The Cruise Price Index
Compare 10 qualifying cruise lines using median advertised interior fares, per person per night, including taxes and fees. Observations dated October 16, 2026.
By cruise line
| Line | Median $/night | Move | Sailings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival Cruise Line · observed 2026-10-16 | $104 | ▲ $4 | 2,828 |
| MSC Cruises · observed 2026-10-16 | $115 | ▲ $2 | 1,282 |
| Princess Cruises · observed 2026-10-16 | $140 | ▲ $3 | 633 |
| Norwegian Cruise Line · observed 2026-10-16 | $141 | ▼ $6 | 1,430 |
| Royal Caribbean International · observed 2026-10-16 | $146 | ▼ $2 | 3,040 |
| Celebrity Cruises · observed 2026-10-16 | $156 | ▲ $1 | 959 |
| Holland America Line · observed 2026-10-16 | $168 | 782 | |
| Virgin Voyages · observed 2026-10-16 | $180 | ▼ $9 | 303 |
| Oceania Cruises · observed 2026-10-16 | $336 | 194 | |
| Disney Cruise Line · observed 2026-10-16 | $672 | 762 |
A cheaper line is not automatically a better one — this is price only, exactly like the A–F price ranks on the site. What each fare includes varies by line.
By departure month
| Month | Median $/night | Sailings |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $105 | 242 |
| November 2026 · cheapest | $98 | 565 |
| December 2026 | $136 | 642 |
| January 2027 | $109 | 611 |
| February 2027 | $118 | 525 |
| March 2027 | $126 | 612 |
| April 2027 | $122 | 610 |
| May 2027 | $156 | 730 |
| June 2027 | $179 | 667 |
| July 2027 | $189 | 758 |
| August 2027 | $167 | 729 |
| September 2027 | $151 | 639 |
| October 2027 | $133 | 678 |
| November 2027 | $124 | 666 |
| December 2027 | $157 | 710 |
| January 2028 | $130 | 356 |
Cheapest month, by region
- Cheapest month to cruise Alaska
- Cheapest month to cruise Asia
- Cheapest month to cruise Bahamas
- Cheapest month to cruise Caribbean
- Cheapest month to cruise Europe
- Cheapest month to cruise Mexico
- Cheapest month to cruise Transatlantic
Should you wait to book? By region
- Alaska fare movement
- Asia fare movement
- Australia & NZ fare movement
- Bahamas fare movement
- Bermuda fare movement
- Canada & New England fare movement
- Caribbean fare movement
- Europe fare movement
- Grand voyages & other fare movement
- Hawaii fare movement
- Mexico fare movement
- Panama Canal fare movement
- South America fare movement
- South Pacific fare movement
- Transatlantic fare movement
By ship class
- Royal Caribbean International Icon class
- Royal Caribbean International Oasis class
- Royal Caribbean International Quantum class
- Royal Caribbean International Freedom class
- Royal Caribbean International Voyager class
- Carnival Cruise Line Excel class
- Carnival Cruise Line Vista class
- Carnival Cruise Line Dream class
- Norwegian Cruise Line Prima class
- Norwegian Cruise Line Breakaway Plus class
- Norwegian Cruise Line Breakaway class
- MSC Cruises World class
- MSC Cruises Meraviglia class
- MSC Cruises Seaside class
- Celebrity Cruises Edge class
- Celebrity Cruises Solstice class
- Princess Cruises Sphere class
- Princess Cruises Royal class
- Virgin Voyages Lady ships
Method
Median all-in price per person per night for interior cabins, double occupancy, future departures only, computed from fares published by the cruise lines’ own booking systems. Each line uses its latest complete observation selected for the fare search; an incomplete refresh retains an older date, shown beside the line. Prices and availability may change afterward. All-in means advertised fare plus taxes and fees; gratuities and other extras depend on the line and selected fare. Median reduces the effect of extreme prices. Groups with fewer than 25 sailings are omitted rather than estimated. These are catalog medians: changes in itineraries, seasons and availability change the mix being measured, so movement does not mean the same cruise was discounted. Price movement compares against our oldest daily snapshot (August 22, 2026); the window grows every night. Cite freely with a link to this page.