Caribbean Cruises 2028

Where Do Caribbean Cruises Go in 2028?

The Caribbean is the dominant region for 2028 sailings, with further options into the Southern Caribbean and the Western Caribbean. The broadest pool of itineraries covers the wider Caribbean arc, giving you the widest choice of ships, lines and sailing lengths. Southern Caribbean sailings tend to reach deeper into the chain, calling at ports such as Barbados, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Antigua, Charlestown on Nevis, Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe and Fort de France in Martinique. Western Caribbean itineraries head in a different direction, stopping at ports around the western basin of the sea. The sample of sailings reviewed shows that the vast majority are round-trip — you return to the same port you departed from — with a very small number running as one-way itineraries that require a separate journey home.

Durations across the range run from 4 nights to 17 nights, with most sailings sitting around the 7-night mark — long enough to call at three or four ports and settle properly into ship life, short enough to fit into a standard fortnight’s holiday with a night or two either side for travel.

Which Cruise Lines Sail the Caribbean in 2028?

Six major lines dominate 2028 Caribbean availability. Royal Caribbean leads by volume, followed by Carnival Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Celebrity Cruises. Beyond the big six, you will also find sailings from P&O Cruises, Holland America Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Disney Cruise Line and others — so whether you are after a lively mega-ship, a premium mid-size vessel or a small-ship luxury experience, there is something here. If you already know which line suits you, our cruise experts can narrow the search quickly; if you are still deciding, the section below covers the key ships in more detail.

Thinking about Princess Cruises in 2028 more broadly, or keen to see Celebrity Cruises sailings for 2028? Both lines have strong Caribbean programmes and dedicated pages where you can compare itineraries. For Norwegian Cruise Line, the full Norwegian Cruise Line 2028 schedule is also worth a look.

Which Ships Are Sailing the Caribbean in 2028?

Several notable ships feature in the 2028 Caribbean programme. The newest arrival is MSC World Asia, and alongside it you will find well-regarded ships from Princess Cruises, Seabourn, P&O Cruises and MSC Cruises. Here is what each one offers.

MSC World Asia — MSC Cruises

MSC World Asia entered service in December 2026, making it the newest ship and one of the largest cruise ships ever built at 215,863 GT. The design is distinctively Asian-inspired: a 12-metre floating dragon sculpture lines the World Promenade, and an 81-metre spiral slide descends across 12 decks — a feature you will not find on any other ship in the Caribbean. The Harbour outdoor theme park adds the Cliffhanger swing, positioned 50 metres above the ocean, alongside free-fall waterslides and 7 pools. For MSC Cruises Caribbean sailings in 2028, MSC World Asia is the headline ship. You can also check fly-cruise options with MSC in 2028 if you want flights included.

Cabin grades on MSC World Asia — see the full deck plans and cabin grades:

• Deluxe Inside Cabin Fantastica — 15 m², sleeps up to 4. Around 50% more floor space than a standard inside cabin, giving noticeably more room to move.
• Infinite Ocean View Fantastica — 20 m², sleeps up to 4. A full ocean-view window and twice the space of a standard ocean-view cabin.
• Balcony Aurea — 17 m², sleeps up to 4. Your own private balcony with direct access to fresh air and open views.
• Grand Suite Aurea — 35 m², sleeps up to 4. A separate seating area and around 40% more space than a standard suite.
• MSC Yacht Club Owner’s Suite — 104 m², sleeps up to 4. The largest suite on board, with exclusive Yacht Club access and nearly twice the space of other Yacht Club suites.

Emerald Princess — Princess Cruises

Emerald Princess is a Crown-class ship that went through a comprehensive refit in 2025, emerging with fresh interiors, 4 pools, 7 hot tubs and 13 dining venues. The Salty Dog Gastropub, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria and Sterling Steakhouse are among the options, all available on Anytime Dining so you eat when you like rather than at an assigned sitting. Movies Under the Stars — a Princess signature, where films screen on the open deck with complimentary popcorn and blankets — is the kind of detail that makes an evening at sea feel genuinely different from a hotel. If you are exploring Princess Cruises for 2028, Emerald Princess represents solid value in the Caribbean, and you can also look at Princess sailings from Southampton in 2028 if you want a no-fly start.

Cabin grades on Emerald Princess — full details at Emerald Princess cabins and deck plans:

• Inside cabin GTY — 15.1 m², sleeps up to 4. Positioned on middle decks with quiet surroundings and easy lift access.
• Sea-view cabin OB — 16.6 m², sleeps up to 4. A panoramic window brings in natural light and unobstructed sea views.
• Premium Balcony cabin B1 — 25.2 m², sleeps up to 4. Private outdoor space with your own chair and table.
• Owner’s Suite S2 — 63.8 m², sleeps up to 4. More than twice the space of a mini-suite, among the most spacious categories on board.

