Peru Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
34 ships from 16 cruise lines
Peru cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 127 upcoming sailings on 34 ships from 16 cruise lines visiting Peru, calling at 6 places. Cruises can start in Callao, Nauta and Iquitos and end in Callao, Nauta and Iquitos. Of 127 upcoming sailings, 28 start in Peru and 26 end there. More South America cruises.
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See every Peru cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Peru
Peru is a two-part destination for cruisers: Pacific coastal calls for ocean liners at Lima, Trujillo, and Paracas, and Amazon expedition sailings for small river vessels out of Iquitos. The Inca and colonial heritage is extraordinary, but altitude, logistics, and political volatility require honest planning. This package favors unhurried overland extensions, low-passenger riverboats, and authentic local experiences over crowded bus-and-selfie itineraries.
Typical routes
- Pacific coastal and Panama Canal sailings linking Lima/Callao, Salaverry, and Paracas.
- Amazon river expedition cruises based at Iquitos and Nauta, exploring the Amazon, Marañón, Ucayali, and Pacaya-Samiria tributaries.
Ports overview
Peru offers two distinct cruise experiences: Pacific coastal calls for large ocean ships and Amazon expedition sailings for small river vessels. The Pacific ports are gateway cities with archaeology and gastronomy; the Amazon ports are destinations in themselves, surrounded by flooded forest and extraordinary wildlife.
Cruise season
Year-round; May-October tends to offer lower water and better wildlife viewing, while December-April is the high-water season with flooded forest and canoe access.
Find your Peru sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Peru, earliest departure first.
25 Days One-Way from Valparaiso-Santiago to Bridgetown
Visits Peru. Also visits Chile, Ecuador, Panama
Scenic Eclipse 2
18 Days One-Way from Valparaiso-Santiago to Fort Lauderdale
Visits Peru. Also visits Chile, Ecuador, Panama
Viking Polaris
20 Days One-Way from Callao-Lima to Belem
Starts in Peru. Also visits Ecuador, Panama, Colombia
Hanseatic Inspiration
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17 Days One-Way from San Antonio to Fort Lauderdale
Visits Peru. Also visits Chile, Ecuador, Panama
ms Oosterdam
20 Days One-Way from Valparaiso-Santiago to New York
Visits Peru. Also visits Chile, Panama, Jamaica
Viking Octantis
16 Days One-Way from Guayaquil to Callao-Lima
Ends in Peru. Also visits Ecuador, Galapagos, El Salvador
National Geographic Islander 2
19 Days One-Way from Belem to Iquitos
Ends in Peru. Also visits Brazil
Hanseatic Inspiration
19 Days One-Way from Iquitos to Belem
Starts in Peru. Also visits Brazil
Hanseatic Inspiration
81 Days One-Way from Nuuk to Ushuaia
Visits Peru. Also visits Greenland, Canada, United States
Viking Octantis
27 Days One-Way from Vancouver to San Antonio
Visits Peru. Also visits Canada, United States, Mexico
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
41 Days One-Way from Vancouver to Buenos Aires
Visits Peru. Also visits Canada, United States, Mexico
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
72 Days One-Way from New York to Fort Lauderdale
Visits Peru. Also visits United States, Bermuda, Antigua and Barbuda
Crystal Serenity
Where Peru cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (3)
Callao (119) (cruises from) · Iquitos (9) (cruises from) · Nauta (8) (cruises from)
Ships by type: 25 ocean 2 river 8 expedition · 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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Peru cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
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Frequently asked questions about Peru cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Peru?
6 Peru places are visited by 34 ships from 16 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Peru cruise?
Year-round; May-October tends to offer lower water and better wildlife viewing, while December-April is the high-water season with flooded forest and canoe access.
Sources and further reading
Background on Peru draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- CIA World Factbook: Peru
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: Peru
- World Bank: Peru Overview
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Peru - States Parties
- PromPeru: Peru Travel
- Aqua Expeditions: Amazon Peru Cruises
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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