Ecuador Cruise Comparison
96 upcoming sailings from 13 cruise lines
Ecuador cruise port photos
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At a glance: Ecuador cruises on Waterways Cruise: 96 upcoming sailings from 13 cruise lines (13 ocean). Lowest starting fares run from $2,359 per person (Holland America) to $30,598 (Regent Seven Seas Cruises). Lindblad Expeditions lists the most sailings (22). 24 sailings start and 21 end in Ecuador.
Which cruise lines sail to Ecuador, and how do they compare? This guide sorts the 13 lines with upcoming Ecuador sailings by kind of cruise, then into ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary, and shows what each costs to start, how long their sailings run and which ships you would sail on. Every figure comes from the sailings we list today, so it moves as sailings are added and sold.
What counts as an Ecuador cruise?
A sailing counts as an Ecuador cruise if it will call at least once at an Ecuador ship port. That covers ocean and expedition sailings, whether Ecuador is where the cruise begins, where it ends, or one stop on a longer route.
Of 96 upcoming sailings, 24 start in Ecuador, 21 end in Ecuador and 20 begin and end there. The other 71 (74%) visit Ecuador as a port of call on a longer route, often alongside Peru, Panama, Chile and other countries. Ocean and expedition sailings call at Guayaquil, Manta, Santa Cruz Island, San Cristobal Island and Seymour.
- Ecuador cruise
- A sailing that will call at least once at an Ecuador ship port.
- Starts in Ecuador
- The first stop is an Ecuador ship port: 24 sailings.
- Ends in Ecuador
- The last stop is an Ecuador ship port: 21 sailings, 20 of which also start there.
- Visits only
- Ecuador is a port of call on a longer route: 71 sailings.
Ocean cruise lines in Ecuador (13)
13 ocean and expedition cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at Ecuador: 96 in all. These sailings often call elsewhere too, most commonly Peru, Panama and Chile. The busiest ship ports are Guayaquil, Manta, Santa Cruz Island, San Cristobal Island and Seymour.
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Ultra-luxury ocean cruise lines (3)
Ultra-luxury lines sit at the top of the market. Three ultra-luxury ocean lines sail to Ecuador, with 28 upcoming sailings between them. Seabourn Cruises has the most (18). Starting fares begin at $4,929 per person with Seabourn Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seabourn Cruises | 18 | $4,929 | 24–120 nights (typically 11) | 2 · Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Quest |
| Silversea Cruises | 7 | $8,000 | 12–77 nights (typically 7) | 4 · Silver Nova, Silver Origin, Silver Ray and Silver Shadow |
| Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 3 | $30,598 | 13–65 nights (typically 13) | 2 · Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Voyager |
Luxury ocean cruise lines (2)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. Two luxury ocean lines sail to Ecuador, with 7 upcoming sailings between them. Oceania Cruises has the most (4). Starting fares begin at $4,399 per person with Oceania Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania Cruises | 4 | $4,399 | 13–65 nights (typically 13) | 2 · Oceania Insignia and Oceania Sirena |
| Scenic Cruises | 3 | $22,760 | 13–25 nights (typically 13) | 2 · Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse 2 |
Premium ocean cruise lines (6)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. Six premium ocean lines sail to Ecuador, with 50 upcoming sailings between them. Lindblad Expeditions has the most (22). Starting fares begin at $4,795 per person with HX Expeditions.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindblad Expeditions | 22 | On request | 5–15 nights (typically 7) | 4 · National Geographic Delfina, National Geographic Endeavour 2, National Geographic Gemini and National Geographic Islander 2 |
| Azamara Cruises | 10 | $4,819 | 13–77 nights (typically 41) | 2 · Azamara Onward and Azamara Quest |
| Crystal Cruises | 9 | $5,920 | 15–71 nights (typically 11) | 2 · Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony |
| Viking Cruises | 4 | $9,295 | 17–41 nights (typically 17) | 2 · Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris |
| Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | 4 | $10,491 | 18–28 nights (typically 19) | 2 · Hanseatic Inspiration and ms Europa |
| HX Expeditions | 1 | $4,795 | 13 nights | 1 · MV Santa Cruz II Galapagos |
Contemporary ocean cruise lines (2)
Contemporary lines are the most accessible tier. Two contemporary ocean lines sail to Ecuador, with 11 upcoming sailings between them. Holland America has the most (10). Starting fares begin at $2,359 per person with Holland America.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland America | 10 | $2,359 | 16–40 nights (typically 16) | 3 · ms Nieuw Amsterdam, ms Oosterdam and ms Zaandam |
| Celebrity Cruises | 1 | $6,306 | 7 nights | 1 · Celebrity Flora |
Ecuador cruise ports
Every Ecuador ship port with upcoming sailings has its own guide. The number beside each port is how many upcoming sailings call there (sailings, not individual port visits).
