--- title: "Manila Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/manila description: "A capital of resilience, warmth, and fiesta" --- # Manila πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ Β· Philippines Β· Southeast Asia > "A capital of resilience, warmth, and fiesta" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 16h - **Visiting Sailings:** 6 - **Cruise Lines:** 1 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Jan (3 sailings), Feb (3 sailings) ## About Manila Manila is the capital of the Philippines and one of the most densely populated cities in the world. Ships dock at Pier 4 near the old walled city of Intramuros. The walls, gates, and Fort Santiago date from the Spanish colonial period and are the main historic attraction. San Agustin Church inside Intramuros is a UNESCO site and one of the oldest stone churches in the Philippines. Rizal Park (Luneta Park) is a large green space near the waterfront with monuments to national hero JosΓ© Rizal. Manila's traffic is notoriously heavy, so plan accordingly and keep excursions focused. SM Mall of Asia, one of the largest shopping malls in Asia, is near the bay. The food is good and cheap: try adobo (meat braised in vinegar and soy sauce), sinigang (sour soup), or halo-halo (shaved ice dessert). The Philippine Peso is the currency, and English is widely spoken. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** PHP (Philippine Peso) - **Language:** English, Filipino - **Timezone:** Asia/Manila (UTC+8) - **Tipping:** 10% if not included ## Location Coordinates: 14.6100, 120.9539 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Manila/@14.61005,120.95389,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Manila&ll=14.61005,120.95389&z=13) ## Things to Do in Manila Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~16h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ba3b3e49-95f7-4018-a52d-b9b7e50f1827.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (520) | 3h | βœ“ | €45 | Viator | | [Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f207b5c4-4666-48a0-8f87-fc47fafa95a8.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (569) | 3h | βœ“ | €35 | Viator | | [Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1cac38c0-2fe6-443f-8d8f-95a6f402077a.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (186) | 3h | βœ“ | €45 | Viator | | [Spectacular Manila to Tagaytay: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/659792dc-da3b-48e6-ba20-ce26f4974ebf.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (387) | 10h | βœ“ | €95 | Viator | | [Taal Volcano Experience: Scenic Countryside and Volcano Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/763e57c5-75f4-493e-9eb7-719fb7a0ed14.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (131) | 8h | βœ“ | €127 | Viator | | [Explore Intramuros: Introduction to Philippine History](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9123f60d-0439-40f0-81ed-ec05032b4dd4.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (90) | 3h | βœ“ | €45 | Viator | | [Experience Manila's Heritage: Intramuros & More in Half a Day!](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f9e46ea0-9836-44ee-b091-e7bff192b786.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (89) | 4h | βœ“ | €68 | Viator | | [GuatapΓ© tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0fe7807e-984e-4a42-a5da-6fd8ae5493b5.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (56) | 8h | βœ“ | €245 | Viator | | [Intramuros Walking Tour with Transportation by Don't Skip Manila](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/27cf4d3f-2946-43b0-abb8-2dfc5ab14953.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (49) | 5h | βœ“ | €75 | Viator | | [Manila's Culinary Expedition: The Ultimate Food and Market Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fe22b731-eabe-4bc2-b132-aa031b082957.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (44) | 3h | βœ“ | €104 | Viator | | [Immerse in Culture: Villa Escudero Coconut Plantation Experience](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c7f26122-016c-4b4f-9b50-066b64f87441.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (63) | 10h | βœ“ | €154 | Viator | | [Island Hopping Experience: Snorkeling & Bamboo Cottages!](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/32a9a06a-9631-4d78-b8c1-18ac9eba2130.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (36) | 2h | βœ“ | €172 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Subic Bay Freeport](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/subic-bay-freeport.md): 40 nm - [Busuanga Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/busuanga-island.md): 163 nm - [Coron](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/coron.md): 163 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/coral-pagodas-boracay-manila-keelung~HAL-NOORDAM-20280104-12.md)** - **Price:** €1,459 per person (€2,918 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - **Ship:** [Noordam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/noordam.md) - **Duration:** 12 nights - **Departure:** 2028-01-04 - **Itinerary:** Coral & Pagodas – Boracay, Manila & Keelung ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Manila](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=manila) (6 sailings) ## Browse - [Southeast Asia cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)