
May 30, 2027 → Jun 9, 2027 • Nice → Civitavecchia (Rome)
From $13,995
$1,400/night
Typical price
Best time to visit Porto Ercole 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 Porto Ercole still look attractively priced.
July
Priciest
Median price/night
$1,020
4 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$849
4 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
October
Cheapest
Median price/night
$325
1 visits
Traffic
↑16% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$916
2 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Porto Ercole
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Porto Ercole, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
French & Italian Treasures
Western Mediterranean • Next: Sep 30
From $3,899
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Western Mediterranean Circuit via Portimao, Cadiz & Tangier (Rare Variant)
Western Mediterranean • Next: Apr 30
From $16,499
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Western Mediterranean One-Way via Portofino & Portovenere (Rare Variant)
Western Mediterranean • Next: Jul 11
From $12,087
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Itinerary FRMRS-FRSTP-FRCEQ-FRSRL-FRCLY-ITSRE-MCMCM-ITMDC-ITPTH
Western Mediterranean • Next: May 30
From $13,995
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Western Mediterranean One-Way via Porto Ercole & Gaeta (Port-Heavy)
Western Mediterranean • Next: May 10
From $8,677
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Western Mediterranean Loop via Propriano & Isola del Giglio (Rare Variant)
Western Mediterranean • Next: Aug 14
From $5,996
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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How to visit Porto Ercole on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Porto Ercole depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Porto Ercole
See the next scheduled ship visits into Porto Ercole.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | Le Dumont Durville | Ponant Cruises |
| Jul 17, 2026 | SeaDream I | SeaDream Yacht Club |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Le Dumont Durville | Ponant Cruises |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Le Dumont Durville | Ponant Cruises |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Le Boreal | Ponant Cruises |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Le Dumont Durville | Ponant Cruises |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Le Boreal | Ponant Cruises |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Le Dumont Durville | Ponant Cruises |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Oceania Sirena | Oceania Cruises |
| May 11, 2027 | Emerald Azzurra | Emerald Cruises |
| Jun 8, 2027 | Scenic Eclipse II | — |
| Aug 9, 2027 | SeaDream II | SeaDream Yacht Club |
| Oct 26, 2027 | Emerald Kaia | Emerald Cruises |
| May 26, 2028 | SeaDream I | SeaDream Yacht Club |
| Jun 2, 2028 | SeaDream II | SeaDream Yacht Club |
| Aug 26, 2028 | SeaDream II | SeaDream Yacht Club |
| Oct 9, 2028 | SeaDream II | SeaDream Yacht Club |
FAQ about cruises visiting Porto Ercole
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Porto Ercole.
What is the best time to visit Porto Ercole on a cruise?
October currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Porto Ercole, 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 Porto Ercole busiest for cruise traffic?
July currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Porto Ercole. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Porto Ercole?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Porto Ercole include French & Italian Treasures, Western Mediterranean Circuit via Portimao, Cadiz & Tangier (Rare Variant), and Western Mediterranean One-Way via Portofino & Portovenere (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 Porto Ercole?
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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