MSC Opera • MSC Cruises
3-night Eastern Caribbean Arc via Catalina Island
Apr 12, 2027 → Apr 15, 2027 • La Romana → Bridgetown
From $209
$70/night
Great deal
↓47% below typical
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Cruises visiting Catalina Island
Quietest
Nov-Mar
Busiest
Dec
Upcoming
203+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Nov-Mar (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 67+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Catalina Island.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Catalina Island
These sailings rank first because they visit Catalina Island while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
MSC Opera • MSC Cruises
4-night Eastern Caribbean Arc via Catalina Island & Fort-de-France
Apr 12, 2027 → Apr 16, 2027 • La Romana → Fort-de-France
From $269
$67/night
Great deal
↓49% below typical
MSC Opera • MSC Cruises
25-night Itinerary ITLIV-ITGOA-FRMRS-ESBCN-MATNG-AGANU-SXPHI-KNBAS-DOLRM-DOCAI-BBBGI-MQFDF-GPPTP-VGRAD
Oct 29, 2026 → Nov 23, 2026 • Civitavecchia (Rome) → La Romana
From $1,766
$71/night
Great deal
↓28% below typical
MSC Opera • MSC Cruises
7-night Eastern Caribbean Loop: Catalina Island, Bridgetown & Fort-de-France
Dec 14, 2026 → Dec 21, 2026 • La Romana ↔
From $639
$91/night
Great deal
↓23% below typical
MSC Opera • MSC Cruises
7-night Eastern Caribbean Loop via Spanish Town, Philipsburg & Basseterre, Saint Kitts
Dec 7, 2026 → Dec 14, 2026 • La Romana ↔
From $659
$94/night
Great deal
↓21% below typical
MSC Opera • MSC Cruises
17-night Barcelona → Tangier → Antigua → Philipsburg + 4 more
Nov 2, 2026 → Nov 19, 2026 • Barcelona → Bridgetown
From $1,306
$77/night
Good value
↓17% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Catalina Island, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Catalina Island that day.
Catalina Island is busiest from Dec, with multiple ships per day. Nov, Mar are significantly quieter.
March 2027
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Quieter
Busier (more ships in port)
Number of ships
Colors show estimated total passengers in port on each day
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Sat
28
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1
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3
~2,100 passengers
$83/night
↓37% vs typical
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No port calls
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3
~2,100 passengers
$83/night
↓37% vs typical
10
No port calls
11
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13
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21
1
~2,100 passengers
$83/night
↓37% vs typical
22
No port calls
23
1
~2,100 passengers
$140/night
↑6% vs typical
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1
~2,100 passengers
$131/night
Near median
31
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Selected port-call day
Sunday, March 7, 2027
1 ship visit Catalina Island on this date, carrying about ~2,100 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~2,100 passengers
- Cruises
- 3
- Best fare
- $83/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Catalina Island on this date.
MSC Opera • MSC Cruises
7-night Eastern Caribbean Loop via Spanish Town, Philipsburg & Basseterre, Saint Kitts
Mar 1, 2027 → Mar 8, 2027 • La Romana ↔
From $579
$83/night
More cruises that day
Other sailings that call on Catalina Island that same day.
Best time to visit Catalina Island on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Catalina Island still look attractively priced.
November
Median price/night
$109
11 visits
Traffic
↑10% vs typical
3 ships • 10 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$130
17 visits
Traffic
↑9% vs typical
2 ships • 13 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$120
12 visits
Traffic
↑6% vs typical
1 ships • 8 priced sailings tracked
February
Cheapest
Median price/night
$99
12 visits
Traffic
↓21% vs typical
1 ships • 8 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$127
9 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 7 priced sailings tracked
April
Priciest
Median price/night
$134
9 visits
Traffic
↑27% vs typical
1 ships • 8 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$125
12 visits
Traffic
↑19% vs typical
1 ships • 10 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Catalina Island
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Catalina Island, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Eastern Caribbean Arc via Catalina Island (Best Balance)
Eastern Caribbean • Next: Apr 12
From $209
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Eastern Caribbean Arc via Catalina Island & Fort-de-France (Rare Variant)
Eastern Caribbean • Next: Apr 12
From $269
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Itinerary ITLIV-ITGOA-FRMRS-ESBCN-MATNG-AGANU-SXPHI-KNBAS-DOLRM-DOCAI-BBBGI-MQFDF-GPPTP-VGRAD
Transatlantic • Next: Oct 29
From $1,766
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Eastern Caribbean Loop: Catalina Island, Bridgetown & Fort-de-France (Port-Heavy)
Eastern Caribbean • Next: Nov 16
From $568
7 upcoming sailings
1 ship
View itinerary →
Eastern Caribbean Loop via Spanish Town, Philipsburg & Basseterre, Saint Kitts (Port-Heavy)
Eastern Caribbean • Next: Dec 7
From $534
5 upcoming sailings
1 ship
View itinerary →
Eastern Caribbean Loop via Catalina Island, Bridgetown & Fort-de-France (Port-Heavy)
Eastern Caribbean • Next: Dec 28
From $579
4 upcoming sailings
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit Catalina Island on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Catalina Island depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Catalina Island
See the next scheduled ship visits into Catalina Island.
FAQ about cruises visiting Catalina Island
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Catalina Island.
What is the best time to visit Catalina Island on a cruise?
February currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Catalina Island, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Catalina Island busiest for cruise traffic?
December currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Catalina Island. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Catalina Island?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Catalina Island include Eastern Caribbean Arc via Catalina Island (Best Balance), Eastern Caribbean Arc via Catalina Island & Fort-de-France (Rare Variant), and Itinerary ITLIV-ITGOA-FRMRS-ESBCN-MATNG-AGANU-SXPHI-KNBAS-DOLRM-DOCAI-BBBGI-MQFDF-GPPTP-VGRAD. Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Catalina Island?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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