America Fly Cruises from the UK

Where Do America Fly Cruises Go?

The most popular destination among these sailings is Alaska, which draws the lion’s share of departures. Ships leave from ports along the US and Canadian Pacific coast — Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia are the most common gateways — and spend days weaving through fjords, past tidewater glaciers and into wildlife-rich inlets. It is a particularly strong choice if you want dramatic scenery and a sense of real wilderness rather than resort beaches.

The West Coast USA is the next well-represented region, with sailings that hug the California shoreline. Los Angeles, California and San Francisco, California both feature as embarkation and disembarkation ports, making them natural stops for a few nights before or after the cruise. San Diego, California and Honolulu, Hawaii appear in the itinerary mix too, so there is scope to plan a longer US road trip around the sailing.

A strong number of sailings head to Polynesia — far-flung island groups in the Pacific that reward longer voyages. If you are looking for Transatlantic crossings between the US and Europe, those appear too, as do East Coast USA and Western Caribbean options. In short, the range covers short-haul coastal hops and extended ocean passages.

Florida is the busiest embarkation hub across the full inventory, with departures from Miami, Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) and Port Canaveral all well represented. Miami and Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) are about half an hour apart, so a Florida trip can sail from either — worth checking both for dates and prices. If you want to end the cruise rather than start it in Florida, one-way itineraries are common in this range, so factor in a return flight home.

Which Cruise Lines Sail to America?

Royal Caribbean has the largest presence here, followed by Princess Cruises and a solid selection of Cruise1st Packages — cruise-inclusive holidays with flights and hotels bundled in from the start. Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruises all have strong availability too, meaning there is a meaningful spread from party-atmosphere ships to premium, smaller-group experiences. Oceania Cruises, Virgin Voyages and Disney Cruise Line also appear for those with specific preferences.

Which Ships Are Sailing to America?

Several well-regarded ships make up the fleet on these routes. Here is a closer look at some of the key vessels:

Star Princess — Princess Cruises (New for 2025)

Star Princess is the newest ship in this selection, having entered service in 2025. It is able to run on LNG as well as conventional fuel, and carries more than 1,500 balconies — more than any other ship in the Princess fleet. With over 29 different eateries, bars and lounges on board, there is no shortage of places to eat and drink. See the Star Princess cabins and deck plans if you are weighing up your cabin options.

Queen Mary 2 — Cunard

Queen Mary 2 is the world’s only ocean liner — purpose-built for the North Atlantic crossing rather than converted from a cruise ship. If you are looking at a transatlantic sailing, this is the natural choice. On board, the Illuminations venue hosts the first planetarium at sea, alongside cinema screenings, concerts and lectures. Six speciality restaurants, a Royal Court Theatre with West End-calibre productions, and nightly ballroom dancing in the Queens Room round out the experience. Explore the Queen Mary 2 cabins and deck plans to find your ideal grade.

Regal Princess — Princess Cruises

A Royal-class ship built for 4,250 guests across 19 decks, Regal Princess revolves around a multi-level atrium that connects the Princess Theater, Vista Lounge and the main dining areas. The Salty Dog Gastropub, Crown Grill steakhouse and the around-the-clock International Café mean there is always somewhere to eat, whatever the hour. MedallionClass technology lets you order food and drinks to almost anywhere on the ship via OceanNow, while The Sanctuary adults-only retreat offers a genuinely quiet corner when you need one.

Cabin grades on Regal Princess run from:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.4 m², sleeps 4, available across decks 9 to 14
• Ocean-view cabin O6 — 20.9 m², sleeps 4, noticeably more spacious than the Inside grade
• Deluxe Balcony cabin D4 (aft location) — 22.5–29 m², sleeps 4, the most spacious Deluxe Balcony option
• Penthouse Suite S3 — 54.5–63.4 m², sleeps 4, considerably more spacious than the mini-suites

Norwegian Joy — Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Joy suits travellers who want flexibility above all else. Freestyle Dining means you eat when you like at venues including Cagney’s Steakhouse, Le Bistro and La Cucina — no fixed sittings. Solo travellers benefit from dedicated Studio cabins with their own lounge, while families and groups can retreat to The Haven, a ship-within-a-ship enclave with a private pool, private restaurant and 24-hour butler service.

