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Cruise to Peru: a guide to choosing the right one

A cruise to Peru offers two very different worlds: the Pacific coast, with Lima, Paracas, the Ballestas Islands, and the major pre-Incan sites of the north; or the Peruvian Amazon, around Iquitos, the river, and the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve.

On the ocean side, the journey blends ports, coastal deserts, ceviche, bird colonies, archaeological sites, and colonial cities. On the river side, it becomes slower and more nature-focused, centered on tributaries, skiff outings, river villages, and the rainforest.

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Tips for choosing your cruise to Peru

1. Choose your region

  • Callao, Lima & the central coast : The most classic cruise area, with Lima, Miraflores, Barranco, the historic center, Peruvian cuisine and views of the Pacific.
  • Paracas, Pisco & the Ballestas Islands : Ideal for desert landscapes, marine wildlife, birds, sea lions, the Paracas Candelabra, and the national reserve.
  • Salaverry, Trujillo & the pre-Incan north : A highly cultural region, with Chan Chan, the Temples of the Moon and the Sun, Huanchaco, totora reed boats, and Moche and Chimú heritage.
  • Iquitos and the Peruvian Amazon : A separate river cruise centered on the Amazon River, its tributaries, wildlife, villages and the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve.

2. Choose your cruise style

  • Long Pacific & South America itineraries : Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line or Oceania Cruises may include Callao, Pisco or Salaverry on long cruises along the South American Pacific coast.
  • Premium & cultural cruises : Azamara, Oceania Cruises, Holland America Line or Cunard are suitable for travelers who want to make better use of the stops, with more time on land, greater comfort and a more cultural approach to the Peruvian coast.
  • Luxury cruises & personalized service : Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Silversea, Seabourn Cruise Line, or Ponant offer a more refined experience, with fine dining, attentive service, smaller ships, and often better-guided excursions.
  • Amazon River & small ships : Aqua Expeditions, Ponant, or Silversea are well suited to exploring the Peruvian Amazon at a slower pace, with a stronger focus on nature and the local environment.

Top experiences for your cruise in Peru

From Callao, the cruise opens to Lima, a capital between the Pacific, creative neighborhoods, colonial center and great gastronomic scene.
Miraflores

Miraflores

Walk along the Malecón, between cliffs, gardens, ramparts, and views of the Pacific.
Barranco

Barranco

Stroll through a more bohemian neighborhood, with colorful houses, galleries, cafes, and a seaside feel.
Historic center of Lima

Historic center of Lima

Discover the squares, churches, wooden balconies and large colonial buildings of the capital.
Barranco

Barranco

Enjoy a lively, visually appealing neighborhood without overloading the schedule.
Historic center of Lima

Historic center of Lima

Keep a short guided tour to understand the colonial history without increasing the number of trips.
Miraflores

Miraflores

Plan a simple, airy walk with parks, ocean views, and enjoyable breaks.
Historic center of Lima

Historic center of Lima

Add a strong heritage time before returning to the coastal areas.
Miraflores

Miraflores

Start with views of the Pacific before stopping for ceviche or a pisco sour in the neighborhood.
Barranco

Barranco

Alternate street art, small addresses, terraces and creative ambiance.
Paracas gives a very different picture of Peru, with desert, ocean, nature reserve, seabirds and colorful cliffs.
Ballestas Islands

Ballestas Islands

Take a boat trip to observe sea lions, birds, Humboldt penguins, and ocean-sculpted cliffs.
The reserve is located in the municipality of Paracas.

The reserve is located in the municipality of Paracas.

Travel through a nearly lunar landscape, between desert, beaches, cliffs, and the Pacific.
Bay of Paracas

Bay of Paracas

Enjoy a seaside break with ceviche, a pisco sour, or a walk along the waterfront.
The reserve is located in the municipality of Paracas.

The reserve is located in the municipality of Paracas.

