All-Inclusive Christmas and New Year Cruises in 2027

Where Do All-Inclusive Christmas and New Year Cruises Go in 2027?

Festive sailings in 2027 span every corner of the globe, from the sun-soaked Caribbean to the southern tip of South America. The all-inclusive cruises departing between mid-December 2027 and early January 2028 are concentrated in the Caribbean, with the Western Mediterranean and South America also strongly represented. Whether you want white-sand beaches, historic ports or vibrant city stops, there is a sailing shaped around it.

Which Regions Are Most Popular for Christmas 2027 Cruises?

The Caribbean is where the bulk of festive all-inclusive cruising is concentrated. Itineraries fan out from Miami, Port Canaveral and Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) across the island chains — some rounding the Southern Caribbean, others heading into the Western Caribbean. If you are flying to Florida for the holiday, Miami and Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) are about half an hour apart, so it is worth checking both for dates and prices before you commit.

The Western Mediterranean offers a very different feel — departures from Barcelona calling at a string of southern European ports over the Christmas period. The Canary Islands also feature, ideal if you want reliable winter sunshine without crossing the Atlantic. For something further afield, Southeast Asia sailings depart from Singapore, opening up a completely different set of experiences over New Year.

South America and Brazil round out the main options. Sailings in this direction often end in Buenos Aires, which means many are one-way itineraries — if your sailing ends in a different country to where it starts, you will need a flight home, and Cruise1st can arrange that alongside the rest of your trip. New Zealand and Central America also have sailings for those who want something genuinely out of the ordinary over the festive period.

New Year Cruises 2027: Counting Down at Sea

Sailing into the New Year is one of cruising’s most spectacular experiences — watching midnight fireworks from a deck somewhere warm is hard to top. New Year sailings departing in late December 2027 follow much the same regional spread as the Christmas departures: the Caribbean leads by a wide margin, with South America and Southeast Asia close behind. Most round-trip itineraries run around 7 nights, though longer sailings of a fortnight or more are available for those who want to extend the celebration well into January.

If New Year’s Eve at sea appeals but you want to stay closer to home in spirit, Christmas cruises from Southampton and New Year’s Eve mini cruises from Southampton offer festive sailings without a long-haul flight. For the 2027 season specifically, all sailings on these all-inclusive fares depart from overseas ports, so you will be flying out — and Cruise1st handles that as part of the booking.

Christmas Cruise 2027: Which Cruise Lines Are Sailing?

MSC Cruises has the widest selection of all-inclusive festive sailings, with itineraries across the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and beyond. Norwegian Cruise Line follows with a strong Caribbean programme, while Costa Cruises brings its signature Italian style to both Caribbean and Mediterranean routes. Celebrity Cruises offers a premium all-inclusive tier that bundles drinks and Wi-Fi into the fare price. For something more intimate, Azamara and Explora Journeys both have sailings over the festive period — smaller ships, longer port stays, and a more unhurried pace.

If you are weighing up MSC for Christmas 2027, the fly-cruise programme with MSC in 2027 has a wide range of Caribbean options. If Norwegian is on your radar, Norwegian Cruise Line 2027 sailings are worth browsing for the full fleet picture.

Ships Sailing Over Christmas and New Year 2027

MSC World Asia — MSC Cruises

MSC World Asia entered service in 2026, making it one of the newest ships in the festive programme. At 215,863 GT it ranks among the largest cruise ships ever built, and the scale is put to spectacular use. The World Promenade is anchored by a 12-metre floating dragon sculpture — a centrepiece you will not find on any other ship. On deck, the Harbour outdoor theme park includes the Cliffhanger swing suspended 50 metres above the ocean, free-fall waterslides and 7 pools. For cabin options, see the MSC World Asia cabins and deck plans.

MSC Meraviglia — MSC Cruises

The Galleria Meraviglia’s 96-metre LED sky promenade runs the length of the ship’s heart — lined with restaurants, boutiques and nightly entertainment. The Polar Aquapark, a full-sized bowling alley and Formula 1 simulators keep every age group busy, while MSC Yacht Club provides a quieter, more exclusive corner of the ship for those who want it. See the MSC Meraviglia cabins and deck plans for grade-by-grade detail.

Costa Toscana — Costa Cruises

Costa Toscana is built around two standout experiences. The Archipelago restaurant brings together three Michelin-starred chefs — Barbieri, Darroze and León — for a 12-course tasting menu you would be hard pushed to find on land at this price. The Solemio Spa covers 4,500 m² and includes a thalassotherapy pool, a salt grotto and a snow cave — one of the most complete spa setups afloat. Ferrari Spazio Bollicine serves Ferrari wines and champagne in an exclusive setting found nowhere else in the Costa fleet. Cabin options for Costa Toscana run from interior to grand suite — see the Costa Toscana cabins and deck plans for full details.

