Caribbean Cruises from New York with a New York Stay 2028

2028 Caribbean Sailings Departing from New York

These fly-cruise holidays pair a stay in New York with a Caribbean sailing in 2028, all departing from the United States. Every sailing includes a flight from the UK, and Cruise1st can add your New York hotel nights, transfers and any extras to make it one joined-up holiday. The itineraries run from 10 to 25 nights, with a median of 16 nights, so there is room to choose a sailing that fits your schedule whether you want a fortnight in the sun or something more expansive. Half the sailings are round trips returning to New York; the other half are one-way itineraries ending at other ports — so if yours finishes away from New York, you will need a flight home, and we can book that too.

Where Do These 2028 Cruises Go?

The Caribbean is the heart of this collection, with sailings ranging across the wider region. Below is a guide to the main destinations you can reach from New York in 2028.

Caribbean

The Caribbean accounts for the largest share of the sailings here, and for good reason — New York sits at the top of the eastern seaboard, meaning ships can reach the islands in a matter of days without a transatlantic repositioning. These itineraries give you the warm waters and island scenery that the Caribbean is known for, packaged with the excitement of embarking from one of the world’s great cities. Sailings cover a range of durations, so whether you want a 10-night taster or a longer 20-plus-night voyage, there is likely a departure that fits. For a deeper look at the full range of island options, visit our Caribbean cruises page.

Transatlantic

A handful of sailings cross the Transatlantic, connecting New York with ports on the other side of the ocean. These voyages tend to be longer — typically in the upper range of the nights — and suit passengers who want the experience of a true ocean passage rather than a port-a-day itinerary. Queen Mary 2 is the natural choice for a classic North Atlantic crossing; more on her below. If you are weighing up 2028 transatlantic options more broadly, our Transatlantic Cruises 2028 page brings together the full range.

East Coast USA

Several sailings stay closer to home, exploring the East Coast USA before or after a Caribbean leg. These itineraries can include a call at Boston, Massachusetts, one of the embarkation ports in this collection, giving you the option of joining your sailing there rather than in New York if that suits your travel plans better.

Southern Caribbean and Central America

At the deeper end of the programme, you will find sailings reaching into the Southern Caribbean and as far as Central America. One sailing calls at Colón, Panama — a gateway to Central America that relatively few cruises reach from a New York departure. These longer itineraries suit travellers who want to cover real distance and see a wider spread of cultures and landscapes on a single voyage.

Which Cruise Lines Are Sailing in 2028?

Five cruise lines offer sailings in this collection, ranging from mainstream to ultra-luxury. Here is what each one brings to the table.

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line has the largest share of sailings here, making it the most popular choice for Caribbean cruises from New York in 2028. NCL is well known for its relaxed, flexible approach to dining and daily schedules — no fixed dinner sittings, and a wide range of speciality restaurants to choose from across its ships. Two Norwegian ships sail these itineraries: Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Luna. More on both ships below. If you want to explore the full 2028 Norwegian programme, our Norwegian Cruise Line 2028 Cruises page is a good place to start, or browse Norwegian Cruise Line 2028 sailings from Southampton if you are also considering a no-fly departure.

Cunard

Cunard brings six sailings to this collection aboard Queen Mary 2, the world’s only ocean liner purpose-built for the North Atlantic crossing. Cunard’s style is formal in the best sense — ballroom dancing, afternoon tea, a dress code that gives evenings a sense of occasion — and the Queen Mary 2 carries it all with considerable grace. If you are planning further ahead or want to combine your New York Caribbean cruise with a grand voyage, Cunard also offers a World Cruise in 2028.

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises operates at the upper end of the luxury market, with 2 sailings in this collection aboard EUROPA. EUROPA has held the Berlitz 5-Star Plus rating for 19 consecutive years — a record no other ship has matched — and carries a level of personal service and culinary ambition that sets it apart. Fares are all-inclusive and the standard of everything on board, from dining to cabin space, reflects that.

Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises brings 1 sailing to this page, representing the line’s reputation for destination-focused itineraries and a strong culinary programme. Oceania ships tend to be smaller and more intimate than the mainstream fleet, which suits passengers who want a quieter, more refined experience without stepping all the way up to ultra-luxury pricing.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Regent Seven Seas Cruises contributes 1 sailing, sailing aboard Seven Seas Prestige. Regent is an all-inclusive line, meaning fares cover not just the cabin but also dining, beverages, shore excursions and flights — so the headline price, while higher, covers a great deal. For passengers who prefer to know the full cost upfront rather than adding items à la carte, Regent’s approach is worth comparing carefully against other fare tiers. See the Seven Seas Prestige cabins and deck plans for a full breakdown of what is available on board.

The Ships on These Sailings

Four ships carry the sailings in this collection. Here is what each one offers, and how the cabins compare.

Norwegian Bliss

Norwegian Bliss was custom-built for two of the most popular cruise regions in the world — Alaska and the Caribbean — and that focus shows in what the ship is designed to do well. The Observation Lounge is one of the most distinctive spaces at sea: a panoramic room at the ship’s bow designed specifically to watch the scenery slide by, which works as well in the Caribbean as it does in wilder waters. The accommodation ranges from compact inside cabins up to a two-deck Haven suite complex, giving passengers at every budget level a credible option.

Norwegian Bliss cabin grades — from the most affordable to the most spacious:

• Family Inside cabin I4 — 12.5 m². A queen-size bed plus 2 sofa beds, sleeping up to 4 guests, making this the only variant with a sleeping arrangement for multiple guests at this price level. See all grades on the Norwegian Bliss cabins and deck plans page.
• Family Ocean-view cabin O4 — 12.5 m². A picture window delivers an unobstructed sea view and natural daylight that inside cabins cannot match; sleeps up to 5.
• Balcony cabin with large balcony B6 — 30.8 m² with approximately 14 m² of outdoor space — more than 4 times larger than a standard balcony, giving 2 or more passengers real room to sit, relax and take in the sea air.
• The Haven Premier Owner’s Suite H2 — 135.5 m². The largest cabin on board, with 3 separate bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a private hot tub. Sleeps up to 8 guests and sits within NCL’s exclusive Haven enclave, with private pool and dedicated concierge access.

Norwegian Luna

Norwegian Luna launched in 2025, making it one of the newest ships at sea when it sails these 2028 itineraries. NCL’s latest ship brings several firsts to the fleet: The Haven’s largest-ever suite enclave — with its own private pool, exclusive restaurant and around-the-clock concierge — gives Haven guests a level of privacy and service that earlier Norwegian ships could not match. Sukhothai, NCL’s first Thai fine-dining restaurant, and a Mandara Spa with a thalassotherapy pool are further firsts for the fleet. Browse the full range on the Norwegian Luna cabins and deck plans page.

Queen Mary 2

Queen Mary 2 is the world’s only ocean liner — a ship purpose-built for the North Atlantic crossing rather than converted from a cruise vessel, and the difference is felt in the way she handles the open ocean. The Illuminations venue is the first planetarium at sea, hosting stargazing shows alongside cinema screenings, concerts and lectures. The Royal Court Theatre offers West End-calibre productions. Six speciality restaurants give you genuine choice at dinner, and the Queens Room hosts nightly ballroom dancing — a tradition that has no equivalent anywhere else at sea.

Queen Mary 2 cabin grades — from the most affordable to the most luxurious:

• Britannia Inside cabin HB with atrium view — 14.8 m², sleeping 2. The only inside cabin on board with a view of Queen Mary 2’s atrium, making it brighter and more visually open than a standard inside cabin. See all Queen Mary 2 cabin grades and deck plans here.
• Britannia Solo cabin outside KB — 16.5 m², sleeping 1. Designed exclusively for solo travellers with no single supplement, offering full Britannia-class comfort without the usual single-occupancy penalty.
• Britannia Balcony cabin BU, covered loggia — 25.0 m². A sheltered loggia rather than an open balcony gives you covered outdoor space, so you can enjoy fresh air and sea views in all weather — an important advantage on an Atlantic crossing.
• Queens Grill Grand Duplex Suite Q1 — 208.9 m² across 2 storeys, sleeping 2. The largest suite on board offers more than twice the living space of any other Queens Grill Suite, with private dining arrangements and dedicated butler service.

