If you’re looking to escape the winter chill and embark on a sun-drenched cruise holiday, we recommend you consider cruising in February. There are hundreds of fantastic itineraries available throughout 2024 and 2025, providing the perfect opportunity to exchange grey skies and windswept streets for idyllic beaches, vibrant cities, and unforgettable adventures on far-flung continents.
Is February a good time to cruise?
Cruising in February is highly recommended if you’re looking to break up the last of the winter weather with a sunshine break. Furthermore, February cruises also tend to be more affordable than those during the peak seasons, especially when it comes to European destinations such as the Mediterranean. As is the case with the other winter months, you’ll find plenty of cruise deals for February cruises if you book early enough, while leaving it to the last minute also has its benefits with operators often discounting fares to increase capacity.
Where to cruise in February:
Much like January, February provides plenty of departures to sunnier climes. The Canary Islands are a great choice and only a short flight away, while P&O Cruises and Fred Olsen offer a range of no-fly options. Long haul destinations, such as the Caribbean and Asia, are also popular choices. At the same time, cruises to South America that feature Brazil provide an excellent opportunity to soak in the carnival atmosphere towards the end of the month.
However, February doesn’t just lend itself to cruise warm-weather destinations. On the contrary, it’s also one of the best times of year to head of in search of the Northern Lights or embark on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Antarctica. If unforgettable adventures in remote regions are on your bucket list, you’ll find a variety of expedition cruises available in February with the likes of Hurtigruten, Silversea and Scenic.
February Cruise Highlights:
With so many itineraries to choose from, you might be wondering where to start when it comes to choosing your next voyage. To help you out, here are a few of our favourite suggestions for February cruises:
February cruises from the UK
Prefer to avoid travelling to an airport on your next cruise? Instead, set sail from a UK port and enjoy the stress-free ease of no-fly cruises. February cruises from the UK are available with various cruise lines, including Cunard, P&O Cruises, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines and new operator Ambassador Cruise Line.
February cruises from New York
Few travel experiences compare to cruising from the Big Apple, and while you won’t find a vast range of February cruises from New York, there are a few available if it is something you’d like to try. Cunard is undoubtedly the most famous line operating itineraries from New York, with Queen Mary 2 offering frequent transatlantic cruises bound for the UK.
February cruises from Miami
Departures from Miami during February are extremely frequent because many cruise lines use it as the embarkation port during their Caribbean season. From here, you can enjoy an array of island-hopping adventures or travel further afield to the Mexican Riviera or exotic Central America. Regent Seven Seas and Azamara are just two luxury cruise lines operating from Miami, while family-friendly cruises are available with Carnival and Royal Caribbean.
For more information regarding February cruises in 2022 or 2023, please call our Voyage Consultants on 0800 008 6677 or make an online enquiry for one of the itineraries featured below.
