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Sail from one incredible destination to another on one of our luxury repositioning cruises. Explore Europe’s dynamic cities. Lounge on Fort Lauderdale’s stunning beaches. Spend relaxed days on board one of our luxury cruise ships in the award-winning spa, dipping in the sparkling pool, and tasting world-class culinary creations inspired by global destinations. With plenty of days at sea and stops in some of the most coveted ports in the world, these repositioning cruises promise adventure both on and off the ship.

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Itineraries, view all repositioning cruises, explore two continents on an unforgettable repositioning cruise.

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey across the Atlantic or the Pacific Ocean aboard our spectacular repositioning cruises. Sail from one continent to another on an award-winning ship , and experience unrivaled luxury, service, and entertainment as it relocates from one region of the world to another.

In the late fall, our repositioning cruises sail from Europe, where you’ll depart from fascinating cities like Lisbon, Southampton, and Rome, to North America. Stop in stunning destinations such as Nice, Provence, the Azores, and the Canary Islands, and luxuriate in consecutive days at sea before arriving at your debarkation port in Florida or the Northeast. Or cruise between Europe and South America on a cruise from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro and explore ports in the Canary Islands and Brazil. 

In the early spring, our transatlantic cruises depart from the United States and head back across the Atlantic, stopping in beautiful European destinations along the way, such as the islands of Palma de Mallorca and Corsica, before arriving in Rome, Southampton, and Lisbon.

Whether you choose to board a relocation cruise in the spring or fall, you’ll find a wealth of options to choose from. Depending on your itinerary, you’ll explore the sun-soaked Mediterranean, visit popular ports across Western Europe, or stop in Iceland and Greenland along the way. 

Sail across the Bering Sea and the Pacific Ocean on a transpacific cruise that travels from Asia to North America—and vice versa. Depart from the exciting city of Tokyo and stop in destinations in Russia and Japan along the way. A highlight of a transpacific cruise is traversing the International Dateline.

You can also board one of our repositioning cruises between Hawaii and Australia. Depart from either Honolulu or Sydney and visit breathtaking islands in the South Pacific, including New Zealand’s idyllic Bay of Islands, dreamy destinations in French Polynesia like Bora Bora and Tahiti, and the tropical islands of Hawaii.

Aside from these remarkable journeys across continents, we also have exciting repositioning cruises that travel from one destination to another within the Western Hemisphere. Sail between San Diego or Los Angeles and Vancouver and cruise along the Pacific Coast, stopping in destinations throughout California, Oregon, Washington, and Canada along the way. Or combine a tropical vacation in the Caribbean with sightseeing in the Northeast by embarking on an open-jaw itinerary between Miami and Cape Liberty or Boston; San Juan and Cape Liberty; or a Caribbean cruise from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan.

On all of our repositioning cruises, you’ll have access to exciting venues and unlimited entertainment. Spend days at sea lounging by the outdoor pool or relaxing at the indoor solarium. Schedule a day at the spa and choose from a number of reinvigorating and revitalizing treatments. Dine on delicious dishes designed by a Michelin-starred chef. Dance under the stars at one of our rooftop lounges. There’s no shortage of magic and adventure awaiting on a Celebrity cruise.

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Looking for a cruise where you can truly kick back and take advantage of onboard amenities without getting caught up in the hustle and bustle of a different port of call every day? Consider a repositioning cruise.

Repositioning cruises are the name for one-way sailings that bring the ship to a new home port or a different part of the world to kick-start a new cruise season. Because these sailings often cross oceans, you'll likely experience ports in more than one cruise region — and have ample sea days to take advantage of the spa, dining and entertainment options on board.

All the major cruise lines offer the occasional repositioning cruises, typically on ships that usually sail in destinations with shorter seasons, such as Alaska or the Mediterranean . Here, we answer all your questions about repositioning cruises.

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What is a repositioning cruise?

Cruise ships chase warm and sunny climates, so they often move, or "reposition," from one part of the world to another when chilly weather sets in. Cruise lines don't want to sail a ghost ship, carrying only crew and no passengers, across the ocean because it's wasting an opportunity to earn money. They have figured out that by discounting rates they can fill the cabins on these oddball itineraries.

Repositioning cruises are never round-trip sailings. Your origin and destination cities -- or, in cruise-speak, embarkation and disembarkation ports -- will not be the same. You might sail out of Florida and arrive in Barcelona, Spain, or Southampton, England, allowing you to explore two continents on one vacation. Or, you might simply sail from Boston to Florida or from San Diego to Vancouver, British Columbia.

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While repositioning cruises are known for having a greater-than-average number of days spent at sea, it's not as if you never get off the ship. On a transatlantic sailing, port stops could be in Spain's Canary Islands or Portugal's Azores Islands. A repositioning cruise from southern California to Vancouver, before the Alaska cruise season might sail up the Pacific Coast and visit cities like San Francisco and Astoria, Oregon.

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Another aspect that makes a repositioning cruise different than a typical sailing is that many of these itineraries are longer than a week. (This is by design: It takes longer to sail from Florida to Europe than it does to and from the Caribbean.) Still, there is a lot of flexibility just as with booking any cruise: The shortest you'll find is four or five days (for example, southern California to Vancouver) and the longest around 28 nights (yes, almost an entire month, usually between continents).

Where and when do repositioning cruises take place?

The good news is you can book a repositioning cruise nearly six months out of the year, spanning mid-spring and mid-fall months, which are the cruise lines' shoulder seasons.

Because repositioning cruises are not all tied to the same destination, this only widens your options in terms of geography. To envision where these will sail and when, you need to know a destination's cruise season.

Take Europe as an example. The majority of Mediterranean and Baltic sailings take place in the spring through the early fall. The Europe-based ships flee the region during the winter, spending November through March in the warm Caribbean. Therefore, a ship will need to travel from the Caribbean to Europe in spring and return to the Caribbean by fall. Look for transatlantic repositioning cruises during those changeover months.

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Some ships stay in the Caribbean year-round and only reposition when the cruise line chooses to move them to a different home port. However, ships sailing short seasons in Alaska, South America, Canada/New England and Europe will always be repositioning at least twice a year.

Due to increased cruise itineraries in the Middle East and Asia over the last decade, you may also find a repositioning cruise departing or returning to either of those regions. For example, MSC Cruises offers cruises from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to Genoa, Italy in April prior to sailing European itineraries in the spring and summer. Just be prepared to be away from home for a long time. The aforementioned sailing is 21 days — it's a long trek through the Suez Canal, connecting the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, by way of Egypt.

What's it like on a repositioning cruise?

On many repositioning cruises, you will not get off the ship as often as you might on a typical sailing because there are no ports in the middle of the ocean you're crossing. These itineraries often feature a string of sea days, so be prepared to spend more time and money on board.

Some people love port-intensive cruises, so they can quickly check off a list of countries and only unpack once. But if the allure of sailing, to you, means leisurely, lazy days then a trans-oceanic repositioning cruise might be your ticket to utopia. This huge stretch of time is a great opportunity to crack open books you've been meaning to read, launch into a knitting project or finally have time for daily workouts.

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Programming such as comedy nights, fitness classes, boutique shopping, art auctions, wine tastings and evening shows are as much a part of a repositioning cruise as any other sailing, only you may be able to take in a whole lot more than you normally might. Some cruise lines organize themed sailings or invite guest lecturers on board for extra sea-day activities.