EUROPA

EUROPA is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ flagship and has held the Berlitz 5-Star Plus rating for 19 consecutive years — a record no other ship in the world has matched. Every fare is all-inclusive, which means your drinks, excursions and gratuities are covered from the moment you step on board. The Globe by Kevin Fehling — a three-Michelin-starred restaurant — is included in the fare, not an added extra. The Pearls kaviar restaurant and the Sansibar bar are 2 one-of-a-kind venues found nowhere else at sea. If you are comparing luxury options, the Penthouse Grand Suite with private whirlpool runs to approximately 85 m² with separately located living and sleeping areas — considerably more spacious than any other suite grade on board. Check the full range of accommodation options on the EUROPA cabins and deck plans page.

The HANSEATIC inspiration is the other Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ship in this collection. See the full layout of her accommodation on the HANSEATIC inspiration cabins and deck plans page.

What Do the Fares Include?

What your fare covers depends on the cruise line and the fare tier you choose. Here is a plain-English guide to the main options across the 2 largest lines in this collection.

Norwegian Cruise Line Fare Tiers

NCL offers 3 main fare levels on these sailings:

• Lowest Fare (Just Cruise) — the base fare covering your cabin and meals in the main dining venues. Speciality restaurants, drinks and Wi-Fi are available to add on separately.
• Free at Sea (NCLATSEA) — guests 1 and 2 receive a Premium Beverage Package and a Speciality Dining Package. A Wi-Fi package and shore excursion credits of US$50 per port are also included.
• Free at Sea Plus (NCLATSEAPLUS) — an enhanced version of the above, extending the dining and beverage packages to all guests on the booking, with the number of speciality dining meals scaled to the length of the cruise.

Fare types such as these and promotional offers change regularly, so it pays to check what is available at the time of booking. Our team can walk you through what each tier actually gets you before you commit.

Cunard Fare Tiers

Cunard offers several fare structures on these sailings, with meaningful differences between them:

• Cunard Fare (with drinks, OBC or coach/parking inclusions) — the line’s flexible standard fare, available on all cruises regardless of when you book. Benefits include your choice of stateroom number, priority consideration for upgrades, a low 15% deposit with flexible balance payment, the ability to amend your booking up to the balance due date, and complimentary shuttle buses at ports of call. Three variants let you choose between on-board credit, drinks packages, coach travel or car parking as the accompanying inclusion — worth comparing to see which suits your journey best.
• Saver Fare — the lowest available fare, designed for last-minute bookings. You pay in full at the time of booking and accept a pre-allocated stateroom. In return, you get a significant saving on the Cunard Fare. Note that Saver bookings carry a 100% cancellation fee and cannot be amended after booking, so this fare suits passengers who are certain of their plans.

More than half of the sailings in this collection are all-inclusive in some form. If that matters to you, our all-inclusive fly Caribbean 2028 cruises page brings together the full range, and our all-inclusive fly 2028 cruises page covers every destination.

Are There Discounted Sailings Available?

Some sailings in this collection are reduced from their previously listed price. The maximum reduction on any single departure reaches 11% off that cabin grade’s prior listed price, though that level applies to 1 departure. Most reduced sailings sit around 8% off, which translates to a meaningful saving on a longer voyage without suggesting a page-wide sale — these are individual departure discounts rather than a blanket reduction across the collection. Prices start from £1,837 pp*. Our team can check which specific departures carry a current reduction when you call.

What Are the Embarkation Ports?

Most sailings in this collection depart from New York, which is where the hotel stay package is built around. A small number of sailings depart from Boston, Massachusetts or from Miami.

On the subject of Florida departures: 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. See our Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) page for sailings from that port.

One sailing in this collection disembarks at Seattle, Washington, which means you will need a flight home from there. We can book that return leg — along with any Seattle hotel night you want — as part of the same package.

