December cruises
832 results
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.
832 results
Journey to Antiquities
- 21 Dec '27
7 nights 
Viking Vela
Dep: Piraeus
Arr: Civitavecchia
FREE Drinks Package
Book a voyage departing between 2027 and 2029 and receive a FREE drinks package. Ends 31st July 2026
San Juan to San Juan
- 21 Dec '27
- 7 nights
- Silver Dawn
- Dep: San Juan (Puerto Rico)
- Arr: San Juan (Puerto Rico)
Iconic Western Mediterranean
- 22 Dec '27
- 7 nights
- Viking Neptune
- Dep: Barcelona
- Arr: Civitavecchia
FREE Drinks Package
Book a voyage departing between 2027 and 2029 and receive a FREE drinks package. Ends 31st July 2026
7-Day Mexican Riviera Holiday
- 22 Dec '27
- 7 nights
- Discovery Princess
- Dep: Los Angeles, California
- Arr: Los Angeles, California
7-Day Eastern Caribbean Holiday: San Juan & St. Thomas
- 22 Dec '27
- 7 nights
- Rotterdam
- Dep: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Arr: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Journey to Antiquities
- 22 Dec '27
- 7 nights
- Viking Mira
- Dep: Civitavecchia
- Arr: Piraeus
FREE Drinks Package
Book a voyage departing between 2027 and 2029 and receive a FREE drinks package. Ends 31st July 2026
Amalfi Coast, Africa & Iberia
- 22 Dec '27
- 7 nights
- Viking Libra
- Dep: Barcelona
- Arr: Civitavecchia
FREE Drinks Package
Book a voyage departing between 2027 and 2029 and receive a FREE drinks package. Ends 31st July 2026
King George Island to King George Island
- 22 Dec '27
- 6 nights
- Silver Endeavour
- Dep: King George Island, South Shetland Islands
- Arr: King George Island, South Shetland Islands
Fort Lauderdale to San Juan
- 22 Dec '27
- 7 nights
- Crystal Serenity
- Dep: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Arr: San Juan (Puerto Rico)
SAVE UP TO 30%
Book now for exclusive savings - only with The Cruise Line.
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
FREE Drinks Package
Book a voyage departing between 2027 and 2029 and receive a FREE drinks package. Ends 31st July 2026
7-Day Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Amber Cove & Bahamas
- 23 Dec '27
- 7 nights
- Zuiderdam
- Dep: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Arr: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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 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.
7-Day Mexican Riviera Holiday
- 23 Dec '27
- 7 nights
- Koningsdam
- Dep: San Diego, California
- Arr: San Diego, California
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 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
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).
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
Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake
- 2 Dec '28
- 7 nights
- Ocean Explorer
- Dep: Punta Arenas
- Arr: Punta Arenas
Highlights of Antarctica, Argentina and Brazil - Cruise & Land Journey
- 2 Dec '28
- 20 nights
- Scenic Ikon
- Dep: Rio de Janeiro
- Arr: Ushuaia
San Cristóbal to San Cristóbal
- 2 Dec '28
- 7 nights
- Silver Origin
- Dep: San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos
- Arr: San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos
New voyage: Up to 30% off
Secure this new Silversea sailing with us and save up to 30% - call or make an enquiry for our exclusive fares.
Sacred Spaces, Ancient Cultures
- 2 Dec '28
- 12 nights
- Seven Seas Voyager
- Dep: Piraeus
- Arr: Istanbul
Patagonia & Polar Passage
- 2 Dec '28
- 20 nights
- Oceania Aurelia
- Dep: Buenos Aires
- Arr: Callao
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
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
- 3 Dec '28
- 10 nights
- World Voyager
- Dep: Buenos Aires
- Arr: Buenos Aires
7 Night Galapagos Inner Loop Itinerary - Christmas
- 3 Dec '28
- 7 nights
- Celebrity Flora
- Dep: Baltra Island, Galápagos
- Arr: Baltra Island, Galápagos
Antarctic Explorer
- 3 Dec '28
- 11 nights
- Viking Octantis
- Dep: Ushuaia
- Arr: Ushuaia
FAQs
Considering a festive escape? Here are some of the most common questions about cruising in December.