Guatemala Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
32 ships from 15 cruise lines
Guatemala cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 109 upcoming sailings on 32 ships from 15 cruise lines visiting Guatemala, calling at 2 places. Cruises visit Guatemala as a port of call and do not start or end here. More Central America & Mexico cruises.
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About Guatemala
Guatemala is a country of dramatic contrasts: misty Maya highlands, colonial cities, volcanic lakes, Caribbean jungles, and the ruins of the Classic Maya world. For the mature American traveler it offers a culturally immersive, small-group-friendly destination that is more adventurous and less polished than Mexico or Costa Rica. Cruise access is primarily through the Pacific port of Puerto Quetzal and the Caribbean port of Santo Tomás de Castilla, while Lake Atitlán and the Río Dulce are explored by launch or small expedition vessel. This package is designed to help travelers experience Guatemala with depth, dignity, and a sense of discovery—never as part of a herd.
Typical routes
- Pacific Panama Canal repositioning: calls at Puerto Quetzal, typically combined with Costa Rica, Mexico, or Panama, and oriented toward Antigua and the highlands.
- Caribbean western Caribbean loops: calls at Santo Tomás de Castilla or Livingston, combining Belize, Honduras, and Mexico, with excursions to Río Dulce and Garífuna culture.
Ports overview
Guatemala's cruise traffic is split between the Pacific port of Puerto Quetzal and the Caribbean ports of Santo Tomás de Castilla and Livingston. These are transit ports, not turnarounds. Lake Atitlán and the Río Dulce are explored by local launches and small expedition boats rather than ocean cruise ships.
Cruise season
November–April is the driest and most popular season, especially for the highlands and Tikal. May–October is greener and wetter, with fewer crowds; the Caribbean coast is hot and humid year-round. Pacific port calls are most frequent during Panama Canal repositioning seasons in October–November and March–April.
Find your Guatemala sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Guatemala, earliest departure first.
23 Days One-Way from New York to Seattle
Visits Guatemala. Also visits United States, Dominican Republic, Colombia
Norwegian Bliss
20 Days One-Way from New York to San Francisco
Visits Guatemala. Also visits United States, Dominican Republic, Colombia
Norwegian Bliss
18 Days One-Way from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego
Visits Guatemala. Also visits United States, Aruba, Panama
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
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22 Days One-Way from Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver
Visits Guatemala. Also visits United States, Aruba, Panama
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
22 Days One-Way from Miami to Los Angeles
Visits Guatemala. Also visits United States, Jamaica, Curaçao
MSC Explora 3
46 Days One-Way from Brisbane to Miami
Visits Guatemala. Also visits Australia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu
Seabourn Quest
16 Days One-Way from Miami to Los Angeles
Visits Guatemala. Also visits United States, Colombia, Panama
Norwegian Joy
12 Days One-Way from Panama City to Los Angeles
Visits Guatemala. Also visits Panama, El Salvador, Mexico
MSC Explora 3
19 Days One-Way from Panama City to Vancouver
Visits Guatemala. Also visits Panama, El Salvador, Mexico
MSC Explora 3
28 Days One-Way from Honolulu to Miami
Visits Guatemala. Also visits United States, Mexico, Costa Rica
Seabourn Quest
20 Days One-Way from Los Angeles to Miami
Visits Guatemala. Also visits United States, Mexico, Costa Rica
Seabourn Quest
32 Days One-Way from Los Angeles to Lisbon
Visits Guatemala. Also visits United States, Mexico, Costa Rica
Seabourn Quest
Where Guatemala cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (0)
No cruises start here.
Disembarkation ports (0)
No cruises end here.
Ships by type: 32 ocean · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
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Guatemala cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
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Frequently asked questions about Guatemala cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Guatemala?
2 Guatemala places are visited by 32 ships from 15 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Guatemala cruise?
November–April is the driest and most popular season, especially for the highlands and Tikal. May–October is greener and wetter, with fewer crowds; the Caribbean coast is hot and humid year-round. Pacific port calls are most frequent during Panama Canal repositioning seasons in October–November and March–April.
Sources and further reading
Background on Guatemala draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- CIA World Factbook: Guatemala - The World Factbook
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: Guatemala
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Antigua Guatemala
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Tikal National Park
- Instituto Guatemalteco de Turismo (INGUAT): Visit Guatemala
- U.S. Department of State: Guatemala International Travel Information
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 30, 2026
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