United States Cruise Comparison
2,078 upcoming sailings from 26 cruise lines
United States cruise port photos
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At a glance: United States cruises on Waterways Cruise: 2,078 upcoming sailings from 26 cruise lines (24 ocean, 2 river, 1 intracoastal, American Cruise Lines in both). Lowest starting fares run from $99 per person (Holland America) to $14,298 (Regent Seven Seas Cruises). Princess Cruises lists the most sailings (242). 1,418 sailings start and 1,439 end in the United States.
Which cruise lines sail to United States, and how do they compare? This guide sorts the 26 lines with upcoming United States sailings by kind of cruise, then into ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary, and shows what each costs to start, how long their sailings run and which ships you would sail on. Every figure comes from the sailings we list today, so it moves as sailings are added and sold.
What counts as a United States cruise?
A sailing counts as a United States cruise if it will call at least once at a United States ship port. That covers ocean, river, expedition and intracoastal sailings, whether the United States is where the cruise begins, where it ends, or one stop on a longer route.
Of 2,078 upcoming sailings, 1,418 start in the United States, 1,439 end in the United States and 967 begin and end there. The other 188 (9%) visit the United States as a port of call on a longer route, often alongside Canada, Mexico, Bahamas and other countries. Ocean and expedition sailings call at Miami, Port Everglades, New York, Ketchikan and Los Angeles. River sailings call at Memphis, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge and Saint Michaels on the Hudson, Kennebec, Mississippi, Ohio, Potomac and Tennessee.
- United States cruise
- A sailing that will call at least once at a United States ship port.
- Starts in the United States
- The first stop is a United States ship port: 1,418 sailings.
- Ends in the United States
- The last stop is a United States ship port: 1,439 sailings, 967 of which also start there.
- Visits only
- United States is a port of call on a longer route: 188 sailings.
Ocean cruise lines in United States (24)
24 ocean and expedition cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at United States: 1,888 in all. These sailings often call elsewhere too, most commonly Canada, Mexico and Bahamas. The busiest ship ports are Miami, Port Everglades, New York, Ketchikan and Los Angeles.
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Ultra-luxury ocean cruise lines (5)
Ultra-luxury lines sit at the top of the market. Five ultra-luxury ocean lines sail to United States, with 286 upcoming sailings between them. Regent Seven Seas Cruises has the most (117). Starting fares begin at $3,229 per person with Seabourn Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 117 | $14,298 | 10–27 nights (typically 14) | 6 · Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Grandeur, Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Prestige, Seven Seas Splendor and Seven Seas Voyager |
| Silversea Cruises | 92 | $3,850 | 8–27 nights (typically 12) | 10 · Silver Cloud, Silver Dawn, Silver Endeavour, Silver Moon, Silver Muse, Silver Nova, Silver Ray, Silver Shadow, Silver Spirit and Silver Whisper |
| Seabourn Cruises | 48 | $3,229 | 10–81 nights (typically 12) | 4 · Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Quest and Seabourn Venture |
| Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection | 21 | $3,700 | 5–13 nights (typically 7) | 3 · Ritz-Carlton Evrima, Ritz-Carlton Ilma and Ritz-Carlton Luminara |
| SeaDream Yacht Club | 8 | $10,019 | 7–14 nights (typically 7) | 2 · SeaDream I and SeaDream II |
Luxury ocean cruise lines (4)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. Four luxury ocean lines sail to United States, with 233 upcoming sailings between them. Oceania Cruises has the most (145). Starting fares begin at $1,620 per person with Oceania Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania Cruises | 145 | $1,620 | 10–37 nights (typically 14) | 7 · Oceania Allura, Oceania Insignia, Oceania Marina, Oceania Riviera, Oceania Sirena, Oceania Sonata and Oceania Vista |
| MSC Explora Journeys | 71 | $3,150 | 7–21 nights (typically 7) | 4 · MSC Explora 1, MSC Explora 2, MSC Explora 3 and MSC Explora 4 |
| Ponant Cruises | 11 | $1,930 | 5–15 nights (typically 8) | 5 · L'Austral, Le Bellot, Le Jacques Cartier, Le Lyrial and Le Soleal |
