What types of cruises can I find on KAYAK?

On KAYAK, you can find and compare deals to cruise destinations around the world, from the Mexican Riviera to the Bahamas. There is also a rich variety of cruises that you can embark on. From one-way or closed loop routes from departure points of your choosing, to transatlantic or even around the world sailings, you’ll find exactly the type of cruise to fit your itinerary. You can also compare different types of offers and inclusions to make the perfect package. Keep an eye out for extras like kids travel free or cabin upgrades, as well as inclusions such as speciality dining and a drinks package to make your cruise all inclusive. Simply make a search on KAYAK and use the filters to create the perfect package for your next cruise.

When is the best time to book a cruise?

This of course depends on many factors, like your cruise itinerary, dates of departure and departure point. Generally, the best deals can be found during ‘wave season’ between January and March, as this is the time when the sailings are released for the coming year, sometimes together with free upgrades and inclusions. Depending on availability, it can also work to your advantage to wait until the last minute to book. To find last minute cruise deals, make a search on KAYAK and use the last minute cruises filter to see what sailings are on offer departing in the next months.

What are the most popular cruise lines?

Different cruise lines specialize in different destinations and cater to different types of trips. For example, Disney offers particularly family-friendly sailings. That said, the most popular cruise lines according to KAYAK data are Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and MSC Cruises.

Can I book cruises with cancellation?

Some cruise lines offer cancellation with their packages but whether this is free or incurs some fees is down to the specific package and liner, so always check the terms of your booking. To browse which operators offer cancellation, use the cancellation filter on KAYAK after making a search.

What’s the difference between a closed loop and a one-way cruise?

A closed loop cruise simply means that you will essentially follow a set loop itinerary that begins and ends in the same place. The advantage to this is that you’re brought right back home and often don’t need a passport to travel to some destinations, such as the Bahamas and Caribbean. One-way cruises have a fixed destination and the cruise essentially ends there, leaving you to explore the destination on your own time, but also find your own way back home too. There are other types of cruise routes too. A transatlantic heads off between North America and Europe, whilst an epic round the world trip usually covers at least three continents and lasts for an extended time, often over 90 days.

What are the most popular domestic departure ports for cruises from the USA?

When looking at cruises to all destinations around the world, the most popular departure ports in the USA are Miami, Florida, Port Canaveral, Florida, and Galveston, Texas.

Cruises: Cheap Cruise Deals & Packages

7 Day Eastern Caribbean

Carnival Celebration

2027-01-10 - 2027-01-17

7 nights

Miami, Florida - Nassau, Bahamas - At sea - Amber Cove, Dominican Republic - At sea - Half Moon Cay (Little San Salvador Island), Bahamas - Celebration Key, Bahamas - Miami, Florida

$179/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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5 Night Western Caribbean Cruise

Mariner of the Seas

2026-10-03 - 2026-10-08

5 nights

Galveston, Texas - At sea - Costa Maya, Mexico - Cozumel, Mexico - At sea - Galveston, Texas

$281/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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8 Day Eastern Caribbean

Carnival Sunshine

2027-01-23 - 2027-01-31

8 nights

Norfolk, Virginia - At sea - At sea - Half Moon Cay (Little San Salvador Island), Bahamas - Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos - Amber Cove, Dominican Republic - At sea - At sea - Norfolk, Virginia

$309/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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7 Night Western Caribbean

Norwegian Viva

2026-12-12 - 2026-12-19

7 nights

Galveston, Texas - At sea - Cozumel, Mexico - Roatan, Honduras - Harvest Caye, Belize - Costa Maya, Mexico - At sea - Galveston, Texas

$399/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise

Independence of the Seas

2026-11-22 - 2026-11-29

7 nights

Miami, Florida - Nassau, Bahamas - At sea - Falmouth, Jamaica - Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands - Cozumel, Mexico - At sea - Miami, Florida

$551/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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7 Night Western Caribbean

Norwegian Viva

2026-11-21 - 2026-11-28

7 nights

Galveston, Texas - At sea - Cozumel, Mexico - Roatan, Honduras - Harvest Caye, Belize - Costa Maya, Mexico - At sea - Galveston, Texas

$609/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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5 Night Western Caribbean Holiday

Freedom of the Seas

2026-12-21 - 2026-12-26

5 nights

Miami, Florida - At sea - Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands - At sea - Nassau, Bahamas - Miami, Florida

$674/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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4 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day Cruise

Utopia of the Seas

2026-11-23 - 2026-11-27

4 nights

Port Canaveral, Florida - Nassau, Bahamas - Perfect Day at CocoCay - At sea - Port Canaveral, Florida

$854/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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6 Nt Western Carib & Perfect Day Holiday

Harmony of the Seas

2026-12-30 - 2027-01-05

6 nights

Port Canaveral, Florida - Nassau, Bahamas - At sea - Falmouth, Jamaica - At sea - Perfect Day at CocoCay - Port Canaveral, Florida

