Cheapest Cruises from San Diego
San Diego offers a more relaxed cruise departure experience than LA, with easy parking and a beautiful harbor. It's a growing cruise port with a focus on Baja Mexico and Pacific Coast itineraries.
Tracking 176 upcoming sailings from San Diego.
Average Price by Destination
| Rank | Destination | Avg $/Night | Cheapest | Sailings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | $96.48 | $95.57 | 3 |
| 2 | Catalina & Ensenada | $107.84 | $54.75 | 14 |
| 3 | Mexican Riviera & Sea Of Cortez | $109.81 | $89.90 | 4 |
| 4 | Historical Baja Peninsula | $111.23 | $95.75 | 3 |
| 5 | Circle Hawaii | $118.11 | $94.39 | 5 |
| 6 | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | $124.57 | $114.14 | 3 |
| 7 | Pacific Coastal Cruise | $125.83 | $99.75 | 6 |
| 8 | Baja Peninsula | $129.71 | $78.43 | 5 |
| 9 | Ensenada, Cabo & La Paz | $134.14 | $97.57 | 4 |
| 10 | Ensenada | $159.52 | $82.00 | 14 |
| 11 | Mexican Riviera Holiday | $171.28 | $157.13 | 6 |
| 12 | California Coast | $369.02 | $360.00 | 3 |
| 13 | Mexican Riviera | $462.80 | $99.86 | 106 |
Cheapest Sailings Available
| Cruise Line | Ship | Destination | Nights | Departs | $/Night | Cabin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Nov 29, 2026 | $54.75 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Dec 6, 2026 | $59.75 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Dec 6, 2026 | $69.75 | Ocean View |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Jan 17, 2027 | $70.50 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Jan 10, 2027 | $70.50 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Jan 10, 2027 | $75.50 | Ocean View |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Jan 17, 2027 | $75.50 | Ocean View |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Jan 24, 2027 | $75.50 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zuiderdam | Baja Peninsula | 7 | Jan 23, 2027 | $78.43 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Jan 24, 2027 | $80.50 | Ocean View |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada | 3 | Dec 10, 2026 | $82.00 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zuiderdam | Baja Peninsula | 7 | Jan 23, 2027 | $85.57 | Ocean View |
| Holland America | Zuiderdam | Mexican Riviera & Baja Peninsula | 14 | Jan 16, 2027 | $87.07 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada | 3 | Dec 3, 2026 | $88.67 | Inside |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Mexican Riviera & Sea Of Cortez | 10 | Nov 28, 2026 | $89.90 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zuiderdam | Mexican Riviera & Baja Peninsula | 14 | Jan 16, 2027 | $93.50 | Ocean View |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Circle Hawaii | 18 | Jan 26, 2027 | $94.39 | Inside |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Mexican Riviera & Sea Of Cortez | 11 | Dec 8, 2026 | $95.36 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | 7 | Jan 23, 2027 | $95.57 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zaandam | Historical Baja Peninsula | 12 | Dec 7, 2026 | $95.75 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | 7 | Jan 9, 2027 | $96.86 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | 7 | Jan 16, 2027 | $97.00 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada, Cabo & La Paz | 7 | Jan 3, 2027 | $97.57 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | 7 | Jan 16, 2027 | $99.71 | Inside Guarantee |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Pacific Coastal Cruise | 4 | Apr 3, 2027 | $99.75 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zuiderdam | Mexican Riviera | 7 | Jan 16, 2027 | $99.86 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zaandam | Mexican Riviera | 7 | Mar 28, 2027 | $99.86 | Inside |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Classic California Coast | 7 | Nov 14, 2026 | $99.86 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zaandam | Historical Baja Peninsula | 12 | Dec 7, 2026 | $99.92 | Ocean View |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada | 3 | Dec 10, 2026 | $102.00 | Ocean View |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | 7 | Jan 9, 2027 | $102.57 | Inside Guarantee |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Circle Hawaii | 17 | Jan 9, 2027 | $102.88 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada, Cabo & La Paz | 7 | Jan 3, 2027 | $103.29 | Ocean View |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Mexican Riviera & Pacific Coast | 11 | Mar 27, 2027 | $104.45 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | 7 | Jan 23, 2027 | $105.57 | Ocean View |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Apr 11, 2027 | $106.75 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zuiderdam | Mexican Riviera | 7 | Jan 16, 2027 | $107.00 | Ocean View |
| Holland America | Zaandam | Mexican Riviera | 7 | Mar 28, 2027 | $107.00 | Ocean View |
| Holland America | Nieuw Amsterdam | Pacific Coastal Cruise | 4 | Apr 28, 2027 | $107.25 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zaandam | Historical Baja Peninsula | 13 | Apr 4, 2027 | $107.62 | Inside |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Baja Peninsula, Mexican Riviera & Pacific Coast | 18 | Mar 20, 2027 | $108.28 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Cabo, Mazatlan & La Paz | 7 | Jan 28, 2027 | $110.57 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | 7 | Jan 9, 2027 | $111.14 | Ocean View |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Feb 7, 2027 | $111.75 | Inside |
| Holland America | Nieuw Amsterdam | Pacific Coastal Cruise | 4 | Apr 28, 2027 | $112.25 | Ocean View |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Mexican Riviera & Sea Of Cortez | 11 | Dec 8, 2026 | $113.55 | Ocean View |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | 7 | Jan 16, 2027 | $114.00 | Ocean View |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Jan 2, 2027 | $114.14 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zuiderdam | Baja Peninsula | 7 | Jan 23, 2027 | $114.14 | Balcony |
| Holland America | Zaandam | Historical Baja Peninsula | 13 | Apr 4, 2027 | $115.31 | Ocean View |
Tips for Cruising from San Diego
- Baja Mexico is the main draw: Most San Diego sailings head to Ensenada, Cabo San Lucas, or Puerto Vallarta. Short 3-5 night Baja runs are the most affordable.
- Hawaii repositioning cruises: Some ships reposition through San Diego on their way to or from Hawaii. These one-way sailings can offer exceptional value.
- Easy, walkable port: San Diego's cruise terminal is downtown on the waterfront. Arrive early and walk to the Gaslamp Quarter for pre-cruise dining.
- Smaller but growing: San Diego handles fewer ships than LA, which means fewer options but a much more pleasant embarkation experience.
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Prices shown are per person, per night for inside cabins. All sailings depart from San Diego. Last checked: November 14, 2026.