December cruises
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As the year draws to a close, December cruises offer a choice between festive markets, winter sunshine and once‑in‑a‑lifetime holiday sailings. Our collection of cruise deals in December spans 2026, 2027 and 2028, from week‑long Mediterranean getaways and Douro river voyages to exotic itineraries in Tahiti and Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Whether you are looking for pre‑Christmas shopping in European cities or want to spend the big day itself at sea, there are December cruise deals to match your plans.
Travellers who prefer to avoid airports can choose a December cruise from UK ports, heading for the Canary Islands, Iberia or a short winter city break, while holiday deals in December that bundle flights and hotel stays open up warmer regions worldwide. Example itineraries include seven‑ or fourteen‑night Mediterranean sailings, week‑long Douro wine cruises and Christmas voyages along Australia’s east coast. Many winter cruise deals include extras such as drinks, Wi‑Fi, gratuities or festive enhancements, helping you enjoy the season in comfort.
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10 Night Ultimate Southern Caribbean - Christmas
- 14 Dec '26
10 nights 
Celebrity Ascent
Dep: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Arr: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Bonus savings
Book this voyage for at least 60% off the second guest's cruise fare plus enjoy bonus savings (up to £900 per room on select Europe sailings and up to £200 for select Caribbean sailings).
4 Night Key West & Bahamas Cruise - Christmas
- 14 Dec '26
- 4 nights
- Celebrity Reflection
- Dep: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Arr: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Bonus savings
Book this voyage for at least 60% off the second guest's cruise fare plus enjoy bonus savings (up to £900 per room on select Europe sailings and up to £200 for select Caribbean sailings).
Tropical Retreats
- 14 Dec '26
- 7 nights
- Oceania Vista
- Dep: Miami, Florida
- Arr: Miami, Florida
Flight offer
Add round-trip flights from London from £600pp.
Malta, Morocco & the Mediterranean
- 14 Dec '26
- 15 nights
- Viking Vela
- Dep: Barcelona
- Arr: Barcelona
San Juan (Puerto Rico) Roundtrip
- 14 Dec '26
- 7 nights
- Ilma
- Dep: San Juan (Puerto Rico)
- Arr: San Juan (Puerto Rico)
King George Island Roundtrip
- 14 Dec '26
- 7 nights
- World Traveller
- Dep: King George Island, South Shetland Islands
- Arr: King George Island, South Shetland Islands
Ancient Mediterranean Treasures
- 15 Dec '26
- 7 nights
- Viking Neptune
- Dep: Piraeus
- Arr: Istanbul
11-Day Mexican Riviera Holiday
- 15 Dec '26
- 11 nights
- Ruby Princess
- Dep: San Francisco, California
- Arr: San Francisco, California
Papeete, Tahiti Roundtrip
- 15 Dec '26
- 7 nights
- Evrima
- Dep: Papeete, Tahiti
- Arr: Papeete, Tahiti
In Darwin’s Footsteps (Eastern Route)
- 16 Dec '26
- 8 nights
- Santa Cruz II
- Dep: Quito
- Arr: Baltra Island, Galápagos
Canary Island Celebration
- 16 Dec '26
- 12 nights
- Queen Victoria
- Dep: Southampton
- Arr: Southampton
Journey to Antiquities
- 16 Dec '26
- 7 nights
- Viking Vesta
- Dep: Piraeus
- Arr: Civitavecchia
Festive Danube Capitals & Yuletide Traditions
- 16 Dec '26
- 4 nights
- Riverside Mozart
- Dep: Budapest
- Arr: Vienna
A Journey from Atlantic Isles to Lisbon's Maritime Grace
- 16 Dec '26
- 6 nights
- EXPLORA II
- Dep: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Arr: Lisbon
Save up to 25% + more
Book this voyage and save up to 25% with The Cruise Line, plus receive up to £2,600 Explora Credit to put towards spa treatments, excursions and more.
Antarctic Explorer
- 16 Dec '26
- 11 nights
- Viking Octantis
- Dep: Ushuaia
- Arr: Ushuaia
Ushuaia Roundtrip
- 16 Dec '26
- 11 nights
- World Navigator
- Dep: Ushuaia
- Arr: Ushuaia
Rhine Christmas Inspiration: Frankfurt to Basel
- 16 Dec '26
- 3 nights
- Riverside Debussy
- Dep: Frankfurt
- Arr: Basel
Iconic Western Mediterranean
- 16 Dec '26
- 7 nights
- Viking Mira
- Dep: Civitavecchia
- Arr: Barcelona
A Journey from Atlantic Isles to Lisbon’s Maritime Grace
- 16 Dec '26
- 5 nights
- EXPLORA II
- Dep: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Arr: Lisbon
Caribbean Flavours
- 16 Dec '26
- 7 nights
- Le Bougainville
- Dep: Fort-de-France
- Arr: Fort-de-France
Classic Panama Canal Passage
- 17 Dec '26
- 10 nights
- Viking Mars
- Dep: Fuerte Amador
- Arr: West Palm Beach, Florida
Caribbean Celebration
- 17 Dec '26
- 12 nights
- Queen Elizabeth
- Dep: Miami, Florida
- Arr: Miami, Florida
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
- 17 Dec '26
- 11 nights
- Ultramarine
- Dep: Buenos Aires
- Arr: Ushuaia
Antarctic Peninsula Odyssey cruise
- 17 Dec '26
- 10 nights
- SH Minerva
- Dep: Ushuaia
- Arr: Ushuaia
Travel Agent 1-Night Cruise
- 17 Dec '26
- 1 nights
- Azamara Quest
- Dep: Miami, Florida
- Arr: Miami, Florida
Antarctica in Depth
- 17 Dec '26
- 12 nights
- Scenic Eclipse
- Dep: Buenos Aires
- Arr: Ushuaia
12-Day Panama Canal with Costa Rica & Caribbean Holiday
- 17 Dec '26
- 12 nights
- Caribbean Princess
- Dep: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Arr: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
10-Day Eastern Caribbean with St. Kitts Holiday
- 17 Dec '26
- 10 nights
- Enchanted Princess
- Dep: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Arr: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Vietnam & Cambodia Revealed
- 17 Dec '26
- 10 nights
- Star Seeker
- Dep: Bangkok
- Arr: Ha Long Bay
Free All-Inclusive Offer
Drinks, gratuities, and WiFi included plus up to exclusive savings on selected sailings - only with The Cruise Line. Secure your suite or stateroom with a £150pp deposit (applies to voyages departing more than 90 days after the date of booking)
Cambodia, Vietnam & the Heart of Hanoi Cruise Tour
- 17 Dec '26
- 13 nights
- Star Seeker
- Dep: Bangkok
- Arr: Ha Long Bay
Free All-Inclusive Offer
Drinks, gratuities, and WiFi included plus up to exclusive savings on selected sailings - only with The Cruise Line. Secure your suite or stateroom with a £150pp deposit (applies to voyages departing more than 90 days after the date of booking)
Hidden Gems of the Canary Islands & Madeira
- 17 Dec '26
- 10 nights
- Wind Spirit
- Dep: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Arr: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Free All-Inclusive Offer
Drinks, gratuities, and WiFi included plus up to exclusive savings on selected sailings - only with The Cruise Line. Secure your suite or stateroom with a £150pp deposit (applies to voyages departing more than 90 days after the date of booking)
FAQs
Considering a festive escape? Here are some of the most common questions about cruising in December.