| Scenic Cruises | 6 | $6,540 | 10–20 nights (typically 9) | 1 · Scenic Eclipse |
Premium ocean cruise lines (7)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. Seven premium ocean lines sail to United States, with 328 upcoming sailings between them. Crystal Cruises has the most (90). Starting fares begin at $1,669 per person with Azamara Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Cruises | 90 | $1,980 | 7–30 nights (typically 7) | 3 · Crystal Grace, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony |
| Viking Cruises | 84 | $2,999 | 9–77 nights (typically 14) | 10 · Viking Astrea, Viking Mars, Viking Mira, Viking Octantis, Viking Orion, Viking Polaris, Viking Sky, Viking Vela, Viking Venus and Viking Vesta |
| Azamara Cruises | 65 | $1,669 | 10–58 nights (typically 12) | 4 · Azamara Journey, Azamara Onward, Azamara Pursuit and Azamara Quest |
| Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | 36 | $8,157 | 13–24 nights (typically 14) | 4 · Hanseatic Inspiration, Hanseatic Spirit, ms Europa and ms Europa 2 |
| Windstar Cruises | 30 | $2,619 | 10–25 nights (typically 11) | 3 · Star Pride, Star Seeker and Wind Surf |
| Lindblad Expeditions | 15 | $3,680 | 7–21 nights (typically 7) | 5 · National Geographic Quest, National Geographic Resolution, National Geographic Sea Bird, National Geographic Sea Lion and National Geographic Venture |
| Emerald Cruises | 8 | $3,895 | 7–13 nights (typically 7) | 2 · Emerald Kaia and Emerald Sakara |
Contemporary ocean cruise lines (8)
Contemporary lines are the most accessible tier. Eight contemporary ocean lines sail to United States, with 1,041 upcoming sailings between them. Princess Cruises has the most (242). Starting fares begin at $99 per person with Holland America.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Cruises | 242 | $304 | 6–35 nights (typically 7) | 16 · Caribbean Princess, Coral Princess, Crown Princess, Discovery Princess, Emerald Princess, Enchanted Princess, Grand Princess, Island Princess, Majestic Princess, Regal Princess, Royal Princess, Ruby Princess, Sapphire Princess, Sky Princess, Star Princess and Sun Princess |
| Holland America | 189 | $99 | 7–28 nights (typically 14) | 11 · ms Eurodam, ms Koningsdam, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, ms Nieuw Statendam, ms Noordam, ms Oosterdam, ms Rotterdam, ms Volendam, ms Westerdam, ms Zaandam and ms Zuiderdam |
| Royal Caribbean | 179 | $199 | 4–13 nights (typically 7) | 29 · Adventure Of The Seas, Allure Of The Seas, Anthem of the Seas, Brilliance Of The Seas, Enchantment Of The Seas, Explorer Of The Seas, Freedom Of The Seas, Harmony Of The Seas, Hero Of The Seas, Icon Of The Seas, Independence Of The Seas, Jewel Of The Seas, Legend Of The Seas, Liberty Of The Seas, Mariner Of The Seas, Navigator Of The Seas, Oasis Of The Seas, Odyssey Of The Seas, Ovation Of The Seas, Quantum Of The Seas, Radiance Of The Seas, Rhapsody Of The Seas, Serenade Of The Seas, Star Of The Seas, Symphony Of The Seas, Utopia Of The Seas, Vision Of The Seas, Voyager Of The Seas and Wonder Of The Seas |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 150 | $299 | 4–15 nights (typically 7) | 21 · Norwegian Aqua, Norwegian Aura, Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Luna, Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Prima, Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Star, Norwegian Sun, Norwegian Viva and Pride of America |
| Cunard | 91 | $689 | 9–36 nights (typically 14) | 4 · Queen Anne, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria |
| Celebrity Cruises | 85 | $324 | 4–15 nights (typically 7) | 11 · Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Summit and Celebrity Xcel |
| MSC Cruises | 71 | $104 | 5–19 nights (typically 14) | 10 · MSC Grandiosa, MSC Magnifica, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Opera, MSC Poesia, MSC Seascape, MSC Seashore, MSC Seaside, MSC World America and MSC World Atlantic |
| Virgin Voyages | 34 | $834 | 4–14 nights (typically 7) | 4 · Brilliant Lady, Resilient Lady, Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady |
River cruise lines in United States (2)
2 river cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at United States: 84 in all. The busiest ship ports are Memphis, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge and Saint Michaels. American Cruise Lines appears in more than one list, so the line counts by kind add up to more than 26.
