Los Angeles Cruises in 2027: Royal Caribbean, Princess, Norwegian and Virgin Compared
Six cruise lines tracked by CabinSaver sail 287 cruises from the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro in 2027: Royal Caribbean (158 sailings), Princess Cruises (80), Norwegian Cruise Line (31), Virgin Voyages (15), Celebrity Cruises (2) and Cunard (1). Most are Mexico cruises, from 3-night Ensenada trips to 7-night Mexican Riviera weeks, with Princess adding Hawaii, Panama Canal and world cruises. Interior fares for solo travelers typically ran approximately $123-293 per night at single occupancy across Norwegian, Princess and Royal Caribbean (as of October 2026, subject to change).
Table of Contents
- Quick Facts
- Which Cruise Lines Sail from Los Angeles in 2027?
- Which Los Angeles Cruise Line Is Cheapest in 2027?
- Where Do Los Angeles Cruises Go?
- When to Cruise from Los Angeles: 2027 Season by Month
- How to Choose a Los Angeles Cruise Line
- Planning Tips
- Related Guides
- Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Sailings | 287 tracked 2027 departures from the Port of Los Angeles across six cruise lines |
| Cruise Lines | Royal Caribbean (158), Princess Cruises (80), Norwegian Cruise Line (31), Virgin Voyages (15), Celebrity Cruises (2), Cunard (1) |
| Ships | 17 ships across the six lines |
| Port | World Cruise Center, San Pedro, Los Angeles (Carnival sails from nearby Long Beach) |
| Durations | 3 to 114 nights; 104 Royal Caribbean sailings are 3 or 4 nights |
| Most-Visited Ports | Ensenada (139 sailings), Cabo San Lucas (132), Mazatlan (114), Puerto Vallarta (110) |
| Season | All year (busiest month: October, 37 departures) |
| Typical Solo Interior Fare | Approximately $123-293 per night at single occupancy across Norwegian, Princess and Royal Caribbean (subject to change, as of October 2026) |
How we source these figures: CabinSaver tracks published cruise fares daily. The figures on this page come from the most recent tracking window for each line as of October 10, 2026: 365 snapshots for Norwegian Cruise Line (since October 2025), 90 each for Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Cunard (since July 2026) and 78 for Princess Cruises (since July 25, 2026). Fares are priced for solo travelers at single occupancy (which includes the single supplement) and are subject to change. Virgin Voyages' tracked fares ended in July 2026, so no Virgin Voyages fares are shown. Verify current fares directly with your cruise line before booking.
Which Cruise Lines Sail from Los Angeles in 2027?
Six cruise lines tracked by CabinSaver sail from the Port of Los Angeles in 2027, and Royal Caribbean carries 158 of the 287 departures. Carnival Cruise Line, the other big Southern California line, sails from its own terminal in Long Beach instead.
| Cruise line | 2027 Los Angeles sailings | Ships | Main pattern | Months | Typical interior fare per night, solo (approx., as of October 2026, subject to change) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Caribbean | 158 | 3 | 3-4 night Ensenada and Catalina, 7-night Mexican Riviera | All year | Approx. $178-293 |
| Princess Cruises | 80 | 8 | 7-night Mexican Riviera, 16-night Hawaii, coastal, Panama Canal and world cruises | All year | Approx. $154-229 |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 31 | 3 | 7-night Mexican Riviera | All year except summer | Approx. $123-156 |
| Virgin Voyages | 15 | 1 | 7-night Mexican Riviera | April to November | Not shown (fares not current) |
| Celebrity Cruises | 2 | 1 | Repositioning to Vancouver and Boston | May and September | Limited data |
| Cunard | 1 | 1 | World voyage segment to Sydney | February | Limited data |
Royal Caribbean from Los Angeles
Royal Caribbean sails 158 times from Los Angeles in 2027. Ovation of the Seas carries 99 of them, almost all 3- and 4-night trips to Ensenada, with Catalina Island on 44 Royal Caribbean port lists. Navigator of the Seas (May to December) and Voyager of the Seas (January to April) sail 7-night Mexican Riviera cruises to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta.