You also might want to consider springing for a cruise line's all-inclusive beverage package on a repositioning cruise. You'll get better value than usual from the price because you'll be ordering most of your drinks on board due to fewer port stops.

Another worthwhile splurge is a balcony cabin . You'll get easy access to fresh air without the top deck crowds and can enjoy the romance of gazing out at the seemingly endless ocean. Just be sure to pack a sweater or sweatshirt, because shoulder seasons in these climates are not necessarily sunbathing weather.

How to score repositioning cruise deals

More often than not, a repositioning cruise is a good deal because it costs much less per night than a typical sailing. This is because the one-way, sea day-heavy itineraries are less desirable to the majority of cruisers and they take place during slower travel seasons.

Take, for example, Celebrity Beyond, one of Celebrity Cruises' newest ships, launching in April 2022. Its 12-night sailing to Italy, Turkey and Greece during high season (May 15, 2023) starts at $2,999. Compare that to its 12-night Spain, France and Canary Islands transatlantic repositioning cruise (October 12, 2022), which starts at $1,299 – a whopping $1,700 less.

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Travelers who live near the embarkation or debarkation ports can save even more by only having to buy a one-way plane ticket rather than a full round trip.

Repositioning cruises can be tricky to find on booking sites. They may be referred to as repositioning cruises or transatlantic or transpacific cruises. When ships reposition between ports in the U.S. and Canada, the one-off, one-way itineraries might not be labeled anything special beyond Caribbean or Pacific Coast cruises.

Not all of the cruise line or online travel agency booking pages have an option to check a box and search for repositioning cruises. If you can't find what you're looking for, do an online search for the term and the cruise line you wish to sail. Even better, call a travel agent or the cruise line's booking staff directly and they can help you find the repositioning cruise that's best for you.

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Several cruise lines offer repositioning cruises from LA. The destinations of these one-way cruise are Florida, New York, Canada, Japan, Australia, Peru and Chile.

A repositioning cruise is one that shifts a ship from one departure port to another. Out of Los Angeles, the cruises often go through the Panama Canal to the East Coast. Repositioning cruises are usually good bargains because one-way cruises are not as popular as round-trips.

January 12, 2024: 15-night cruise to Florida on Norwegian . One-way from Los Angeles to Miami (Florida). Visit Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), Acapulco (Mexico), Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala), Panama City (Panama), the Panama Canal and Cartagena (Colombia).

March 31, 2024: 5-night cruise to Canada on Norwegian . One-way from Los Angeles to Vancouver (Canada). Visit San Francisco (California) and Victoria (Canada).

April 22, 2024: 4-night cruise to Canada on Royal Caribbean . One-way from Los Angeles to Vancouver (Canada). Visit Monterey (California) and Victoria (Canada).

May 1, 2024: 12-day cruise to Canada on Oceania . One-way from Los Angeles to Vancouver (Canada). Visit San Francisco (California), Astoria (Oregon), Sitka (Alaska), Icy Strait Point (Alaska), Juneau (Alaska) and Ketchikan (Alaska).

May 4, 2024: 6-night cruise to Canada on Celebrity . One-way from Los Angeles to Vancouver (Canada). Visit Santa Barbara (California), San Francisco (California), Astoria (Oregon) and Victoria (Canada).

May 9, 2024: 15-day cruise to Florida on Princess . One-way from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale (Florida). Visit Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), Huatulco (Mexico), San Juan del Sur (Nicargua), Puntarenas (Costa Rica), Fuerte Amador (Panama), the Panama Canal and Cartagena (Colombia).

August 22, 2024: 18-night cruise to Japan on Carnival . One-way from Long Beach to Tokyo (Japan). Visit Ketchikan (Alaska), Sitka (Alaska), Icy Strait Point (Alaska), Kushiro (Japan) and Aomori (Japan).

September 19, 2024: 15-night cruise to Florida on Celebrity . One-way from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale (Florida). Visit Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), Huatulco (Mexico), Puntarenas (Costa Rica), the Panama Canal, Cartagena (Colombia) and Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands).

September 28, 2024: 14-night cruise to Louisiana on Royal Caribbean . One-way from Los Angeles to New Orleans (Louisiana). Visit Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), Huatulco (Mexico), Puntarenas (Costa Rica), the Panama Canal and Cartagena (Colombia).

October 5, 2024: 16-night cruise to Florida on Royal Caribbean . One-way from Los Angeles to Tampa (Florida). Visit Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), Mazatlan (Mexico), Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala), Puntarenas (Costa Rica), the Panama Canal, Colon (Panama), Cartagena (Colombia) and Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands).

October 8, 2024: 21-day cruise to New Zealand on Princess . One-way from Los Angeles to Auckland (New Zealand). Visit Honolulu (Hawaii), Maui (Hawaii), Tahiti (French Polynesia) and Pago Pago (American Samoa).

December 6, 2024: 15-night cruise to Florida on Norwegian . One-way from Los Angeles to Miami (Florida). Visit Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), Acapulco (Mexico), Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala), Panama City (Panama), the Panama Canal and Cartagena (Colombia).

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Known as a repositioning cruise, these are Oceania cruises with extra sea days as the ship moves to a new home port! With more sea days, but always a few stops along the way, you’ll get to really relax, rewind and unplug while your ship makes the journey across the ocean. Whether you spend your days on the pool deck with a drink in hand, in the library with a book in hand or at the spa, being waited on hand and foot, there is truly enough onboard to make this a vacation you’ll never forget. But remember, we said there would be stops! If your repositioning sailing is a Transatlantic Oceania cruise, you’ll get a chance to enjoy the Canary Islands on an eastbound or some Caribbean islands on a westbound! If it’s Transpacific, you’ll explore some of Southeast Asia before embarking on through the Pacific Passageway. For more information on repositioning cruises with Oceania, call our experts at 1-800-377-9383!

While your repositioning cruise can spend time in the Canary Islands, Tahiti, Iceland and more, many of your days will be spent enjoying the relaxation and seclusion of an Oceania ship in the middle of the ocean. While onboard, there are plenty of ways to treat yourself! Keep reading to find out how you can spend your days in luxurious comfort, unplugging and getting the relaxing vacation you deserve.

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If you’re spending a day at sea onboard Oceania during a repositioning cruise, you need to hit the Aquamar Spa! From a day full of signature treatments to a short massage as a treat, you’ll be glad you spent a sea day in the spa.

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Oceania is not known for “The Finest Cuisine at Sea” for nothing – and you’ll have plenty of time during a repositioning cruise to try everything, especially the specialty restaurants! By the time you’re stepping off the ship, you’ll be a foodie and planning your next Oceania cruise.

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While these are repositioning cruises and have lots of sea days, you made the right choice with Oceania! Oceania repositioning cruises are unique, as some of them visit bucket list destinations like the Panama Canal or Iceland! With the help of your expert consultant at The Cruise Web, we can make sure you get the perfect balance of relaxing days at sea and onshore exploration at the best price.

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Compare here Transatlantic Repositioning Cruises 2024-2025 itineraries of one-way Cunard Transatlantic crossings , and also the segmented Trans-Atlantic crossings between  South America and Europe , Transatlantic round-trip cruises from UK ports  and North Atlantic cruises between New York and Europe/UK as dates, routes and prices per person.