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Premium river cruise lines (2)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. Two premium river lines sail to United States, with 84 upcoming sailings between them. American Cruise Lines has the most (70). Starting fares begin at $3,630 per person with American Cruise Lines.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Cruise Lines | 70 | $3,630 | 7–15 nights (typically 8) | 12 · ACL American Anthem, ACL American Encore, ACL American Harmony, ACL American Jazz, ACL American Melody, ACL American Serenade, ACL American Song, ACL American Symphony, American Heritage, American Pride, American Splendor and American West |
| Viking River Cruises | 14 | $3,799 | 7–14 nights (typically 7) | 1 · Viking Mississippi |
Intracoastal cruise lines in United States (1)
1 intracoastal cruise line has upcoming sailings that call at United States: 106 in all.
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Premium intracoastal cruise lines (1)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. One premium intracoastal line sails to United States, with 106 upcoming sailings. Starting fares begin at $4,925 per person with American Cruise Lines.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Cruise Lines | 106 | $4,925 | 8–15 nights (typically 8) | 13 · ACL American Constellation, ACL American Constitution, ACL American Eagle, ACL American Glory, ACL American Legend, ACL American Liberty, ACL American Maverick, ACL American Patriot, ACL American Pioneer, ACL American Ranger, American Independence, American Spirit and American Star |
United States cruise ports
Every United States ship port with upcoming sailings has its own guide. The number beside each port is how many upcoming sailings call there (sailings, not individual port visits).
Coastal and island ports (86)
- Miami 584
- Port Everglades 330
- New York 244
- Ketchikan 237
- Los Angeles 198
- Juneau 191
- San Diego 137
- Sitka 136
- Honolulu 130
- Skagway 126
- Boston 124
- Hubbard Glacier 117
- Cape Canaveral 113
- Glacier Bay 95
- Portland 92
- Seward 87
- Icy Strait Point 85
- Wrangell 82
- Seattle 80
- San Francisco 79
- Kailua-Kona 74
- Whittier 69
- Kodiak 67
- Tracy Arm Fjord 65
- Hilo 63
- Kahului 58
- Nawiliwili 55
- Tampa 55
- Haines 52
- New Orleans 51
- Astoria 47
- Key West 47
- Valdez 41
- Newport 38
- Petersburg 34
- Klawock 33
- Mackinac Island 29
- Galveston 26
- Milwaukee 26
- Homer 25
- Cape Cod Canal 23
- Inside Passage 23
- Baltimore 22
- Norfolk 22
- Yorktown 22
- Clarkston 21
- Jacksonville 21
- Catalina Island 20
- Sault Ste Marie 20
- Warren 20
- Bar Harbor 19
- Philadelphia 19
- Savannah 19
- Alpena 17
- Cleveland 17
- Friday Harbor 17
- Charleston 16
- Endicott Arm Fjord 16
- The Dalles 16
- San Juan Islands WA 15
- Eastport 14
- Martha's Vineyard 14
- Santa Barbara 14
- West Palm Beach 14
- Dutch Harbor 13
- Rockland 12
- Anchorage 11
- Great Lakes 11
- Algoma 10
- Esperance 9
- Guam Island Marianas 8
- Provincetown 7
- Wilmington 7
- Chicago 6
- Aleutian Islands 4
- Duluth 4
- Nome 4
- Chichagof Island 3
- Mobile 3
- Baranof Island 2
- Burbank 2
- Culebra Island 2
- Kupreanof Island 2
- Eureka 1
- Pagan Island Marianas 1
- Saipan Island Marianas 1
River ports (87)
- Memphis 34
- Natchez 34
- Vicksburg 34
- Baton Rouge 28
- Saint Michaels 27
- Kalama 25
- Oak Alley Plantation 23
- Fernandina Beach 22
- Washington DC 22
- Annapolis 21
- Paducah KY 21
- Richland 21
- Camas-Washougal 20
- Anacortes 16
- Jekyll 16
- St Simons Island 16
- Tacoma 16
- Venice 16
- Saint Francisville 15
- Beaufort 14
- Dubuque 14
- Hannibal 14
- Saint Paul 14
- Louisville 12
- Nashville 11
- Plymouth 11
- Bremerton 10
- Cambridge 10
- Port Angeles 10
- Port Townsend 10
- Davenport 9
- Greenville 9
- La Crosse 9
- Metlakatla 9
- Mount Vernon 9
- Red Wing MN 9
- Sleepy Hollow 9
- Albany 8
- Catskill 8
- Kingston 8
- Long Island New York 8
- New London 8
- Punta Gorda 8
- St Augustine 8
- St. Petersburg 8
- West Point NY 8
- Alton 7
- Cincinnati 7
- Clarksville 7
- Darrow 7
- Green Cove Springs 7
- Henderson 7
- Madison 7
- Old Saybrook CT 7
- Pittsburgh 7
- Stevenson 7
- Tunica 7
- Bath 6
- Cape Girardeau 6
- Kitty Hawk 6
- Nantucket 6
- Bangor 5
- Boothbay Harbor 5
- Dover 5
- Key Biscayne 5
- Muscatine 5
- Winona 5
- Block 4
- Bristol 4
- Burlington 4
- Chattanooga TN 4
- Decatur 4
- Florence 4
- Owensboro 4
- Providence 4
- Maysville 3
- New Bedford 3
- Biloxi 2
- Bucksport 2
- Gloucester 2
- Gulfport 2
- Pensacola 2
- Portsmouth 2
- Wheeling 2
- Escanaba 1
- Green Bay 1
- Muskegon 1
See them all in the United States cruise port guide, or browse every sailing on the United States cruises page.
