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.
792 results
Journey to Antiquities
- 22 Dec '27
7 nights 
Viking Mira
Dep: Civitavecchia
Arr: Piraeus
Choose your offer
Choose either £200pp to spend onboard or Save £150pp on 2027-2029 sailings
Wonders of the Caribbean
- 22 Dec '27
- 7 nights
- Le Champlain
- Dep: Fort-de-France
- Arr: Fort-de-France
Festive Austria with Christmas in Germany
- 22 Dec '27
- 4 nights
- Riverside Mozart
- Dep: Vienna
- Arr: Passau
Iconic Western Mediterranean
- 23 Dec '27
- 7 nights
- Viking Saturn
- Dep: Barcelona
- Arr: Civitavecchia
Choose your offer
Choose either £200pp to spend onboard or Save £150pp on 2027-2029 sailings
7-Day Mexican Riviera Holiday
- 23 Dec '27
- 7 nights
- Koningsdam
- Dep: San Diego, California
- Arr: San Diego, California
A Journey through Art Deco Wonders & Caribbean Adventures
- 23 Dec '27
- 7 nights
- EXPLORA IV
- Dep: Miami, Florida
- Arr: San Juan (Puerto Rico)
Save up to 25% + more
Book this voyage before 23 June 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.
A Journey through Arabian Opulence & Cultural Marvels of the Gulf
- 23 Dec '27
- 7 nights
- EXPLORA I
- Dep: Dubai
- Arr: Dubai
Save up to 25% + more
Book this voyage before 23 June 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.
Holly Holiday on the Main with Christmas in Würzburg
- 23 Dec '27
- 6 nights
- Riverside Debussy
- Dep: Frankfurt
- Arr: Frankfurt
3 Night Key West & Bahamas Holiday - Christmas at Sea
- 24 Dec '27
- 3 nights
- Celebrity Reflection
- Dep: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Arr: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Advent Cruise North Sea: Highlights Of Europe In The Festive Season
- 1 Dec '28
- 10 nights
- HANSEATIC nature
- Dep: Hamburg
- Arr: Kiel
Vibrant Wonders of Peru & Antarctica - Cruise & Land Lourney
- 1 Dec '28
- 21 nights
- Scenic Ikon
- Dep: Lima
- Arr: Ushuaia
Expedition Antarctica: South Georgia And Antarctic Peninsula
- 2 Dec '28
- 14 nights
- HANSEATIC inspiration
- Dep: Ushuaia
- Arr: Ushuaia
Highlights of Antarctica, Argentina and Brazil - Cruise & Land Journey
- 2 Dec '28
- 20 nights
- Scenic Ikon
- Dep: Rio de Janeiro
- Arr: Ushuaia
Sacred Spaces, Ancient Cultures
- 2 Dec '28
- 12 nights
- Seven Seas Voyager
- Dep: Piraeus
- Arr: Istanbul
NEW VOYAGE - SAVE 10%
Book this voyage today for an exclusive price - only with The Cruise Line.
Tahiti and the Society Islands
- 2 Dec '28
- 7 nights
- Paul Gauguin
- Dep: Papeete, Tahiti
- Arr: Papeete, Tahiti
Island Pearls Under The Caribbean Sun
- 3 Dec '28
- 14 nights
- MS EUROPA
- Dep: Miami, Florida
- Arr: Colón
Canary Islands
- 3 Dec '28
- 14 nights
- Queen Anne
- Dep: Southampton
- Arr: Southampton
New voyage! Save 10%
Book now and save 10% when you secure your suite or stateroom with us.
7 Night Galapagos Inner Loop Itinerary - Christmas
- 3 Dec '28
- 7 nights
- Celebrity Flora
- Dep: Baltra Island, Galápagos
- Arr: Baltra Island, Galápagos
Steel Drum Serenade
- 3 Dec '28
- 10 nights
- Seven Seas Grandeur
- Dep: Miami, Florida
- Arr: Miami, Florida
NEW VOYAGE - SAVE 10%
Book this voyage today for an exclusive price - only with The Cruise Line.
Antarctic Explorer
- 3 Dec '28
- 11 nights
- Viking Octantis
- Dep: Ushuaia
- Arr: Ushuaia
Antarctica & South Georgia Island
- 4 Dec '28
- 17 nights
- Viking Polaris
- Dep: Ushuaia
- Arr: Ushuaia
14-Day Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam
- 6 Dec '28
- 14 nights
- Seabourn Encore
- Dep: Hong Kong
- Arr: Singapore
SHIPBOARD CREDIT OFFER
Save up to 20% with us - plus book an Oceanview or Veranda Suite = $500 shipboard credit per suite, book a Penthouse Suite or above = $1,000 shipboard credit per suite.
Eastbound Transatlantic Crossing
- 8 Dec '28
- 7 nights
- Queen Mary 2
- Dep: New York, New York
- Arr: Southampton
New voyage! Save 10%
Book now and save 10% when you secure your suite or stateroom with us.
Roundtrip Transatlantic Crossing
- 8 Dec '28
- 14 nights
- Queen Mary 2
- Dep: New York, New York
- Arr: New York, New York
New voyage! Save 10%
Book now and save 10% when you secure your suite or stateroom with us.
10-Day The Great White Continent
- 8 Dec '28
- 11 nights
- Seabourn Pursuit
- Dep: Buenos Aires
- Arr: Ushuaia
Across The Archipelago
- 8 Dec '28
- 14 nights
- Seven Seas Explorer
- Dep: Benoa, Bali
- Arr: Sydney, New South Wales
NEW VOYAGE - SAVE 10%
Book this voyage today for an exclusive price - only with The Cruise Line.
Oriental Magic – Glittering Metropolises
- 9 Dec '28
- 9 nights
- MS EUROPA 2
- Dep: Dubai
- Arr: Dubai
10-Day The Great White Continent
- 9 Dec '28
- 11 nights
- Seabourn Venture
- Dep: Buenos Aires
- Arr: Ushuaia
Emerald Horizons
- 9 Dec '28
- 12 nights
- Seven Seas Splendor
- Dep: Singapore
- Arr: Benoa, Bali
NEW VOYAGE - SAVE 10%
Book this voyage today for an exclusive price - only with The Cruise Line.
Tideflowers & Miraflores
- 9 Dec '28
- 11 nights
- Seven Seas Prestige
- Dep: Miami, Florida
- Arr: Miami, Florida
NEW VOYAGE - SAVE 10%
Book this voyage today for an exclusive price - only with The Cruise Line.
Pearls of the Society Islands
- 9 Dec '28
- 7 nights
- Paul Gauguin
- Dep: Papeete, Tahiti
- Arr: Papeete, Tahiti
FAQs
Considering a festive escape? Here are some of the most common questions about cruising in December.