Quito is the ideal place to start your cruise adventure from. Known as "Luz de América" ("Light of America"), the city has so much to offer visitors who start their cruise holiday there. The port is located in Manta, Quito and is called the Cruise Port of Manta. It is a modern port with great facilities for clients boarding their cruise sailing around the South America, USA, and the Caribbean.
There are a number of cruise lines leaving from Quito including Holland America Line, Oceania Cruises, Cunard, and Celebrity Cruise ships with regular cruise departures around South America. Try our booking engine above to see if the sailings are available or call one of our travel agents who will have access to ships that do not load their stock in the online systems.
Cruises departing from Quito are usually very well priced with discounts for people who live near the port as you do not need the added cost of flying to get on board the cruise ship. However, if you have to travel by plane to Quito our cruise agents will be more than happy to contact you and coordinate your full itinerary of pre and post cruise tours in Quito as well as your flights.
Cruises sailing from Quito include all-inclusive cruises, adult only cruises, honeymoon cruises, historical cruises, singles cruises, romantic cruises, spa & fitness cruises, luxury cruise lines and small ships offering a lot of fun and adventure for all members of the family. There are 5, 7 and 14 day itineraries to choose from. Last minute cruises departing from Quito are also in high demand as passengers make last minute choices to start their trip sailing around South America.
If you have never visited Quito before it would be an excellent idea to stop before or after your cruise and spend a couple of days visiting Cuzco and Machu Picchu or exploring the Galapagos Islands. Quito is also known for being one of the world's first UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Things to Do in Quito
- Visit the Church of Santo Domingo
- Montecristi
- Visit the Basilica del Voto National