Transatlantic cruise deals are usually offered as seasoned discounted specials when a decent number of passenger ships relocate (with one-way itineraries) for their next (Summer or Winter) season from one operational region to another.

Transatlantic Repositioning Cruises

Absolutely all Transatlantic cruises feature cheap travel deals on low-priced sailings with a longer than usual sea intensive itinerary. It means lots of sea days and few call ports.

When you choose your “best” from all departures as dates and ports, just follow the line-links from the table for the exact itinerary and suggestive prices.

At our line-pages, we’ll show you also the lowest ticket prices to compare ships in general. But know that prices are indicative and subject to change (lowest rates per person, based on double occupancy).

This link is to an article titled “Transatlantic Crossings” at Wikipedia .

Transatlantic cruise ships, Atlantic crossing routes

  • Trans-Atlantic cruises between Europe and USA or South America – best availability on cruises Florida to Mediterranean (some visiting Azores, Canary Islands) and from Florida to UK (often with Bermuda), and the reverse from Europe (UK/Mediterranean) to Florida. Some really cheap deals are offered on cruises departing from Italy to South America (Brazil and Argentina) operated in late Fall and some times early Winter, and the reverse (in early Spring) from South America to Europe.
  • North Atlantic cruises to Canada from Northern Europe in early Fall (often visiting Iceland and Greenland) when ships move to sail on Fall Foliage cruises in New England.
  • there’s a limited (but still some) choice if you’re looking for cruise ships departing from the UK to the Caribbean or New York (Fall) and the reverse from the Caribbean to UK (Spring).
  • and the most expensive, but also in this category – Around The World cruise ships departing from Europe (the UK mostly) with their first/last segments offering a Trans-Atlantic cruise crossing.

Repositioning Transatlantic Cruises 2024-2025 schedule

The following table shows all major lines’ ships with Transatlantic cruise crossing itineraries in 2024 and 2025. To see detailed itinerary information, just follow our line-links from the table or at the top page right. After this table, you will find a separate schedule for roundtrip Transatlantic ship crossings.

Roundtrip Transatlantic cruises 2024-2025 from England UK

Transatlantic round-trip cruises are operated with predominantly England departures (out of Southampton, Tilbury-London, Dover, Bristol, Liverpool). The most common destinations are:

  • Caribbean (often combined with USA ports – Florida, NOLA, South Carolina)
  • Canada-New England (Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Quebec, usually combined with USA ports – New York, Maine, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maryland)
  • South America (Brazil, often Amazon Brazil)

Know that all (yours included) Transatlantic cruises as deals are in the “very cheap travel” category. Generally, Transatlantic crossings on cruise ships feature some of the cheapest travel prices as per-day rates. The only inconvenience is that these offers are very limited as to the number of ships (major cruise lines with regular Transatlantic ship repositioning).

Other cons are the limited number of departure dates, few departure port choices, not to forget the limited number of ports of call. Last-minute Transatlantic cruise deals offer the best possible prices. Still, some bonus perks may change your mind. Among those are the free cabin upgrades, free onboard credit, special sea day activities. Sometimes, even unlimited beverage packages are included in the deals. As to the guaranteed availability and stateroom choices, early booking is highly recommended.

We wish you the best of luck and super fun on your cheap Transatlantic crossings! One-way or round-trip, these are unique travel deals on the always pleasantly cheap Transatlantic cruise ships – enjoy them!

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Sail from one incredible destination to another on one of our luxury repositioning cruises. Explore Europe’s dynamic cities. Lounge on Fort Lauderdale’s stunning beaches. Spend relaxed days on board one of our luxury cruise ships in the award-winning spa, dipping in the sparkling pool, and tasting world-class culinary creations inspired by global destinations. With plenty of days at sea and stops in some of the most coveted ports in the world, these repositioning cruises promise adventure both on and off the ship.

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Itineraries, view all repositioning cruises, explore two continents on an unforgettable repositioning cruise.

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey across the Atlantic or the Pacific Ocean aboard our spectacular repositioning cruises. Sail from one continent to another on an award-winning ship , and experience unrivaled luxury, service, and entertainment as it relocates from one region of the world to another.

In the late fall, our repositioning cruises sail from Europe, where you’ll depart from fascinating cities like Lisbon, Southampton, and Rome, to North America. Stop in stunning destinations such as Nice, Provence, the Azores, and the Canary Islands, and luxuriate in consecutive days at sea before arriving at your debarkation port in Florida or the Northeast. Or cruise between Europe and South America on a cruise from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro and explore ports in the Canary Islands and Brazil. 

In the early spring, our transatlantic cruises depart from the United States and head back across the Atlantic, stopping in beautiful European destinations along the way, such as the islands of Palma de Mallorca and Corsica, before arriving in Rome, Southampton, and Lisbon.

Whether you choose to board a relocation cruise in the spring or fall, you’ll find a wealth of options to choose from. Depending on your itinerary, you’ll explore the sun-soaked Mediterranean, visit popular ports across Western Europe, or stop in Iceland and Greenland along the way. 

Sail across the Bering Sea and the Pacific Ocean on a transpacific cruise that travels from Asia to North America—and vice versa. Depart from the exciting city of Tokyo and stop in destinations in Russia and Japan along the way. A highlight of a transpacific cruise is traversing the International Dateline.

You can also board one of our repositioning cruises between Hawaii and Australia. Depart from either Honolulu or Sydney and visit breathtaking islands in the South Pacific, including New Zealand’s idyllic Bay of Islands, dreamy destinations in French Polynesia like Bora Bora and Tahiti, and the tropical islands of Hawaii.

Aside from these remarkable journeys across continents, we also have exciting repositioning cruises that travel from one destination to another within the Western Hemisphere. Sail between San Diego or Los Angeles and Vancouver and cruise along the Pacific Coast, stopping in destinations throughout California, Oregon, Washington, and Canada along the way. Or combine a tropical vacation in the Caribbean with sightseeing in the Northeast by embarking on an open-jaw itinerary between Miami and Cape Liberty or Boston; San Juan and Cape Liberty; or a Caribbean cruise from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan.

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A repositioning cruise is a one-way trip from one home-port to another. They typically happen in the spring. If you're looking for unusual cruise itineraries, repositioning cruises may be for you.

Repositioning cruises can be good values. One-way voyages aren't as popular as roundtrips, therefore cruise lines offer these trips at a discount. Below is the complete list of repositioning cruises out of Tampa.

March 23, 2024: 14-night repositioning cruise on Celebrity . One-way from Tampa to Barcelona (Spain). Visit Royal Naval Dockyard (Bermuda), Ponta Delgada (Azores) and Gibraltar.

April 7, 2024: 14-night repositioning cruise on Carnival . One-way from Tampa to Baltimore (Maryland). Visit Montego Bay (Jamaica), Aruba, Curacao, Barbados, Antigua and St Maarten.

April 8, 2024: 14-night repositioning cruise on Royal Caribbean . One-way from Tampa to Los Angeles (California). Visit Cartagena (Colombia), Colon (Panama), the Panama Canal, Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala) and Puerto Vallarta (Mexico).

