Escape the chill of winter on a December cruise to the sunshine. Spend the holiday season at sea with family, friends, and loved ones on an unforgettable adventure. You could head south to New Zealand to explore glassy fjords, jagged mountains, and rolling vineyards. Escape to the diverse wildlife and dramatic volcanic scenery of the Galapagos, or take in the vast landscapes of Patagonia. Plunge into the action in Asia’s futuristic cities, sampling sizzling street food and visiting incense-fragranced temples before unwinding on palm-draped tropical shores.
December is the perfect time to visit the Caribbean, too. Snorkel over coral reefs, swim with wild dolphins, gaze at the candy-colored Dutch architecture of the Southern Caribbean, and even discover the incredible Panama Canal. Embark on a warm-weather getaway this December with Celebrity Cruises.
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The Bahamas
Celebrate the holiday season with a sun-drenched getaway to The Bahamas. Doze in a hammock on Blue Lagoon Island with an iced rum punch on a day trip from Nassau, or whizz down thrilling water slides at Atlantis on Paradise Island. Snorkel over kaleidoscopic corals and the intriguing wreck of the S.S. Sapona off the coast of Bimini. Take the family to the award-winning CocCay and spend a blissful day unwinding in a dreamy overwater cabana.
Southern Caribbean
Relax in the glorious sunshine of the Southern Caribbean on a December cruise with Celebrity. Swim over wrecks in the crystal-clear waters around Aruba. Spend a day playing castaway on tiny Klein Bonaire, where you’ll find some of the world’s most dazzling marine life. Explore the vibrant street art of Willemstad, Curaçao. Or visit glorious Cartagena, Colombia, a walled city packed with Spanish colonial architecture in radiant colors, and the thrilling Panama Canal, an engineering masterpiece.
New Zealand
Enjoy a sunny escape to the Southern Hemisphere, where the days are long and summer is in full swing. Admire the sweeping natural landscapes of New Zealand on a cruise from Sydney. You could spend both Christmas and New Year’s exploring the coast, experiencing the serene beauty of the fiords, Scottish-influenced Dunedin, cosmopolitan Christchurch, and the award-winning wineries in Hawke’s Bay. Spend a day in Auckland learning about Māori culture and exploring the city’s artisan coffee scene.
The Galapagos
Cruises to the Galapagos Islands are a life-changing experience. Board Celebrity Flora for an all-inclusive vacation to this extraordinary island chain. Explore a world where penguins perch next to cacti on black lava and reef sharks cruise beneath colorful fish as you snorkel the warm waters. Watch the antics of blue-footed boobies, see big-eyed sea lion pups up close, and photograph iguanas basking on gleaming rocks.
Southeast Asia
Sail between Hong Kong and Singapore on a voyage to some of Asia’s most dynamic cities. In Vietnam, visit Ho Chi Minh City, where elaborate temples sit against a backdrop of gleaming skyscrapers. In pretty Hoi An, join a cooking class or cycle through the lush countryside past emerald paddy fields. In Bangkok, tour gilded palaces, gleaming Buddhas, and bustling markets before heading to Ko Samui’s white-sand beaches. Cruise through beautiful Halong Bay, scattered with forested limestone towers.
Patagonia
Patagonia, a jigsaw of fjords, glaciers, islands, and serrated mountains at the southern tip of South America, will revive mind and body with its wild beauty. Explore the mountainous scenery of Ushuaia on the Tren del Fin del Mundo and spot condors from an estancia near Punta Arenas, Chile. Sail around rugged Cape Horn, guarded by a lonely lighthouse, and meet colonies of enchanting Magellanic penguins. You’ll visit the Falkland Islands, too, with extraordinary bird watching and cozy pubs.