Disembarkation ports across the collection include New York, Southampton, Miami, Colón and Seattle. If your sailing is one-way, we will make sure the return leg is covered. Explore cruises from Southampton if you would prefer a UK-departure option instead.

What Shore Excursions Can I Do?

The ports these itineraries call at span a wide geography — Caribbean islands, East Coast USA cities and, on some longer voyages, Central American destinations including Colón, Panama. Shore excursions are bookable through the cruise line, and on NCL’s Free at Sea fare tiers you receive US$50 per port in excursion credits to offset those costs. Cunard includes complimentary shuttle buses at ports of call on its standard fare, making it easier to reach the town centre from the ship. Regent Seven Seas includes shore excursions in the fare across its sailings.

If you want us to pre-book specific tours as part of your package, our team can add them alongside your flights, hotel and transfers — so everything is confirmed before you fly.

Getting to New York — How Does the Flight Work?

All sailings here include a flight from the UK. We book that flight as part of your Cruise1st Package, along with your hotel in New York and any transfers between the airport, hotel and pier. Because the holiday is on one booking, you have a single point of contact if anything needs changing. If your sailing is a one-way voyage ending at a port other than New York, we will arrange the return flight from wherever you disembark — you do not need to sort that separately. Our cruise experts are on hand to advise on the best flight routing and hotel location before you commit.

Make It a Full New York Holiday

A Caribbean cruise from New York is an obvious occasion to spend a few nights in the city before you sail — or after you return, if your itinerary is round-trip. Cruise1st can build the whole thing as one booking: fly-cruise packages combining flights from the UK, New York hotel nights, airport transfers and pier transfers, so you arrive at the gangway with nothing left to organise.

If you want to add tours in New York — a city sightseeing experience, a day trip, or something specific to the neighbourhood around your hotel — our team can include those too. We are cruise specialists, which means we know which hotels sit closest to the Manhattan cruise terminals and which transfer options make the most sense depending on where you fly into. Everything goes on one booking, covered by one set of ATOL and ABTA protections. Cruise1st holds a Trustpilot rating of 4.5 out of 5 from over 7,000 reviews.

What we can add to your sailing:

• Flights from across the UK
• New York hotel nights (pre-cruise, post-cruise or both)
• Airport and pier transfers
• Tours and shore excursions
• Travel insurance

Explore our full range of fly-cruise holidays or browse all Caribbean fly cruises for options beyond this specific New York and hotel collection. Our New York fly-cruise page covers every Caribbean sailing paired with a New York embarkation.

Which Cruise Line Should I Choose?

The answer depends mostly on what kind of holiday you want on board, not just where you are going. Norwegian Cruise Line suits passengers who like flexibility — no set dining times, a wide menu of speciality restaurants and a choice of fare tiers that let you decide how much to include. The ships are large and social, with plenty happening on board at any hour. NCL’s full 2028 programme is worth exploring if you want to compare itineraries.

Cunard is a different proposition. Queen Mary 2 offers a more structured, occasion-driven style of cruising — evenings have a sense of ceremony, the Queens Room ballroom dancing is genuinely unique, and the Illuminations planetarium gives you something to do at sea that no other ship can. It is a good fit for passengers who enjoy dressing for dinner and want their holiday to feel like an event rather than a resort.

Hapag-Lloyd’s EUROPA is for those who want everything included at the highest standard — Michelin-starred dining, all drinks, all excursions and personalised service — without having to think about what anything costs once they are on board. It is the smallest ship in this collection, which suits passengers who want to avoid crowds.

Oceania and Regent sit between mainstream and ultra-luxury in different ways. Oceania is destination-led and culinary-focused; Regent is fully inclusive and suited to passengers who want a no-surprises fare. Our team can help you weigh up which style fits your expectations and your budget — call us before you book.

How Do I Pick the Right Itinerary — Round Trip or One-Way?

Roughly half the sailings here are round trips returning to New York, and half are one-way voyages ending at a different port. Both have advantages. A round trip keeps things simple — you fly to New York, sail and return to the same city, and fly home from there. A one-way itinerary tends to cover more ground, because the ship is moving in a single direction rather than doubling back. If your sailing ends at Southampton, you disembark in the UK with no return flight needed. If it ends at Miami, Colón or Seattle, we will book your return flight home as part of the package.

