Miami Cruises in 2027: Seven Cruise Lines Compared by Ships, Private Islands and Fares
Seven cruise lines tracked by CabinSaver sail 1,292 cruises from Miami in 2027: Carnival Cruise Line (309 sailings), MSC Cruises (302), Royal Caribbean (238), Norwegian Cruise Line (225), Virgin Voyages (165), Celebrity Cruises (41) and Princess Cruises (12). Most are 3- to 8-night Bahamas and Caribbean round trips, and each of the five biggest lines builds its Miami itineraries around its own Bahamas private destination. Interior fares for solo travelers typically ran approximately $125-200 per night on Carnival, the lowest typical range among the lines priced at single occupancy (as of October 2026, subject to change).
Table of Contents
- Quick Facts
- Which Cruise Lines Sail from Miami in 2027?
- Which Miami Cruise Line Is Cheapest in 2027?
- Which Private Islands Can You Reach from Miami?
- Where Do Miami Cruises Go?
- When to Cruise from Miami: 2027 Season by Month
- How to Choose a Miami Cruise Line
- Planning Tips
- Related Guides
- Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Sailings | 1,292 tracked 2027 departures from PortMiami across seven cruise lines |
| Cruise Lines | Carnival Cruise Line (309), MSC Cruises (302), Royal Caribbean (238), Norwegian Cruise Line (225), Virgin Voyages (165), Celebrity Cruises (41), Princess Cruises (12) |
| Ships | 36 ships across the seven lines |
| Port | PortMiami, Miami, Florida |
| Short Cruises | 437 round trips of 4 nights or less across Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, MSC and Virgin Voyages |
| Private Destinations | Celebration Key, Ocean Cay, Great Stirrup Cay, Perfect Day at CocoCay, The Beach Club at Bimini, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay |
| Season | All year (busiest month: December, 146 departures; quietest: September, 72) |
| Typical Solo Interior Fare | Approximately $125-467 per night at single occupancy across Carnival, Norwegian, Princess, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity (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 Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and MSC Cruises (since mid-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), except MSC Cruises, which is only tracked per person at double occupancy. Virgin Voyages' tracked fares ended in July 2026, so no Virgin Voyages fares are shown. Figures are subject to change. Verify current fares directly with your cruise line before booking.
Which Cruise Lines Sail from Miami in 2027?
Seven cruise lines tracked by CabinSaver sail from PortMiami in 2027, and four of them run more than 200 departures each. Every line except Princess sails from Miami for most or all of the year.
| Cruise line | 2027 Miami sailings | Ships | Main pattern | Months | Typical interior fare per night, solo (approx., as of October 2026, subject to change) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival Cruise Line | 309 | 7 | 3-5 night Bahamas, 6-8 night Caribbean | All year | Approx. $125-200 |
| MSC Cruises | 302 | 5 | 3-4 night Bahamas, 7-night Caribbean, 14-night combinations | All year | Not comparable (double-occupancy basis only) |
| Royal Caribbean | 238 | 7 | 3-4 night Bahamas, 7-night Caribbean | All year | Approx. $242-467 |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 225 | 10 | 2-4 night Bahamas, 7-night Caribbean, Panama Canal | All year | Approx. $152-253 |
| Virgin Voyages | 165 | 4 | 4-5 night Bahamas and Caribbean | All year | Not shown (fares not current) |
| Celebrity Cruises | 41 | 2 | 6-8 night Caribbean | January to October | Approx. $257-347 |
| Princess Cruises | 12 | 1 | 6-15 night Caribbean | November and December | Approx. $199-266 |
Carnival Cruise Line from Miami
Carnival has the most 2027 Miami departures, 309 on seven ships. Carnival Conquest (76 sailings) and Carnival Sunrise (74) handle most of the 146 Bahamas trips of 3 to 5 nights, while Carnival Magic, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Venezia, Carnival Horizon and Carnival Firenze sail 6- to 8-night Eastern, Southern and Western Caribbean loops. Celebration Key on Grand Bahama appears on 260 of the 309 port lists, and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay on 136.
MSC Cruises from Miami
MSC Cruises sails 302 times from Miami in 2027 on five ships, led by MSC Seaside (117 sailings) and MSC World America (106). Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, MSC's Bahamas island, is on 254 of them. MSC mixes 3- and 4-night Bahamas trips with 7-night Caribbean loops, and its 67 fourteen-night sailings combine two weeks back to back, which is why Miami itself appears mid-itinerary on 128 MSC port lists. See the MSC Mediterranean guide for MSC's European program.
Royal Caribbean from Miami
Royal Caribbean sails 238 times from Miami in 2027 on seven ships. Wonder of the Seas carries 95 of them, all Bahamas trips, and Icon of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas, Independence of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and Hero of the Seas sail 7-night Caribbean loops to St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Cozumel and Costa Maya. Perfect Day at CocoCay is on 187 of the 238 port lists.