How to choose a United States cruise line
- Most listed sailings: Princess Cruises lists the most upcoming United States sailings (242).
- Lowest starting fare: Holland America, from $99 per person.
- Style: sort by category first. Ultra-luxury lines: 5 lines, 286 sailings, from $3,229. Luxury lines: 4 lines, 233 sailings, from $1,620. Premium lines: 9 lines, 518 sailings, from $1,669. Contemporary lines: 8 lines, 1,041 sailings, from $99.
- Kind of cruise: ocean ships cover the coast and islands; river ships sail the rivers.
- Where you start: if you want United States as your first or last port, filter the sailings by Starting in or Ending in United States on the United States cruises page.
How we calculated these figures
- Upcoming sailing: an itinerary with at least one departure date from today onward, counted once however many departure dates it has. Sailings that have passed drop out each day.
- United States cruise: a sailing that calls at least once at a United States ship port. A sailing "starts" or "ends" in the United States when its first or last stop is a United States ship port.
- Lowest starting fare: the lowest "from" price among that line's upcoming United States sailings, per person based on double occupancy, in US dollars. Under our Cruise Disclosure, prices include all applicable taxes and fees. Fares still depend on cabin category and date, so treat them as a starting point for comparison, not a quote.
- Typical length: the range covers the middle 80% of that line's sailings (the shortest and longest tenth are left out), and "typically" is the most common length.
- Kinds of cruise: A sailing is in exactly one kind, so the totals by kind add up to the 2,078 sailings above. Ocean: sailings on ocean-going ships, including expedition ships and ferries. River: sailings on rivers, canals and lakes. A river itinerary that also includes a coastal leg counts as river. Intracoastal: sailings along the sheltered inland waterways that run parallel to a coast (such as the US Intracoastal Waterway), marked as intracoastal on the itinerary. A line that sails more than one kind appears in each list, with its sailings split by kind. Totals by kind count each sailing once.
- Style categories: Ultra-luxury, Luxury, Premium and Contemporary are Waterways Cruise's own groupings of cruise lines, not an industry standard.
- Freshness: the sailing data is refreshed daily from the sailings we list; figures here were calculated on .
Frequently asked questions about United States cruises
Which cruise lines sail to United States?
26 cruise lines have upcoming United States sailings on Waterways Cruise: 24 sail ocean or expedition itineraries, 2 sail river itineraries and 1 sail intracoastal itineraries. American Cruise Lines appears in more than one list, so the line counts by kind add up to more than 26. Princess Cruises lists the most sailings (242).
How much does a United States cruise cost?
Starting fares begin at $99 per person, double occupancy, with Holland America. Fares depend on the line, the cabin and the sailing date, so the best way to see current rates is to request exclusive rates for the dates you want.
Which cruise lines are ultra-luxury and luxury in United States?
Ultra-luxury ocean lines: Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Seabourn Cruises, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and SeaDream Yacht Club. Luxury ocean lines: Oceania Cruises, MSC Explora Journeys, Ponant Cruises and Scenic Cruises.
Can you start or end a cruise in United States?
Yes. 1,418 of 2,078 upcoming sailings start in the United States and 1,439 end there; 967 do both. The other 188 (9%) visit the United States as a port of call on a longer route.
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Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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