Philippines Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
25 ships from 13 cruise lines
Philippines cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 92 upcoming sailings on 25 ships from 13 cruise lines visiting Philippines, calling at 8 places. Cruises can start in Manila and end in Manila. Of 92 upcoming sailings, 10 start in the Philippines and 9 end there. More Asia cruises.
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Compare Philippines cruise lines
See every Philippines cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Philippines
The Philippines offers one of Southeast Asia's richest island experiences: more than 7,600 islands, Spanish colonial churches, indigenous rice terraces, coral reefs, and warm, English-speaking locals. Cruise travel here is best on small expedition or yacht-style ships; mega-ships are not the point. The trade-off is logistics: ports are less polished, typhoon season is real, and some icons require long tender rides or drives. For the traveler who wants discovery without crowds, the Philippines rewards patience with an unfiltered sense of place.
Typical routes
- Manila–Palawan: colonial bays and limestone coasts
- Cebu–Bohol–Boracay: islands of faith, coral, and white sand
Ports overview
The Philippines is best cruised on small expedition or yacht-style ships rather than mega-ships. Port infrastructure is varied: some calls are working ports, some are protected anchorages reached by tender. The two broad route families are a Manila-to-Palawan expedition arc and a Cebu-Bohol-Boracay classic island loop.
Cruise season
Best from November through April; the dry season lowers water levels on some rivers, but also means clearer skies and less typhoon risk.
Find your Philippines sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Philippines, earliest departure first.
15 Days One-Way from Saigon to Hong Kong
Visits Philippines. Also visits Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia
ms Europa
9 Days One-Way from Koror-Palau to Manila
Ends in Philippines. Also visits Palau
Le Jacques Cartier
14 Days One-Way from Manila to Tokyo
Starts in Philippines. Also visits Taiwan, Japan
Le Jacques Cartier
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11 Days One-Way from Manila to Kobe-Osaka
Starts in Philippines. Also visits Japan
Le Soleal
46 Days One-Way from Sydney to Cape Town
Visits Philippines. Also visits Australia, Indonesia, Hong Kong
Queen Anne
64 Days One-Way from Sydney to Southampton
Visits Philippines. Also visits Australia, Indonesia, Hong Kong
Queen Anne
66 Days One-Way from Sydney to Hamburg
Visits Philippines. Also visits Australia, Indonesia, Hong Kong
Queen Anne
25 Days One-Way from Sydney to Singapore
Visits Philippines. Also visits Australia, Indonesia, Hong Kong
Queen Anne
15 Days One-Way from Sydney to Hong Kong
Visits Philippines. Also visits Australia, Indonesia, Hong Kong
Queen Anne
27 Days One-Way from Sydney to Hong Kong
Visits Philippines. Also visits Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia
Azamara Onward
69 Days One-Way from Sydney to Cape Town
Visits Philippines. Also visits Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia
Azamara Onward
94 Days One-Way from Sydney to Barcelona
Visits Philippines. Also visits Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia
Azamara Onward
Where Philippines cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (1)
Manila (80) (cruises from)
Disembarkation ports (1)
Manila (80)
Ships by type: 24 ocean 3 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.
Plan your Philippines cruise
Philippines cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
Philippines cruise port guide →Frequently asked questions about Philippines cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Philippines?
8 Philippines places are visited by 25 ships from 13 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Philippines cruise?
Best from November through April; the dry season lowers water levels on some rivers, but also means clearer skies and less typhoon risk.
Sources and further reading
Background on Philippines draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- CIA World Factbook: Philippines
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Baroque Churches of the Philippines
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park
- U.S. Department of State: Philippines Travel Advisory
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 12, 2026
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