Scenic Eclipse II
11-night Southern Caribbean Arc via Cartagena & Willemstad
Apr 3, 2027 → Apr 14, 2027 • Panamá, Ciudad de → Bridgetown
From $9,790
$890/night
Great deal
↓22% below typical
San Blas Islands
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Cruises visiting San Blas Islands
Quietest
Oct-Mar
Busiest
Oct-Mar
Upcoming
13+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Oct-Mar (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 San Blas Islands.
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 Blas Islands
These sailings rank first because they visit San Blas Islands while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Scenic Eclipse I
11-night Southern Caribbean Arc via Soufriere, Port Elizabeth & Panama Canal
Oct 20, 2027 → Oct 31, 2027 • Bridgetown → Panamá, Ciudad de
From $9,507
$864/night
Good value
↓17% below typical
Scenic Eclipse I
11-night Panama Canal Repositioning via San Salvador Island & Panama Canal
Oct 13, 2028 → Oct 24, 2028 • Miami → Panamá, Ciudad de
From $10,213
$928/night
Good value
↓10% below typical
Scenic Eclipse I
10-night Panama Canal Repositioning via San Salvador Island & Panama Canal
Oct 16, 2026 → Oct 26, 2026 • Nassau → Panamá, Ciudad de
From $9,761
$976/night
Typical price
↓6% below typical
Emerald Azzurra • Emerald Cruises
11-night Southern Caribbean Arc: Port Elizabeth, Bequia, Kralendijk & Panama Canal
Jan 13, 2029 → Jan 24, 2029 • Bridgetown → Panamá, Ciudad de
From $12,132
$1,103/night
Priced high
↑26% above typical
Emerald Azzurra • Emerald Cruises
18-night Southern Caribbean Arc: Port Elizabeth, Bequia, Kralendijk & Panama Canal
Jan 13, 2029 → Jan 31, 2029 • Bridgetown → Puerto Caldera
From $19,805
$1,100/night
Priced high
↑25% above typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit San Blas Islands, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on San Blas Islands that day.
San Blas Islands is busiest from Oct-Mar, with multiple ships per day. Oct, Mar are significantly quieter.
April 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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28
No port calls
29
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31
1
~200 passengers
$683/night
↑5% vs typical
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No port calls
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No port calls
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1
~0 passengers
$890/night
↓22% vs typical
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1
~400 passengers
$540/night
Near median
19
No port calls
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No port calls
Selected port-call day
Monday, April 5, 2027
1 ship visit San Blas Islands on this date, carrying about ~0 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~0 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $890/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit San Blas Islands on this date.
Scenic Eclipse II
11-night Southern Caribbean Arc via Cartagena & Willemstad
Apr 3, 2027 → Apr 14, 2027 • Panamá, Ciudad de → Bridgetown
From $9,790
$890/night
Great deal
↓22% below typical
Best time to visit San Blas Islands 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 Blas Islands still look attractively priced.
October
Priciest
Median price/night
$976
1 visits
Traffic
↓6% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
March
Cheapest
Median price/night
$683
1 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$715
2 visits
Traffic
↓15% vs typical
2 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include San Blas Islands
Compare the itinerary families that stop in San Blas Islands, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Southern Caribbean Arc via Cartagena & Willemstad (Rare Variant)
Southern Caribbean • Next: Apr 3
From $9,790
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Panama Canal Repositioning via San Salvador Island & Panama Canal (Rare Variant)
Panama Canal • Next: Oct 16
From $9,761
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Mexican Riviera Repositioning via Santa Barbara, Panama Canal & Cozumel (Rare Variant)
Mexican Riviera • Next: Apr 3
From $12,969
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Southern Caribbean Arc via Paita, Panama Canal & Cartagena (Rare Variant)
Southern Caribbean • Next: Mar 23
From $12,969
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit San Blas Islands on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in San Blas Islands depart from:
Upcoming port calls in San Blas Islands
See the next scheduled ship visits into San Blas Islands.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | Scenic Eclipse I | — |
| Mar 31, 2027 | HANSEATIC inspiration | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Apr 5, 2027 | Scenic Eclipse II | — |
| Apr 18, 2027 | Europa | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Oct 29, 2027 | Scenic Eclipse I | — |
| Jan 22, 2028 | Emerald Azzurra | Emerald Cruises |
| Mar 2, 2028 | Emerald Azzurra | Emerald Cruises |
| Oct 21, 2028 | Scenic Eclipse I | — |
| Jan 22, 2029 | Emerald Azzurra | Emerald Cruises |
| Mar 3, 2029 | Emerald Azzurra | Emerald Cruises |
FAQ about cruises visiting San Blas Islands
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include San Blas Islands.
What is the best time to visit San Blas Islands on a cruise?
March currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting San Blas Islands, 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 Blas Islands busiest for cruise traffic?
April currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to San Blas Islands. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include San Blas Islands?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include San Blas Islands include Southern Caribbean Arc via Cartagena & Willemstad (Rare Variant), Panama Canal Repositioning via San Salvador Island & Panama Canal (Rare Variant), and Mexican Riviera Repositioning via Santa Barbara, Panama Canal & Cozumel (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 San Blas Islands?
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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