April 27, 2024: 16-night repositioning cruise on Carnival . One-way from Tampa to Seattle (Washington). Visit Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands), Cartegena (Colombia), the Panama Canal, Puntarenas (Costa Rica) and Cabo San Lucas (Mexico).

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Embrace the spirit of adventure on this spook-tacular 2-week Disney Cruise sailing that begins in Florida and ends in California. Highlights of this once-in-a-lifetime voyage include cruising the fabled 40-mile engineering wonder that is the Panama Canal, a bucket-list destination that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific—plus stops in Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Puerta Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas. On board, delight in a not-so-scary Halloween celebration, complete with bewitching surprises and fireworks at sea.

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Experience the maritime history of Southampton, England before taking off on an epic cross-continental voyage over the Atlantic Ocean to bustling New York City. Along the way, drop anchor in Vigo, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; and Bermuda. And with 7 luxurious days at sea, you’ll have ample time to discover all the magical offerings on board—from sparkling pools, engaging youth clubs and fireworks at sea to Broadway-caliber shows, world-class dining, relaxing spa treatments and more.

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Cruise from the golden-sand shores of Fort Lauderdale to utopic ports in Portugal. Let Ponta Delgada be your gateway to the Azores and embrace the explorer spirit of the country’s capital in Lisbon—the home of Magellan and Vasco de Gama. Discover Spanish adventures in romantic Cádiz, sunny Cartagena and cosmopolitan Barcelona. And with 6 magical days at sea, you’ll have ample opportunity to explore world-class amenities, spectacular Broadway-style productions, entertaining themed dining, festive deck parties and Disney fun for the whole family!

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Embark on a spectacular transatlantic voyage on your way to captivating ports of call along Spain’s romantic coast. Spend 8 magical days at sea aboard the Disney Dream and experience world-class amenities, Broadway-quality entertainment and one-of-a-kind Disney fun for the whole family! Explore ashore in Vigo, Lisbon and Ponta Delgada—plus, spend a day at Lighthouse Point, our newest island retreat in The Bahamas.

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This is the complete schedule of Transatlantic cruises in 2024 . Most are in the spring and fall when cruise lines reposition ships between the United States and Europe. Throughout the year there are also cruises between New York and England on the Queen Mary 2.

On the calendar you'll find many Atlantic crossings to Spain, Portugal, Italy, Denmark and the UK. In total, there are about 100 Transatlantic cruises annually.

January 2024

January 3: 8-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 January 11: 11-day cruise from Southampton (England) to Fort Lauderdale on the Cunard Line January 11: 10-day cruise from Miami to Southampton (England) on Norwegian Cruise Line January 27: 12-day cruise from Southampton (England) to Fort Lauderdale on the Cunard Line

February 2024

February 13: 11-day cruise from Southampton (England) to Miami on Norwegian Cruise Line February 21: 10-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Southampton (England) on the Cunard Line

March 2: 15-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona (Spain) on Viking March 9: 16-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Southampton (England) on Princess Cruises March 15: 17-night cruise from Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) to Lisbon (Portugal) on Azamara Cruises March 18: 15-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona (Spain) on Viking March 23: 14-night cruise from Tampa to Barcelona (Spain) on Celebrity Cruises March 27: 15-night cruise from Miami to Rome (Italy) on Oceania March 30: 16-day cruise from Barbados to Lisbon (Portugal) on Star Clipper March 31: 14-day cruise from Miami to Barcelona (Spain) on Regent Seven Seas

April 5: 14-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona (Spain) on Holland America April 5: 15-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Southampton (England) on Royal Caribbean April 5: 14-night cruise from Miami to Barcelona (Spain) on Oceania April 5: 16-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Southampton (England) on Princess Cruises April 6: 20-day cruise from Antigua to Malaga (Spain) on Star Clipper April 7: 14-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Rotterdam (Netherlands) on Holland America April 7: 19-day cruise from Puerto Rico to Lisbon (Portugal) on Norwegian Cruise Line April 8: 16-day cruise from New York to Rome (Italy) on Norwegian Cruise Line April 10: 14-day cruise from New York to Barcelona (Spain) on Regent Seven Seas April 11: 12-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Lisbon (Portugal) on Celebrity Cruises April 13: 14-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Rotterdam (Netherlands) on Holland America April 13: 12-day cruise from Puerto Rico to Lisbon (Portugal) on SeaDream April 14: 13-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona (Spain) on Celebrity Cruises April 14: 12-night cruise from Miami to Lisbon (Portugal) on Seabourn April 15: 12-day cruise from Baltimore to Barcelona (Spain) on Carnival Cruise Line April 18: 14-day cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Port Canaveral on Carnival Cruise Line April 21: 14-night cruise from Miami to Barcelona (Spain) on Royal Caribbean April 21: 14-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Rome (Italy) on Royal Caribbean April 21: 15-night cruise from Miami to Lisbon (Portugal) on MSC April 22: 13-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Amsterdam (Netherlands) on Celebrity Cruises April 25: 14-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on Norwegian Cruise Line April 28: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 April 28: 13-night cruise from Miami to Barcelona (Spain) on Royal Caribbean April 28: 12-night cruise from New Jersey to Southampton (England) on Royal Caribbean April 29: 14-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on Norwegian Cruise Line

May 1: 15-night cruise from Texas to Barcelona (Spain) on Royal Caribbean May 2: 13-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Southampton (England) on Celebrity Cruises May 4: 15-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Southampton (England) on Princess Cruises May 5: 13-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona (Spain) on Disney Cruise Line May 5: 7-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 May 11: 14-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Amsterdam (Netherlands) on Holland America May 16: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 May 23: 7-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2

June 9: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 June 16: 7-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 June 21: 21-night cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on Oceania June 23: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 June 24: 36-night cruise from New York to Amsterdam (Netherlands) on Viking June 29: 21-day cruise from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Boston on Holland America

July 5: 21-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on Princess Cruises July 6: 8-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 July 12: 51-night round-trip cruise from New York to Europe on Oceania July 14: 24-night cruise from England to New York on Seabourn July 20: 17-day cruise from Boston to Rotterdam (Netherlands) on Holland America July 21: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 July 28: 7-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2

August 2024

August 16: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 August 17: 15-night cruise from Tilbury (England) to New York on Oceania August 23: 7-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 August 24: 16-day cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to New York on Regent Seven Seas

September 2024

September 15: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 September 23: 16-day cruise from Southampton (England) to Fort Lauderdale on Princess Cruises

October 2024

October 6: 7-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 October 6: 21-day cruise from Southampton (England) to Galveston (Texas) on Princess Cruises October 9: 22-night cruise from Rome (Italy) to Puerto Rico on Viking October 12: 15-day cruise from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Fort Lauderdale on Holland America October 17: 8-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 October 20: 13-day cruise from Southampton (England) to Fort Lauderdale on Disney Cruise Line October 21: 14-day cruise from New York to Barcelona (Spain) on Norwegian Cruise Line October 23: 16-night cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Galveston on Royal Caribbean October 24: 14-night cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Fort Lauderdale on Royal Caribbean October 25: 7-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 October 26: 15-day cruise from Rome (Italy) to Tampa on Carnival Cruise Line October 26: 13-night cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Fort Lauderdale on Celebrity Cruises October 26: 14-night cruise from Malaga (Spain) to Puerto Rico on SeaDream October 31: 14-day cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Fort Lauderdale on Holland America

