Cruise Ships

Hafa Adai and welcome to Guam!

Cruise ship arrivals are on the rise at the Port Authority of Guam. From larger cruise ships such as the Queen Mary 2 to smaller expedition and discovery passenger vessels, our island has provided passengers with memories to last a lifetime as they experience our true hospitality and island charm.

Guam is a unique destination with pristine beaches, warm and hospitable people, and a rich culture and history. Guam is located near the equator, giving us year-round tropical weather conditions, and boasts a plethora of activities to keep your passengers entertained during their stay with us. From water activities, like snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, and more, to golfing, hiking, shopping at any of our duty free stores and malls, and dining at a variety of restaurants specializing in local and international cuisines, there is much to do and see on Guam. And for those who want to know more about the culture and history of the island, one can visit the many cultural and historic sites throughout the island.

Our island people are known for their warmth, friendliness and welcoming hospitality. It is in that Hafa Adai spirit that we welcome your cruise ships to our island and invite you to come and experience all our wonderful island and people have to share.

Location

Guam is the southernmost and largest island in the Marianas archipelago, a group of 15 islands located within approximately three hours of major Asian cities. These cities and their distances from Guam include: Manila, Philippines, 1,597 miles (12,555 km) west, Tokyo, Japan. 1,558 miles (2,493 km) northwest; Seoul, Korea, 1,992 miles (2,590 km) northwest; Taipei, Taiwan, 1,246 miles (2,077km) northwest; and, Hong Kong 2,026 miles (3,376 km) northwest.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for Guam are the same as for any U.S. destination. The U.S. Government has implemented the Guam-only visa waiver program. For more information on that program please visit http://visitguam.org/Runtime/VisaRequirements.aspx

General Information

Health: No vaccination certificates are required.
Time: Guam is 18 hours ahead of Pacific Time and 10 hours ahead of Greenwich Meridian Time.
Currency: The U.S. Dollar

Cruise Ship Agent information

Ambyth Shipping & Trading
Website: www.ambyth.com
Email: corp(pg)ambyth.guam.net

Marianas Steamship Agencies
Website: www.msa-guam.com
Email: bvalera(pg)msa-guam.com

 

Norton Lilly International
Email: guam-ops(pg)nortonlilly.com
Website: www.nortonlilly.com

 

Inchcape Shipping Services
Email: iss.guam(pg)iss-shipping.com

 

Port Authority of Guam
Website: www.portguam.com
Email: bmeno(pg)portguam.com

Year Company Name Vessel Name Number of Passengers and Crew Duration of Stay Date Arrived
2005 Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Lines Fuji Maru 196 4 hrs. 3/9/2005
4 Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Lines Fuji Maru 500 4 hrs. 5/3/2005
  Princess Cruises Pacific Princess 641 8 hrs. 6/15/2005
  Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Lines Nippon Maru 412 24 hrs. 12/31/2005
2006 Nippon Yusen Kaisha Asuka 380 27 hrs. 2/6/2006
6 Cruise West Cruises Spirit of Oceanus 114 3 hrs. 3/5/2006
  Princess Cruise Pacific Cruise 777 12 hrs. 5/9/2006
  Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Lines Fuji Maru 500 15 hrs. 4/15/2006
  Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Lines Nippon Maru 350 23 hrs. 12/31/2006
  Nippon Yusen Kaisha MV Asuka II 400 3 hrs. 12/31/2006
2007 Nippon Yusen Kaisha MV Asuka II 750 15 hrs. 2/25/2007
7 Cruise West Cruises Spirit of Oceanus 87 7 hrs. 3/4/2007
  Shinnihonkai Ferry Co., Ltd. Pacific Venus 350 12 hrs. 3/5/2007
  Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Lines Fuji Maru 500 14 hrs. 5/7/2007
  Hapag Lloyd Co. Hanseatic 188 10 hrs. 10/7/2007
  Nippon Yusen Kaisha MV ASUKA II 700 16 hrs. 12/30/2007
  Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Lines Nippon Maru 434 29 hrs. 12/31/2007
2008 Cruise West Cruises Spirit of Oceanus 119 24 hrs. 1/7/2008
10 Silver Sea Cruises Silver Shadow 350 15 hrs. 2/21/2008
  Princess Cruise Pacific Princess 777 10 hrs. 2/25/2008
  Nippon Yusen Kaisha MV ASUKA II 700 16 hrs. 3/3/2008
  Holland America Statendam 1,153 15 hrs. 3/17/2008
  Cruise West Cruises Spirit of Oceanus 119 5 hrs. 3/26/2008
  Hapag Lloyd Bremen 188 10 hrs. 11/6/2008
  Cruise West Cruises Spirit of Oceanus 119 3 hrs. 12/29/2008
  Nippon Yusen Kaisha MV ASUKA II 700 16 hrs. 12/30/2008
  Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Lines Nippon Maru 400 5 hrs. 12/30/2008
2009 Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Lines MV Asuka II 428 12 hrs. 1/25/2009
5 Princess Cruises Tahitian Princess 520 8 hrs. 3/2/2009
  P&O Lines Arcadia 2,200 8 hrs. 3/3/2009
  Princess Cruises Royal Princess 590 8 hrs. 3/8/2009
  Nippon Yusen Kaisha MV ASUKA II 675 16 hrs. 12/30/2009
2010 Cunard Queen Mary 2 3,494 12 hrs. 2/22/2010
  Princess Cruises Pacific Princess 1,150 10 hrs. 3/25/2010
  Princess Cruises Sun Princess 3,196 10 hrs. 4/4/2010
  Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Lines Nippon Maru undetermined 34 hrs. 5/16/2010
  Shinnihonkai Ferry Co., Ltd. Pacific Venus 550 11 hrs. 12/12/2010
  Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Lines MV ASUKA II 1,000 16 hrs. 12/30/2010