Caribbean Cruise & Stay 2028

Caribbean Cruise and Stay Holidays in 2028: Where Can You Go?

Caribbean cruise and stay packages for 2028 cover a wide arc of the Americas — from Florida gateways and Caribbean island chains through to Central and South American coastlines, with a handful of longer transatlantic and world-cruise sailings rounding out the range. Trips run from around 10 nights up to 116 nights, with a median of 16 nights, so there is a sailing to suit a fortnight’s holiday or a far longer adventure. The cruise and stay format means your pre- or post-cruise hotel, your flights and your transfers are arranged alongside the sailing itself — one booking, one point of contact.

Which Regions Are Most Popular for 2028?

The Caribbean dominates the programme, with the largest share of 2028 sailings heading into the island chains of the Caribbean Sea. All-inclusive Caribbean fly-cruise options for 2028 sit alongside more flexible fare types, so it is worth checking both when you compare. Beyond the Caribbean proper, Central America features strongly — a good choice if you want dramatic coastlines and port cities on both the Pacific and Atlantic sides of the isthmus. South America follows, with sailings that take in the continent’s Atlantic seaboard. Rounding out the mix, a small number of transatlantic crossings connect Europe and the Americas, and a pair of world cruise sailings are available for those thinking much bigger. The Western Caribbean and the Mexican Riviera each account for a handful of departures, adding Pacific-coast variety for those who want it.

Where Do These Sailings Depart From?

Every 2028 sailing departs from a port abroad, so a flight is part of every trip — but that is exactly where Cruise1st earns its place. We can book your outbound and return flights, any hotels you need either side of the cruise, your airport transfers and any tours you want to add, all alongside the cruise itself, so nothing is left for you to piece together separately.

The main embarkation ports for 2028 are:

• Miami, Florida — the single busiest departure port on the programme. Miami and Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) are about half an hour apart, so a Florida-based trip can sail from either — worth checking both for dates and prices.
• Port Canaveral, Florida — a popular Florida alternative. See the Port Canaveral harbour page for more detail.
• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — the gateway for South American itineraries. Explore the Rio de Janeiro harbour page for arrival and stay options.
• Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey — the New York-area cruise terminal, convenient if you want to build a city stay into your pre-cruise days.
• Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — a strong alternative to Miami, and often with competitive fares.
• Buenos Aires, Argentina — the departure point for South American sailings heading along the Atlantic coast.

Disembarkation ports span Miami, Port Canaveral, Barbados, Cape Liberty (Bayonne), Fort Lauderdale and Callao (Lima), Peru. On one-way sailings ending at a different port from where you boarded, you will need a flight home from there — our team can arrange that return leg at the same time as your outbound travel.

One-Way vs Round-Trip: What Should You Expect?

The majority of 2028 cruise and stay sailings are round-trip — you return to the same port you boarded, which keeps the logistics simple. A meaningful minority are one-way, ending in a different port entirely; some of the longer South American and transatlantic itineraries fall into this category. If you are looking at a one-way sailing, factor in a return flight from the disembarkation port. Cruise1st can book that alongside everything else so you are not left arranging it yourself after the fact.

How Long Are the Sailings?

Duration ranges from 10 nights at the shorter end to 116 nights on the longest world-cruise departures, with a median of 16 nights. A fortnight is the most common length, sitting comfortably with a couple of days either side for your pre- or post-cruise hotel stay. If you want something more substantial — a month-long South American voyage, or one of the world-cruise sailings — those are here too. When you speak to our team, they can help you work out which duration suits your travel dates and budget, and build the right amount of hotel time around it.

Which Ships Are Sailing in 2028?

Several ships sail these 2028 Caribbean and wider Americas itineraries, and the choice of ship is one of the biggest factors in how the holiday feels.

Azamara Quest

Azamara Quest is one of the small-ship options on the 2028 programme. Its size is a genuine advantage: it can dock at boutique ports that larger cruise ships simply cannot enter. Overnight and late-night port stays are standard on Azamara Quest, which means you are not racing back to the ship by late afternoon — you can actually spend an evening ashore. Azamara also lays on exclusive cultural experiences, known as AzAmazing Evenings, which might be a private concert or an intimate local dinner in the destination. If you want to explore a place rather than tick it off a list, Quest is worth a close look. See the Azamara Quest cabins and deck plans if you are comparing grades.

• Inside cabin (grade 09) — 14.7 m², sleeps 2. No windows, ideal for guests who want a quiet, dark cabin and spend most of their time on deck or ashore.
• Ocean-view cabin (grade 04) — 13.3 m², sleeps 3. A sea-view window brings in natural daylight and a direct connection to the water outside.
• Panorama Suite (CS) — 61 m², sleeps 2. The largest suite on board, giving around 20% more space than the Club World Owner’s Suite and nearly three times the footprint of a standard balcony cabin.

MSC Poesia

MSC Poesia stands out within the MSC fleet for two things that no other MSC ship has: an atrium waterfall and a Zen garden. The MSC Yacht Club — expanded on Poesia from April 2026 — runs as a ship-within-a-ship, with butler service, private dining and an exclusive sundeck for Yacht Club guests. For dining more broadly, Poesia has the Butcher’s Cut steakhouse, Kaito Sushi Bar, and the Aurea Spa with its salt grotto and Kneipp therapy pool. Compare MSC Poesia cabins and deck plans before you choose your grade.

