Easter Cruises 2028

Where Can I Go on an Easter 2028 Cruise?

Easter 2028 falls in late March and early April, giving you a school-holiday window that works for families, couples and solo travellers alike. The range of sailings is wide: the Caribbean leads on volume, with the Western Mediterranean and Japan both strongly represented, and a further spread of itineraries reaching the Western Caribbean, the Mexican Riviera, the Southern Caribbean, the Transatlantic routes and Southeast Asia. Durations in the sample range from a long weekend of 4 nights to a voyage of 46 nights, with most sailings running around 7 nights — a clean fit for a school-holiday week. A small number of sailings are one-way, so read the itinerary details carefully; a one-way trip ending abroad will need a flight home, and our team can sort that alongside the cruise.

The Caribbean and Florida

The Caribbean is the most popular destination for Easter 2028 cruises among UK travellers, with the Western Caribbean and Southern Caribbean adding further options for those who want to explore different island groups. Florida is the main gateway: sailings depart from Miami, Port Canaveral and Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades). 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. Round-trip sailings from Florida are common, meaning you fly out, cruise and fly home from the same port, which simplifies logistics considerably. We can arrange your flights, pre-cruise hotel in Florida and transfers to the pier as part of a Cruise1st Package, so there is nothing left for you to piece together separately.

The Mexican Riviera is another option for those wanting a Pacific-side alternative, departing from Los Angeles. These itineraries appeal to travellers who want a mixture of coastal scenery, beach stops and cultural ports, with Carnival Cruise Line particularly active on this routing at Easter.

Southern Europe and the Mediterranean

The Western Mediterranean and broader Mediterranean together make up a substantial share of Easter 2028 departures, making this the region to consider if you want European culture, cuisine and coastline without a long-haul flight. Embarkation ports include Rome (Civitavecchia) and Piraeus (Athens) — both well-connected international airports with good UK flight options, which our team can add to your booking. Barcelona also features as a disembarkation port for Mediterranean sailings.

For Mediterranean cruises in 2028 more broadly, there is a wide programme running through the year — Easter is one of the most popular departure windows in this region, so booking ahead pays. Mediterranean 2028 fly-cruises are another route to these itineraries if you want the flights arranged as part of a package.

Japan and Further Afield

Japan is a notable part of the Easter 2028 programme, with a good selection of sailings operating around the country’s own spring season. Departures use Tokyo and Yokohama (Tokyo) as key ports. These are longer voyages by nature and suit travellers who want to combine their cruise with time exploring Japan before or after — flights, pre- and post-cruise hotels and transfers can all be arranged together. Japan cruises in 2028 are among the more distinctive options in the Easter programme; if you are considering this region, Princess Cruises’ Japan and Southeast Asia sailings for 2027–2028 are worth a close look.

Southeast Asia features as well, with itineraries that pair well with a longer trip to the region. Southeast Asia 2028 cruises give you a broader picture of what is available across the year. Transatlantic crossings also appear in the Easter programme — these are typically one-way sailings that suit travellers relocating across the Atlantic or those combining a cruise with a stay in North America or Europe. Bear in mind that a one-way transatlantic crossing will require a flight for the return leg, and we can arrange that as part of your booking.

No-Fly Options from Southampton

A small proportion of Easter 2028 sailings depart from Southampton, and if you live in England or within easy reach of the south coast, these are worth considering. Most of Britain can reach Southampton by road or rail, so you can board the ship without setting foot in an airport. For those who prefer to stay closer to home for Easter, Easter cruises from Southampton have their own dedicated page. There are also sailings departing from other UK ports — if you are based in the north of England or Scotland, 2028 cruises from Liverpool may suit your journey better.

For a broader look at what is departing the UK in 2028, 2027 and 2028 cruises from Southampton show the full programme from that port across both years. The England region page covers coastal sailings that keep things close to home throughout.

Which Cruise Lines Sail at Easter 2028?

