May cruises
591 results
May is one of the most sought‑after months for European cruising, combining long days, warmer temperatures and the full launch of summer itineraries. Our collection of cruise deals in May spans 2027 and 2028, featuring classic cruises from Southampton to the Mediterranean, the Norwegian Fjords, and the British Isles. With flowers in bloom and coastal towns coming to life, it is an ideal time for both sightseeing and scenic sailing.
Because May sits just before peak‑season pricing, many cruises in May offer an appealing balance between cost and experience. Families can take advantage of the May half-term, with cruises on larger ships packed with entertainment, while couples might favour smaller luxury vessels or river cruises. With itineraries that range from week‑long escapes to extended adventures, our cruises in May 2027–2028 help you compare departure ports, cruise lines and inclusions so you can secure the May holiday that best suits your plans.
591 results

Indian Ocean Inspiration
8 May '27
18 nights
Oceania Nautica
Dep: Singapore
Arr: Dubai

Croatia Intensive Cruise: Dubrovnik, Split & Zadar
8 May '27
8 nights
Azamara Onward
Dep: Athens
Arr: Venice

7-Day Italy, Malta, Croatia & Montenegro
8 May '27
7 nights
Seabourn Ovation
Dep: Civitavecchia
Arr: Dubrovnik
Veranda Suite Upgrade
Enjoy a two-category Veranda Suite upgrade and up to $1,000 onboard credit.

14-Day Italy, Malta, Croatia, Montenegro & Greece
8 May '27
14 nights
Seabourn Ovation
Dep: Civitavecchia
Arr: Piraeus
Veranda Suite Upgrade
Enjoy a two-category Veranda Suite upgrade and up to $1,000 onboard credit.

21-Day Mediterranean Mosaic: Croatia, Greece & Ephesus
8 May '27
21 nights
Seabourn Ovation
Dep: Civitavecchia
Arr: Istanbul
Veranda Suite Upgrade
Enjoy a two-category Veranda Suite upgrade and up to $1,000 onboard credit.

Tokyo to Seward, Alaska
8 May '27
12 nights
Crystal Serenity
Dep: Yokohama
Arr: Seward, Alaska
SAVE UP TO 30%
Book now for exclusive savings - only with The Cruise Line.

Yokohama to Vancouver
8 May '27
19 nights
Crystal Serenity
Dep: Yokohama
Arr: Vancouver, British Columbia
SAVE UP TO 30%
Book now for exclusive savings - only with The Cruise Line.

Sunrise Over Kyoto
8 May '27
13 nights
Seven Seas Navigator
Dep: Kobe
Arr: Singapore

British Isles & Ireland
9 May '27
14 nights
Viking Mira
Dep: Belfast
Arr: London (Greenwich)

North Pacific Passage
9 May '27
21 nights
Viking Venus
Dep: Tokyo
Arr: Vancouver, British Columbia

Niagara & the Great Lakes
9 May '27
7 nights
Viking Octantis
Dep: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Arr: Toronto, Ontario
Choose Offer
Choose your offer and personalise your Viking experience with either £100pp savings or £100pp to spend onboard.

Italy
9 May '27
18 nights
Queen Anne
Dep: Southampton
Arr: Southampton
£50pp Balcony Deposit
Book a Balcony Stateroom for a low deposit of just £50pp. Alternatively, book a Grill Suite for a £100pp deposit - ends 30 April.

Short Break to Zeebrugge
9 May '27
3 nights
Queen Mary 2
Dep: Southampton
Arr: Southampton
£50pp Balcony Deposit
Book a Balcony Stateroom for a low deposit of just £50pp. Alternatively, book a Grill Suite for a £100pp deposit - ends 30 April.

French & Italian Riviera Dream
9 May '27
7 nights
SeaDream II
Dep: Nice
Arr: Civitavecchia

Naples to Valletta
9 May '27
7 nights
World Traveller
Dep: Naples
Arr: Valletta

7 Night Galapagos Inner Loop Cruise
9 May '27
7 nights
Celebrity Flora
Dep: Baltra Island, Galápagos
Arr: Baltra Island, Galápagos

7 Night Bermuda Cruise
9 May '27
7 nights
Celebrity Silhouette
Dep: Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey
Arr: Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey

7-Day Inside Passage (Roundtrip Seattle)
9 May '27
7 nights
Star Princess
Dep: Seattle, Washington
Arr: Seattle, Washington

9-Day Circle Japan
9 May '27
9 nights
Sapphire Princess
Dep: Tokyo
Arr: Tokyo

20-Day Grand Circle Japan
9 May '27
20 nights
Sapphire Princess
Dep: Tokyo
Arr: Tokyo

7-Day Alaska Explorer
9 May '27
7 nights
Noordam
Dep: Seattle, Washington
Arr: Seattle, Washington

14-Day Baltic & Scandinavian Capitals With History Channel
9 May '27
14 nights
Rotterdam
Dep: Rotterdam
Arr: Rotterdam

21-Day Scandinavian Capitals & Fjords
9 May '27
21 nights
Rotterdam
Dep: Rotterdam
Arr: Rotterdam

7-Day Glacier Discovery Northbound
9 May '27
7 nights
Westerdam
Dep: Vancouver, British Columbia
Arr: Whittier

10-Day Signature Denali D0C
9 May '27
7 nights
Westerdam
Dep: Vancouver, British Columbia
Arr: Whittier

12-Day Signature Denali D1C
9 May '27
7 nights
Westerdam
Dep: Vancouver, British Columbia
Arr: Whittier

11-Day Signature Denali D2C
9 May '27
7 nights
Westerdam
Dep: Vancouver, British Columbia
Arr: Whittier

11-Day Signature Denali D2N
9 May '27
7 nights
Westerdam
Dep: Vancouver, British Columbia
Arr: Whittier

11-Day Signature Denali D3C
9 May '27
7 nights
Westerdam
Dep: Vancouver, British Columbia
Arr: Whittier

11-Day Signature Denali D5C
9 May '27
7 nights
Westerdam
Dep: Vancouver, British Columbia
Arr: Whittier
FAQs
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