Cabin grades on Norwegian Joy run from:

• Family Inside cabin — 12.5 m², sleeps 4, with Pullman beds for extra sleeping spaces
• Ocean-view cabin O4 — 22.3 m², sleeps 5, with a large sea-view window
• Balcony cabin B6 — 30.8 m², sleeps 4, with a 14 m² balcony — nearly 5 times the outdoor space of a standard balcony
• Family suite SP — 47.6–52.2 m², sleeps 6, almost twice the space of a Penthouse Suite
• The Haven Premier Owner’s Suite — 197.9 m², sleeps 8, with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms

Independence of the Seas — Royal Caribbean

Independence of the Seas packs a surf simulator, an ice-skating rink and a mini-golf course into a ship that also runs a production theatre with a West End-style musical. Cabin grades on Independence of the Seas include:

• Large Inside cabin 1Q — 31.6 m², sleeps 6, with a window onto the Royal Promenade
• Extra large Ocean-view cabin 1K — 27.2 m², sleeps 6, more space than a standard ocean view
• Balcony cabin 1B — 19.2 m², sleeps 4, with a private balcony
• Royal Suite RS — 130.1 m², sleeps 4, the largest suite on the ship

Serenade of the Seas — Royal Caribbean

Serenade of the Seas carries 16 bars and lounges, a rock-climbing wall and a basketball court, and stages acrobatic shows in the ship’s central atrium. Check the Serenade of the Seas cabins and deck plans for the full breakdown of grades and locations.

What Fare Types Are Available?

The fare structure varies by cruise line. Royal Caribbean offers several types — including promotional offers such as last-minute fares and early-booking bonuses — and a solo-traveller fare for single-occupancy bookings. Princess Cruises sells a Standard base fare alongside the Princess Plus package, which adds 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to $15 each (with a daily limit of 15 drinks), MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photos plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating. Norwegian Cruise Line’s Free at Sea and Free at Sea Plus tiers bring in a Premium Beverage Package, a Speciality Dining Package, Wi-Fi, and shore excursion credits. Knowing which inclusions matter to you — drinks, Wi-Fi, dining — before you book can shift the value of each tier considerably. Our advisers can walk you through the options.

How Do We Book the Whole Holiday?

Almost all of these sailings depart from ports in the United States, Canada, Spain or Puerto Rico, so a transatlantic flight is part of the picture. Cruise1st can arrange that flight alongside your cruise, together with hotels before and after, transfers between the airport and the port, and tours at the destinations you visit — all on one booking. If you would rather put the pieces together yourself, we can handle just the cruise. Either way, our Cruise1st Packages cover the full range of bundled options, and our cruise experts are on hand to help you decide. We are covered by ABTA and ATOL, and rated 4.5/5 on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews.

Prefer to cruise without flying? A small number of sailings in the broader cruises inventory depart from UK ports — our no-fly cruises from the UK page covers those in full. If you would like to widen the search further, our America cruises from the UK hub and the broader fly cruises page both give a wider view of what is available.

Other Fly-Cruise Destinations Worth Considering

If you are open to other regions, Caribbean fly cruises are a natural companion to an American itinerary — many Florida sailings head that way. Canary Islands fly cruises and Mediterranean 2027 fly cruises are two of the most searched fly-cruise routes from the UK, and Transatlantic fly cruises suit anyone who wants the ocean crossing to be the journey itself rather than just the way there. For the southern hemisphere, Australia fly cruises offer a very different scale of adventure. If you are weighing the Caribbean alongside America, Caribbean 2027 cruises with New York stays combine both in a single itinerary.