November 2024

November 1: 14-night cruise from Rome (Italy) to Fort Lauderdale on Celebrity Cruises November 3: 14-day cruise from Miami to Southampton (England) on Norwegian Cruise Line November 3: 16-night cruise from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to New York on Oceania November 3: 14-day cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Miami on Regent Seven Seas November 3: 14-night cruise from Rome (Italy) to Cape Liberty on Royal Caribbean November 7: 16-day cruise from Rome (Italy) to New York on Norwegian Cruise Line November 7: 14-night cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Tampa on Celebrity Cruises November 9: 13-night cruise from Lisbon (Portugal) to Fort Lauderdale on Celebrity Cruises November 10: 13-day cruise from Rome (Italy) to Port Canaveral on Norwegian Cruise Line November 10: 16-day cruise from Rome (Italy) to Fort Lauderdale on Princess Cruises November 10: 16-night cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Port Canaveral on Royal Caribbean November 13: 12-night cruise from Lisbon (Portugal) to Fort Lauderdale on Azamara Cruises November 13: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2 November 15: 12-night cruise from Lisbon (Portugal) to Miami on Oceania November 16: 13-night cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Fort Lauderdale on Celebrity Cruises November 16: 14-day cruise from Rome (Italy) to Fort Lauderdale on Holland America November 20: 10-night cruise from Lisbon (Portugal) to Barbados on Azamara Cruises November 20: 15-night cruise from Rome (Italy) to Miami on Oceania November 22: 14-day cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Miami on Regent Seven Seas November 22: 14-day cruise from Lisbon (Portugal) to Fort Lauderdale on Silversea November 24: 13-night cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Port Canaveral on Royal Caribbean November 28: 17-day cruise from Southampton (England) to Fort Lauderdale on Princess Cruises November 28: 12-night cruise from Lisbon (Portugal) to Miami on Seabourn November 28: 22-night cruise from Rome (Italy) to Fort Lauderdale on Viking November 29: 16-day cruise from Lisbon (Portugal) to Puerto Rico on Norwegian Cruise Line

December 2024

December 3: 12-day cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Miami on Norwegian Cruise Line December 3: 7-day cruise from New York to Southampton (England) on the Queen Mary 2 December 4: 18-day cruise from Rome (Italy) to Fort Lauderdale on Princess Cruises December 4: 15-day cruise from Lisbon (Portugal) to Fort Lauderdale on Silversea December 5: 15-night cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Fort Lauderdale on Viking December 15: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2

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There's no better time than now to book your dream vacation to The Great Land. Cruise vacations are more popular than ever, and affordable cruises are getting harder to find – especially for beloved destinations like Alaska.

Cruisers can nab some of the lines' best deals of the year during wave season. This period, which extends from January to March, refers to the "tidal wave" of lower pricing across the cruising industry during this time. Some cruise lines even kick off their sales in December, so it's advisable to begin your search for discounted pricing early.

Below, we've included some of the best Alaska cruise deals available right now for sailings in 2024 and 2025. All quoted prices are per person for double occupancy and were accurate at the time of writing. Keep in mind: Each itinerary may be available on multiple dates; we've listed the date with the lowest starting price to get you the best value.

Read on to explore the top options for an affordable Alaska cruise.

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Holland America Line

The Holland America Noordam in Yakutat Bay.

Holland America's "Time of Your Life" wave season deal features up to 40% off bookings for select sailings from summer 2024 through spring 2025; the sale ends at the end of February. You can also add the premium "Have It All" bundle. This added perk features a signature drink package , specialty dining, shore excursions and Wi-Fi access. The exact pricing and benefits of the package depend on the length of the cruise. The wave season pricing also features a complimentary stateroom upgrade, reduced deposits, and free or discounted fares for kids.

7-Day Glacier Discovery Southbound

Holland America's seven-day voyage aboard Noordam includes an afternoon cruising in Hubbard Glacier and a full day of sailing through picturesque Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. The ship also calls on the ports of Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, with one additional day of scenic cruising on the Inside Passage, before disembarking in Vancouver. Plan to stay an extra day in Vancouver to explore on your own, or opt for a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour with Holland America (complete with luggage service and an airport transfer) before taking a flight home later that evening.

This southbound itinerary is also available on May 25, 2025, aboard Nieuw Amsterdam , starting at $679 per person.

7-Day Alaska Inside Passage

This round-trip sailing on Zaandam from Vancouver highlights the Inside Passage with a day of scenic cruising, plus a limited stop in Tracy Arm Inlet for excursions, before reaching the coastal towns of Juneau and Skagway. Then, you'll enjoy another day of scenic cruising in Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve, followed by a stop in Ketchikan and cruising the Inside Passage before disembarking in Vancouver .

The Tracy Arm fjord features glacier-covered mountains and the largest intact coastal temperate rainforest in the country. It is also home to abundant wildlife, including whales, harbor seals, bald eagles, bears and mountain goats. Book the Tracy Arm Fjord & Glacier Explorer excursion to see the majestic beauty of the Tracy Arm wilderness and the twin Sawyer Glaciers up close. You might even see and hear ice calving into the pristine waters. You'll cruise through Stephens Passage on your way back to meet the ship in Juneau.

Zaandam sails this itinerary in 2025, as well. The lowest fare starts at $629 per person for the voyage on May 14, 2025.

Princess Cruises

The Majestic Princess in Skagway.

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Princess Cruises' wave season deals feature up to 40% off cruise prices, complimentary room upgrades, $100 deposits, and free fares for third and fourth guests in the same stateroom or suite. The advertised fares on the Princess Cruises website are for the line's MedallionClass experience, which includes dining at the complimentary onboard restaurants, entertainment on the ship, fitness facilities, and the youth and teen clubs. You can add optional upgrades, such as a beverage package, specialty dining, shore excursions and Wi-Fi access, either individually or with a Princess Plus or Princess Premier package.

7-Day Voyage of the Glaciers with Glacier Bay (Northbound)

Princess' seven-day itinerary aboard Grand Princess features the lowest available fare for the line's 2024 Alaska season. The itinerary starts with a relaxing sea day, followed by stops in three ports of call in Alaska: Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway. You'll also have two days of scenic cruising in Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve and College Fjord before disembarking in Whittier, near Anchorage .

The southbound voyage (which is the reverse itinerary) on Grand Princess departs May 15, 2024, from Anchorage and also starts at $398 per person. Or, you can sail that southbound itinerary on Sapphire Princess on May 18, 2024, for the same price.

In 2025, you can book this itinerary on Caribbean Princess for as low as $467 per person, embarking on May 10, 2025.

7-Day Inside Passage (Roundtrip Vancouver)

This shoulder season sailing in September is available on Grand Princess. The round-trip voyage from Vancouver features two days at sea; one day of scenic cruising in Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier; and stops in the coastal towns of Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan. While on the ship, spend warmer days outdoors relaxing at The Sanctuary, an adults-only venue. You can also experience one of the line's Discovery at SEA enrichment programs on board, or book one of the affiliated excursions ashore.

This Grand Princess itinerary is also available on May 27, 2025, for as low as $547 per person.

Norwegian Cruise Line

The Norwegian Jewel in Alaska.