Coastal and island ports (17)
- Guayaquil 45
- Manta 45
- Santa Cruz Island 24
- San Cristobal Island 22
- Seymour 22
- Isabela Island 21
- Fernandina Island 20
- Santiago Island 19
- Genovesa Island 18
- Baltra Island 14
- Puerto Bolivar 5
- Quito 5
- Isla de la Plata Ecuador 3
- Santa Fe Island 3
- South Plaza Island 3
- Daphne Island 1
- Galápagos 1
See them all in the Ecuador cruise port guide, or browse every sailing on the Ecuador cruises page.
How to choose an Ecuador cruise line
- Most listed sailings: Lindblad Expeditions lists the most upcoming Ecuador sailings (22).
- Lowest starting fare: Holland America, from $2,359 per person.
- Style: sort by category first. Ultra-luxury lines: 3 lines, 28 sailings, from $4,929. Luxury lines: 2 lines, 7 sailings, from $4,399. Premium lines: 6 lines, 50 sailings, from $4,795. Contemporary lines: 2 lines, 11 sailings, from $2,359.
- Kind of cruise: Ecuador sailings here are ocean and expedition cruises.
- Where you start: if you want Ecuador as your first or last port, filter the sailings by Starting in or Ending in Ecuador on the Ecuador cruises page.
How we calculated these figures
- Upcoming sailing: an itinerary with at least one departure date from today onward, counted once however many departure dates it has. Sailings that have passed drop out each day.
- Ecuador cruise: a sailing that calls at least once at an Ecuador ship port. A sailing "starts" or "ends" in Ecuador when its first or last stop is an Ecuador ship port.
- Lowest starting fare: the lowest "from" price among that line's upcoming Ecuador sailings, per person based on double occupancy, in US dollars. Under our Cruise Disclosure, prices include all applicable taxes and fees. Fares still depend on cabin category and date, so treat them as a starting point for comparison, not a quote.
- Typical length: the range covers the middle 80% of that line's sailings (the shortest and longest tenth are left out), and "typically" is the most common length.
- Kinds of cruise: A sailing is in exactly one kind, so the totals by kind add up to the 96 sailings above. Ocean: sailings on ocean-going ships, including expedition ships and ferries. River: sailings on rivers, canals and lakes. A river itinerary that also includes a coastal leg counts as river. A line that sails more than one kind appears in each list, with its sailings split by kind. Totals by kind count each sailing once.
- Style categories: Ultra-luxury, Luxury, Premium and Contemporary are Waterways Cruise's own groupings of cruise lines, not an industry standard.
- Freshness: the sailing data is refreshed daily from the sailings we list; figures here were calculated on .
Frequently asked questions about Ecuador cruises
Which cruise lines sail to Ecuador?
13 cruise lines have upcoming Ecuador sailings on Waterways Cruise: 13 sail ocean or expedition itineraries. Lindblad Expeditions lists the most sailings (22).
How much does a Ecuador cruise cost?
Starting fares begin at $2,359 per person, double occupancy, with Holland America. Fares depend on the line, the cabin and the sailing date, so the best way to see current rates is to request exclusive rates for the dates you want.
Which cruise lines are ultra-luxury and luxury in Ecuador?
Ultra-luxury ocean lines: Seabourn Cruises, Silversea Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Luxury ocean lines: Oceania Cruises and Scenic Cruises.
Can you start or end a cruise in Ecuador?
Yes. 24 of 96 upcoming sailings start in Ecuador and 21 end there; 20 do both. The other 71 (74%) visit Ecuador as a port of call on a longer route.
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Ecuador cruise port guide →Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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