Getting ashore
Puerto Princesa, Palawan is usually a tender stop.
Build in extra time at both ends of the day, especially if you are planning an independent tour or want to be first ashore.
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Puerto Princesa, Palawan Cruise Port
Puerto Princesa, Palawan is a solid port day with frequent tendering and lighter cruise traffic mostly from January, March, and April.
Usually tenders
Usually quiet
~9h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Puerto Princesa, Palawan
How much time will you have?
About 8h 30m is typical
Most cruises spend 7h 45m to 9h in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Puerto Princesa, Palawan get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 3% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~2,400 passengers
- Busy day: 3,950+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 3% of days
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October 2026
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Where Puerto Princesa, Palawan fits into a cruise
Puerto Princesa, Palawan is most commonly visited on Southeast Asia itineraries, often alongside Coron and Bitung, Sulawesi .
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When to cruise to Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Cruise ships visit during 8 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from January, March, and April.
Most cruise traffic clusters from January, March, and April, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Puerto Princesa, Palawan typically carry around 1,968 guests, with Norwegian Jade, Queen Victoria, and Vista calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Norwegian Jade 4 calls
- 2 Queen Victoria 4 calls
- 3 Vista 4 calls
- 4 Westerdam 2 calls
- 5 Le Jacques Cartier 1 call
- 6 Le Soleal 1 call
Next port calls
Dec 13 Norwegian Jade
Dec 31 Oceania Nautica
Jan 7 Norwegian Jade
Jan 31 Norwegian Jade
Feb 17 Westerdam
Cruises that visit Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Norwegian Jade
Hong Kong → Coron → Ko Samui → Singapore
Dec 9, 2026 · 14 nights
Visits Puerto Princesa, Palawan on day 5
$3,349 suite · $239/night
44% below typical
Norwegian Jade
Hong Kong → Coron → Ko Samui → Singapore
Jan 3, 2027 · 14 nights
Visits Puerto Princesa, Palawan on day 5
$3,319 oceanview · $237/night
11% below typical
Norwegian Jade
Singapore → Ko Samui → Coron → Hong Kong
Feb 9, 2027 · 13 nights
Visits Puerto Princesa, Palawan on day 10
$6,459 suite · $497/night
42% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Puerto Princesa, Palawan
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Puerto Princesa, Palawan, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Southeast Asia
Coron → Boracay → Puerto Princesa, Palawan + 4 more
From Hong Kong · Next Dec 9
From $3,349 suite · $239/night
Best departure: 44% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Southeast Asia
Coron → Boracay → Puerto Princesa, Palawan + 5 more
From Hong Kong · Next Jan 3
From $3,319 oceanview · $237/night
Best departure: 11% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Southeast Asia · East Asia
Ko Samui → Bangkok → Phu My + 4 more
From Singapore · Next Feb 9
From $6,459 suite · $497/night
Best departure: 42% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Southeast Asia · East Asia
Hanoi → Sanya → Hue + 15 more
From Hong Kong · Next Dec 21
From $9,799 interior · $363/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Southeast Asia
New York → Oranjestad → Panama Canal + 27 more
From Southampton · Next Jan 10
From $19,860 interior · $179/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Southeast Asia
New York → Oranjestad → Panama Canal + 26 more
From Southampton · Next Jan 10
From $17,259 interior · $158/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Which cruise itineraries usually include Puerto Princesa, Palawan?
Cruises that call at Puerto Princesa, Palawan often follow itineraries such as Southeast Asia One-Way via Coron, Boracay & Muara, Southeast Asia One-Way via Coron, Boracay & Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, and Southeast Asia One-Way via Ko Samui, Laem Chabang & Ho Chi Minh City.
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