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 110 upcoming sailings from San Diego.
Average Price by Destination
| Rank | Destination | Avg $/Night | Cheapest | Sailings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ensenada, Cabo & Mazatlan | $125.71 | $114.57 | 3 |
| 2 | Ensenada, Cabo & La Paz | $141.33 | $115.43 | 7 |
| 3 | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | $144.14 | $144.14 | 3 |
| 4 | Catalina & Ensenada | $153.88 | $137.75 | 15 |
| 5 | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | $172.36 | $144.14 | 4 |
| 6 | Ensenada | $185.09 | $154.33 | 16 |
| 7 | Cabo, Mazatlan & La Paz | $223.89 | $157.86 | 4 |
| 8 | Mexican Riviera | $473.93 | $281.00 | 58 |
Cheapest Sailings Available
| Cruise Line | Ship | Destination | Nights | Departs | $/Night | Cabin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada, Cabo & Mazatlan | 7 | Nov 8, 2026 | $114.57 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada, Cabo & La Paz | 7 | Nov 15, 2026 | $115.43 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Pacific Coastal | 7 | May 2, 2027 | $119.57 | Ocean View |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada, Cabo & Mazatlan | 7 | Nov 1, 2026 | $120.14 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Pacific Coastal | 7 | May 2, 2027 | $120.57 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada, Cabo & La Paz | 7 | Oct 18, 2026 | $125.43 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Cabo Overnight, Catalina & Ensenada | 7 | Dec 13, 2026 | $132.14 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada, Cabo & La Paz | 7 | Oct 4, 2026 | $134.14 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada, Cabo & La Paz | 7 | Oct 25, 2026 | $135.43 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Feb 21, 2027 | $137.75 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Jan 24, 2027 | $137.75 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada, Cabo & Mazatlan | 7 | Feb 28, 2027 | $142.43 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | 7 | Jan 9, 2027 | $142.57 | Inside Guarantee |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | 7 | Jan 23, 2027 | $142.57 | Inside Guarantee |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | 7 | Jan 16, 2027 | $142.57 | Inside Guarantee |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Jan 2, 2027 | $142.57 | Inside Guarantee |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Jan 30, 2027 | $142.57 | Inside Guarantee |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Dec 6, 2026 | $143.50 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | 7 | Jan 9, 2027 | $144.14 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | 7 | Jan 23, 2027 | $144.14 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | 7 | Jan 16, 2027 | $144.14 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Jan 2, 2027 | $144.14 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Jan 30, 2027 | $144.14 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Feb 7, 2027 | $144.25 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Feb 6, 2027 | $148.29 | Inside Guarantee |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada, Cabo & La Paz | 7 | Oct 4, 2026 | $148.43 | Ocean View |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Feb 6, 2027 | $148.43 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Mar 7, 2027 | $151.50 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Mar 14, 2027 | $151.50 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Cabo Overnight, Catalina & Ensenada | 7 | Dec 13, 2026 | $152.14 | Ocean View |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada, Cabo & La Paz | 7 | Nov 15, 2026 | $152.57 | Ocean View |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Mar 21, 2027 | $152.75 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Apr 4, 2027 | $153.75 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada | 3 | Feb 4, 2027 | $154.33 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada, Cabo & La Paz | 7 | Oct 25, 2026 | $155.43 | Ocean View |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Nov 29, 2026 | $156.00 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Apr 11, 2027 | $156.00 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Jan 30, 2027 | $156.86 | Ocean View Guarantee |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | 7 | Jan 23, 2027 | $156.86 | Ocean View Guarantee |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | 7 | Jan 16, 2027 | $156.86 | Ocean View Guarantee |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Jan 2, 2027 | $156.86 | Ocean View Guarantee |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Feb 6, 2027 | $156.86 | Ocean View Guarantee |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | 7 | Jan 9, 2027 | $156.86 | Ocean View Guarantee |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | 7 | Jan 9, 2027 | $157.00 | Ocean View |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | 7 | Jan 23, 2027 | $157.00 | Ocean View |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | 7 | Jan 16, 2027 | $157.00 | Ocean View |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Jan 2, 2027 | $157.00 | Ocean View |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Jan 30, 2027 | $157.00 | Ocean View |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada, Cabo & La Paz | 7 | Apr 25, 2027 | $157.29 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada, Cabo & Mazatlan | 7 | Nov 1, 2026 | $157.29 | 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: June 5, 2026.