America Cruising
See America from the water — glaciers in Alaska, volcanoes in Hawaii, fall color in New England and turquoise seas from Florida — sailing from home ports across the USA, often without a passport.
Some of the world’s best cruising starts right at home. From US ports you can sail to Alaska’s glaciers, around the Hawaiian Islands, up the New England and Canada coast in fall, out to the Caribbean and Bahamas from Florida, along the Pacific Coast and California wine country, and through the Panama Canal. Many round-trip US sailings need only a government ID rather than a passport, and with home ports from Seattle and San Francisco to Galveston, New Orleans, Florida, New York and Boston, there’s likely a cruise leaving near you. We match the region, ship, season and home port to you — and get you the best cruise price free from a true cruise specialist.
Why cruise the USA?
Sail from home
Home ports coast to coast — Seattle, San Francisco, Galveston, New Orleans, Florida, New York and Boston — so many cruises are a short flight or a drive away.
Often no passport
Many round-trip US itineraries (closed-loop sailings) need only a government-issued ID — easy for first-timers and families.
Astonishing variety
Glaciers, volcanoes, fall foliage, turquoise seas and redwood coasts — America’s cruise regions could not be more different.
A ship for everyone
Big resort ships, premium and luxury lines, and small US-flagged ships for coastal and island sailings — we match the fit.
Which American cruise region?
Alaska (May–Sep) for glaciers and wildlife from Seattle or Vancouver; Hawaii year-round, either round-trip inter-island on Pride of America or on longer sailings from the West Coast; New England & Canada (Sep–Oct) for fall color from Boston or New York; the Caribbean & Bahamas year-round from Florida, Galveston and New Orleans; and the Pacific Coast, California and the Panama Canal in spring and fall.
Season and home port drive the choice as much as the destination. Tell us where you’d love to go, your dates and the nearest departure city, and we’ll match the sailing.
Driving to Galveston for a Gulf sailing? Compare Galveston cruise port hotels if you’d rather arrive the evening before.
Heading to New England for the fall color? Many of those sailings leave from Boston, so compare hotels close to the Boston cruise port on RoomsCheap.com.
US cruising in pictures
Ready to plan your US cruise?
Tell us your dates, the region you want and your nearest departure city, and we’ll match the ship and itinerary — and get your best cruise price free from a true cruise specialist, with no obligation.
Get your best US cruise price freeFrequently Asked Questions
Do I need a passport for a US cruise?
For many round-trip “closed-loop” sailings from a US port, a government-issued photo ID and birth certificate are generally enough — but a passport is always recommended and is required for one-way and some itineraries. We’ll confirm the requirements for your cruise.
Which US cruise region is best?
It depends on the season and what you want — Alaska for glaciers (summer), Hawaii year-round, New England & Canada for fall color, and Florida for the Caribbean and Bahamas any time. We match the region and season to you.
Where can I cruise from?
US home ports include Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Galveston, New Orleans, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Port Canaveral, Tampa, New York and Boston. We’ll find the cruise that leaves closest to you.
Can I cruise Hawaii without a long flight to a foreign port?
Yes — NCL’s Pride of America sails round-trip inter-island from Honolulu year-round (no foreign port required), and other lines include Hawaii on West Coast and repositioning sailings. We’ll match the option to you.
How do I get a quote?
Tell us your region, dates and departure city, and request your best cruise price free from a true cruise specialist, with no obligation.
