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Cruises visiting Santa Marta

Quietest
Dec-Jan
Busiest
Nov-Dec
Upcoming
21+ upcoming port calls

Best time to visit: Dec-Jan (fewer ships)

Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)

Based on 9+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily

Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Santa Marta.

Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.

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Best cruises that visit Santa Marta

These sailings rank first because they visit Santa Marta while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.

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Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Legend • Carnival Cruise Line

16-night Mexican Riviera Repositioning via Santa Marta, Panama Canal & Acapulco

Apr 4, 2027 → Apr 20, 2027 • Tampa → Seattle

$676 below typical

From $1,167

$73/night

Great deal

↓37% below typical

Holland America

Zuiderdam • Holland America

28-night Eastern Caribbean Loop via Nassau, Ocho Rios & Cozumel

Oct 30, 2027 → Nov 27, 2027 • Miami ↔

Lowest in 30 days $1,417 below typical

From $4,179

$149/night

Great deal

↓25% below typical

Oceania Cruises

Oceania Insignia • Oceania Cruises

15-night Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) Repositioning via Key West, Willemstad & Panama Canal

Dec 19, 2026 → Jan 3, 2027 • Miami → Callao (Lima)

Lowest in 30 days

From $4,299

$287/night

Typical price

↓2% below typical

Oceania Cruises

Oceania Insignia • Oceania Cruises

36-night Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) One-Way via Key West, Panama Canal & Laguna San Rafael

Dec 19, 2026 → Jan 24, 2027 • Miami → Buenos Aires

From $10,749

$299/night

Typical price

↓1% below typical

Emerald Cruises

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

$2,475 above typical

From $12,132

$1,103/night

Priced high

↑26% above typical

Emerald Cruises

Emerald Azzurra • Emerald Cruises

18-night Southern Caribbean Arc: Port Elizabeth, Bequia, Kralendijk & Panama Canal

Jan 13, 2029 → Jan 31, 2029 • Bridgetown → Puerto Caldera

$4,002 above typical

From $19,805

$1,100/night

Priced high

↑25% above typical

When ships are in port

Scan for dates when ships visit Santa Marta, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Santa Marta that day.

Santa Marta is busiest from Nov-Dec, with multiple ships per day. Dec, Jan are significantly quieter.

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Monday, November 30, 2026

1 ship visit Santa Marta on this date, carrying about ~900 passengers in total.

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~900 passengers
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Best fare
$567/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Santa Marta on this date.
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Explora Journeys

Explora I • Explora Journeys

10-night ABC Islands Loop via Willemstad, Oranjestad & Santa Marta

Nov 25, 2026 → Dec 5, 2026 • Miami ↔

$605 above typical

From $6,080

$608/night

Priced high

↑11% above typical

More cruises that day
Other sailings that call on Santa Marta that same day.
Explora I • 18 nights
Explora Journeys • Western Caribbean Loop via Willemstad, Oranjestad & Cozumel (Best Balance)
$567/night
Near median
Explora I • 18 nights
Explora Journeys • ABC Islands One-Way via Progreso, Roatán & Ocean Cay (Best Balance)
$578/night
6% above median

Best time to visit Santa Marta 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 Santa Marta still look attractively priced.

November
Priciest
Median price/night
$578
3 visits
Traffic
↑6% vs typical
1 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$293
2 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$305
1 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$310
1 visits
Traffic
↑6% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
April
Cheapest
Median price/night
$77
2 visits
Traffic
↓37% vs typical
2 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked

Cruise itineraries that include Santa Marta

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Mexican Riviera Repositioning via Santa Marta, Panama Canal & Acapulco (Best Balance)

Mexican Riviera • Next: Apr 4

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 2 of 2 sailings below typical Typical range: $118-$126 / night

From $1,167

2 upcoming sailings

1 ship

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Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) Repositioning via Key West, Willemstad & Panama Canal (Rare Variant)

Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) • Next: Dec 19

Typical range: $287-$297 / night

From $4,299

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) One-Way via Key West, Panama Canal & Laguna San Rafael (Best Balance)

Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) • Next: Dec 19

Typical range: $299-$301 / night

From $10,749

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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Western Caribbean Loop via Willemstad, Oranjestad & Cozumel (Best Balance)

Western Caribbean • Next: Nov 25

Typical range: $519-$588 / night

From $10,200

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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ABC Islands One-Way via Progreso, Roatán & Ocean Cay (Best Balance)

ABC Islands • Next: Nov 17

Typical range: $519-$588 / night

From $10,400

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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ABC Islands Loop via Willemstad, Oranjestad & Santa Marta (Rare Variant)

ABC Islands • Next: Nov 25

Best upcoming departure is a priced high Typical range: $519-$588 / night

From $6,080

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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How to visit Santa Marta on a cruise

Most cruises that stop in Santa Marta depart from:

Miami
10-36 nights
Panamá, Ciudad de
10 nights
Tampa
16 nights

Upcoming port calls in Santa Marta

See the next scheduled ship visits into Santa Marta.

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Date Ship Line
Nov 30, 2026 Explora I Explora Journeys
Dec 25, 2026 Oceania Insignia Oceania Cruises
Jan 18, 2027 Oceania Marina Oceania Cruises
Mar 18, 2027 Oceania Marina Oceania Cruises
Apr 7, 2027 Carnival Legend Carnival Cruise Line
Apr 7, 2027 Carnival Legend —
Nov 15, 2027 Zuiderdam Holland America
Nov 25, 2027 Le Bellot Ponant Cruises
Nov 27, 2027 Explora II Explora Journeys
Jan 10, 2028 Oceania Sirena Oceania Cruises
Jan 20, 2028 Emerald Azzurra Emerald Cruises
Mar 4, 2028 Emerald Azzurra Emerald Cruises
Jan 20, 2029 Emerald Azzurra Emerald Cruises
Mar 5, 2029 Emerald Azzurra Emerald Cruises

FAQ about cruises visiting Santa Marta

Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Santa Marta.

What is the best time to visit Santa Marta on a cruise?
April currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Santa Marta, 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 Santa Marta busiest for cruise traffic?
November currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Santa Marta. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Santa Marta?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Santa Marta include Mexican Riviera Repositioning via Santa Marta, Panama Canal & Acapulco (Best Balance), Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) Repositioning via Key West, Willemstad & Panama Canal (Rare Variant), and Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast) One-Way via Key West, Panama Canal & Laguna San Rafael (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 Santa Marta?
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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