MSC Cruises leads on volume for Easter 2028, with the broadest spread of itineraries across the Mediterranean and beyond. Royal Caribbean is strongly represented in the Caribbean and Florida departures. Carnival Cruise Line covers the Caribbean and the Mexican Riviera extensively. Celebrity Cruises and Princess Cruises both have solid programmes across multiple regions, while AmaWaterways offers river cruise departures for those who prefer an inland waterways holiday over an ocean voyage. A handful of river sailings feature in the overall mix — if you are specifically looking for a river cruise, AmaWaterways is the specialist line to explore.

Further options come from Costa Cruises, who concentrate on Mediterranean departures, and from Celestyal Cruises, whose small-ship programme suits travellers who want to reach ports that larger vessels simply cannot access. MSC Cruises fly-cruise sailings for 2028 are a useful starting point if you want to combine an MSC booking with flights arranged as part of the package.

Featured Ships for Easter 2028

The ships below all have sailings available over the Easter 2028 period. Each one offers something distinct — read through to find the match for how you want to spend your holiday.

Costa Pacifica

Costa Pacifica is a ship built around music. At its heart is the Grand Bar Rhapsody, a music-themed bar inspired by notes and chords that becomes the social hub of the ship in the evenings. More unusually, there is an onboard recording studio where guests can lay down their own CD — a feature found on no other ship at sea. For those who want time to themselves, the Samsara Spa covers 6,000 m² across two decks, with a gym fronted entirely by glass for panoramic sea views while you train.

Cabin grades on Costa Pacifica run as follows (see the Costa Pacifica cabins and deck plans for full layouts):

• Inside cabin I4 — 10 m², sleeping up to 4. A practical choice for guests who plan to spend most of their time on deck or ashore.
• Sea-view cabin E1 — 13 m², sleeping up to 4. A porthole window with an unobstructed sea view and 4 m² more space than the inside grades.
• Balcony cabin with sea view B1 — 13 m², sleeping up to 4. Positioned on the quieter lower decks 6–7, where the ship’s movement is less noticeable than on upper decks.
• Grand Suite GS — 29 m², sleeping up to 4. Considerably more space than standard suite categories — a real step up for anyone who wants room to spread out at sea.

Costa Fascinosa

Costa Fascinosa carries an aesthetic inspired by Italian cinema — think gold leaf, deep ruby tones and interiors that nod to the visual language of Fellini and Visconti. The three-deck theatre makes evenings theatrical in every sense, while the Archipelago restaurant has benefited from the input of Michelin-starred chefs. The Samsara Spa matches the scale of Costa Pacifica’s at 6,000 m², adding a thalassotherapy pool and over 100 cabins with direct spa access — so you can step from your cabin straight into the wellness facilities without crossing public areas.

Cabin grades on Costa Fascinosa (full layouts at Costa Fascinosa cabins and deck plans):

• Inside cabin I4 — 10 m², sleeping up to 4. A shade larger than the lower inside grades, with the same straightforward comfort.
• Ocean-view cabin with sea view E1 — 16 m², sleeping up to 4. The larger of the two ocean-view grades, giving you 7 m² more than the inside option and natural daylight from your bed.
• Balcony cabin with sea view B1 — 19 m², sleeping up to 4. A private balcony for breakfast or an evening drink without sharing deck space with other guests.
• Suite GS — 31 m², sleeping up to 4. Eleven square metres larger than the mini-suite category — notably more living room for longer itineraries.

Costa Smeralda

Costa Smeralda holds a genuine dining distinction: the Osteria Frescobaldi is the world’s first Frescobaldi wine restaurant at sea, exclusive to this ship, pairing Italian regional wines with a menu designed around them. The Solemio Spa (4,500 m²) includes a snow grotto — one of the more unusual spa features afloat. The Colosseo Theatre spans three decks for evening shows, and the Food Lab cookery school gives guests a hands-on way to engage with Italian culinary traditions during sea days.