Princess Cruises from Los Angeles
Princess Cruises sails 80 times from Los Angeles in 2027 on eight ships, the widest range of any line at the port. Discovery Princess (34 sailings) runs 7-night Mexican Riviera cruises, Emerald Princess and Crown Princess sail 16-night Hawaii round trips and California coast sailings to San Francisco and Victoria, and Coral Princess and Grand Princess leave on world cruises of up to 114 nights. In spring, several Princess ships sail one-way to Vancouver to start the Alaska season.
Norwegian Cruise Line from Los Angeles
Norwegian Cruise Line sails 31 times from Los Angeles in 2027, 27 on Norwegian Encore, mostly 7-night Mexican Riviera round trips to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta between October and April. Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Joy add Panama Canal and Pacific coast repositioning voyages. Our Norwegian Cruise Line Los Angeles guide has the full calendar.
Virgin Voyages, Celebrity and Cunard from Los Angeles
Virgin Voyages sails Brilliant Lady on 15 departures from April to November 2027, mostly 7-night Mexican Riviera round trips with Cabo San Lucas on 14. Virgin Voyages is adults only (18+). Celebrity Cruises has two Celebrity Summit repositioning voyages, and Cunard has one Queen Victoria world voyage segment to Sydney in February.
Which Los Angeles Cruise Line Is Cheapest in 2027?
For solo travelers, Norwegian Cruise Line had the lowest typical interior range on 2027 Los Angeles sailings in CabinSaver's tracking, at approximately $123-156 per night at single occupancy (as of October 2026, subject to change).
| Cruise line | Priced 2027 sailings | Typical interior fare per night, solo (approx., as of October 2026, subject to change) | Lowest single observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 31 | Approx. $123-156 | Approx. $100 |
| Princess Cruises | 80 | Approx. $154-229 | Approx. $70 |
| Royal Caribbean | 158 | Approx. $178-293 | Approx. $106 |
Based on CabinSaver's own fare tracking as of October 2026, Royal Caribbean's 3- and 4-night sailings typically ran approximately $185-282 per night and its 7-night cruises approximately $169-368 (subject to change), so its overall range is the widest at the port. The lowest single fare at the port, approximately $70 per night, was on a long Princess voyage.
Where Do Los Angeles Cruises Go?
Mexico dominates: Ensenada is on 139 of the 287 tracked 2027 departures, Cabo San Lucas on 132, Mazatlan on 114 and Puerto Vallarta on 110.
| Itinerary type | Main cruise lines from Los Angeles | Typical length | Example ports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensenada and Catalina getaways | Royal Caribbean | 3-4 nights | Ensenada, Catalina Island |
| Mexican Riviera | Royal Caribbean, Princess, Norwegian, Virgin Voyages | 7 nights | Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta |
| Hawaii | Princess | 16 nights | Honolulu, Hilo, Kauai, Maui |
| California coast and Pacific Northwest | Princess, Celebrity | 4-12 nights | San Francisco, Victoria, San Diego |
| Panama Canal and world cruises | Princess, Norwegian, Celebrity, Cunard | 16-114 nights | Panama Canal, Fort Lauderdale, Sydney |
For other Southern California ports, see our San Diego guide.
When to Cruise from Los Angeles: 2027 Season by Month
October is the busiest month at the Port of Los Angeles in 2027, with 37 departures across the tracked lines, and June the quietest, with 12.
| Month (2027) | Departures (six tracked lines) |
|---|---|
| January | 29 |
| February | 22 |
| March | 23 |
| April | 34 |
| May | 19 |
| June | 12 |
| July | 15 |
| August | 13 |
| September | 21 |
| October | 37 |
| November | 32 |
| December | 30 |
Summer is quieter because many ships move north to Alaska. Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas keeps sailing short trips all year, so summer departures are mostly Royal Caribbean. Norwegian Encore returns in October, and Princess runs its Hawaii and Panama Canal voyages mostly in spring and fall.
How to Choose a Los Angeles Cruise Line
Based on CabinSaver's 2027 itinerary tracking:
- Royal Caribbean has the most dates and the only regular 3- and 4-night getaways from San Pedro.