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Norwegian's current "Free At Sea" promotion includes a free unlimited open bar package, free specialty dining, free shore excursions and complimentary Wi-Fi access. You'll also find additional deals like 50% off deposits, free third and fourth guests (or $99 per additional person, depending on the sailing), and free airfare for a second guest. Be sure to check the terms and conditions before booking a Norwegian sailing.

7-Day Alaska: Hubbard Glacier & Skagway

Norwegian's sailing from Seward to Vancouver on Norwegian Jewel features two days cruising through Hubbard Glacier, where you'll be able to book the Hubbard Glacier & Wilderness Explorer excursion for an up-close look at North America's largest tidewater glacier. Afterward, the ship calls on Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan (Ward Cove).

In Ketchikan, reserve a spot for the Alaskan Cultural & Lumberjack Show Experience, which includes an entertaining show, a chance to learn about Alaska Native culture, and a tasting of local food and wines. Alaska also offers some of the best fishing conditions in North America, so anglers may want to consider booking a private excursion to go fishing for halibut or salmon. After several days in port, enjoy one more day of scenic cruising through the Inside Passage before disembarking in Vancouver.

In 2025, the seven-day Hubbard Glacier & Skagway itinerary will sail from Vancouver to Whittier. The lowest fare for this cruise starts at $529 per person aboard the Norwegian Jade on May 5, 2025.

7-Day Alaska: Glacier Bay, Skagway & Juneau

This sailing on Norwegian Jewel departs from Vancouver and includes three sea days cruising the Inside Passage, Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve and Hubbard Glacier. The itinerary also calls on the ports of Ketchikan (Ward Cove), Juneau and Skagway.

The 13-mile-long Mendenhall Glacier is one of the top attractions in Juneau, and the line offers a variety of excursions to view the impressive ice sheet. For a bucket list adventure, splurge on the helicopter and dog-sledding excursion to Mendenhall Glacier from Skagway. You can also opt for another once-in-a-lifetime trip: a flightseeing tour by floatplane. You'll fly into the wilderness, kayak across a stream and then hike the surface of the Norris Glacier, a remote glacier in the Coast Mountains that's only accessible by plane or on foot.

If you're looking forward to 2025, you can book a similar itinerary from Whittier to Vancouver on April 28, 2025, starting at $499 per person on Norwegian Jade.

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Celebrity Cruises

Balcony of the Celebrity Suite on the Celebrity Summit.

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Celebrity's 2024 wave season includes flash sales with offers like 75% off the second guest on nonrefundable deposit rates and a 50% discount with refundable deposit fares. Other deals may include free upgrades, depending on the sailing. Refer to the Celebrity Cruises website for the current promotions, or consult with a cruise specialist for the best deals and pricing.

7-Night Alaska Southbound Glacier

This mid-May itinerary on Celebrity Summit is currently the line's lowest-priced Alaska cruise for the 2024 season. The one-way sailing from Seward includes a day of scenic cruising around Hubbard Glacier: one of Alaska's most beautiful natural treasures at 7 miles wide, 76 miles long and an impressive 30 stories high. The ship also calls on ports in Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point and Ketchikan, with an additional full day cruising the Inside Passage, before disembarking in Vancouver.

For 2025, this same itinerary currently starts at $649 per person for the May 16 sailing on Celebrity Summit.

7-Night Alaska Northbound Glacier

The reverse itinerary of the southbound voyage above, this cruise offers similar ports of call and sea days, except you'll stop in Sitka rather than Skagway. This sailing is also on Celebrity Summit. During your time in Icy Strait Point, consider a whale watching excursion; you are guaranteed to see whales (or receive your money back) on one of the tours departing from their shores. In Sitka, take a guided hike to explore the beautiful Tongass National Forest or a tour to learn about the Tlingit culture. This outing includes a visit to local totem artists and a beer meister, as well as a sampling of regional foods at a popular restaurant.

Or, consider a comparable cruise aboard Celebrity Summit on May 9 or May 23, 2025. Fares start at $649 per person.

Royal Caribbean International

Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas on the open ocean.

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Royal Caribbean's current deal features up to $600 in onboard credit, 60% off the second guest and kids sail free fares . The line offers sales throughout the year, so you can check back to see what promotions are available at a later date, or contact a cruise specialist for additional specials. Below, you'll find the lowest fares currently available for Royal Caribbean sailings in Alaska.

7-Night Northbound Alaska & Hubbard Glacier

Royal Caribbean's one-way sailing aboard Radiance of the Seas features scenic cruising along the Inside Passage and Hubbard Glacier, as well as stops in the ports of Juneau, Icy Strait Point, Sitka and Skagway. Consider booking a ride on the White Pass and Yukon Route while in Skagway: The historic narrow-gauge railway offers a picturesque ride through Alaska's wilderness, with views of White Pass.

The reverse itinerary, the Southbound Alaska & Hubbard Glacier voyage, is also available on Radiance of the Seas; prices start at $339 per person for the May 10, 2024, sailing. In 2025, the May 30 northbound itinerary aboard Radiance of the Seas currently begins at $680 per person.

7-Night Alaska Experience Cruise

This round-trip voyage from Seattle on Quantum of the Seas calls on Sitka, Skagway and Juneau in Alaska. It also makes a late afternoon stop in Victoria, British Columbia , where you can plan to have dinner that evening. You'll have two days at sea for relaxing or enjoying all the activities and attractions on the ship, including the RipCord by iFLY skydiving simulator, robotic bartenders and live performances with aerial entertainers. You can also take a ride on the FlowRider surf simulator, surrounded by snowcapped mountain views and calving glaciers.

In 2025, this round-trip voyage from Seattle on Quantum of the Seas starts at $840 per person for the Sept. 8 voyage.

Carnival Cruise Line

The Carnival Miracle in Alaska.

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This cruise line advertises limited-time promotional rates and deals throughout the year. You can join Carnival 's VIFP (Very Important Fun Person) Club to unlock even more deals and additional perks. Current specials include reduced deposits, up to 35% off fares, free room upgrades, onboard credit and discounts for families traveling in the same stateroom.

7-Day Alaska from Seattle

This seven-day voyage on Carnival Spirit sails round-trip from Seattle and features one day to explore the ship while at sea, plus a scenic cruising day in Tracy Arm Fjord. Ports of call include Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, as well as a late evening stop in Victoria before you disembark the next day in Seattle. For your day in Ketchikan, consider booking the award-winning Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour on the famed Aleutian Ballad from the Discovery Channel show, "Deadliest Catch."

This itinerary is also offered on Carnival Luminosa . If you are sailing in 2025, you can book the same seven-day cruise starting at $609 per person for the April 14 voyage on Carnival Spirit.

Shorter cruises

A shorter cruise may be an attractive option if you don't have extensive vacation time or you prefer to spend a few days ashore before or after your sailing. If kids are in tow for the adventure – and it's your first time cruising with them – you might also want fewer days at sea to test the waters (literally). See our pick of competitively priced four- and five-night Alaska cruises, below.

Princess Cruises: 4-Day Alaska Sampler

This 2025 cruise aboard Discovery Princess includes one port of call, Ketchikan, and two days at sea between Vancouver and Seattle. This 4-Day Alaska Sampler itinerary is also offered on May 13, 2025, on Royal Princess , with a starting price of $327 per person. The reverse itinerary (Seattle to Vancouver) is offered on May 23, 2025, on Grand Princess; pricing starts at $347 per person.

