Cheapest Cruises from Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the West Coast's busiest cruise port, offering sailings to Mexico, Hawaii, the Pacific Coast, and beyond. If you're on the West Coast, this is your gateway to affordable cruising.
Tracking 441 upcoming sailings from Los Angeles.
Average Price by Destination
| Rank | Destination | Avg $/Night | Cheapest | Sailings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Wine Country | $142.43 | $45.00 | 3 |
| 2 | Cabo Overnight Catalina & Ensenada | $142.93 | $127.00 | 4 |
| 3 | Hawaiian Islands | $185.20 | $151.13 | 15 |
| 4 | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | $185.25 | $131.29 | 33 |
| 5 | Catalina & Ensenada | $186.88 | $126.00 | 52 |
| 6 | Ensenada, Cabo & Mazatlan | $188.96 | $98.57 | 16 |
| 7 | Mexico & Jamaica | $191.94 | $178.84 | 3 |
| 8 | Cabo & Puerto Vallarta | $195.76 | $156.86 | 14 |
| 9 | Cabo Overnight & Ensenada | $196.29 | $114.43 | 12 |
| 10 | San Francisco & Victoria | $200.24 | $188.17 | 3 |
| 11 | Pacific Coastal | $207.16 | $46.00 | 6 |
| 12 | Ensenada | $207.27 | $121.75 | 117 |
| 13 | Cabo Overnight | $209.45 | $164.60 | 4 |
| 14 | Cabo, Vallarta & Mazatlan | $213.69 | $133.43 | 60 |
| 15 | Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean | $214.26 | $154.88 | 13 |
| 16 | Classic California Coast | $226.86 | $178.29 | 7 |
| 17 | Mexican Riviera | $227.88 | $178.29 | 69 |
| 18 | Baja Peninsula & Sea of Cortez | $275.29 | $246.30 | 4 |
| 19 | Inside Passage (with Glacier Bay National Park) | $275.92 | $265.50 | 3 |
| 20 | Hawaii & South Pacific Crossing | $302.98 | $164.57 | 3 |
Cheapest Sailings Available
| Cruise Line | Ship | Destination | Nights | Departs | $/Night | Cabin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess | Royal Princess | Tahiti, Hawaii & South Pacific Crossing | 27 | Sep 25, 2027 | $20.74 | Inside |
| Princess | Royal Princess | Pacific Wine Country | 6 | Apr 22, 2027 | $45.00 | Inside |
| Princess | Royal Princess | Pacific Coastal | 5 | Apr 20, 2028 | $46.00 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Navigator of the Seas | Ensenada, Cabo & Mazatlan | 7 | Sep 18, 2026 | $98.57 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Voyager of the Seas | Ensenada, Cabo & Mazatlan | 7 | Nov 13, 2026 | $110.86 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Navigator of the Seas | Ensenada, Cabo & Mazatlan | 7 | Aug 21, 2026 | $112.86 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Ovation of the Seas | Cabo Overnight & Ensenada | 7 | Jan 15, 2027 | $114.43 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Ovation of the Seas | Cabo Overnight & Ensenada | 7 | Jan 29, 2027 | $115.43 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Navigator of the Seas | Ensenada, Cabo & Mazatlan | 7 | Sep 25, 2026 | $117.43 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Encore | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Jan 31, 2027 | $118.43 | Studio |
| Royal Caribbean | Navigator of the Seas | Ensenada, Cabo & Mazatlan | 7 | Sep 4, 2026 | $119.00 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Encore | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Jan 24, 2027 | $119.86 | Studio |
| Royal Caribbean | Quantum of the Seas | Ensenada | 4 | Sep 22, 2026 | $121.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Poesia | Los Angeles to Miami | 15 | Oct 2, 2026 | $122.47 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Encore | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Dec 6, 2026 | $122.71 | Studio |
| NCL | Norwegian Encore | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Jan 3, 2027 | $122.71 | Studio |
| NCL | Norwegian Encore | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Jan 10, 2027 | $122.71 | Studio |
| NCL | Norwegian Encore | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Nov 29, 2026 | $122.71 | Studio |
| NCL | Norwegian Encore | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Nov 8, 2026 | $122.71 | Studio |
| NCL | Norwegian Encore | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Nov 15, 2026 | $125.57 | Studio |
| NCL | Norwegian Encore | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Jan 17, 2027 | $125.57 | Studio |