Norwegian Cruise Line from Miami
Norwegian Cruise Line sails 225 times from Miami in 2027 on ten ships, the most ships of any line at the port, from 2-night Bahamas weekends on Norwegian Getaway to Panama Canal and transatlantic voyages on Norwegian Sun, Gem and Jewel. Great Stirrup Cay is on 189 of the 225 port lists. Our Norwegian Cruise Line Miami guide has the full ship-by-ship calendar.
Virgin Voyages from Miami
Virgin Voyages sails 165 times from Miami in 2027, 104 of them on Resilient Lady, and most are 4- and 5-night trips. The Beach Club at Bimini, Virgin's Bahamas destination, is on 160 of the 165 port lists, with Grand Turk, Grand Cayman, Puerto Plata and Key West as the most frequent second stops. Virgin Voyages is adults only (18+).
Celebrity Cruises and Princess Cruises from Miami
Celebrity Cruises sails 41 week-long Caribbean departures from Miami on Celebrity Beyond (26) and Celebrity Xcel (15) between January and October 2027, often to Aruba, Curacao and Bonaire or Puerto Plata. Princess Cruises arrives late in the year, with 12 Regal Princess sailings in November and December.
Which Miami Cruise Line Is Cheapest in 2027?
For solo travelers, Carnival Cruise Line had the lowest typical interior range on 2027 Miami sailings in CabinSaver's tracking, at approximately $125-200 per night at single occupancy (as of October 2026, subject to change). Royal Caribbean had the highest and widest range, driven by its short Wonder of the Seas trips.
| Cruise line | Short trips, 4 nights or less | Week-long, 6-8 nights | All 2027 Miami sailings | Lowest single observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival Cruise Line | Approx. $132-222 | Approx. $134-195 | Approx. $125-200 | Approx. $80 |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | Approx. $140-200 | Approx. $221-287 | Approx. $152-253 | Approx. $78 |
| Princess Cruises | - | Approx. $192-240 | Approx. $199-266 | Approx. $184 |
| Royal Caribbean | Approx. $307-458 | Approx. $241-493 | Approx. $242-467 | Approx. $79 |
| Celebrity Cruises | - | Approx. $257-347 | Approx. $257-347 | Approx. $209 |
All figures are typical interior fares per night for solo travelers at single occupancy, approximately, as of October 2026 and subject to change. The lowest single fares came on long one-way voyages: approximately $78 per night on a Norwegian sailing and $79 on a Royal Caribbean transatlantic crossing, based on CabinSaver's own fare tracking. For a short Bahamas trip, Norwegian and Carnival typically priced well below Royal Caribbean.
MSC Cruises is tracked only per person at double occupancy, where its 2027 Miami interior fares typically ran approximately $92-126 per night per person (as of October 2026, subject to change). That figure is not comparable with the solo figures above, because solo fares include the single supplement.
Which Private Islands Can You Reach from Miami?
Five lines build most of their Miami itineraries around a Bahamas private destination, so the island you want largely decides the line.
| Private destination | Cruise line | 2027 Miami sailings that call there |
|---|---|---|
| Celebration Key (Grand Bahama) | Carnival Cruise Line | 260 of 309 |
| Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve | MSC Cruises | 254 of 302 |
| Great Stirrup Cay | Norwegian Cruise Line | 189 of 225 |
| Perfect Day at CocoCay | Royal Caribbean | 187 of 238 |
| The Beach Club at Bimini | Virgin Voyages | 160 of 165 |
| RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay | Carnival Cruise Line | 136 of 309 |
Celebrity Cruises' Miami sailings also call at Perfect Day at CocoCay on 13 of 41 departures, and Princess Cruises' at Celebration Key on 8 of 12. Calls can change with weather and operations, so verify the itinerary with your cruise line.
Where Do Miami Cruises Go?
Almost every 2027 Miami departure is a Bahamas or Caribbean round trip. The lines describe destinations differently, so the table groups sailings by length:
| Trip length | 2027 Miami sailings | Cruise lines (sailings) |
|---|---|---|
| 2-4 nights | 437 | Norwegian (115), Royal Caribbean (110), Carnival (100), MSC (77), Virgin Voyages (35) |
| 5 nights | 172 | Virgin Voyages (94), Carnival (46), Royal Caribbean (22), Norwegian (8), MSC (2) |
| 6-8 nights | 508 | Carnival (156), MSC (112), Royal Caribbean (94), Norwegian (73), Celebrity (40), Virgin Voyages (27), Princess (6) |
| 9 nights or more | 175 | MSC (111), Norwegian (29), Royal Caribbean (12), Princess (6), Virgin Voyages (9), Carnival (7), Celebrity (1) |
The short trips are mostly Bahamas cruises to Nassau and a private island. The week-long trips split between the Eastern Caribbean (St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Puerto Plata and San Juan), the Western Caribbean (Cozumel, Roatan and Costa Maya) and the Southern Caribbean (Aruba, Curacao and Bonaire). The longest sailings are MSC's back-to-back combinations, Norwegian's Panama Canal voyages and a handful of transatlantic crossings each spring.
