Located on the north-west coast of South America, Ecuador will border both Columbia and Peru. Cruise tours visiting Ecuador will often visit the Galapagos Islands, which are practically a part of the country, and the ports of Guayaquil, Isla de la Plata and Manta. The Amazon rainforest, ancient Incan ruins or sunny beaches are only a few of some of the most beautiful attractions that Ecuador has to offer to its visitors. Cruise tours are provided in one-way as well as round-trip routes which will depart from Central America, as well as the western or the eastern coasts of the United States.
Cruise West Cruise Lines
The Spirit of Oceanus will provide one-way, ten-night “Voyages of the Great Explorers” cruise which will leave from Panama City to Guayaquil, which will be the final destination of this cruise. Other various ports of call will include Ecuador, Manta or Panama, as well as Keeling Islands or Cocos. A 5-deck cruise boat, the Spirit of Oceanus will be able to host up to 120 guests, and will feature cabins with private baths or writing areas.
Cruise West Cruise Lines
2301 Fifth Ave. Ste. 401
(888) 851 8133
cruisewest.com
Crystal Cruise Lines
Leaving out of Los Angeles, the Crystal Symphony will sail on a fifteen-night “Aztec & Inca Treasures” cruise tour, having Valparaiso as a final destination. Guests will visit various ports along the way such as Ecuador, Peru, Costa Rica, Panama or Guayaquil. The Crystal Symphony, which managed to receive 5 of 5 stars on the Cruise Reviews Online web site, has been launched in 1995, and is a medium-sized ship which will include 12 decks and over 900 passengers on board. The ship will also feature swim-up pool bars or Wimbledon-style tennis courts.
Crystal Cruise Lines
2049 Century Park E. Ste. 1400
(866) 446 6625
crystalcruises.com
Regent Seven Seas Cruise lines
The Seven Seas Mariner will sail on fourteen nights cruises from Fort Lauderdale to Lima. Various ports along the way will include Guayaquil and Manta, as well as a few various stops in Peru, Panama or the Caribbean islands. The Seven Seas Mariner has been launched in 2001 and is considered to be a small- to -medium-sized boat with twelve decks and a capacity of over 400 passengers. The boat, which managed to earn 4 of 5 stars on the Cruise Reviews Online website, will feature private balconies in most of the staterooms.
Regent Seven Seas Cruise lines
1000 Corporate Drive, Suite 500
(800) 477 7500
rssc.com
Silversea Cruise Lines
Leaving from Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica, the Prince Albert II will cruise on 12- and 17-night voyages which will end in Valparaiso, Callao and Chile. Guests will be able to visit Guayaquil or Isla de la Plata, and Peru, Panama or Argentina as well. The Prince Albert II is a rather small boat which has been launched in 1989 and which features a fitness center, a spa as well as 2 hot tubs on the upper deck.
Silversea Cruise Lines
110 E. Broward Blvd.
(800) 722 9955
silversea.com
Celebrity Cruise Lines
Departing from Quito with a 13-night cruise which will end in Lima, the guests of Celebrity Xpedition will be able to visit ports of call such as the Galapagos Islands or Guayaquil, but other various ports in Peru as well. Celebrity Xpedition has been launched in 2001 and has managed to receive 4 of 5 stars from the Cruise Reviews Online website. This is a small boat with 4 decks and which can not host more than 60 guests. Various features will include intimate lounges or gourmet dining.
Celebrity Cruise Lines
1080 Caribbean Way
(800) 647 2251
celebritycruises.com