| Royal Caribbean | Ovation of the Seas | Ensenada | 4 | Jan 17, 2028 | $126.00 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Ovation of the Seas | Ensenada | 4 | Jan 24, 2028 | $126.00 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Ovation of the Seas | Ensenada | 4 | Jan 31, 2028 | $126.00 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Ovation of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Nov 9, 2026 | $126.00 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Ovation of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Nov 2, 2026 | $126.00 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Ovation of the Seas | Ensenada | 4 | Jan 10, 2028 | $126.25 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Ovation of the Seas | Cabo Overnight Catalina & Ensenada | 7 | Feb 12, 2027 | $127.00 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Encore | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Nov 1, 2026 | $127.00 | Studio |
| NCL | Norwegian Encore | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Feb 21, 2027 | $127.00 | Studio |
| Royal Caribbean | Ovation of the Seas | Ensenada | 4 | Feb 7, 2028 | $127.25 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Ovation of the Seas | Ensenada | 4 | Feb 14, 2028 | $127.25 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Ovation of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Nov 16, 2026 | $127.75 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Encore | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Dec 13, 2026 | $128.43 | Studio |
| Royal Caribbean | Ovation of the Seas | Ensenada | 4 | Nov 29, 2027 | $128.50 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Ovation of the Seas | Ensenada | 4 | Nov 15, 2027 | $128.50 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Voyager of the Seas | Ensenada, Cabo & Mazatlan | 7 | Nov 27, 2026 | $128.57 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Ovation of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Oct 26, 2026 | $128.75 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Ovation of the Seas | Cabo Overnight Catalina & Ensenada | 7 | Feb 26, 2027 | $130.00 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Voyager of the Seas | Cabo Overnight, Mazatlan & Catalina | 8 | Nov 5, 2026 | $130.13 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Voyager of the Seas | Cabo Overnight, Mazatlan & Catalina | 8 | Oct 22, 2026 | $130.13 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Ovation of the Seas | Ensenada | 4 | Oct 18, 2027 | $130.25 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Ovation of the Seas | Ensenada | 4 | Oct 25, 2027 | $130.25 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Ovation of the Seas | Ensenada | 4 | Jan 3, 2028 | $131.00 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Encore | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Nov 15, 2026 | $131.29 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Encore | Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta | 7 | Feb 28, 2027 | $131.29 | Studio |
| Royal Caribbean | Voyager of the Seas | Cabo Overnight & Mazatlan | 7 | Dec 11, 2026 | $131.71 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Ovation of the Seas | Ensenada | 4 | Nov 1, 2027 | $131.75 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Ovation of the Seas | Ensenada | 4 | Nov 8, 2027 | $131.75 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Ovation of the Seas | Ensenada | 4 | Dec 6, 2027 | $131.75 | Inside |
Tips for Cruising from LA
- Mexico is the value play: Short Baja Mexico cruises (3-5 nights to Ensenada or Cabo) are the cheapest sailings from LA. They're frequent, competitive, and perfect for a quick escape.
- Also check Long Beach: Carnival sails from Long Beach, just 20 miles south of the LA cruise terminal. Always compare both ports -- the same destination might be cheaper from one or the other.
- Hawaii and Panama Canal: Longer itineraries from LA include Hawaii (14-15 nights) and Panama Canal transits. These offer great per-night value but require more time off.
- Traffic matters: LA traffic is legendary. Give yourself extra time getting to the port, especially for afternoon embarkation. Consider staying near the port the night before.
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Prices shown are per person, per night for inside cabins. All sailings depart from the Port of Los Angeles. Last checked: June 13, 2026.