Live Cruise Price Index

Tracking: Sep 8, 2026 – Oct 8, 2026

Real-time pricing data across 175+ ships, and 2,502,302 price snapshots updated every few hours.

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Avg Price/Night

$228

$0 vs last month

Premium Deals (90+)

371

from 2,502,302 price snapshots

Avg Deal Score

out of 100

Biggest Price Drop

–63%

Aqua

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30-Day Market Price Trend

Average price per night across all tracked sailings (excludes Disney)

vs 30 days ago

Best time to book: Sep 9 ($223/nt)

Peak pricing: Sep 17 ($232/nt)

When Do Cruise Lines Discount?

% of sailings with 5%+ price drops by booking window

<100 days out

is the sweet spot across all lines

<50

51-100

101-200

201-300

300+

Carnival

25%

18%

Virgin

24%

23%

Norwegian

32%

20%

MSC

22%

21%

11%

Princess

29%

15%

12%

Royal Caribbean

41%

29%

24%

11%

Celebrity

37%

33%

29%

19%

17%

All Lines

33%

24%

14%

Discount likelihood:

Low

High

Best Day of the Week to Book

When cruise lines drop prices 5%+

Sat

best day to check

Sun

2.7%

Mon

2.4%

Tue

4.7%

Wed

4.3%

Thu

5.6%

Fri

9.4%

Sat

10.8%

Best day

Updated December 2025

Best Booking Window

Average price by days until departure

31-60

days out is best

0-30d

$206/nt

31-60d

$180/nt

61-90d

$196/nt

91-120d

$203/nt

121-180d

$197/nt

181-270d

$238/nt

270+d

$238/nt

Best window

Average by Cruise Line

Month-over-month change shown

Carnival

440,037 prices tracked

+$2 ↑

$168/nt

MSC Cruises

773,603 prices tracked

—

$196/nt

Royal Caribbean

448,744 prices tracked

-$2 ↓

$224/nt

Princess

234,184 prices tracked

+$7 ↑

$245/nt

Virgin Voyages

37,142 prices tracked

+$2 ↑

$260/nt

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Average by Port

Month-over-month change shown

Los Angeles

101,588 prices tracked

+$1 ↑

$162/nt

Tampa

75,900 prices tracked

+$4 ↑

$169/nt

Galveston

123,941 prices tracked

+$2 ↑

$183/nt

Baltimore

18,964 prices tracked

—

$189/nt

Miami

310,961 prices tracked

+$2 ↑

$193/nt

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Biggest Price Drops This Month

Compared to historical average · Current prices may differ

Norwegian AquaTop Drop

Inside cabin · Was $153/night

−63%

$57

/night

Carnival Spirit

Oceanview cabin · Was $112/night

−59%

$46

/night

Norwegian Joy

Oceanview cabin · Was $91/night

−56%

$40

/night

Norwegian Joy

Oceanview cabin · Was $96/night

−52%

$46

/night

Norwegian Dawn

Inside cabin · Was $89/night

−50%

$44

/night

Norwegian dominates with 8 of top 10 drops this monthView all drops →

Pricing Insights & Patterns

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Celebrity Cruises Pricing Patterns: What Our Data Shows

Celebrity runs 11% above market at $187/night for balconies. High volatility creates opportunities but requires timing. Data-driven booking strategy inside.

2025-12-10

MSC Cruises Pricing Patterns: What Our Data Shows

MSC Cruises runs 11% below market average with high price volatility. Our analysis of 700+ sailings reveals when to book and when to wait for deals.

2025-12-10

Princess Cruise Pricing Patterns: What Our Data Shows

Princess cruises average $186/night for balconies, running 3% below market. Our data reveals medium volatility and strong deal frequency for smart bookers.

2025-12-10

Royal Caribbean Pricing Patterns: What Our 2025 Data Shows

Royal Caribbean runs 17% above market average but high volatility creates real opportunities. Our data reveals when to book and when to wait.

2025-12-09

Norwegian Cruise Line Pricing Patterns: What Our Data Shows

Norwegian averages $221/night for balconies and ranks #5 for deals. Our data reveals their medium volatility creates booking opportunities during sales.

2025-12-09

Carnival Pricing Patterns: What Our Data Shows

Carnival runs 19% below market average with the most 75+ scored deals of any cruise line. Here's how to time your booking for maximum savings.

2025-12-09

Last updated: Oct 8, 2026, 5:16 PM