Scenic Eclipse I
9-night Panama Canal One-Way via Panamá, Ciudad de & Valparaiso
Oct 26, 2026 → Nov 4, 2026 • Panamá, Ciudad de → Valparaiso
From $5,076
$564/night
Great deal
↓46% below typical
Valparaiso
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Chile (Pacific Coast)
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Cruises visiting Valparaiso
Quietest
Nov-Jan
Busiest
Feb
Upcoming
33+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Nov-Jan (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 17+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Valparaiso.
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 Valparaiso
These sailings rank first because they visit Valparaiso while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
MS HANSEATIC inspiration • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
18-night Chile (Pacific Coast) Coastal via Valparaiso & Iquique
Feb 25, 2028 → Mar 14, 2028 • Ushuaia → Callao (Lima)
From $13,789
$766/night
Great deal
↓29% below typical
MSC Magnifica • MSC Cruises
91-night Transatlantic Crossing via Barcelona, Gibraltar & Casablanca
Jan 6, 2027 → Apr 7, 2027 • Marseille → Los Angeles
From $19,399
$213/night
Good value
↓16% below typical
MSC Magnifica • MSC Cruises
34-night Transatlantic Crossing via Gibraltar, Casablanca & Mindelo
Jan 7, 2027 → Feb 10, 2027 • Barcelona → Valparaiso
From $6,789
$200/night
Great deal
↓22% below typical
MSC Magnifica • MSC Cruises
121-night Itinerary FRMRS-ESBCN-GIGIB-MACAS-CVMIN-BRSSA-BRRIO-ARBUE-ARPMY-FKPSY-ARUSH-CLPMC-CLVAP-CLIPC-PFPPT-PFMOZ-CKAIT-CKRAR-NZWTG-NZAKL-NZTRG-NZLYT-NZDUD-AUHBA-AUSYD-NCNOU-VULUG-WSAPW-ASPPG-USHNL-USITO-USLAX-MXCSL-CRPAS-PAPCN-JMOCJ-VGRAD-SXPHI-ESLPA-ESPMI-ITNAP-ITCVV
Jan 5, 2027 → May 6, 2027 • Genova ↔
From $20,009
$165/night
Good value
↓12% below typical
MS HANSEATIC inspiration • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
18-night Chile (Pacific Coast) Coastal via Valparaiso & Iquique
Mar 5, 2027 → Mar 23, 2027 • Ushuaia → Callao (Lima)
From $10,439
$580/night
Good value
↓11% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Valparaiso, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Valparaiso that day.
Valparaiso is busiest from Feb, with multiple ships per day. Nov, Jan are significantly quieter.
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$580/night
↓11% vs typical
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Selected port-call day
Wednesday, March 17, 2027
1 ship visit Valparaiso on this date, carrying about ~200 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~200 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $580/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Valparaiso on this date.
MS HANSEATIC inspiration • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
18-night Chile (Pacific Coast) Coastal via Valparaiso & Iquique
Mar 5, 2027 → Mar 23, 2027 • Ushuaia → Callao (Lima)
From $10,439
$580/night
Good value
↓11% below typical
Best time to visit Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso still look attractively priced.
November
Priciest
Median price/night
$582
2 visits
Traffic
↓31% vs typical
2 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
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1 visits
Traffic
Jan looks fairly balanced.
1 ships
February
Cheapest
Median price/night
$147
24 visits
Traffic
↓7% vs typical
3 ships • 12 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$580
1 visits
Traffic
↓11% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Valparaiso
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Valparaiso, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Panama Canal One-Way via Panamá, Ciudad de & Valparaiso (Best Balance)
Panama Canal • Next: Oct 26
From $5,076
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Transatlantic Crossing via Barcelona, Gibraltar & Casablanca (Sea-Day Heavy)
Transatlantic • Next: Jan 6
From $19,399
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Transatlantic Crossing via Gibraltar, Casablanca & Mindelo (Best Balance)
Transatlantic • Next: Jan 7
From $6,789
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Itinerary FRMRS-ESBCN-GIGIB-MACAS-CVMIN-BRSSA-BRRIO-ARBUE-ARPMY-FKPSY-ARUSH-CLPMC-CLVAP-CLIPC-PFPPT-PFMOZ-CKAIT-CKRAR-NZWTG-NZAKL-NZTRG-NZLYT-NZDUD-AUHBA-AUSYD-NCNOU-VULUG-WSAPW-ASPPG-USHNL-USITO-USLAX-MXCSL-CRPAS-PAPCN-JMOCJ-VGRAD-SXPHI-ESLPA-ESPMI-ITNAP-ITCVV
Transatlantic • Next: Jan 5
From $20,009
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Chile (Pacific Coast) Coastal via Valparaiso & Iquique (Sea-Day Heavy)
Chile (Pacific Coast) • Next: Mar 5
From $10,439
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Itinerary ITGOA-FRMRS-ESBCN-GIGIB-MACAS-CVMIN-BRSSA-BRRIO-ARBUE-ARPMY-FKPSY-ARUSH-CLPMC-CLVAP-CLIPC-PFPPT-PFMOZ-CKAIT-CKRAR-NZWTG-NZAKL-NZTRG-NZLYT-NZDUD-AUHBA-AUSYD-NCNOU-VULUG-WSAPW-ASPPG-USHNL-USITO-USLAX-MXCSL-CRPAS-PABLB-PAPCN-DOLRM-VGRAD-SXPHI-ESLPA-ESIBZ-ITNAP
Transatlantic • Next: Jan 4
From $17,049
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit Valparaiso on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Valparaiso depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Valparaiso
See the next scheduled ship visits into Valparaiso.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | Scenic Eclipse I | — |
| Nov 27, 2026 | HANSEATIC inspiration | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Jan 5, 2027 | Amadea | Phoenix Reisen |
| Feb 9, 2027 | MSC Magnifica | MSC Cruises |
| Feb 10, 2027 | MSC Magnifica | MSC Cruises |
| Feb 16, 2027 | Europa | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Feb 17, 2027 | Spirit Of Adventure | Saga River Cruises (Saga Cruises) |
| Feb 17, 2027 | Europa | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Mar 17, 2027 | HANSEATIC inspiration | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Jan 4, 2028 | Amera | Phoenix Reisen |
| Jan 17, 2028 | Azamara Quest | Azamara Cruises |
| Jan 24, 2028 | Azamara Quest | Azamara Cruises |
| Mar 8, 2028 | HANSEATIC inspiration | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Nov 14, 2028 | HANSEATIC inspiration | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
FAQ about cruises visiting Valparaiso
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Valparaiso.
What is the best time to visit Valparaiso on a cruise?
February currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Valparaiso, 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 Valparaiso busiest for cruise traffic?
February currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Valparaiso. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Valparaiso?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Valparaiso include Panama Canal One-Way via Panamá, Ciudad de & Valparaiso (Best Balance), Transatlantic Crossing via Barcelona, Gibraltar & Casablanca (Sea-Day Heavy), and Transatlantic Crossing via Gibraltar, Casablanca & Mindelo (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 Valparaiso?
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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