Discover a simple, easy-to-understand setting where the desert meets the ocean.
Bay of Paracas

Bay of Paracas

Keep a calmer time to walk, eat or enjoy the village's seaside atmosphere.
Ballestas Islands

Ballestas Islands

Shape the day around a rewarding boat trip, with marine wildlife easy to observe from the vessel.
Bay of Paracas

Bay of Paracas

End with ceviche or a drink overlooking the water.
Ballestas Islands

Ballestas Islands

Go early to see the bird colonies, sea lions, and the Candelabra from the water.
The reserve is located in the municipality of Paracas.

The reserve is located in the municipality of Paracas.

String the viewpoints between cliffs, red beaches and desert horizons.
From Salaverry, the port call takes on a strong archaeological dimension, with the Moche and Chimú civilizations, colonial cities, and Huanchaco Beach.
Chan Chan

Chan Chan

Explore the ancient capital of the Chimú kingdom, with its adobe walls, friezes, and impressive earthen city.
Huanchaco

Huanchaco

Take a stroll along the beach to see the totora caballitos, traditional reed boats.
Trujillo

Trujillo

Stroll around the Plaza de Armas, colorful facades and colonial houses.
Huanchaco

Huanchaco

Plan a break at the waterfront with fishermen, totora caballitos and a simpler atmosphere.
Trujillo

Trujillo

Enjoy a colorful, pleasant historic center for a targeted and structured visit.
Chan Chan

Chan Chan

Choose a guided tour to make the friezes, palaces, and history of the Chimú easier to understand.
Trujillo

Trujillo

Combine squares, colonial facades, cafes and the urban atmosphere of northern Peru.
Chan Chan

Chan Chan

Dive into one of the great archaeological sites of northern Peru, very different from the classic Andean images.
Huanchaco

Huanchaco

Take a snack or seafood break in front of the beach after the visits.
In the Peruvian Amazon, the cruise changes completely: the river becomes the road, the tributaries become the ports of call, and the forest is explored from small boats.
Iquitos

Iquitos

Discover the gateway to the Peruvian Amazon, with wooden houses, a riverfront boulevard, and the atmosphere of a city set apart.
Pacaya-Samiria

Pacaya-Samiria

Cruise through a vast reserve of flooded rainforest, pink dolphins, birds, and skiffs.
Nauta

Nauta

Travel through one of the region’s river gateways, often used to reach tributaries and more remote areas.
Pacaya-Samiria

Pacaya-Samiria

Enjoy guided outings to observe wildlife, birds, and life along the riverbanks in a safe setting.
Nauta

Nauta

Understand the role of small river towns before continuing into natural areas.
Iquitos

Iquitos

Start with a simple approach to the city and river before embarking on the Amazon.
Nauta

Nauta

Use this gateway to reach the tributaries and experience the slow pace of an Amazon cruise.
Iquitos

Iquitos

Explore the riverfront, markets and the unique atmosphere of a city accessible from the rest of the country.
Pacaya-Samiria

Pacaya-Samiria

Take a skiff outing by day or in the evening to experience the forest from the water.

The best times to cruise to Peru

January

Weather & swimming

The brightest period on the Pacific coast. Lima, Paracas, and the shoreline enjoy warmer temperatures, often clearer skies, and a more summery atmosphere.

Expert advice

A great choice for a cruise in Peru, especially if you want to enjoy Lima, Paracas, the Ballestas Islands and the coastal stops.

February - April and November - December

Weather & swimming

Deeper cruising into the flooded forest. Boats and skiffs can reach more inundated areas, creating a highly immersive experience from the water.

Expert advice

A good option if you are looking for the view from the boats, the landscapes of the flooded forest and the very Amazonian atmosphere.

May

Weather & swimming

More favorable for forest walks. Lower water levels around Iquitos make some trails easier and offer a different perspective on the riverbanks.

Expert advice

Ideal if you want to combine river cruising and walking in the Peruvian Amazon.

June - October

Weather & swimming

Skies are often grayer in Lima, but the climate is dry. The garúa can blanket the capital, while places such as Paracas remain rewarding for their landscapes and marine wildlife.

Expert advice

It is a good time for travelers who prefer culture and archaeology to the seaside setting.

