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Colombia · Ships call at Cartagena, Colombia
Driest month, classic tropical dry season
Cartagena in January is warm and sunny, with average highs around 88°F and lows that rarely dip below 76°F. Rain is uncommon, with only about 1 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Driest month, classic tropical dry season.
This is one of the most popular months to visit Cartagena, so book shore excursions early. The top snorkeling spots and tours sell out fast. Pack reef-safe SPF 50+ sunscreen, a hat, and breathable fabrics. The sun at 88°F is intense, especially near the water.
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Sailings that are at sea during January, with the date each one leaves port.
Die grose Amerika & Sudsee-Reise
Phoenix Reisen Cruises
Sails Dec 5, 2026
Caribbean & Bahamas
MSC Cruises
Sails Dec 13, 2026
Cruise Quest Debut Panama Canal Holiday & New Year's Eve Cruise
Azamara Cruises
Sails Dec 18, 2026
Festtage In Mittelamerika - Ab/Bis La Romana
TUI Cruises
Sails Dec 18, 2026
Panama Canal Holiday
HAL Cruises
Sails Dec 19, 2026
Antilles to Andes Miami to Lima
Oceania Cruises
Sails Dec 19, 2026
Cartagena is the most-visited port on Panama Canal and Central America itineraries, a UNESCO World Heritage walled city of pastel colonial mansions, flower-draped balconies, and old stone ramparts. Most cruisers spend the day in the Old Town, browsing emerald shops and climbing the Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, the hilltop fortress above the city, before the ship heads for the canal.
The average high temperature in Cartagena during January is 88°F, with a low of 76°F.
Cartagena typically sees 1 days of rain in January. Driest month, classic tropical dry season.
For a January cruise to Cartagena, you should pack lightweight, breathable clothing, swimwear, and sun protection.