Winter Cruises: Best Cruises During Winter 2024 & 2025

Escape to Paradise on a Winter Cruise

Leave the chill behind and embark on a winter cruise vacation to a sun-drenched destination. Plan a family trip or memorable gathering during the winter months and sail to spectacular destinations like the tropical islands of the Caribbean, the Bahamas, and the Galapagos Islands, or far-flung destinations like Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.

Top Winter Cruise Destinations

Caribbean

White sand beaches, turquoise waters, and swaying palm trees await during a winter cruise to the Caribbean. Spend your days diving into the warm ocean, enjoying fresh seafood, and discovering the natural beauty of the tropics. You have your pick of the entire Caribbean, from the Eastern islands of St. Maarten, Tortola, and Puerto Rico to the Western Caribbean beaches of Cozumel and Belize and the popular ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao) in the Southern Caribbean.

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Bahamas

Escape on a sunny cruise to the Bahamas, where you’ll enjoy vibrant reefs, delicious seafood, and world-class rum. Lounge on the many beaches around the capital of Nassau, or spend an exhilarating day at the Atlantis Resort, where there are dozens of water slides for the whole family to enjoy. Go on an excursion to Blue Lagoon Island and swim with dolphins and sea lions, or relax on a hammock in Balmoral Island and enjoy the view from this tropical paradise.

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Galapagos Islands

Embark on a trip of a lifetime to the Galapagos, an archipelago of islands off the coast of Ecuador. In this ecological wonderland, you’ll witness spectacular landscapes and fascinating animal species. Hike up volcanic hills, spot marine iguanas and blue-footed boobies, and swim alongside sea turtles and sharks.

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New Zealand

New Zealand is basking in the warmth of summer when it’s winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Spend your time here taking in magnificent landscapes, from the subtropical Bay of Islands, where you can spot wild dolphins, to the wild beauty of Fiordland and the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps. Taste award-winning wines at Hawke’s Bay, explore Auckland’s famous coffee culture, and admire the stately architecture of Dunedin, with its strong Scottish influence.

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Southeast Asia

Winter is the best time to visit Southeast Asia, when the weather is fine and the humidity lower. Gaze at Bali’s emerald rice terraces and the jungly limestone karst formations of Phang Nga Bay off Phuket. Admire Bangkok’s shimmering temples and Golden Buddha, and bask on tropical beaches on the island paradise of Koh Samui. Absorb the buzz of Ho Chi Minh City and on cruises to Malaysia, the colorful buildings and vibrant food scene of Georgetown, Penang.

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