• Inside cabin I1 — 10 m², sleeps 4. The most affordable option, well suited to guests who spend their days on deck and in the restaurants.
• Ocean-view cabin E1 — 17 m², sleeps 4. A porthole brings natural light and sea views without the balcony surcharge.
• Balcony cabin B1 — 14 m², sleeps 4. A lower-deck location keeps things steady on overnight passages.
• Grand Suite GS — 33 m², sleeps 4. Significantly more living space than the standard 28 m² suite.

Costa Smeralda — Costa Cruises

Costa Smeralda is home to the world’s first Frescobaldi wine restaurant at sea — the Osteria Frescobaldi is found on no other ship. The Solemio Spa (also 4,500 m²) includes a rare snow grotto. The Colosseo Theatre spans three decks, and the Food Lab cookery school gives guests something hands-on to do at sea. For cabin and deck details, visit the Costa Smeralda cabins and deck plans.

• Inside cabin I1 — 10 m², sleeps 4. The entry point, on the lower decks.
• Ocean-view cabin E1 — 17 m², sleeps 4. Natural daylight from a sea-view window, no balcony premium.
• Balcony cabin B1 — 14 m², sleeps 4. Exclusively on Deck 5, the most stable position on board.
• Grand Suite GS — 33 m², sleeps 4. The roomiest suite grade, well above the standard 28 m².

Azamara Quest — Azamara

Azamara Quest is a smaller ship, and that is the point. It can call at boutique ports — among them islands like St Barts and Guadeloupe — that larger ships simply cannot reach. Overnight and late-night port stays are standard on Azamara sailings, so you are not rushing back before sunset. The complimentary AzAmazing Evenings programme adds exclusive cultural experiences ashore — from symphony concerts to private local dinners — that are included in the fare. Check the Azamara Quest cabins and deck plans before you book.

• Inside cabin 09 — 14.7 m², sleeps 2. Quiet, no windows — good for late risers and long sea days.
• Ocean-view cabin 04 — 13.3 m², sleeps 3. A window with sea views and natural light.
• Veranda Plus Ocean-view cabin P1 — 16.3 m², sleeps 3. Private balcony for sea air and views on demand.
• Panorama Suite CS — 61 m², sleeps 2. The largest suite on the ship, roughly three times the size of a standard balcony cabin.

Azamara Onward — Azamara

Azamara Onward shares the small-ship ethos of Quest — overnight stays, boutique port access and AzAmazing Evenings — in a similarly intimate setting. See the Azamara Onward cabins and deck plans to compare grades.

Costa Fascinosa — Costa Cruises

Costa Fascinosa takes its design cues from Italian cinema — interiors inspired by Fellini and Visconti, with gold leaf detailing and deep ruby tones throughout. The Samsara Spa covers 6,000 m² across two decks, with a thalassotherapy pool and more than 100 spa-access cabins. The three-deck theatre and the Archipelago restaurant — again featuring three Michelin-starred chefs — round out the headline offer. View the Costa Fascinosa cabins and deck plans for a full breakdown.

MSC Virtuosa — MSC Cruises

MSC Virtuosa is one of MSC’s flagship ships. For cabin grades and deck layouts, the MSC Virtuosa cabins and deck plans page covers everything you need to choose the right grade.

MSC Musica — MSC Cruises

MSC Musica sails across the festive season with a broad range of itineraries. The MSC Musica cabins and deck plans page has full grade and deck information.

Costa Serena — Costa Cruises

Costa Serena is a popular choice for the festive season. For cabin options, the Costa Serena cabins and deck plans page gives grade-by-grade detail.

What Do All-Inclusive Fare Tiers Actually Include?

The phrase “all-inclusive” covers a wide spectrum depending on the cruise line, so it is worth knowing what you are buying before you book.

Norwegian Cruise Line — Free at Sea Packages

Norwegian’s all-inclusive tiers bundle meaningful extras into the base fare. The Free at Sea rate adds a premium beverage package, a speciality dining package, Wi-Fi and shore excursion credits (US$50 per port) for the first 2 guests. The Free at Sea Plus tier extends the dining package to all guests on the booking, with the number of speciality restaurant meals scaling to the length of the sailing. If you want to try Norwegian’s speciality restaurants — including Cagney’s Steakhouse and Le Bistro — this is the fare that covers it. Norwegian Cruise Line sailings over Christmas 2027 all carry one of these fare options.

Costa Cruises — All Inclusive and Comfort Plus

Costa’s headline tier bundles full board with an Italian drinks and dining package — essentially, food and drinks sorted from embarkation to disembarkation. The Comfort Plus fare adds room service around the clock, a reserved dining table and unlimited drinks to the full-board base. Last-minute and flash fares carry full board but no drinks package, so check which tier you are booking if drinks matter to you. Costa Cruises sailings over the festive period include both the Caribbean and Mediterranean programmes.

