Exclusive Shore Excursions for ms Oosterdam Passengers
April 1st, 2026 | Manta, Ecuador
Arrival: 05:00 | Departure: 19:00
Welcome to Manta, Ecuador! If you are arriving on the ms Oosterdam, you have a full day to explore one of South America’s most vibrant coastal regions. Don’t settle for a generic, crowded bus tour. Join Manta Tour Guides for a professional, intimate, and authentic experience designed to show you the heart of Manabí.
🚢 Our “Back-to-Ship” Ironclad Guarantee
We know that the biggest concern for any cruise passenger is: “What if I miss the ship?”
At Manta Tour Guides, we take this responsibility seriously.
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100% On-Time Record: In over 10 years of operation, we have never had a guest miss their departure. Not once.
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Synchronized Scheduling: Our tour start and end times are strictly synchronized with the ms Oosterdam’s specific docking window.
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Buffer Zone: We always plan our itineraries with a “safety buffer,” ensuring you are back at the Manta Cruise Terminal with at least 60-90 minutes to spare before the gangway closes.
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Professional Logistics: Our drivers and guides are in constant communication. If there is a rare traffic delay, we have backup routes ready to go.
Your only job is to enjoy the tour. Our job is to get you back to the ms Oosterdam safely and on time.
Why Choose Manta Tour Guides?
Experience You Can Trust: The Manta Tour Guides Story
Choosing a tour operator in a foreign port requires trust. Here is why travelers from the US, UK, and Europe choose us:
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The British-Ecuadorian Perspective: We are a British expat family that emigrated to Manta over 10 years ago. We understand the high standards of service, punctuality, and safety you expect, but we also have the deep “insider” knowledge of a local.
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Expert Local Guides: Our guides are passionate locals who speak excellent English and are trained to provide historical and cultural context you won’t find in a guidebook.
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Transparent Pricing: No hidden fees, no “tourist traps,” and no forced shopping stops. Just high-quality, authentic experiences.
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Vetted Locations: We only take our guests to establishments that excel in service and quality. As we like to say: “If we wouldn’t take our own family there, we won’t take you.”
Rainforest Pacoche Tour
- Rain forest wildlife reserve
- Panama hat makers
- Cliff top Light house & Viewpoint
- Beachfront local cuisine
- Wooden boatyard
- Fish Market
- Active, 1 or 2 hour walks
Montecristi Panama Hat Tour
- Local Culture Museum
- Panama hat makers
- Artisan goods
- Beachfront local cuisine
- Wooden boatyard
- Fish Market
- Light, short walks
Cacao and Coffee Tour
- Cacao and Coffee exhibition
- Local fruit and alcohol
- Traditional countryside cuisine
- Panama hat makers
- Wooden boatyard
- Fish Market
- Light, short walks
Private Custom Tours
- Private Rainforest Tours
- Private Cacao and Coffee Tour
- Private Montecristi Panama Hat Tour
- Small intimate groups of 1 or 2 people
- We can arrange fantastic custom tours or activities just for you
ALL OUR LOCATIONS HAVE BEEN REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED BY OUR BRITISH EXPAT FAMILY
Smiling faces and back on time! 🚢 > There is nothing better than seeing our guests happy after a full day of adventure. These Holland America passengers enjoyed the best of Manta and were back at the pier with plenty of time to relax before the ms Oosterdam set sail. At Manta Tour Guides, your peace of mind is our #1 priority
Trusted by travelers from around the world. 🌍 > We understand what international cruise passengers are looking for: punctuality, safety, and deep local knowledge. Here is one of our groups from the ms Oosterdam enjoying a perfect day at the local fish market and boatyards. Join the Manta Tour Guides family for your next port of call!
What are clients says
Awesome day!
We saw so many Holwer monkeys in the rain forest. It was magical. Our guide was very well trained and spoke excelent English. The food was very strange looking but turned out to be very tasty. We were so tired after all the fun. Highly recomend this shore excursion tour.
Best Chocolate ever
I felt the Cacoa tour was spectacular. We had so much fun making our own chocolate mixes. The coffee was good too. Guides were very patient and flexible. We would like to come back and try another shore tour soon.
Nice town, well organized tour
Manta is a fantastic place to visit. I booked our shore excursion with 11 friends. Tom and his guides gave great service from start to finish. The Food was amazing. The beach bar was paradise. Keep up the good work.