When to Cruise from Miami: 2027 Season by Month
December is the busiest month at PortMiami in 2027, with 146 departures across the seven tracked lines, and September the quietest, with 72.
| Month (2027) | Departures (seven tracked lines) |
|---|---|
| January | 127 |
| February | 118 |
| March | 140 |
| April | 117 |
| May | 100 |
| June | 82 |
| July | 96 |
| August | 85 |
| September | 72 |
| October | 91 |
| November | 118 |
| December | 146 |
Carnival Cruise Line keeps 20 to 31 Miami departures in every month of 2027, so it varies least by season. MSC Cruises swings the most, from 38 departures in January to 8 in September. Celebrity Cruises leaves Miami after October, and Princess Cruises arrives in November. Atlantic hurricane season runs from June through November, so check your cruise line's itinerary-change policy for sailings in those months.
How to Choose a Miami Cruise Line
Each line's 2027 Miami program has a distinct shape, based on CabinSaver's itinerary tracking:
- Carnival Cruise Line had the lowest typical solo range and the most departures, with Celebration Key on most sailings.
- MSC Cruises suits travelers booking as a pair, with Ocean Cay on most sailings and two-week back-to-back options.
- Royal Caribbean suits travelers who want the newest big ships, including Icon of the Seas and Wonder of the Seas, and Perfect Day at CocoCay.
- Norwegian Cruise Line has the widest range of trip lengths, from 2-night weekends to Panama Canal voyages, and Studio cabins designed for solo travelers.
- Virgin Voyages suits adults-only travelers, with The Beach Club at Bimini on nearly every sailing.
- Celebrity Cruises and Princess Cruises suit a single week-long Caribbean trip with fewer, more focused departures.
If you are comparing nearby ports, Port Canaveral is the other large Florida home port with year-round short Bahamas trips.
Planning Tips
- Confirm your terminal. PortMiami has several cruise terminals, and each line uses its own. Assignments can change, so check your boarding documents and verify the terminal with your cruise line.
- Plan the airport transfer. Miami International Airport is typically about 20-30 minutes from PortMiami by car, depending on traffic, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport about 45-60 minutes.
- Compare the same basis. Solo fares include the single supplement and typically run well above per-person double-occupancy quotes, so check which basis a price uses before comparing lines.
- Check documentation. Closed-loop round trips from Miami 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which cruise lines sail from Miami in 2027?
Seven cruise lines tracked by CabinSaver sail from PortMiami in 2027: Carnival Cruise Line with 309 departures, MSC Cruises with 302, Royal Caribbean with 238, Norwegian Cruise Line with 225, Virgin Voyages with 165, Celebrity Cruises with 41 and Princess Cruises with 12, for 1,292 tracked 2027 sailings as of October 2026.
Which cruise line is cheapest from Miami in 2027?
For solo travelers, Carnival Cruise Line had the lowest typical interior range on 2027 Miami sailings, approximately $125-200 per night at single occupancy, followed by Norwegian Cruise Line ($152-253), Princess Cruises ($199-266), Royal Caribbean ($242-467) and Celebrity Cruises ($257-347), based on CabinSaver tracking as of October 2026 (subject to change). MSC Cruises is tracked only at double occupancy and Virgin Voyages fares were not current, so neither is included.
Which private islands can I visit on a cruise from Miami in 2027?
Each major line from Miami has its own Bahamas destination. In 2027, Celebration Key appears on 260 of Carnival Cruise Line's 309 Miami sailings, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve on 254 of MSC Cruises' 302, Great Stirrup Cay on 189 of Norwegian Cruise Line's 225, Perfect Day at CocoCay on 187 of Royal Caribbean's 238, and The Beach Club at Bimini on 160 of Virgin Voyages' 165, based on CabinSaver tracking as of October 2026.
Can I take a short cruise from Miami in 2027?
Yes. Norwegian Cruise Line has 115 round trips of 4 nights or less from Miami in 2027, Royal Caribbean 110, Carnival Cruise Line 100, MSC Cruises 77 and Virgin Voyages 35, mostly to the Bahamas, based on CabinSaver tracking as of October 2026. Celebrity Cruises and Princess Cruises sail only 6 nights or longer from Miami.
When is the busiest time to cruise from Miami in 2027?
December 2027 is the busiest month at PortMiami, with 146 departures across Carnival, MSC, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Virgin Voyages and Princess, followed by March with 140. September is the quietest, with 72, based on CabinSaver tracking as of October 2026.