Guayaquil is Ecuador’s largest city and main Pacific port known as the “Pearl of the Pacific.” It serves as the primary cruise gateway to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands.

The city is famous for the Malecón 2000 waterfront, the historic Las Peñas neighborhood, and the nearby Galápagos Islands. Cruisers come for the Galápagos day trips, the tropical climate, and the vibrant Ecuadorian culture.

Cultural offerings include the annual Guayaquil Carnival with colorful parades, signature ceviche and encebollado, and the strong Ecuadorian and Afro-Ecuadorian cultural influences. The blend of modern port city, historic neighborhoods, and gateway to the Galápagos makes Guayaquil a key South American Pacific cruise port.

Track ship arrivals and departures in the Port of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Real-time live ship traffic in the Port of Guayaquil, Ecuador is now centered in the port tracker map below.