- Princess Cruises suits Hawaii, the California coast and long voyages, with eight ships rotating through the port.
- Norwegian Cruise Line had the lowest typical solo range on its 7-night Mexican Riviera cruises.
- Virgin Voyages suits adults-only travelers wanting a Mexican Riviera week.
For a short Mexico trip on Carnival, see the Long Beach departures, which are a few miles from San Pedro.
Planning Tips
- Confirm the port. The Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro and the Long Beach cruise terminal are separate, a few miles apart. Check your boarding documents and verify the terminal with your cruise line.
- Plan the airport transfer. Los Angeles International Airport is typically about 30-60 minutes from San Pedro by car, depending on traffic.
- Allow for traffic. Southern California freeway traffic can be heavy, so leave extra time on embarkation day.
- Check documentation. Closed-loop round trips from Los Angeles to Mexico may allow U.S. citizens to sail with other accepted proof of citizenship, but a valid passport book is typically recommended, and one-way voyages generally require one. Requirements vary by itinerary and citizenship, so always verify with your cruise line and official government sources before your trip.
- Watch specific sailings. Typical ranges overlap across lines, so deal alerts on the dates you want are more useful than choosing a line on price alone.
Data current as of October 2026, derived from CabinSaver's own cruise fare tracking. Always verify availability and details directly with the cruise line.
Related Guides
- 2027 Los Angeles Cruises: Mexican Riviera Weeks and Panama Canal Crossings - Norwegian Cruise Line's 2027 Los Angeles calendar.
- 2027 Mexican Riviera Cruises: Norwegian Encore & Star from Los Angeles and San Diego - Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas as ports of call.
- 2027 San Diego Cruises: Norwegian Star's Four-Month Winter Season - Winter Mexico sailings from San Diego.
- 2027 Hawaii Cruises: Maui, Kauai and the Big Island by Ship - Island-by-island Hawaii cruise options.
- Long Beach Cruises in 2027: Carnival's Baja, Mexican Riviera and Hawaii Sailings - 2027 cruises from Long Beach: Carnival's 148 sailings to Ensenada, Catalina, Cabo and Hawaii on Radiance, Panorama and Legend,...
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cruise lines sail from Los Angeles in 2027?
Six cruise lines tracked by CabinSaver sail from the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro in 2027: Royal Caribbean with 158 departures, Princess Cruises with 80, Norwegian Cruise Line with 31, Virgin Voyages with 15, Celebrity Cruises with 2 and Cunard with 1, for 287 tracked 2027 sailings as of October 2026. Carnival Cruise Line sails from nearby Long Beach instead.
How much does a cruise from Los Angeles cost per night in 2027?
For solo travelers at single occupancy, interior fares on 2027 Los Angeles sailings typically ran approximately $123-156 per night on Norwegian Cruise Line, $154-229 on Princess Cruises and $178-293 on Royal Caribbean, based on CabinSaver fare tracking as of October 2026 (subject to change). Virgin Voyages fares were not current, so Virgin is not included.
Can I take a short cruise from Los Angeles in 2027?
Yes. Royal Caribbean has 104 three- and four-night sailings from Los Angeles in 2027, almost all on Ovation of the Seas, to Ensenada and Catalina Island. Princess Cruises has a handful of 4- and 5-night coastal sailings, while Norwegian Cruise Line and Virgin Voyages sail mostly 7-night trips, based on CabinSaver tracking as of October 2026.
Can I cruise to Hawaii from Los Angeles in 2027?
Yes, on Princess Cruises. Princess has 10 sixteen-night Hawaii round trips from Los Angeles in 2027 on Emerald Princess and Crown Princess, plus world cruise and South Pacific voyages that call at Honolulu and Hilo, based on CabinSaver tracking as of October 2026.
When is the busiest time to cruise from Los Angeles in 2027?
October 2027 is the busiest month at the Port of Los Angeles, with 37 departures across Royal Caribbean, Princess, Norwegian, Virgin Voyages and Celebrity, as the Mexican Riviera season restarts and ships reposition from Alaska. June is the quietest, with 12, based on CabinSaver tracking as of October 2026.