$1,036/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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129 Night World Cruise

Coral Princess

2027-01-06 - 2027-05-15

129 nights

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida - At sea - At sea - Cartagena, Colombia - Panama Canal, Panama - Fuerte Amador, Panama - At sea - Puntarenas, Costa Rica - At sea - Puerto Chiapas, Mexico - Huatulco, Mexico - At sea - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - At sea - At sea - Los Angeles, California - At sea - At sea - At sea - At sea - At sea - Hilo, Hawaii - Kahului, Maui, Hawaii - Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii - Kauai, Hawaii - At sea - At sea - At sea - At sea - At sea - At sea - Pago Pago, American Samoa - At sea - At sea - Suva, Fiji Islands - Dravuni Island, Fiji - At sea - Port Vila, Vanuatu - Luganville, Vanuatu - At sea - At sea - At sea - Rabaul, Papua New Guinea - Kiriwina Island, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea - Alotau, Papua New Guinea - At sea - Cairns, Australia - At sea - Airlie Beach - At sea - Brisbane, Australia - At sea - Sydney, Australia - At sea - At sea - At sea - Auckland, New Zealand - Tauranga, New Zealand - At sea - Christchurch, New Zealand - Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand - Fjordland, New Zealand - At sea - At sea - Hobart, Australia - At sea - At sea - Adelaide, Australia - At sea - At sea - At sea - Fremantle, Australia - At sea - At sea - At sea - Kimberley Coast - At sea - Darwin, Australia - At sea - At sea - Benoa (Bali), Indonesia - Lombok, Indonesia - At sea - At sea - Singapore, Singapore - At sea - Phuket, Thailand - Langkawi, Malaysia - Penang, Malaysia - Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia - At sea - At sea - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam - Cam Ranh, Vietnam - At sea - Cai Lan Halong Bay, Vietnam - At sea - Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China - Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China - At sea - Keelung (Taipei), Taiwan - Miyakojima, Japan - At sea - Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan - Kochi, Japan - Osaka (Kyoto and Nara), Japan - At sea - Tokyo, Japan - At sea - Miyako, Japan - Kushiro, Japan - At sea - At sea - At sea - At sea - At sea - At sea - At sea - At sea - Anchorage, Alaska - College Fjord, Alaska - Hubbard Glacier, Alaska - Sitka, Alaska - At sea - Ketchikan, Alaska - At sea - Vancouver, British Columbia - At sea - At sea - At sea - Los Angeles, California

$21,302/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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What types of cruises can I find on KAYAK?
On KAYAK, you can find and compare deals to cruise destinations around the world, from the Mexican Riviera to the Bahamas. There is also a rich variety of cruises that you can embark on. From one-way or closed loop routes from departure points of your choosing, to transatlantic or even around the world sailings, you’ll find exactly the type of cruise to fit your itinerary. You can also compare different types of offers and inclusions to make the perfect package. Keep an eye out for extras like kids travel free or cabin upgrades, as well as inclusions such as speciality dining and a drinks package to make your cruise all inclusive. Simply make a search on KAYAK and use the filters to create the perfect package for your next cruise.
When is the best time to book a cruise?
This of course depends on many factors, like your cruise itinerary, dates of departure and departure point. Generally, the best deals can be found during ‘wave season’ between January and March, as this is the time when the sailings are released for the coming year, sometimes together with free upgrades and inclusions. Depending on availability, it can also work to your advantage to wait until the last minute to book. To find last minute cruise deals, make a search on KAYAK and use the last minute cruises filter to see what sailings are on offer departing in the next months.
What are the most popular cruise lines?
Different cruise lines specialize in different destinations and cater to different types of trips. For example, Disney offers particularly family-friendly sailings. That said, the most popular cruise lines according to KAYAK data are Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and MSC Cruises.
Can I book cruises with cancellation?
Some cruise lines offer cancellation with their packages but whether this is free or incurs some fees is down to the specific package and liner, so always check the terms of your booking. To browse which operators offer cancellation, use the cancellation filter on KAYAK after making a search.
What’s the difference between a closed loop and a one-way cruise?
A closed loop cruise simply means that you will essentially follow a set loop itinerary that begins and ends in the same place. The advantage to this is that you’re brought right back home and often don’t need a passport to travel to some destinations, such as the Bahamas and Caribbean. One-way cruises have a fixed destination and the cruise essentially ends there, leaving you to explore the destination on your own time, but also find your own way back home too.

There are other types of cruise routes too. A transatlantic heads off between North America and Europe, whilst an epic round the world trip usually covers at least three continents and lasts for an extended time, often over 90 days.
What are the most popular domestic departure ports for cruises from the USA?
When looking at cruises to all destinations around the world, the most popular departure ports in the USA are Miami, Florida, Port Canaveral, Florida, and Galveston, Texas.