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 2,978 upcoming one-way sailings across all cruise lines.
Average Price by Cruise Line
| Rank | Cruise Line | Avg $/Night | Cheapest | Sailings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnival | $159.85 | $95.85 | 31 |
| 2 | MSC | $160.88 | $41.00 | 447 |
| 3 | Holland America | $229.27 | $53.27 | 796 |
| 4 | Royal Caribbean | $260.50 | $81.50 | 141 |
| 5 | Virgin | $278.88 | $144.71 | 31 |
| 6 | Princess | $286.97 | $92.00 | 703 |
| 7 | NCL | $321.49 | $93.69 | 601 |
| 8 | Celebrity | $328.55 | $109.67 | 228 |
Cheapest Sailings Available
| Cruise Line | Ship | Destination | Nights | Departs | $/Night | Cabin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Barcelona to Port Canaveral (Orlando) | 14 | Oct 31, 2026 | $41.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Civitavecchia (Rome) to La Romana | 18 | Oct 29, 2026 | $41.28 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Civitavecchia (Rome) to La Romana | 18 | Oct 29, 2026 | $41.28 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Marseille (Provence) to La Romana | 15 | Nov 1, 2026 | $43.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Marseille (Provence) to La Romana | 15 | Nov 1, 2026 | $43.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Barcelona to La Romana | 14 | Nov 2, 2026 | $47.93 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Barcelona to La Romana | 14 | Nov 2, 2026 | $47.93 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Barcelona to Miami | 13 | Oct 31, 2026 | $48.08 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Barcelona to Port Canaveral (Orlando) | 14 | Oct 31, 2026 | $48.36 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Barcelona to Port Canaveral (Orlando) | 14 | Oct 31, 2026 | $48.50 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Barcelona to Port Canaveral (Orlando) | 14 | Oct 31, 2026 | $48.50 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Barcelona to Port Canaveral (Orlando) | 14 | Oct 31, 2026 | $50.64 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Marseille (Provence) to La Romana | 15 | Nov 1, 2026 | $50.80 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Barcelona to Miami | 13 | Oct 31, 2026 | $50.92 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Barcelona to Miami | 13 | Oct 31, 2026 | $50.92 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Genoa (Portofino) to La Romana | 17 | Oct 30, 2026 | $51.88 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Genoa (Portofino) to La Romana | 17 | Oct 30, 2026 | $51.88 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Civitavecchia (Rome) to La Romana | 18 | Oct 29, 2026 | $52.28 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Civitavecchia (Rome) to La Romana | 18 | Oct 29, 2026 | $52.28 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Civitavecchia (Rome) to La Romana | 18 | Oct 29, 2026 | $52.28 | Ocean View |
| Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | Cultural Crossing With England & Normandy | 15 | Dec 5, 2026 | $53.27 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Barcelona to Port Canaveral (Orlando) | 14 | Oct 31, 2026 | $53.43 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Barcelona to Port Canaveral (Orlando) | 14 | Oct 31, 2026 | $53.43 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Marseille (Provence) to La Romana | 15 | Nov 1, 2026 | $54.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Barcelona to Port Canaveral (Orlando) | 14 | Oct 31, 2026 | $55.57 | Ocean View |
| Holland America | Zuiderdam | Cultural Crossing With Morocco & Spain | 14 | Feb 3, 2028 | $56.36 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Barcelona to La Romana | 14 | Nov 2, 2026 | $57.93 | Inside |
| Holland America | Rotterdam | Cultural Crossing With Italy & Gibraltar | 14 | Dec 9, 2028 | $58.50 | Inside |
| Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | Cultural Crossing With Bermuda & London | 12 | Apr 4, 2027 | $59.92 | Inside |
| Holland America | Rotterdam | Cultural Crossing With Spain & Morocco | 14 | Dec 8, 2027 | $59.93 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Barcelona to Miami | 13 | Oct 31, 2026 | $60.62 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Barcelona to La Romana | 14 | Nov 2, 2026 | $62.21 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Palma de Mallorca (Baleari Is.) to Port Canaveral (Orlando) | 15 | Oct 30, 2026 | $62.60 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Palma de Mallorca (Baleari Is.) to Port Canaveral (Orlando) | 15 | Oct 30, 2026 | $62.60 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zuiderdam | Cultural Crossing With Morocco & Spain | 14 | Feb 3, 2028 | $62.79 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Barcelona to Port Canaveral (Orlando) | 14 | Oct 31, 2026 | $63.07 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Civitavecchia (Rome) to La Romana | 18 | Oct 29, 2026 | $63.11 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Barcelona to Miami | 13 | Oct 31, 2026 | $63.38 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Civitavecchia (Rome) to Miami | 16 | Oct 28, 2026 | $63.44 | Inside |
| Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | Cultural Crossing With Bermuda & London | 13 | Apr 4, 2027 | $64.54 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Barcelona to Port Canaveral (Orlando) | 14 | Oct 31, 2026 | $65.21 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Civitavecchia (Rome) to Miami | 16 | Oct 28, 2026 | $65.94 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Civitavecchia (Rome) to Miami | 16 | Oct 28, 2026 | $65.94 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Preziosa | Hamburg to Southampton (London) | 5 | Oct 18, 2026 | $66.20 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Preziosa | Hamburg to Southampton (London) | 5 | Oct 18, 2026 | $66.20 | Inside |
| Holland America | Rotterdam | Cultural Crossing With Spain & Morocco | 14 | Dec 8, 2027 | $66.36 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Genoa (Portofino) to La Romana | 17 | Oct 30, 2026 | $66.41 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Genoa (Portofino) to La Romana | 17 | Oct 30, 2026 | $66.41 | Ocean View |
| Holland America | Rotterdam | Cultural Crossing With Italy & Gibraltar | 14 | Dec 9, 2028 | $67.07 | Ocean View |
| Holland America | Zuiderdam | Cultural Crossing & Western Mediterranean | 23 | Feb 3, 2028 | $67.13 | 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: September 9, 2026.