Le Dumont Durville • Ponant Cruises
9-night Western Mediterranean Circuit: Siracusa, Porto Empedocle & Tunis
Oct 29, 2026 → Nov 7, 2026 • Valletta → Málaga
From $9,661
$1,073/night
Priced high
↑86% above typical
Tunis
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Cruises visiting Tunis
Quietest
Nov-May
Busiest
Nov-May
Upcoming
12+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Nov-May (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 5+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Tunis.
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 Tunis
These sailings rank first because they visit Tunis while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Le Dumont Durville • Ponant Cruises
9-night Western Mediterranean Circuit: Siracusa, Porto Empedocle & Tunis
Nov 6, 2027 → Nov 15, 2027 • Valletta → Málaga
From $7,554
$839/night
Priced high
↑45% above typical
Le Bougainville • Ponant Cruises
9-night Western Mediterranean Circuit: Siracusa, Porto Empedocle & Tunis
Oct 30, 2027 → Nov 8, 2027 • Valletta → Málaga
From $7,148
$794/night
Priced high
↑29% above typical
Le Champlain • Ponant Cruises
9-night Western Mediterranean Circuit: Siracusa, Porto Empedocle & Tunis
Nov 16, 2026 → Nov 25, 2026 • Valletta → Málaga
From $7,419
$824/night
Typical price
↑10% above typical
Le Laperouse • Ponant Cruises
9-night Western Mediterranean Circuit: Siracusa, Porto Empedocle & Tunis
Oct 23, 2027 → Nov 1, 2027 • Valletta → Málaga
From $7,148
$794/night
Typical price
↑6% above typical
Scenic Eclipse I
11-night Western Mediterranean Circuit via Sorrento, Capri & Valletta
May 5, 2027 → May 16, 2027 • Civitavecchia (Rome) → Lisboa
From $15,283
$1,389/night
Priced high
↑19% above typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Tunis, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Tunis that day.
Tunis is busiest from Nov-May, with multiple ships per day. Nov, May are significantly quieter.
November 2026
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$1,073/night
↑86% vs typical
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~200 passengers
$824/night
↑10% vs typical
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Selected port-call day
Thursday, November 19, 2026
1 ship visit Tunis on this date, carrying about ~200 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~200 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $824/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Tunis on this date.
Le Champlain • Ponant Cruises
9-night Western Mediterranean Circuit: Siracusa, Porto Empedocle & Tunis
Nov 16, 2026 → Nov 25, 2026 • Valletta → Málaga
From $7,419
$824/night
Typical price
↑10% above typical
Best time to visit Tunis 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 Tunis still look attractively priced.
November
Cheapest
Median price/night
$949
2 visits
Traffic
↑43% vs typical
2 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
May
Priciest
Median price/night
$1,170
3 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Tunis
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Tunis, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Western Mediterranean Circuit: Siracusa, Porto Empedocle & Tunis (Best Balance)
Western Mediterranean • Next: Oct 29
From $7,419
2 upcoming sailings
2 ships
View itinerary →
Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing via Sorrento, Capri & Valletta (Rare Variant)
Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast • Next: May 5
From $25,744
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Western Mediterranean Circuit via Palma de Mallorca, Mahón, Menorca & Cagliari (Port-Heavy)
Western Mediterranean • Next: May 2
From $9,931
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Western Mediterranean Circuit via Sorrento, Capri & Valletta (Port-Heavy)
Western Mediterranean • Next: May 5
From $15,283
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit Tunis on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Tunis depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Tunis
See the next scheduled ship visits into Tunis.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | Le Dumont Durville | Ponant Cruises |
| Nov 19, 2026 | Le Champlain | Ponant Cruises |
| May 7, 2027 | Emerald Sakara | Emerald Cruises |
| May 10, 2027 | Scenic Eclipse I | — |
| Jun 24, 2027 | Emerald Sakara | Emerald Cruises |
| Sep 30, 2027 | Emerald Sakara | Emerald Cruises |
| Oct 26, 2027 | Le Laperouse | Ponant Cruises |
| Nov 2, 2027 | Le Bougainville | Ponant Cruises |
| Nov 9, 2027 | Le Dumont Durville | Ponant Cruises |
| Nov 13, 2027 | Volendam | Holland America |
FAQ about cruises visiting Tunis
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Tunis.
What is the best time to visit Tunis on a cruise?
November currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Tunis, 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 Tunis busiest for cruise traffic?
May currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Tunis. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Tunis?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Tunis include Western Mediterranean Circuit: Siracusa, Porto Empedocle & Tunis (Best Balance), Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing via Sorrento, Capri & Valletta (Rare Variant), and Western Mediterranean Circuit via Palma de Mallorca, Mahón, Menorca & Cagliari (Port-Heavy). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Tunis?
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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