Trip length
Cruises from San Diego by trip length
If you know how many days you can take off, start here. Every San Diego departure we track is grouped by number of nights, with the lowest fare and the median fare per night for each group.
The fare per night column is the useful one. A 5-night sailing and a 12-night one can both start at $1249, and only the per-night figure shows the difference.
Schedule last updated 2026-10-23 · 232 departures listed · Dates can change. Verify with the cruise line before booking.
By number of nights
| Length | Departures | Ships | Goes to | From | Median per night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-night cruises | 46 | 3 | Baja California and Ensenada | $219.19 | $291 |
| 4-night cruises | 57 | 5 | Baja California and Ensenada and the Pacific coast | $229 | $234 |
| 5-night cruises | 14 | 3 | Baja California and Ensenada | $769 | $232 |
| 6-night cruises | 11 | 5 | Baja California and Ensenada, the Mexican Riviera and the Sea of Cortez, and the Pacific coast | $489 | $169 |
| 7-night cruises | 52 | 7 | the Mexican Riviera and the Sea of Cortez, the Pacific coast, and Baja California and Ensenada | $388.8 | $143 |
| 9 nights or more cruises | 52 | 11 | the Panama Canal, Hawaii and the South Pacific, the Mexican Riviera and the Sea of Cortez, other routes, and the Pacific coast | $949 | $130 |
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.
Leaving on a weekend
Weekend departures
143 cruises leave on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Every length,
so this one is about when you can get away.
from $229