SeasonWeather & swimmingExpert advice
January
The brightest period on the Pacific coast. Lima, Paracas, and the shoreline enjoy warmer temperatures, often clearer skies, and a more summery atmosphere.A great choice for a cruise in Peru, especially if you want to enjoy Lima, Paracas, the Ballestas Islands and the coastal stops.
February - April and November - December
Deeper cruising into the flooded forest. Boats and skiffs can reach more inundated areas, creating a highly immersive experience from the water.
A good option if you are looking for the view from the boats, the landscapes of the flooded forest and the very Amazonian atmosphere.
May
More favorable for forest walks. Lower water levels around Iquitos make some trails easier and offer a different perspective on the riverbanks.
Ideal if you want to combine river cruising and walking in the Peruvian Amazon.
June - October
Skies are often grayer in Lima, but the climate is dry. The garúa can blanket the capital, while places such as Paracas remain rewarding for their landscapes and marine wildlife.
It is a good time for travelers who prefer culture and archaeology to the seaside setting.

The hotspots of a cruise in Peru

Peru reveals striking contrasts on a cruise: a culinary capital, coastal desert, marine wildlife, pre-Incan sites, and the Amazon River. The right itinerary depends mainly on the kind of experience you are seeking.

In Lima

In Lima

Miraflores, Barranco and the historic center provide three additional readings of the capital.

In Callao

In Callao

The port opens up to the coastal areas, the gastronomic scene and the ocean views.

In Paracas

In Paracas

The bay offers a seaside break filled with ceviche, pisco sour, and desert light.

In Lima

In Lima

Miraflores, Barranco and the historic center provide three additional readings of the capital.

In Callao

In Callao

The port opens up to the coastal areas, the gastronomic scene and the ocean views.

In Paracas

In Paracas

The bay offers a seaside break filled with ceviche, pisco sour, and desert light.

The Ballestas Islands

The Ballestas Islands

Sea lions, seabirds, Humboldt penguins, and cliffs make for an exceptionally rich outing from Paracas.

In the Paracas Reserve

In the Paracas Reserve

The desert descends directly into the ocean, with very graphic landscapes.

In the Peruvian Amazon

In the Peruvian Amazon

The tributaries around Pacaya-Samiria reveal a different natural world—wetter, slower, and alive with sound.

The Ballestas Islands

The Ballestas Islands

Sea lions, seabirds, Humboldt penguins, and cliffs make for an exceptionally rich outing from Paracas.

In the Paracas Reserve

In the Paracas Reserve

The desert descends directly into the ocean, with very graphic landscapes.

In the Peruvian Amazon

In the Peruvian Amazon

The tributaries around Pacaya-Samiria reveal a different natural world—wetter, slower, and alive with sound.

From the Malecón de Miraflores

From the Malecón de Miraflores

The cliffs, gardens and the Pacific Ocean make up the most accessible image of Lima by the sea.

In the Paracas Reserve

In the Paracas Reserve

The cliffs, the red beaches, and the desert horizons offer a very strong view.

In Huanchaco

In Huanchaco

The totora caballitos lined up on the beach give a very recognizable image of northern Peru.

From the Malecón de Miraflores

From the Malecón de Miraflores

The cliffs, gardens and the Pacific Ocean make up the most accessible image of Lima by the sea.

In the Paracas Reserve

In the Paracas Reserve

The cliffs, the red beaches, and the desert horizons offer a very strong view.

In Huanchaco

In Huanchaco

The totora caballitos lined up on the beach give a very recognizable image of northern Peru.

At Chan Chan

At Chan Chan

Adobe walls and friezes tell the story of the power of the Chimú civilization.

In the Temples of the Moon and the Sun

In the Temples of the Moon and the Sun

Reliefs, colors, and platforms reveal the Moche world.

Around Lima

Around Lima

The pre-Hispanic museums and sites show that Peru is not just a place in the Andes.

At Chan Chan

At Chan Chan

Adobe walls and friezes tell the story of the power of the Chimú civilization.

