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 199 upcoming sailings from San Diego.
Average Price by Destination
| Rank | Destination | Avg $/Night | Cheapest | Sailings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexican Riviera & Sea Of Cortez | $102.01 | $81.73 | 5 |
| 2 | Historical Baja Peninsula | $111.45 | $99.92 | 3 |
| 3 | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | $116.52 | $114.14 | 3 |
| 4 | Ensenada, Cabo & La Paz | $117.69 | $85.57 | 5 |
| 5 | Circle Hawaii | $118.11 | $94.39 | 5 |
| 6 | Catalina & Ensenada | $123.29 | $84.75 | 14 |
| 7 | Pacific Coastal Cruise | $127.22 | $99.75 | 6 |
| 8 | Baja Peninsula | $129.50 | $107.00 | 6 |
| 9 | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | $151.29 | $134.14 | 4 |
| 10 | Mexican Riviera Holiday | $166.52 | $142.71 | 6 |
| 11 | Ensenada | $167.95 | $102.00 | 14 |
| 12 | Cabo, Mazatlan & La Paz | $225.29 | $140.71 | 4 |
| 13 | Mazatlán, Cabo San Lucas & Ensenada | $245.47 | $243.80 | 3 |
| 14 | Panama Canal | $254.89 | $106.60 | 4 |
| 15 | California Coast | $369.02 | $360.00 | 3 |
| 16 | Mexican Riviera | $454.86 | $107.00 | 114 |
Cheapest Sailings Available
| Cruise Line | Ship | Destination | Nights | Departs | $/Night | Cabin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Mexican Riviera & Sea Of Cortez | 11 | Oct 20, 2026 | $81.73 | Inside |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Mexican Riviera & Sea Of Cortez | 11 | Dec 8, 2026 | $84.45 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Nov 29, 2026 | $84.75 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Dec 6, 2026 | $84.75 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada, Cabo & La Paz | 7 | Oct 25, 2026 | $85.57 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada, Cabo & Mazatlan | 7 | Nov 8, 2026 | $85.57 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada, Cabo & La Paz | 7 | Nov 15, 2026 | $85.57 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Nov 29, 2026 | $89.75 | Ocean View |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Mexican Riviera & Sea Of Cortez | 10 | Nov 28, 2026 | $89.90 | Inside |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Mexican Riviera & Sea Of Cortez | 11 | Dec 8, 2026 | $90.82 | Ocean View |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Dec 6, 2026 | $92.25 | Ocean View |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Baja Peninsula Holiday | 7 | Dec 19, 2026 | $92.71 | Inside |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Circle Hawaii | 18 | Jan 26, 2027 | $94.39 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Cabo Overnight, Catalina & Ensenada | 7 | Dec 13, 2026 | $94.43 | Inside |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Mexican Riviera & Pacific Coast | 11 | Mar 27, 2027 | $95.36 | Inside |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Mexican Riviera & Sea Of Cortez | 11 | Dec 8, 2026 | $95.36 | Balcony |
| Holland America | Zuiderdam | Mexican Riviera & Baja Peninsula | 14 | Jan 16, 2027 | $96.36 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Cabo Overnight, Catalina & Ensenada | 7 | Dec 13, 2026 | $97.29 | Ocean View |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Baja Peninsula, Mexican Riviera & Pacific Coast | 18 | Mar 20, 2027 | $98.83 | Inside |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Pacific Coastal Cruise | 4 | Apr 3, 2027 | $99.75 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zaandam | Historical Baja Peninsula | 13 | Apr 4, 2027 | $99.92 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada, Cabo & La Paz | 7 | Jan 3, 2027 | $100.43 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Jan 24, 2027 | $100.50 | Inside |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Mexico Riviera & Circle Hawaii | 24 | Jan 2, 2027 | $101.63 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada | 3 | Dec 3, 2026 | $102.00 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zuiderdam | Mexican Riviera & Baja Peninsula | 14 | Jan 16, 2027 | $102.79 | Ocean View |
| 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 | Zaandam | Historical Baja Peninsula | 12 | Dec 7, 2026 | $104.08 | Inside |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Mexican Riviera & Sea Of Cortez | 10 | Nov 28, 2026 | $104.90 | Ocean View |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada | 3 | Dec 10, 2026 | $105.33 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zuiderdam | Panama Canal | 15 | Jan 30, 2027 | $106.60 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zuiderdam | Mexican Riviera | 7 | Jan 16, 2027 | $107.00 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zuiderdam | Baja Peninsula | 7 | Jan 23, 2027 | $107.00 | Inside |
| 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 | Ocean View |
| Holland America | Zaandam | Historical Baja Peninsula | 12 | Dec 7, 2026 | $108.25 | Ocean View |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | 7 | Jan 16, 2027 | $108.29 | Inside Guarantee |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | 7 | Jan 9, 2027 | $108.29 | Inside Guarantee |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada | 3 | Dec 10, 2026 | $108.67 | Ocean View |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Ensenada | 3 | Dec 3, 2026 | $108.67 | Ocean View |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Jan 10, 2027 | $110.50 | Inside |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Mexican Riviera & Baja Peninsula Holiday | 14 | Dec 26, 2026 | $112.43 | Inside |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Mexican Riviera & Baja Peninsula Holiday | 14 | Dec 19, 2026 | $112.79 | Inside |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Mexican Riviera & Sea Of Cortez | 11 | Oct 20, 2026 | $113.55 | Ocean View |
| Holland America | Zuiderdam | Mexican Riviera | 7 | Jan 16, 2027 | $114.14 | Ocean View |
| Holland America | Zuiderdam | Baja Peninsula | 7 | Jan 23, 2027 | $114.14 | Ocean View |
| Holland America | Zaandam | Mexican Riviera | 7 | Mar 28, 2027 | $114.14 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Star | Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán | 7 | Jan 16, 2027 | $114.14 | Inside |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Baja Peninsula | 7 | Nov 21, 2026 | $114.14 | Inside |
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: October 19, 2026.