Cheapest One-Way Cruises
One-way cruises -- also called repositioning cruises or open-jaw itineraries -- are some of the best-kept secrets in cruising. When ships move between regions (Caribbean to Europe, Alaska to California), they sell those transit sailings at deep discounts.
We're tracking 2,890 upcoming one-way sailings across all cruise lines.
Average Price by Cruise Line
| Rank | Cruise Line | Avg $/Night | Cheapest | Sailings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnival | $162.08 | $92.06 | 34 |
| 2 | MSC | $168.87 | $48.62 | 407 |
| 3 | Holland America | $227.95 | $52.79 | 781 |
| 4 | Virgin | $265.90 | $146.83 | 29 |
| 5 | Royal Caribbean | $277.20 | $82.07 | 160 |
| 6 | Princess | $286.64 | $105.19 | 713 |
| 7 | NCL | $314.71 | $117.00 | 584 |
| 8 | Celebrity | $339.37 | $108.00 | 182 |
Cheapest Sailings Available
| Cruise Line | Ship | Destination | Nights | Departs | $/Night | Cabin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Barcelona to Miami | 13 | Oct 31, 2026 | $48.62 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Barcelona to Port Canaveral (Orlando) | 14 | Oct 31, 2026 | $51.21 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zuiderdam | Cultural Crossing With Morocco & Spain | 14 | Feb 3, 2028 | $52.79 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Genoa (Portofino) to Miami | 18 | Oct 26, 2026 | $56.06 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Civitavecchia (Rome) to Miami | 16 | Oct 28, 2026 | $58.44 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zuiderdam | Cultural Crossing With Morocco & Spain | 14 | Feb 3, 2028 | $59.21 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Civitavecchia (Rome) to Port Canaveral (Orlando) | 17 | Oct 28, 2026 | $60.47 | Inside |
| Holland America | Oosterdam | Cultural Crossing With Andalusia | 14 | Nov 4, 2026 | $62.07 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Poesia | Seattle to Miami | 19 | Sep 28, 2026 | $62.11 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zuiderdam | Cultural Crossing & Western Mediterranean | 23 | Feb 3, 2028 | $65.83 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Palma de Mallorca (Baleari Is.) to Port Canaveral (Orlando) | 15 | Oct 30, 2026 | $66.13 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC World Europa | Pointe-a-Pitre to Barcelona | 13 | Apr 11, 2027 | $71.15 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Genoa (Portofino) to Port Canaveral (Orlando) | 19 | Oct 26, 2026 | $71.32 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zuiderdam | Cultural Crossing & Western Mediterranean | 23 | Feb 3, 2028 | $72.35 | Ocean View |
| Holland America | Oosterdam | Cultural Crossing With Andalusia | 14 | Nov 4, 2026 | $72.79 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Poesia | Seattle to Miami | 24 | Sep 28, 2026 | $73.58 | Inside |
| Holland America | Oosterdam | Cultural Crossing With Morocco & Spain | 14 | Apr 9, 2027 | $74.57 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Civitavecchia (Rome) to Miami | 16 | Oct 28, 2026 | $74.69 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Barcelona to Miami | 13 | Oct 31, 2026 | $74.77 | Ocean View |
| Holland America | Rotterdam | Cultural Crossing With England, Paris & Brugge | 15 | Mar 27, 2027 | $74.93 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zuiderdam | Cultural Crossing With Bermuda, Paris & Brugge | 14 | Apr 17, 2027 | $75.64 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Barcelona to Port Canaveral (Orlando) | 14 | Oct 31, 2026 | $75.64 | Ocean View |
| Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | Cultural Crossing With England & Normandy | 15 | Dec 5, 2026 | $76.60 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zuiderdam | Cultural Crossing With Morocco & Spain | 14 | Feb 3, 2028 | $77.07 | Balcony |
| MSC | MSC Poesia | Seattle to Miami | 26 | Sep 21, 2026 | $77.12 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC World Europa | Barcelona to Pointe-a-Pitre | 18 | Nov 18, 2026 | $77.17 | Inside |
| Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | Cultural Crossing With Bermuda & London | 13 | Apr 4, 2027 | $78.00 | Inside |
| Holland America | Rotterdam | Cultural Crossing With Brugge & Falmouth | 13 | Oct 18, 2026 | $78.38 | Inside |
| Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | Cultural Crossing With England & Normandy | 15 | Dec 5, 2026 | $79.93 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Genoa (Portofino) to Miami | 18 | Oct 26, 2026 | $80.50 | Ocean View |
| Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | Cultural Crossing With Bermuda & London | 12 | Apr 4, 2027 | $80.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Poesia | Seattle to Miami | 19 | Sep 28, 2026 | $81.05 | Ocean View |
| Royal Caribbean | Brilliance of the Seas | Spain & Portugal Transatlantic | 15 | Nov 6, 2027 | $82.07 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Fantasia | Canary Islands & Madeira | 6 | Dec 7, 2026 | $82.50 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zuiderdam | Cultural Crossing With Bermuda, Paris & Brugge | 14 | Apr 17, 2027 | $82.79 | Ocean View |
| Holland America | Zuiderdam | Atlantic Seaboard & Colonial New England: Quebec City | 14 | Oct 17, 2026 | $82.79 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Mariner of the Seas | Spain & Bermuda Transatlantic | 14 | Oct 21, 2027 | $82.93 | Inside |
| Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | Cultural Crossing With England & Normandy | 15 | Dec 5, 2026 | $83.27 | Balcony |
| Royal Caribbean | Freedom of the Seas | Bermuda & Azores Transatlantic | 12 | Apr 27, 2027 | $83.92 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Meraviglia | Barcelona to Miami | 22 | Oct 20, 2026 | $84.50 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Brilliance of the Seas | Spain & Morocco Transatlantic | 15 | Apr 23, 2027 | $84.87 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Meraviglia | Western Mediterranean | 4 | Jun 9, 2026 | $85.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC World Europa | Marseille (Provence) to Fort de France | 18 | Nov 17, 2026 | $85.06 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Civitavecchia (Rome) to Port Canaveral (Orlando) | 17 | Oct 28, 2026 | $85.18 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Marseille (Provence) to Port Canaveral (Orlando) | 20 | Oct 25, 2026 | $85.40 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC World Europa | Civitavecchia (Rome) to Fort de France | 20 | Nov 15, 2026 | $86.35 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Civitavecchia (Rome) to La Romana | 18 | Oct 29, 2026 | $86.94 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Explorer of the Seas | Spain & Portugal Transatlantic | 14 | Apr 26, 2027 | $88.36 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Liberty of the Seas | Spain & Portugal Transatlantic | 15 | Oct 16, 2026 | $88.40 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC World Europa | Barcelona to Fort de France | 17 | Nov 18, 2026 | $88.71 | Inside |
Tips for One-Way Cruises
- Repositioning = best value: Spring and fall repositioning cruises (ships moving between seasonal homeports) offer some of the lowest per-night pricing in the industry. The trade-off is more sea days and fewer port stops.
- Plan your return trip: Since you disembark in a different city than you boarded, you'll need a one-way flight home (or to your next destination). Factor this cost into the total trip price.
- Transatlantic crossings: Ships repositioning between the US and Europe offer 10-14 night transatlantic crossings. These are sea-day-heavy but incredibly affordable per night -- and a bucket-list experience.
- Great for combining trips: A one-way cruise can serve as transportation between two vacation spots. Cruise from Miami to Barcelona, then spend a week in Spain -- the cruise replaces a transatlantic flight.
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Prices shown are per person, per night. One-way cruises depart and arrive at different ports. Last checked: June 5, 2026.