• Inside cabin Bella — 14 m², sleeps 4. A comfortable Bella-package interior cabin with more floor space than standard inside grades.
• Ocean-view cabin Bella — 16 m², sleeps 4. A porthole window with a partial sea view, bringing natural light into the cabin.
• Premium Suite Aurea with Sealed Window — 30 m², sleeps 4. A noticeably larger cabin than a standard balcony grade, with a panoramic window.
• Cabina Super Family FLA — 42 m², sleeps 5. A generous suite-level option for families who need the extra space.
• MSC Yacht Club Executive & Family Suite with Balcony — 47 m² of living space plus a 78 m² balcony, sleeps 6. The outdoor space almost doubles that of a standard balcony cabin.

Azamara Onward

Azamara Onward carries around 692 guests, keeping it small enough to access 167 ports that are closed to larger ships. Like Quest, its calling card is time in port: overnight and late-night stays are part of the Azamara formula, so you arrive somewhere, settle in, and explore at your own pace rather than watching the clock. On board, Prime C Steakhouse, Aqualina Italian and a Caviar & Champagne Bar give it a boutique-hotel dining character that you rarely find on a larger vessel. The Azamara Onward cabins and deck plans page has the full grade breakdown.

Odyssey of the Seas

Odyssey of the Seas brings Royal Caribbean’s larger-ship experience to Caribbean and Americas itineraries in 2028. It combines wide-ranging onboard amenities with Caribbean and wider itineraries that suit guests who want a full resort feel at sea. See the Odyssey of the Seas cabins and deck plans for the full range of stateroom grades.

Caribbean Princess

Caribbean Princess is a modified Grand-class Princess ship with nearly 900 balcony staterooms. MedallionClass wristband technology means on-demand drinks and services are delivered wherever you are on board — poolside, on your balcony, or in one of the restaurants. The Sanctuary adults-only retreat is the quietest space on the ship if you want to read or rest without interruption. The Caribbean Princess cabins and deck plans page shows the full stateroom layout.

Also sailing these itineraries: MSC World Atlantic, MSC Magnifica, Hero of the Seas, Emerald Princess, Norwegian Aura. Cabin and deck plan detail is available for MSC World Atlantic, MSC Magnifica, Hero of the Seas, Emerald Princess and Norwegian Aura.

Are There Any Discounted Sailings?

A selection of 2028 sailings carry a reduced fare measured against the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that departure. The headline reduction reaches up to 11% on a single departure, though the typical saving across discounted sailings is closer to 9%. These are not page-wide sale prices — most sailings are at their standard fare — but if timing is flexible, it is worth asking our team which departures currently carry a reduction when you call.

Around 9 of the sailings available are all-inclusive, covering drinks and selected extras within the fare. Fare types such as early-saver and last-minute offers can also appear across the programme, so it pays to check what is included in the specific fare you are comparing rather than assuming all sailings are priced on the same basis.

Can I Book Flights and Hotels with My Cruise?

Yes — and because every 2028 sailing on this programme departs from a port abroad, a flight is always part of the picture. Cruise1st can arrange your flights, pre- and post-cruise hotels, airport and port transfers, tours, and travel insurance alongside your cruise, either as a Cruise1st Package or as a fully tailored holiday built around your specific dates and preferences. Nothing gets left as a loose end for you to sort out separately.

If you are thinking about a Florida stay before or after your sailing — whether from Miami or Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) — our team can build that in. The same applies to a city break in Buenos Aires before a South American sailing, or a night in Rio de Janeiro on arrival. For a longer Florida cruise and stay, we have dedicated packages that bring the pre- or post-cruise hotel into a single booking.

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Looking at Other Years or Destinations?

If 2028 is confirmed for you but you want to compare what is on offer across the full Caribbean range, the Caribbean cruises 2028 hub covers every sailing to the region that year. For a broader look at everything sailing in 2028, all 2028 cruises is the place to start.

Specific 2028 Caribbean options worth exploring alongside this page:

• Caribbean 2028 cruises from Southampton — no-fly sailings leaving from the UK.
• Caribbean 2028 cruises aboard P&O Arvia — a specific ship option for Caribbean 2028.
• Caribbean 2028 cruises with MSC Cruises — MSC’s full 2028 Caribbean programme.
• All-inclusive fly Caribbean 2028 cruises — for those who want drinks and extras included in the fare.
• Barbados cruises 2028 — sailings that use Barbados as a port, including as a disembarkation point.
• Transatlantic cruises 2028 — Atlantic crossings connecting Europe and the Americas in 2028.
• World cruises 2028 — for the longer sailings that go well beyond the Caribbean.

Prefer 2027? The Caribbean cruise and stay 2027 page lists equivalent packages for the earlier year, and the Caribbean 2027 cruises with New York stays option adds a city break into the mix. If you are open to other 2028 regions entirely, Mediterranean cruises 2028 and Princess Cruises 2028 are both well worth a look, and P&O 2028 cruises cover a wide range of destinations from UK ports.

For world cruises specifically, see world cruises 2028 from Southampton, world cruises 2028 with P&O Cruises or world cruise 2028 with Cunard Line. Transatlantic sailings with P&O are covered on the P&O transatlantic 2028 cruises page. And if you are thinking about Asia alongside the Caribbean, Princess Japan and Southeast Asia 2027–2028 covers that part of the world in the same travel window.

For Caribbean fly-cruise options in previous years, Caribbean fly cruises 2027 and Caribbean 2027 cruises with P&O Cruises remain bookable and are worth comparing if your dates are flexible. The general Caribbean cruise and stay hub covers the full year-by-year picture.

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.