Princess Cruises: 5-Day Alaska Sampler

If you want to sail with Princess for one extra day, consider booking the five-day sampler cruise sailing round-trip from Vancouver. This early season itinerary aboard Caribbean Princess calls on Sitka and Ketchikan, offering more time ashore to explore these two popular coastal towns along Alaska's Inside Passage. Guests will also have two sea days to enjoy activities and dining experiences on the ship.

How to find the best Alaska cruise deals

Book during wave season.

As previously mentioned, you can take advantage of some of the best deals of the year during wave season. Promotions offered during wave season include lower cruise fares, reduced deposits and onboard credits. You can also find special rates (or free fares) for the third and fourth guests in the same room, making this the perfect time to book a family cruise.

In addition, look for discounts on higher-level staterooms and suites, or even accommodations in exclusive areas of the ship, such as The Haven on Norwegian Cruise Line or The Retreat on Celebrity Cruises. These private spaces offer swanky extras like luxurious accommodations, all-inclusive pricing , butler service, a team of attendants and concierge service, as well as private restaurants, lounges and pools. With lower pricing, wave season may be the best time to splurge on a cruise vacation in one of these upscale enclaves.

Promotional pricing beyond wave season

If you miss booking your cruise during wave season, don't panic. Many lines offer special pricing and flash sales throughout the year and advertise lower fares for voyages during Alaska's shoulder seasons, which fall in May and September.

"You will always find the more affordable Alaska cruises toward the beginning and end of the season. This year, the Alaska cruise season begins in April and continues through October," says Chris Gray Faust, executive editor of Cruise Critic. She adds, "The challenge with shoulder season Alaska cruises is that the weather might not be the best – it can snow in Alaska in April and early May – and in the fall, the nights will be longer (although, there is a chance you might see northern lights )."

In addition to giving up the warmer summer weather (and possibly having snow), you may also miss some optimal wildlife viewing opportunities if you cruise early or late in the season. For example, the peak time for bear-watching excursions extends from mid-June to mid-August, which falls during the height of the Alaska cruise season in July and August.

If you're looking for other ways to save money on your cruise, Gray Faust advises that older ships also provide more value when you're looking for deals.

It's important to note that a few of this year's wave deals extend just until the end of February 2024, so you'll need to refer to the individual cruise line websites to see the exact dates for the special offers. You may also be able to find lower prices on some discount and aggregator sites, like Cruise Critic, Cruises.com and Priceline.

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Gwen Pratesi has been an avid cruiser since her early 20s. She has sailed on nearly every type of cruise ship, including the newest megaships, traditional masted sailing ships, river ships in Europe and a small luxury expedition vessel in Antarctica. She has cruised to Alaska and visited The Great Land in the summer, fall and winter, and journeyed to remote areas by bush plane above the Arctic Circle. She used her knowledge of Alaska cruises and extensive research to write this article. Pratesi covers the travel and culinary industries for major publications, including U.S. News & World Report.

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The cruise industry is a major player in the global tourism industry, and it continues to grow year after year. The global cruise market was valued at $7.25 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow 11% from 2022 to 2028.

The Profile of the Cruise Demographic

Looking at the profile on the cruise industry, 4.8 million passengers took ocean cruises in 2022, with 1.75 million of those passengers visiting the Caribbean, the Bahamas, and Bermuda. Over 43% of the cruise ship passengers were Americans, demonstrating the huge popularity of the cruise industry in this demographic. What’s also interesting to note is that 45% of global cruise travelers in 2019 were first-time cruisers.

The cruise industry worldwide generated $13.6 billion dollars in revenue in 2022, with the U.S. being the largest contributor in terms of paying passengers. What’s also interesting is that approximately 32% of cruise passengers traveled with their family. It speaks to the appeal of cruises as a vacation option for families, as well as the industry’s ability to provide a wide range of activities and amenities that cater to the needs of all family members. This statistic is a valuable insight into the cruise industry and its potential for growth.

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Cruise lines are looking at these trends and offering new itineraries to attract this growing market. Norwegian Cruise Line, NCL , had launched the Norwegian Dawn’s Southern Africa season to attract visitors looking for exotic and sought-after locations such as Réunion, known for its volcanic landscapes and rainforests; Nosy Be, Madagascar, famous for its spectacular coral reefs; Richards Bay, a gateway to South Africa’s wildlife safaris and Mossel Bay, a haven for beach lovers.

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What is the line seeing for 2024? In addition to travel to new destinations like South Africa, NCL is seeing strong bookings for Europe and Alaska. This year, NCL will have 10 ships sailing in Europe, including the newest ships, Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva, with an array of seven to 14-day cruises sailing through the Mediterranean , Northern Europe and Greek Isles . These immersive European itineraries visit multiple countries in one voyage with few sea days and average of 10.5 hours in port that allow travelers to bond and indulge in culturally rich destinations.

Alaska has long-since been a cruise hot spot and continues to have strong bookings. This summer, NCL will have multiple ships in this destination with a array of choices for accommodations, activities and itineraries including seven-day round-trip cruises from Seattle on board the popular Norwegian Encore and Norwegian Bliss .

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In the last few years, Norwegian Cruise Line has offered longer, more immersive itineraries and bucket-list trips for travelers to maximize their vacation time. Travelers want to eat and drink like the locals, they want to immerse themselves in the culture, and are eager to check exciting new places off their bucket lists. This is resulting in more people booking these ‘once in a lifetime’ trips. Cruise lines are also noting that while travelers want to visit these more exotic travel destinations, they want ease of travel, meaning not changing hotels often, not having long transfers, not worry about missing flights. That’s where cruising comes in. The cruise lines visit multiple destinations with the ease of unpacking once and but having a variety of experience during the trip.

In terms of demographics, Norwegian Cruise Line tries to target different types of travelers. Couples can spend dedicated time alone by indulging in the Mandara Spa for relaxing spa treatments and massages, and then enjoy a delicious candlelit dinner at one of NCL’s many exquisite restaurants before heading to the theater to watch world-class entertainment.

On the other hand, solo travelers can meet up with other like-minded guests at scheduled meet-ups in their exclusive, key-card access only Studio Lounge or at one of the many public spaces on board. NCL revolutionized the industry when the company first introduced studio staterooms in 2010 on Norwegian Epic, priced and designed for the solo traveler in mind. As of 2024 , guests can now stay in solo inside, oceanview and balcony staterooms across NCL’s fleet making it ideal for those sol travelers who want their own larger, dedicated space.

Family travel is one of the biggest markets for cruise ships.

And of course, multigenerational family travel had been one of the key growing trends in cruising. The Haven by Norwegian is ideal for multi-generational families. The Haven, NCL’s ship-within-a-ship luxury, keycard-access-only complex means families can enjoy a private restaurant, bar, lounge, 24-hour butler, and concierge service. Families looking to stay in a balcony stateroom can take advantage of connecting cabins so they are just a knock away family members.

Norwegian Cruise Line has a variety of activities for different ages of family members. NCL features the industry’s first and only racetracks at sea. Norwegian’s five newest ships feature the hallmark attraction including Norwegian Joy , Norwegian Encore , Norwegian Bliss , and the Prima Class ships— Norwegian Prima and the all-new Norwegian Viva .