Seabourn Ovation — Seabourn

For a smaller-ship luxury experience in the Caribbean, Seabourn Ovation stands apart. Five dining venues — including the Earth & Ocean al fresco restaurant, which takes the evening meal outdoors with an open sky above you — give the ship a feeling more like a private club than a mass-market cruise. The onboard spa offers an extensive thermal suite suite alongside a full wellness programme. Every guest accommodation on Seabourn Ovation is a suite. The standout option is the Grand Wintergarden Suite (grade GR), which runs to approximately 115 m², includes a private hot tub, a separate bedroom, a full kitchen with bar and a generous living area — see Seabourn Ovation cabins and deck plans for the full layout.

Arvia — P&O Cruises

Arvia launched in 2022 as P&O’s newest and largest ship, built specifically for the British holiday market and christened by Nicole Scherzinger. The SkyDome is its defining feature: a 970 m² retractable glass roof covers both a performance stage and a swimming pool, creating a venue that transforms from a sundeck by day to a covered entertainment space by night. With more than 30 dining and bar venues — including Sindhu, The Epicurean, The Glass House and the Keel & Cow gastropub — there is genuine variety for a 14-night Caribbean sailing. Caribbean 2028 sailings on Arvia are available to browse separately, and P&O Caribbean 2028 sailings cover the full P&O programme. See Arvia cabins and deck plans for cabin options.

MSC Seashore — MSC Cruises

MSC Seashore is built around the idea that the sea itself is the destination. Its 13,000 m² of outdoor space includes a glass-floored bridge 22 metres above the waterline and glass-bottomed promenades that run along both sides of the ship — so you are, in a very real sense, walking above the ocean. Deck 18 holds the Pirates Cove Aquapark alongside the Long Island Pool, a zip line and an MSC Formula Racer simulator. Inside, the ship carries a New York theme throughout, anchored by a Times Square area with an 8.5-metre LED wall and the Danza del Mare Venini glass sculpture climbing four decks through the atrium. Check MSC Seashore cabins and deck plans for cabin grades and layouts.

Iona — P&O Cruises

Iona is P&O’s flagship and the largest ship sailing year-round from Southampton, carrying up to 5,200 guests. Like Arvia, it features the signature SkyDome — the same 970 m² glass dome above a swimming pool — alongside 18 venues built squarely for British tastes: Anderson’s gin bar, Sindhu, The Epicurean and The Chef’s Table among them. Iona sailings in 2028 are worth comparing if you want to weigh it against Arvia, and Iona cabins and deck plans set out the cabin options in full.

What Do Caribbean Cruise Fares Include in 2028?

What a fare covers varies by line, and it is worth understanding before you book — particularly if you are comparing a stripped-back base fare against a package that bundles drinks, dining and Wi-Fi.

Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean offers fare types such as an early booking bonus with onboard credit, last-minute fares on selected departures, and promotional rates for third and fourth guests. Solo travellers have a dedicated single-occupancy fare. Our experts can tell you which tier is available on the sailing you want and whether it can be combined with other offers.

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line uses 3 main fare structures. The base fare covers the cruise itself with no packages included. The Free at Sea tier adds a premium beverage package, a speciality dining package, a Wi-Fi package and shore excursion credits of US$50 per port. The Free at Sea Plus tier upgrades the dining and beverage allowances further, applying them to all guests on the booking and scaling the dining meals to the length of the cruise. If you are considering Norwegian for the Caribbean, it is worth knowing exactly which tier you are pricing — the difference in what is covered is significant. See the full Norwegian Cruise Line 2028 programme for comparison.

Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises sails with 2 main tiers for 2028. Princess Standard is the base cruise fare, covering the sailing with beverages, dining upgrades and Wi-Fi available to add. Princess Plus bundles four casual dining meals per voyage, drinks up to $15 each (with a daily limit of 15), MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs and 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating — making it a straightforward all-in option for most passengers. A Princess 2027–2028 programme is also available if the Caribbean is one option among several you are considering.

How Do I Get to My Caribbean Cruise in 2028?

The great majority of Caribbean sailings in 2028 depart from ports in the United States, Puerto Rico or Barbados, so a flight from the UK is needed for almost every itinerary. The main embarkation ports are Miami, Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Port Canaveral, San Juan in Puerto Rico and Bridgetown in Barbados.

Miami and Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) are about half an hour apart by road, so a Florida sailing can depart from either — it is worth checking both for your preferred dates and prices. Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey is also an option for some sailings, sitting just outside New York City.

