Carnival Spirit • Carnival Cruise Line
16-night Panama Canal One-Way via Cabo San Lucas & Panama Canal
Oct 8, 2026 → Oct 24, 2026 • Seattle → Mobile
From $784
$49/night
Great deal
↓58% below typical
Puntarenas
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Cruises visiting Puntarenas
Quietest
Sep
Busiest
Apr
Upcoming
112+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Sep (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 67+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Puntarenas.
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 Puntarenas
These sailings rank first because they visit Puntarenas while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Carnival Spirit • Carnival Cruise Line
16-night Panama Canal One-Way via Cabo San Lucas & Panama Canal
Sep 25, 2027 → Oct 11, 2027 • Seattle → Galveston
From $1,217
$76/night
Great deal
↓41% below typical
MSC Poesia • MSC Cruises
19-night Panama Canal One-Way via Los Angeles, Cabo San Lucas & Panama Canal
Sep 28, 2026 → Oct 17, 2026 • Seattle → Miami
From $849
$45/night
Great deal
↓52% below typical
Carnival Spirit • Carnival Cruise Line
16-night Panama Canal One-Way via Cartagena & Panama Canal
Mar 29, 2027 → Apr 14, 2027 • Mobile → Seattle
From $1,002
$63/night
Great deal
↓47% below typical
Carnival Miracle • Carnival Cruise Line
16-night Panama Canal One-Way via Cabo San Lucas & Panama Canal
Sep 26, 2026 → Oct 12, 2026 • Seattle → Galveston
From $862
$54/night
Great deal
↓52% below typical
Crown Princess • Princess Cruises
16-night Panama Canal One-Way via Cartagena, Panama Canal & Puntarenas
Apr 4, 2027 → Apr 20, 2027 • Fort Lauderdale → Los Angeles
From $1,367
$85/night
Great deal
↓36% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Puntarenas, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Puntarenas that day.
Puntarenas is busiest from Apr, with multiple ships per day. Sep are significantly quieter.
February 2027
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Quieter
Busier (more ships in port)
Number of ships
Colors show estimated total passengers in port on each day
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Sat
31
No port calls
1
No port calls
2
1
~800 passengers
$824/night
↑14% vs typical
3
No port calls
4
No port calls
5
No port calls
6
1
~2,200 passengers
$128/night
↑29% vs typical
7
No port calls
8
No port calls
9
No port calls
10
No port calls
11
No port calls
12
No port calls
13
No port calls
14
No port calls
15
No port calls
16
No port calls
17
No port calls
18
No port calls
19
1
~200 passengers
$1,004/night
↑15% vs typical
20
1
~800 passengers
$675/night
↓6% vs typical
21
1
~2,300 passengers
$130/night
↑36% vs typical
22
1
~2,200 passengers
$136/night
↑38% vs typical
23
No port calls
24
No port calls
25
No port calls
26
No port calls
27
No port calls
28
No port calls
1
2
~100 passengers
$806/night
↑9% vs typical
2
No port calls
3
No port calls
4
No port calls
5
2
~200 passengers
$747/night
Near median
6
No port calls
Selected port-call day
Saturday, February 20, 2027
1 ship visit Puntarenas on this date, carrying about ~800 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~800 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $675/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Puntarenas on this date.
Seven Seas Prestige • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
12-night Mexican Riviera One-Way via Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan & Puerto Quetzal
Feb 10, 2027 → Feb 22, 2027 • Los Angeles → Panamá, Ciudad de
From $8,095
$675/night
Best time to visit Puntarenas 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 Puntarenas still look attractively priced.
September
Median price/night
$275
2 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
October
Cheapest
Median price/night
$73
11 visits
Traffic
↓29% vs typical
6 ships • 11 priced sailings tracked
November
Median price/night
$448
4 visits
Traffic
↓9% vs typical
3 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$157
8 visits
Traffic
Near typical
5 ships • 8 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$146
7 visits
Traffic
↑5% vs typical
5 ships • 7 priced sailings tracked
February
Median price/night
$405
6 visits
Traffic
Near typical
5 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
March
Priciest
Median price/night
$747
8 visits
Traffic
Near typical
4 ships • 7 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$143
21 visits
Traffic
Near typical
9 ships • 20 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Puntarenas
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Puntarenas, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Panama Canal One-Way via Cabo San Lucas & Panama Canal (Rare Variant)
Panama Canal • Next: Oct 8
From $784
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Panama Canal One-Way via Los Angeles, Cabo San Lucas & Panama Canal (Best Balance)
Panama Canal • Next: Sep 28
From $849
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Panama Canal One-Way via Cartagena & Panama Canal (Rare Variant)
Panama Canal • Next: Mar 29
From $1,002
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Panama Canal One-Way via Cabo San Lucas & Panama Canal (Best Balance)
Panama Canal • Next: Sep 26
From $862
2 upcoming sailings
2 ships
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Panama Canal One-Way via Cartagena, Panama Canal & Puntarenas (Best Balance)
Panama Canal • Next: Jan 6
From $1,367
2 upcoming sailings
2 ships
View itinerary →
ABC Islands Repositioning via Puerto Vallarta, Puntarenas & Panama Canal (Rare Variant)
ABC Islands • Next: Dec 3
From $1,242
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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How to visit Puntarenas on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Puntarenas depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Puntarenas
See the next scheduled ship visits into Puntarenas.
FAQ about cruises visiting Puntarenas
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Puntarenas.
What is the best time to visit Puntarenas on a cruise?
October currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Puntarenas, 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 Puntarenas busiest for cruise traffic?
April currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Puntarenas. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Puntarenas?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Puntarenas include Panama Canal One-Way via Cabo San Lucas & Panama Canal (Rare Variant), Panama Canal One-Way via Los Angeles, Cabo San Lucas & Panama Canal (Best Balance), and Panama Canal One-Way via Cartagena & 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 Puntarenas?
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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