The Most Convenient U.S. Cruise Ports Near You

Imagine being able to take a short drive or flight to visit your choice of 240 destinations across 61 countries for your next vacation. On a cruise with Royal Caribbean, you can easily set sail to places like The Bahamas, the Mediterranean, Mexico and more from a variety of cities across the U.S.

Whether you’re cruising to uncover historic sites in Europe, swim in crystal-clear Caribbean waters or the wilderness and discover the wildlife that call Alaska home, among many other adventures, you’re in for a treat. And by treat, we mean a vacation that packs in fun for everyone as well as multiple destinations all in one getaway.

Take a look at these U.S. cities to find the most convenient places to start your next vacation:

Key Takeaways: Cruise Ports in the US

● Since there are cruise ports all over the U.S., it's easy to get your cruise vacation started.

● The key regions housing these ports are the Northeast, the Southern Coast, the Mid-Atlantic, the Pacific Northwest and the West Coast.

● From these points of departure, you can reach destinations as varied as The Bahamas, Alaska and the coast of Baja California

● It's easy to get started with cruises — just browse all U.S. sailings and pick one that's perfect for you.

1. Northeast

Boston

If you’re based anywhere from Portland, Maine, to Philadelphia, your next vacation may only be about a two-hour drive away. Take Boston, for example. From here, you can cruise to the tropical shores of Bermuda to see its famous pink sand beaches. Or you could see the misty Montmorency Falls, the stunning Prince Edward Island and the Bay of Fundy’s reversing rapids by heading north to Canada.

Cape Liberty

Along the East Coast, you’ll also find Cape Liberty, New Jersey, only 20 to 50 minutes from major cities like New York and Jersey City, New Jersey. From here, you have countless options at your fingertips, like nine nights in the Caribbean and a visit to the private island paradise Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Find your next cruise sailing from Boston or Cape Liberty today

2. Southern Coast

Florida

This state is home to many of the most popular places to start a cruise vacation—, like Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando and Tampa, with numerous sailings that head to the Caribbean. One of the most popular destinations that you can even visit on a three-night weekend cruise is, once again, Perfect Day at CocoCay. Here, you’ll find all kinds of thrills and ways to chill, from the tallest waterslide in North America to the first overwater cabanas in The Bahamas.

Galveston

Further west, find Texas-sized adventures when sailing from Galveston, Texas. Have your pick of Western Caribbean cruises that visit spots like Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico; Roatan, Honduras; and Falmouth, Jamaica.

New Orleans

Compared to Galveston, a similar mix of four- to nine-night Caribbean cruises leave New Orleans, Louisiana. These go to gems like George Town, The Bahamas; Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; and Belize City, Belize.

Cruise season starts closer than you think with ports across the South.

3. Mid-Atlantic

Baltimore

In Baltimore, Maryland, there’s easy access for Marylanders and those in the D.C. metro area to get away to the tropics and enjoy plenty of sunshine, fresh seafood, and, of course, beautiful beaches day after day. Five- and six-night Bermuda cruises or eight-night sailings to The Bahamas — among other warm-weather choices — are waiting for you in Baltimore. You’ll find that several also visit popular destinations along the way, such as Miami and Charleston, South Carolina.

Sailing from Baltimore is easier than ever so start planning now!

4. Pacific Northwest

Seattle

Adventurous travelers venture out to discover Alaska, the largest U.S. state, from Seattle. You can explore the Last Frontier in many different ways — like by retracing the steps of the Klondike Gold Rush in Skagway or by whale watching in Icy Strait Point. You can also get a birds-eye view of it from the North Star, an all-glass observation capsule that will take you as high as 300 feet above the ocean, as well as from the RipCord® by iFLY® skydiving simulator on board select ships.

Vancouver

Drive north to Vancouver, Canada, to catch a seven-night sailing that will bring you along the 500 miles of shoreline known as the Inside Passage. You’ll visit quaint, picturesque towns like Ketchikan and Juneau, where you can go off on adventures like dog sledding and glacier walking.

Pro tip: You can explore even more with a Cruisetour before or after your cruise. These packages include guided, land-based adventures, from a visit to Denali National Park to a ride on the Tundra Express train.

Cruise from the Pacific Northwest to Alaska’s top sights.

5. West Coast

Los Angeles

If you've set your sights on the Mexican Riviera, you can get there from Los Angeles. A range of three- to seven-night cruises visit hotspots like Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, as well as Ensenada, the country’s seafood capital. You can also check out many of the Golden State’s most scenic spots on a six-night Pacific Coastal cruise. This itinerary visits Catalina Island, Monterey and San Francisco before heading north to Victoria and Vancouver in Canada.

San Diego

Departing from San Diego, there’s a 16-night Panama Canal Eastbound cruise, which will take you to beautiful beaches in Mexico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia and Florida.

From quick getaways to bucket-list journeys, find cruises from Los Angeles and San Diego that fit your vibe.

No matter where you are or where you’re headed, there’s a U.S. port ready to take you to the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, Alaska and beyond! Explore all cruises within the U.S. and take your pick.