Because most passengers need a transatlantic flight, the Caribbean is very naturally a full holiday rather than just a cruise — and that is exactly what Cruise1st is set up to handle. Our team books the flights, the hotel the night before embarkation, transfers between the airport and the port, tours at your destination and travel insurance, all as a single Cruise1st Package. You deal with one company and arrive at the port with everything sorted. A small number of sailings do include a UK departure port, meaning no flight is necessary for those particular itineraries — Caribbean 2028 sailings from Southampton shows what is available on that basis.

Which Cruise Line Is Right for Me?

The Caribbean in 2028 attracts a wide spread of lines, so the right choice depends more on what you want on board than on the destination itself.

• Royal Caribbean — high-energy mega-ships with a wide range of on-board activities. Strong for families and groups who want plenty to do at sea as well as ashore.
• Carnival Cruise Line — value-led, sociable and informal. A good fit if the priority is fun, good food and competitive pricing.
• MSC Cruises — a cosmopolitan feel with a strong Mediterranean influence, plus some of the newest and largest ships afloat. MSC World Asia and MSC Seashore both bring genuinely distinctive hardware to the Caribbean.
• Norwegian Cruise Line — Freestyle Cruising means no fixed dining times and a relaxed, flexible atmosphere. The Free at Sea fare bundles make it straightforward to budget in advance.
• Princess Cruises — a polished, mid-premium experience. The Princess Plus fare tier keeps costs predictable, and ships like Emerald Princess deliver a reliably comfortable holiday.
• Celebrity Cruises — modern luxury at sea, with a strong culinary focus and a slightly younger demographic than traditional premium lines. Celebrity 2028 sailings are worth a look if premium without full luxury suits your budget.
• P&O Cruises — built for British tastes, with a familiar atmosphere and ships like Arvia and Iona that are designed for the UK market. Southampton departures available for some itineraries mean no airport for those particular sailings.
• Seabourn — small-ship luxury with all-suite accommodation and an intimate atmosphere. Seabourn Ovation is the option when you want the Caribbean without the crowd.

If you are still weighing the options, our cruise experts can talk you through the differences and match you to the right ship for your group, dates and budget. Call us or use the advice pages for each line — the links above take you straight there.

What Deals and Offers Are Available on Caribbean Cruises in 2028?

Cruise lines regularly adjust their pricing and run promotional fare periods throughout the year. Royal Caribbean offers fare types such as early booking bonuses with onboard credit and last-minute fares on selected departures. Norwegian Cruise Line’s Free at Sea and Free at Sea Plus tiers bundle drinks, dining and shore excursion credits into the headline price. Princess Cruises runs its Princess Plus package as a bundled option that covers casual dining, beverages and Wi-Fi in one figure. Prices start from £203 pp* — and because fare availability changes constantly, the best approach is to check live pricing on the sailing you want and speak to our team if you want to compare what different fare tiers actually include before committing.

For all-inclusive fly-cruise Caribbean packages in 2028, there is a dedicated page showing sailings where both elements are bundled together. If you want to add a hotel stay to your Caribbean cruise, Caribbean cruise and stay packages in 2028 shows options with pre- or post-cruise accommodation included. And if you are open to all-inclusive options without a flight bundled in, Caribbean all-inclusive cruises in 2028 lists those separately.

Could You Cruise the Caribbean in a Different Year?

If 2028 dates are limited for your preferred ship or itinerary, it is worth looking at what is on sale for neighbouring years. The full 2028 cruises programme covers every destination departing that year, while Mediterranean cruises in 2028 gives you a comparison if you are not fixed on the Caribbean specifically. For 2027 options, Caribbean 2027 sailings with New York stays combines the cruise with time in the city — a popular combination for UK passengers flying in from Heathrow. Royal Caribbean 2027 sailings from Southampton are also worth checking if you want to avoid a flight altogether and are flexible on the year.

P&O passengers should note that P&O 2028 sailings include Caribbean itineraries on Arvia and Iona alongside other destinations — useful if you want to compare the Caribbean against other P&O options for the same year. And if you are based in or near Liverpool, 2028 cruises from Liverpool is worth a check for departure-port options closer to home.

Make It a Complete Holiday

As one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists, Cruise1st can put every element of your Caribbean trip together in a single booking. That means flights from your nearest airport, a hotel the night before you board, transfers between the airport and the port, tours and excursions ashore, and travel insurance — all arranged alongside the cruise itself. Tell us what you want and we will piece it together; if you prefer, you can book the cruise alone and handle the rest separately. Our expert advice is there either way, on the phone before you book, to help you choose the cabin grade and fare inclusions that suit your travel party and your budget. That is the difference between booking with a specialist and booking direct.

*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.