Celebrity Cruises — All Inclusive and The Retreat

Celebrity’s All Inclusive rate bundles a classic drinks package with basic Wi-Fi — good for guests who want predictable costs without managing a bar tab. The Retreat suite tier adds a premium drinks package, premium Wi-Fi, exclusive lounge and sundeck access, private dining and dedicated personal service. If you are considering a suite on Celebrity for Christmas 2027, The Retreat tier turns it into a genuinely self-contained holiday. Celebrity Cruises 2027 sailings cover the Caribbean and beyond.

What Can You Do on a Festive Cruise? Shore Excursions and On-Board Activities

One of the practical advantages of an all-inclusive cruise over Christmas is that the ship’s on-board entertainment, dining and activities are largely covered in the fare — leaving your spending money for the ports. Most sailings include access to the ship’s pool areas, theatre shows, and a range of dining venues as standard.

Shore excursions are usually booked separately, and Christmas 2027 sailings visit some genuinely interesting destinations. Florida’s ports give easy access to theme parks and nature reserves. Caribbean island stops lend themselves to snorkelling, beach days and rum distillery tours. South American sailings calling at Buenos Aires give you one of the most exciting cities in the world to explore. Southeast Asian itineraries departing from Singapore open up a region full of markets, temples and waterways. Norwegian’s Free at Sea tier includes shore excursion credits built into the fare, which is worth factoring into a like-for-like comparison with other lines.

On board, the activity offer varies considerably by ship. MSC World Asia’s Harbour outdoor theme park — with the Cliffhanger swing 50 metres above sea level and multiple waterslides — is genuinely hard to match for sheer scale. MSC Meraviglia brings a Polar Aquapark, bowling and driving simulators. Azamara Quest keeps things quieter, with the focus on the destination rather than the ship itself. Costa Toscana’s Solemio Spa is the retreat for those who want Christmas at sea to mean genuine rest.

Are There Discounts Available on Christmas 2027 Cruises?

Reductions on festive all-inclusive sailings do appear — up to 50% off the previously listed price for that cabin grade on a specific sailing, though that headline figure applies to 1 departure, and most reduced sailings are around 7% off. The most competitive fares tend to be on interior and ocean-view grades rather than suites, and they move as cabins are taken. Booking earlier generally gives the widest choice of cabin grade; last-minute deals exist but carry no guarantee of availability over a period as popular as Christmas and New Year. Our team at Cruise1st can tell you what is currently reduced and whether it matches your dates and grade preference.

How to Book a Christmas 2027 All-Inclusive Cruise with Cruise1st

Every festive sailing in this programme departs from an overseas port — Florida, Spain, Brazil, Italy and Singapore among them — so a flight is part of the equation for every booking. As part of a Cruise1st Package, we can put together the flights, the hotel either side if you want a night to recover before boarding, transfers between airport and port, and any tours or excursions you want to pre-book. It all goes on one booking, with one point of contact if anything changes.

Our cruise specialists are also the right people to call if you are unsure which cabin grade suits your group. Interior cabins make sense for those who plan to spend every waking hour on deck or in port; a balcony grade changes the feel of a morning at sea completely. Suite tiers on Celebrity or Azamara include perks — private dining, dedicated service, exclusive deck access — that are worth understanding before you compare prices on headline fare alone.

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For a narrower search, all-inclusive Christmas 2027 cruises from Southampton are also available if you are looking for a UK departure specifically. And if you want to browse broader 2027 availability, all-inclusive cruises in 2027 covers the full year’s programme.

Top Christmas and New Year Cruise Options and Alternatives

If Christmas 2027 does not suit your dates or budget, there are several natural alternatives worth considering. Christmas 2026 cruises follow the same regional spread — Caribbean, Mediterranean, South America — with sailings available now. New Year’s Eve cruises are a strong option if you want the countdown at sea without the full Christmas fortnight. January cruises pick up immediately after New Year and often carry strong early-year pricing.

For those planning around a specific cruise line, MSC from Southampton in 2027 and Celebrity from Southampton in 2027 both have sailings either side of the festive window. Canary Islands cruises in 2027 and Canary Islands fly-cruises are worth a look for shorter festive breaks that stay close to Europe. For a longer horizon, world cruises departing Southampton in 2027 include itineraries that span the festive period and run well into the new year.

If you are thinking about the New Year period specifically, New Year cruises from the UK and New Year’s Eve mini cruises from Southampton offer shorter options closer to home. And for the full seasonal picture, Christmas cruises from the UK covers all departure points and cruise lines.

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.