September Cruises: Best Cruises in September 2025 & 2026

What better way to enjoy early fall than with a September cruise to your dream destination? Explore some of the most glamorous ports in the Mediterranean, from elegant Cannes to chic Portofino. Or head to the tropics on a cruise to the ABC Islands or a sun-drenched vacation to Grand Cayman, Cozumel, and Bimini.

September is a wonderful time to explore Alaska’s forests, islands, and rocky shorelines, looking out for bald eagles, whales, and bears. Or join the expedition of a lifetime to the remote Galapagos Islands, where you can get thrillingly close to iguanas, sea lions, giant tortoises, and penguins. Wherever you go, you’ll experience impeccable service and true relaxation aboard one of our innovative cruise ships.

Top September Cruise Destinations

Italy, France & Spain

Explore Europe in the golden days of early fall, sailing from Barcelona to Rome. Try a flavor-filled bouillabaisse in the Vieux Port of Marseille, and take in the vivid colors and mountainous landscapes around Nice that inspired Matisse, Chagall, and Renoir. From Livorno, you can visit both Florence, the epicenter of the Renaissance, and Pisa, famed for its 850-year-old Leaning Tower. Other highlights include glamorous Portofino and ancient Pompeii, easily accessible from Naples.

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ABC Islands

Bask in the sun on the ABC Islands of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao, famed for their dazzling white beaches and Dutch colonial architecture. Snorkel over wrecks teeming with marine life in Aruba’s crystal-clear waters, and in Willemstad, Curaçao’s pretty capital, explore the 17th century Fort Amsterdam before trying the vibrant Blue Curaçao liqueur, a local specialty. Sleepy Bonaire, its coast protected as a marine park, is a place to commune with nature on a hike or relax on the soft sand.

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Bimini, Grand Cayman & Mexico

Enjoy three contrasting faces of the Caribbean on a September cruise. Unwind on Grand Cayman’s magnificent Seven Mile Beach, or get close to marine life at Stingray City. In dreamy Cozumel, dive over dazzling coral reefs or explore the atmospheric Mayan ruins at Tulum. In Bimini, admire the astonishing aquamarine shade of its waters and go swimming alongside wild dolphins.

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Alaska

September is a wonderful time to explore Alaska’s wild beauty, as the trees begin to turn red and gold, bears fatten up on berries, and the first snowfall may even dust the coastal mountains. Marvel at the vast, blue-white faces of tidewater glaciers, watch out for acrobatic humpback whales as you cruise the forested Inside Passage, and learn about the days of the Gold Rush in Skagway. At Icy Strait Point, get a rush of adrenaline as you fly over the forest on the world’s largest zipline.

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Galapagos

An expedition to the Galapagos Islands is a life-changing experience, as you’ll encounter wildlife like nowhere else on earth. Iguanas bask on volcanic rocks, while colonies of sea lions snooze on sparkling beaches. You’ll see blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, and curious penguins. Snorkel around the jagged volcanic tuff cone of Kicker Rock, and learn about Darwin’s legacy in the islands. Extend your vacation with an adventure to the spectacular Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru.

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