Cheapest Round-Trip Cruises
Round-trip cruises are the most popular and convenient way to cruise -- you board and disembark at the same port, which simplifies flights, parking, and logistics. The vast majority of cruise sailings are round-trip.
We're tracking 17,163 upcoming round-trip sailings across all cruise lines.
Average Price by Cruise Line
| Rank | Cruise Line | Avg $/Night | Cheapest | Sailings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holland America | $180.36 | $64.14 | 779 |
| 2 | Carnival | $196.89 | $70.00 | 3,378 |
| 3 | Royal Caribbean | $250.85 | $54.75 | 1,927 |
| 4 | MSC | $264.39 | $43.75 | 5,806 |
| 5 | NCL | $264.59 | $45.60 | 1,565 |
| 6 | Princess | $286.66 | $68.67 | 1,372 |
| 7 | Virgin | $293.52 | $141.67 | 385 |
| 8 | Celebrity | $293.94 | $96.43 | 1,041 |
| 9 | Disney | $608.69 | $234.75 | 910 |
Cheapest Sailings Available
| Cruise Line | Ship | Destination | Nights | Departs | $/Night | Cabin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic | 7 | Nov 16, 2026 | $42.71 | Studio |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 30, 2026 | $43.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 30, 2026 | $43.75 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic | 7 | Nov 16, 2026 | $44.00 | Inside Guarantee |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Bahamas | 7 | Dec 5, 2026 | $45.43 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Bahamas | 7 | Dec 5, 2026 | $45.43 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Grand Bahama Island & Great Stirrup Cay | 5 | Nov 15, 2026 | $45.60 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Dec 14, 2026 | $46.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Dec 14, 2026 | $46.25 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic | 7 | Nov 16, 2026 | $46.86 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Bahamas | 7 | Jan 30, 2027 | $48.29 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Bahamas | 7 | Jan 30, 2027 | $48.29 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Grand Bahama Island & Great Stirrup Cay | 5 | Nov 15, 2026 | $49.60 | Ocean View |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic | 7 | Nov 16, 2026 | $49.71 | Ocean View Guarantee |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Dec 7, 2026 | $49.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Dec 7, 2026 | $49.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seascape | Bahamas | 7 | Jan 31, 2027 | $51.57 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seascape | Bahamas | 7 | Jan 31, 2027 | $51.57 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Bahamas | 7 | Jan 9, 2027 | $52.71 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Meraviglia | Bahamas | 6 | Nov 29, 2026 | $53.17 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 15, 2026 | $53.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 15, 2026 | $53.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seascape | Bahamas | 7 | Nov 29, 2026 | $53.57 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seascape | Bahamas | 7 | Nov 29, 2026 | $53.57 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 30, 2026 | $53.75 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 30, 2026 | $53.75 | Ocean View |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Great Stirrup Cay & Key West | 5 | Nov 30, 2026 | $53.80 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Bahamas | 7 | Jan 2, 2027 | $54.14 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Bahamas | 7 | Jan 2, 2027 | $54.14 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Bahamas | 7 | Jan 2, 2027 | $54.14 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Nov 29, 2026 | $54.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Bahamas | 7 | Jan 16, 2027 | $55.71 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Dec 14, 2026 | $56.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Bahamas | 14 | Nov 28, 2026 | $56.29 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seascape | Bahamas | 7 | Nov 15, 2026 | $56.43 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seascape | Bahamas | 7 | Nov 15, 2026 | $56.43 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seascape | Bahamas | 7 | Dec 6, 2026 | $56.43 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seascape | Bahamas | 7 | Dec 6, 2026 | $56.43 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Bahamas | 7 | Dec 5, 2026 | $56.86 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Bahamas | 7 | Jan 9, 2027 | $56.86 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Bahamas | 7 | Jan 9, 2027 | $56.86 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Bahamas | 7 | Jan 16, 2027 | $56.86 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Bahamas | 7 | Jan 16, 2027 | $56.86 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Epic | Great Stirrup Cay & Cozumel | 7 | Nov 15, 2026 | $57.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Bahamas | 7 | Jan 23, 2027 | $57.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Bahamas | 7 | Jan 23, 2027 | $57.00 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 5 | Dec 5, 2026 | $57.80 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic | 7 | Nov 16, 2026 | $58.29 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Bahamas | 14 | Dec 5, 2026 | $59.43 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Bahamas | 7 | Dec 5, 2026 | $59.71 | Inside |
Tips for Round-Trip Cruises
- Drive-to ports save big: If you live within driving distance of a cruise port, round-trip sailings eliminate flights entirely. Park at the port or a nearby off-site lot and your total trip cost drops dramatically.
- Short cruises = lowest entry point: 3-4 night round-trip cruises from ports like Miami, Port Canaveral, and Long Beach are the cheapest way to cruise. Perfect for first-timers or quick getaways.
- Same port, many destinations: Major homeports like Miami offer round-trip sailings to Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico, and even Europe. You can cruise to completely different destinations from the same parking spot.
- Easier to compare prices: Round-trip sailings are the easiest to compare apples-to-apples since you don't need to factor in one-way flights. The cruise fare is closer to your true total cost.
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Prices shown are per person, per night. Round-trip cruises depart and return to the same port. Last checked: November 13, 2026.