2025-2026 Holiday Cruises
There’s no place like a cruise ship for the holidays! From November to January, many cruise lines transform ships into a winter wonderland at sea, complete with festive decorations and holiday-themed activities for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s. Are you looking for the ultimate gift to give this holiday? What could be better than the gift of a cruise! We’ve rounded up our picks of top cruises to consider for the 2025 - 2026 holiday season.
1. Pride of America
Say hello to the Hawaiian sunshine next December with this 7-night sailing from Norwegian Cruise Line. This cruise spends an entire week exploring Hawaii, sailing roundtrip from Honolulu. Port stops include two days in both Kahului (Maui) and Nawiliwili, Hilo, and Kailua-Kona.
$259 per night ($1812)
2. Disney Wish
Spend next Christmas with Disney Cruise Line on this Ultimate Very Merrytime voyage. Sailing roundtrip from Port Canaveral, visit Nassau and Disney’s private island Castaway Cay. Your family will delight in ringing in the holiday with Mickey Mouse and the gang.
$676 per night $2705
3. Viking Ingvi
Enjoy the tradition of European holiday markets with this 7-night sailing on Viking River Cruises. This lovely December 2025 sailing goes from Passau to Budapest, making stops along the way in Linz, Krems, Vienna, and Bratislava, and ends with two days in Budapest.
$472 per night ($3299)
4. MSC Seascape
Trade the snow for Caribbean sunshine onboard this holiday voyage from MSC Cruises. This cruise sails from the line’s new terminal in Galveston, with visits to Costa Maya, Roatan, Cozumel, and spends three fun-filled days at sea.
$85 per night ($597)
5. Celebrity Infinity
Have an epic Christmas and New Year’s onboard this 12-night voyage from Celebrity Cruises. Sails roundtrip from Barcelona, with visits to Gibraltar, Lanzarote and Las Palmas in the Canary Islands, Casablanca and Tangier in Morroco, and Malaga in Spain.
$167 per night ($2004)
6. Eurodam
Tell Santa Claus to re-route your presents to the Caribbean. You are cruising with Holland America Line next Christmas! This 7-night adventure sails roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, visiting Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, San Juan, and Charlotte Amalie, as well as two days at sea.
$174 per night ($1219)
7. Caribbean Princess
Check the Panama Canal off your bucket list with this 12-night voyage from Princess Cruises. Sails roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, with visits to Oranjestad, Kralendijk, Cartagena, Colon, cruises into the Panama Canal, Puerto Limon, George Town, and spends 5 nights at sea.
$100 per night ($1197)
8. Queen Mary 2
Spend next Christmas in the Caribbean in style with a luxury cruise from Cunard. This 12-night 2025 holiday celebration sails from Miami and visits San Juan, Saint John’s, Castries, Bridgetown, Philipsburg, and Tortola. Also includes five nights at sea for you to enjoy all the amenities of this elegant ship.
$142 per night ($1699)
9. Carnival Splendor
Head ‘Down Under’ next holiday on this exciting 9-night South Pacific cruise from Carnival. Sails roundtrip from Sydney, making port stops in Noumea, Mare Isle, and Lifou Isle in New Caledonia, Mystery Island in Vanuatu, and spends four days at sea.
$112 per night ($1002)
10. Star of the Seas
Set sail next December on Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Star of the Seas. This iconic holiday cruise sails roundtrip from Port Canaveral, with stops at Perfect Day at CocoCay, Charlotte Amalie, and Philipsburg. Also includes three sea days for you to enjoy the Caribbean sunshine and experience all the Icon Class ship has to offer.
$239 per night ($1675)
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