In the Temples of the Moon and the Sun

In the Temples of the Moon and the Sun

Reliefs, colors, and platforms reveal the Moche world.

Around Lima

Around Lima

The pre-Hispanic museums and sites show that Peru is not just a place in the Andes.

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Peru cruise must-sees

Discover Lima between Miraflores, Barranco and Ceviche

Lima often surprises travelers with its Pacific setting and culinary energy. Between the cliffs of Miraflores, Barranco’s colorful streets, and a stop for ceviche, the port call reveals a more contemporary and vibrant side of Peru.

Sailing to the Ballestas Islands from Paracas

The Ballestas Islands are often remembered as one of the coast’s most remarkable excursions. Travelers enjoy seeing sea lions, seabirds, Humboldt penguins, and cliffs on a short but visually rich outing.

Exploring Chan Chan from Salaverry

From Salaverry, Chan Chan adds rare historical depth to a cruise day. Travelers remember the adobe walls, friezes, vast scale of the site, and this other history of Peru—more coastal than Andean.

Hidden gems off the beaten path

Walking through Barranco before returning to the Malecón

In Lima, Barranco is a way to get out of an institutional visit to the capital. Travelers enjoy the colorful houses, frescoes, cafes, the Bridge of Sighs and the more creative atmosphere before returning to the Pacific Ocean.

Enjoy ceviche overlooking Paracas Bay

After the Ballestas Islands or the reserve, a break in Paracas gives a simple and very local continuation to the excursion. Travelers enjoy the contrast between desert, sea, fresh fish and a ceviche served facing the water.

See the totora caballitos on the beach of Huanchaco

Near Trujillo, Huanchaco pairs perfectly with a visit to the archaeological sites. Travelers remember the reed boats resting on the sand, the fishermen, waterfront restaurants, and a more everyday coastal atmosphere.

Learn more about your Peru cruise

Discovering Inca civilization


Lima, the capital of Peru, is a must for visitors to the region. The city boasts a number of interesting tourist sites, including the Museo de la Nación and the San Francisco Monastery. Its historic center boasts pleasant Creole architecture, such as the Torre-Tagle palace, while the cathedral is in colonial Baroque style.

From Lima, you can easily set off to discover the mysterious Nazca lines. These figures, traced on the ground between 400 and 650, represent animals and humans, which you can admire from above thanks to airplane tours organized on site. Next, we head for Arequipa and its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This village of colonial architecture was built entirely of white volcanic stone at the foot of the El Misti volcano. Situated at an altitude of 2,300 metres, it enjoys over 300 days of sunshine a year. The former capital of the Inca Empire, Cuzco still boasts many vestiges of that era. You can see 11th-century Inca walls, charming little streets and the fortress of Sacsayhuaman. But the real must-see in Peru is Machu Picchu and its sacred valley. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this Inca site lost in the middle of the mountains was discovered in 1911 and continues to preserve its mysteries to this day. It can be reached via the Chemin de l'Inca, a forty-kilometre-long ancient road now used as a hiking trail. The highest lake in the world, at an altitude of 3,812 metres, Lake Titicaca lies on the border with Bolivia. Navigable, it boasts some forty floating reed islands, home to some 2,000 inhabitants. You can finish your tour of Peru with the coastal town of Trujillo. Here, you'll discover a historic center of colonial architecture, with sculpted balconies and ancient palaces. Not far away are the archaeological site of Chan Chan, and the pyramids of Huaca del Sol y la Luna.

A country with a variable climate


Peru has two main seasons, a wet one between October and April, and a dry one between May and September. It should be noted that the country's tropical zones are more humid between January and April, when festivals are held. The best times to explore Peru depend on the area you're visiting. The coast is most pleasant between December and March, when rain is rare, while the Andes are driest in May. The Amazon rainforest is best visited between April and November. Generally speaking, the shoulder seasons between September and November and March and May enjoy pleasant temperatures, and the country is less busy with tourists. In the low season, between December and February, several major tourist sites are closed, such as the Inca Trail, which is closed in February.