The nights range from 10 to 25 on these sailings, with 16 nights being the median. A 10-night sailing gives you a genuine taste of the Caribbean from New York without requiring three or four weeks away; a 25-night voyage is closer to an extended adventure, covering far more territory. Talk to our team about which length works around your schedule before you choose.

Fare Inclusions — What Am I Actually Getting?

It is worth spelling this out because the answer varies considerably between lines. On a base NCL fare, your cabin and main dining are covered; drinks, Wi-Fi and speciality restaurants cost extra. Step up to the Free at Sea tier and a Premium Beverage Package, Speciality Dining Package, Wi-Fi and shore excursion credits of US$50 per port are added for the first 2 guests. Free at Sea Plus extends that to everyone on the booking.

On Cunard, the Cunard Fare includes your stateroom of choice, low deposit flexibility, priority upgrade consideration, complimentary port shuttles and — depending on the variant — on-board credit, drinks or travel inclusions. The Saver Fare strips those back in exchange for a lower headline price, but you give up the ability to select your cabin or amend the booking.

On EUROPA and Regent Seven Seas, everything is included from the start: dining, drinks, excursions, gratuities. The fare is higher, but there is nothing meaningful left to add once you have booked. Our team can help you work out the true cost comparison between a base NCL fare with add-ons and an all-inclusive Hapag-Lloyd or Regent sailing — the gap is often smaller than it first appears when you price the extras properly.

For a wider view of all-inclusive options in 2028, our all-inclusive fly cruises 2028 page covers the full range across every destination.

Looking at Other 2028 Cruise Options?

This collection focuses on Caribbean sailings from New York with a hotel stay included. If you want to compare it against other 2028 itineraries, here are some useful starting points.

For 2028 cruises more broadly, our cruises 2028 hub covers every destination and departure port. If you are drawn to the transatlantic crossing as a standalone voyage, our Transatlantic Cruises 2028 page brings together all the options for that year, and our Transatlantic 2028 cruises with P&O Cruises page focuses on one of the most popular lines for that crossing. The equivalent page for the year before — Transatlantic Cruises 2027 — is useful if you are also open to sailing a year earlier.

If you are comparing Caribbean options across different years, the Caribbean 2027 cruises with New York stays page covers the same format for the year before — helpful if 2027 dates work better for you. The Caribbean fly cruises 2027 page and Caribbean fly cruises 2026 page cover broader Caribbean fly-cruise options for those years. For Caribbean fly cruises by month, see fly Caribbean cruises in January and fly Caribbean cruises in February.

Norwegian Cruise Line fans have a wide choice of 2028 itineraries beyond the Caribbean. Our all-inclusive Norwegian Fjords Cruises 2028 page shows NCL’s European programme for the same year. For 2027 comparison, the all-inclusive Norwegian Fjords Cruises 2027 page is the most-read equivalent and worth a look.

If you want to widen the search to all Cunard sailings in 2028, the Cunard World Cruise 2028 page covers the line’s flagship voyage of the year. P&O fans can browse P&O 2028 Cruises and our Norwegian Fjords 2028 Cruises with P&O page. For Mediterranean Cruises 2028, our dedicated page covers the full European season. Royal Caribbean enthusiasts will find a range of options on our Royal Caribbean fly cruises page.

If you would like a departure closer to home that avoids a flight altogether, our cruises from Southampton page covers UK departures across every destination and year. Southampton-based Norwegian options are on our Norwegian Cruise Line 2028 cruises from Southampton page. The broader cruises search also lets you filter by departure port, destination and year from scratch if you want to start fresh.

For Norwegian Fjords options from Southampton more specifically, see Norwegian Fjords 2028 Cruises from Southampton and our Norwegian Fjords Cruises 2028 hub. The all-inclusive fly Caribbean 2027 cruises page is also worth checking if you are comparing across years and fare types.

Not sure where to start? Call our cruise experts and we will match you to the right sailing, ship and fare for your plans.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.