Families can also partake in top-deck activities such as ropes courses, Aqua parks, outdoor laser tag arenas and virtual reality complexes.

Norwegian Cruise Line also offers the Free at Sea program which includes complimentary add-ons such as unlimited open bar, specialty dining credits, free Wi-Fi, shore excursion credits, free third and fourth guests in a stateroom, and complimentary airfare for the second traveler on select cruises.

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In August 2023, Norwegian Cruise Line debuted their newest ship, the 19-ship in its fleet, Norwegian Viva , as the second ship in the groundbreaking Prima Class and sister ship to Norwegian Prima. Norwegian Viva is currently offering seven-day roundtrip Caribbean voyages from San Juan, Puerto Rico without any sea days.

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  7. Princess repositioning cruises 2024-2025

    Princess repositioning cruises 2024-2025 Princess Cruises ship relocations - transition itineraries, dates & prices to compare. Repositioning Cruises. Ships, Itineraries, Sailng Dates, Prices. ... 2024 (August 31) 23 days from Civitavecchia-Rome to Southampton, visits Naples (Sep 1), Santorini Island (Sep 3), Istanbul (Sep 5), Mykonos Island ...

  8. Repositioning Cruises

    Regent Cruises are the World's best Seven Seas Luxury Cruises. Book an all-inclusive luxury cruise today: 877-394-8130 ... Repositioning Cruises for Best Value & Unique Itineraries. ... 18-Nights from Tokyo to Vancouver Cruise : Seven Seas Explorer: Apr 13, 2024: $28,099: $6,798: Fares are per person in US dollars, based on double occupancy ...

  9. A guide to repositioning cruises

    Its 12-night sailing to Italy, Turkey and Greece during high season (May 15, 2023) starts at $2,999. Compare that to its 12-night Spain, France and Canary Islands transatlantic repositioning cruise (October 12, 2022), which starts at $1,299 - a whopping $1,700 less. Related: 6 ways to get a deal on a cruise.

  10. Repositioning Cruises

    New Year Sale: Up to 40% Fare Savings With Oceania's New Year Sale, enjoy up to 40% fares savings on select 2024-2025 luxury voyages. Ends February 29, 2024. An Oceania Cruise experience with a repositioning cruise is the best value in upscale cruising. Click here to learn more!

  11. Repositioning Cruises 2024, 2025

    119 Deals Silver Shadow 22 NIGHT World CRUISE 24 Feb 24 From Sydney to Benoa (Bali) Newcastle | Brisbane | Fraser Island | Airlie Beach | Cairns | Darwin | Broome | Komodo Island | Lombok Incl. Wi-Fi, select drinks, gratuities + more* 22 nights from: $19,950 View Details Inside N/A Oceanview Sold Out Balcony N/A Suite

  12. Repositioning Cruises from Los Angeles

    A repositioning cruise is a one-way cruise from Los Angeles that ends in another port. ... 2024: 15-night cruise to Florida on Norwegian. One-way from Los Angeles to Miami (Florida). ... August 22, 2024: 18-night cruise to Japan on Carnival. One-way from Long Beach to Tokyo (Japan). Visit Ketchikan (Alaska), Sitka (Alaska), Icy Strait Point ...

  13. Reposition Cruises

    Transatlantic People have been cruising across the Atlantic Ocean for centuries, and now is your chance to share this amazing perspective. Enjoy relaxing days on board and take advantage of the flexibility that only Freestyle Cruising can offer. Embark/Disembark: Barcelona Miami Civitavecchia Marseille Copenhagen Los Angeles

  14. Oceania Cruises Repositioning Cruises

    2024, 2025 and 2026 Repositioning Oceania cruises around the world, ... While your repositioning cruise can spend time in the Canary Islands, Tahiti, Iceland and more, many of your days will be spent enjoying the relaxation and seclusion of an Oceania ship in the middle of the ocean. ... England (Aug 2024) Search Cruises. Loading. Free Cruise ...

  15. Transatlantic cruises 2024-2025 ship crossings schedule

    Repositioning Transatlantic Cruises 2024-2025 schedule The following table shows all major lines' ships with Transatlantic cruise crossing itineraries in 2024 and 2025. To see detailed itinerary information, just follow our line-links from the table or at the top page right.

  16. Best Repositioning Cruises 2023 & 2024

    Embark on an exciting repositioning cruise with Celebrity Cruises. Drinks, Wi-Fi, and tips included on every cruise. Book a repositioning cruise today! ... Celebrity Apex, Flora and Millennium. From August 2022 Travel + Leisure®, published by TI Inc. Affluent Media Group, a Dotdash Meredith company. Travel + Leisure® is a registered trademark ...

  17. Repositioning Cruises from Tampa Florida

    April 27, 2024: 16-night repositioning cruise on Carnival. One-way from Tampa to Seattle (Washington). Visit Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands), Cartegena (Colombia), the Panama Canal, Puntarenas (Costa Rica) and Cabo San Lucas (Mexico). The schedule of repositioning cruises from Tampa. These voyages can be great values and unusual itineraries.

  18. Disney Cruise Line Repositioning Cruise Itineraries

    15. San Diego, California. 8:30 AM. -. 14-Night Very Merrytime Eastbound Panama Canal Cruise from San Diego ending in Galveston. Sail from San Diego to sunny ports of call and pass through the world-famous Panama Canal! Visit Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Cartagena and more while enjoying blissful days at sea with themed dining ...

  19. Repositioning 2024 / 2025 / 2026 Cruises

    Repositioning 2024 / 2025 / 2026 Cruises. EUROPE 2024 - Celebrity Cruises' $200 Onboard Spend Flash Sale! Up to 75% off 2nd guest savings + £49 Flights to Europe*. Over 1.5 Million Happy Cruise Customers. Rated Excellent.

  20. Transatlantic Cruises 2024

    December 4: 15-day cruise from Lisbon (Portugal) to Fort Lauderdale on Silversea. December 5: 15-night cruise from Barcelona (Spain) to Fort Lauderdale on Viking. December 15: 7-day cruise from Southampton (England) to New York on the Queen Mary 2. Calendar of Transatlantic cruises in 2024.

  21. Repositional and Transatlantic Cruises

    Just like you, our cruise ships like to chase the sun. And that's where repositional - or repositioning cruises - come in. These types of itineraries usually take place around the end of a season. For instance, a ship might cross the Atlantic from Europe to the Caribbean for winter - and vice versa. This is known as a transatlantic cruise.

  22. 2024, 2025, 2026 Cruise Schedule

    Set out on the epic island-hopping vacation you've been waiting for onboard the best cruises for 2024, 2025, and 2026. Escape to Bermuda 's turquoise waters and famed pink sand beaches. Dance to the sound of steel drums in Curaçao. Or trek through centuries-old Maya ruins in Mexico. And make every moment count at our private island, Perfect ...

  23. The 13 Most Affordable Alaska Cruises for 2024 & Beyond

    Holland America's "Time of Your Life" wave season deal features up to 40% off bookings for select sailings from summer 2024 through spring 2025; the sale ends at the end of February.

  24. Cruise Industry Continues Strong Growth Post-Covid

    Looking at the profile on the cruise industry, 4.8 million passengers took ocean cruises in 2022, with 1.75 million of those passengers visiting the Caribbean, the Bahamas, and Bermuda.