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Cheap cruises out of San Diego

We compared starting fares on 221 San Diego sailings, checked on 2026-10-23. The lowest is $219.19 per person for Serenade of the Seas on Thu, Dec 3, 2026, a 3-night trip.

There are two ways to measure cheap. The first table sorts by the total fare. The second sorts by fare per night, which is the better guide when you're choosing between a short trip and a longer one. The median across every priced sailing is $178 a night.

Schedule last updated 2026-10-23 · 221 departures listed · Dates can change. Verify with the cruise line before booking.

Lowest starting fares

Lowest fare per night

Every route by value

The cheapest date on each ship and route, ranked by what it costs for each night on board.

Cheapest by trip length

All lengths
3-night Serenade of the Seas, Thu, Dec 3, 2026 $219.19 4-night Serenade of the Seas, Sun, Nov 29, 2026 $229 5-night Koningsdam, Sat, Dec 18, 2027 $769 6-night Norwegian Star, Sun, Dec 20, 2026 $489 7-night Serenade of the Seas, Sun, Dec 13, 2026 $388.8 9 nights or more Koningsdam, Sat, Nov 28, 2026 $949

Cheapest by month

Full calendar
October '26 $859 November '26 $229 December '26 $219.19 January '27 $282 February '27 $286 March '27 $329.26 April '27 $364.06 May '27 $865 September '27 $888 October '27 $898 November '27 $919 December '27 $769 January '28 $874 February '28 $700 March '28 $748 April '28 $544 May '28 $828

Starting fares per person, for the cheapest cabin listed, with taxes and port fees included, checked 2026-10-23. Fares change often, so check the current price before you book.

Cheap San Diego cruises: questions

What is the cheapest cruise out of San Diego?
On 2026-10-23 the lowest starting fare we found was $219.19 per person, for Serenade of the Seas on Thu, Dec 3, 2026. It's a 3-night trip, so $73 a night.
Is the cheapest fare the best deal?
Not always. The lowest total fare is a 3-night trip at $73 a night. The lowest per night is Serenade of the Seas's 7-night 7-Night Cabo Overnight, Catalina & Ensenada at $56 a night. A short trip is cheaper to book, and a longer one often costs less for each day you're on board.
Are last-minute cruises from San Diego cheaper?
On the fares we checked, sailings in the next 60 days have a median of $146 a night, against $178 across the whole calendar. See last-minute cruises for the full list.
What does the starting fare include?
It's the lowest price per person we saw for that sailing, for the cheapest cabin listed, with taxes and port fees included. Gratuities, drinks and excursions are extra unless the line says otherwise.