Vasco Da Gama • Nicko Cruises
80-night Transatlantic Crossing via Vigo, Lisboa & Mindelo
Nov 3, 2026 → Jan 22, 2027 • Hamburg → Papeete
From $11,392
$142/night
Great deal
↓34% below typical
San Antonio
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Cruises visiting San Antonio
Quietest
Dec-Feb
Busiest
Jan
Upcoming
17+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Dec-Feb (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 8+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include San Antonio.
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 San Antonio
These sailings rank first because they visit San Antonio while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Vasco Da Gama • Nicko Cruises
65-night Transpacific Crossing via Manta, Guayaquil & Callao
Dec 17, 2026 → Feb 20, 2027 • Panamá, Ciudad de → Manila
From $15,583
$240/night
Typical price
↓4% below typical
Vasco Da Gama • Nicko Cruises
53-night Transatlantic Crossing via Mindelo, Belém & Fort-de-France
Nov 12, 2026 → Jan 4, 2027 • Santa Cruz de Tenerife → San Antonio
From $12,482
$236/night
Typical price
↑10% above typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit San Antonio, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on San Antonio that day.
San Antonio is busiest from Jan, with multiple ships per day. Dec, Feb are significantly quieter.
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Selected port-call day
Friday, December 4, 2026
1 ship visit San Antonio on this date, carrying about ~2,000 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~2,000 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $170/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit San Antonio on this date.
Oosterdam • Holland America
15-night San Antonio → Puerto Montt → Puerto Chacabuco → Punta Arenas + 4 more
Dec 4, 2026 → Dec 19, 2026 • San Antonio → Buenos Aires
From $2,554
$170/night
Best time to visit San Antonio 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 San Antonio still look attractively priced.
December
Median price/night
$170
1 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
January
Priciest
Median price/night
$238
11 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
February
Cheapest
Median price/night
$151
1 visits
Traffic
↓12% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include San Antonio
Compare the itinerary families that stop in San Antonio, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Transatlantic Crossing via Vigo, Lisboa & Mindelo (Best Balance)
Transatlantic • Next: Nov 3
From $11,392
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Transpacific Crossing via Manta, Guayaquil & Callao (Sea-Day Heavy)
Transpacific • Next: Dec 17
From $15,583
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Transatlantic Crossing via Mindelo, Belém & Fort-de-France (Best Balance)
Transatlantic • Next: Nov 12
From $12,482
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) Repositioning via Manta, Guayaquil & Callao (Rare Variant)
Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) • Next: Dec 17
From $8,710
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Transatlantic Crossing via Kingstown, Saint George's & Scarborough (Rare Variant)
Transatlantic • Next: Dec 2
From $8,163
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit San Antonio on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in San Antonio depart from:
Upcoming port calls in San Antonio
See the next scheduled ship visits into San Antonio.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2026 | Oosterdam | Holland America |
| Jan 3, 2027 | Vasco Da Gama | Nicko Cruises |
| Jan 4, 2027 | Vasco Da Gama | Nicko Cruises |
| Jan 10, 2027 | Oosterdam | Holland America |
| Feb 23, 2027 | Oosterdam | Holland America |
| Dec 2, 2027 | Oosterdam | Holland America |
| Jan 8, 2028 | Oosterdam | Holland America |
| Feb 21, 2028 | Oosterdam | Holland America |
| Mar 21, 2028 | Oosterdam | Holland America |
FAQ about cruises visiting San Antonio
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include San Antonio.
What is the best time to visit San Antonio on a cruise?
February currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting San Antonio, 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 San Antonio busiest for cruise traffic?
January currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to San Antonio. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include San Antonio?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include San Antonio include Transatlantic Crossing via Vigo, Lisboa & Mindelo (Best Balance), Transpacific Crossing via Manta, Guayaquil & Callao (Sea-Day Heavy), and Transatlantic Crossing via Mindelo, Belém & Fort-de-France (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 San Antonio?
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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