Cabin grades on Costa Smeralda (full details at Costa Smeralda cabins and deck plans):

• Inside cabin I1 — 10 m², sleeping up to 4. The most affordable entry point, well suited to guests who spend the majority of the day ashore or on deck.
• Ocean-view cabin with sea view E1 — 17 m², sleeping up to 4. Natural light and a changing sea view without the step up to a balcony fare.
• Balcony cabin with sea view B1 — 14 m², sleeping up to 4. The only balcony grade on deck 5, giving a lower, more stable position with reduced wave motion.
• Grand Suite GS — 33 m², sleeping up to 4. Five square metres larger than the standard suite options — the most spacious cabin category on the ship.

MSC Opera

At 65,591 GT, MSC Opera is compact by today’s standards, and that is a genuine advantage on certain itineraries: smaller harbours and quieter ports that modern mega-ships cannot access are on the table. The Teatro dell’Opera puts on nightly shows, while the Cotton Club Jazz Bar is the place for late-night swing and blues — a combination that suits the ship’s intimate scale. Families are particularly well catered for: MSC Opera runs 5 dedicated children’s clubs covering ages from babies upwards, including LEGO areas and VR — one of the strongest family programmes you will find at sea. See the full MSC Opera cabins and deck plans for stateroom options.

Royal Princess

Royal Princess was named in Southampton by HRH The Princess of Wales in 2013, making it Princess Cruises’ flagship Royal-class ship with a genuine connection to British maritime tradition. The SeaWalk — a glass-floored walkway extending 18 metres over the ocean, almost 40 metres above the waves — is one of the more dramatic features you can find on any ship afloat. Adults who want peace and quiet have The Sanctuary, a dedicated retreat with the Enclave thermal suite, heated stone loungers and a hydrotherapy pool. Pair Royal Princess with a Princess Cruises 2028 sailing for the full picture of what the line offers this year, and check the Royal Princess cabins and deck plans for stateroom grades and layout.

Celestyal Discovery

Celestyal Discovery carries 1,266 guests — small enough to call at village-scale harbours that a larger ship would have to bypass entirely. Its itineraries are built to maximise time ashore: the programme is structured to reach the maximum number of ports in a single week, so you spend more days exploring and fewer days at sea. The experience is deliberately local — traditional markets, working harbours, island culture — rather than the sanitised tourist circuit. See the Celestyal Discovery cabins and deck plans for accommodation options.

What Fare Options Are Available?

The fare structure varies by cruise line, and picking the right tier before you book can make a meaningful difference to the total cost and what is included. Here is how the main lines structure their fares for Easter 2028 sailings.

Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean offers several fare types, including last-minute offers and promotional fares such as discounted rates for third and fourth guests in a cabin. An early booking bonus fare can provide onboard credit for bookings made well in advance of the sailing date. There is also a single/solo fare for guests travelling alone in a stateroom. Our team can walk you through which combination of fare and cabin grade makes sense for your party size and budget.

Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises operates 3 main fare tiers. The cruise-only rate gives you the lowest base fare with the flexibility to add extras later. The mid-tier fare bundles in a drinks package and basic Wi-Fi — a straightforward way to control spending on board. At the top end, The Retreat is Celebrity’s suite-class experience, covering premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, exclusive lounge and sundeck access, private dining and dedicated personal service. Celebrity Cruises 2028 sailings from Southampton give you a closer look at what is available from a UK departure port.

Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises builds its fare structure around 2 main tiers. Princess Standard is the base cruise fare covering the sailing itself, with the Princess Plus package available to add on — that brings in 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 photographs plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating. Drop ‘n’ Go fares are also available on select sailings, bundling the Princess Plus package at a competitive rate for late bookers. The Princess Cruises 2028 programme covers the full range of departures, and the Princess Japan and Southeast Asia 2027–2028 page is the place to start if Japan is your destination.

How Much Can I Save on an Easter 2028 Cruise?

A significant number of Easter 2028 sailings carry a reduced fare compared to the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing. Discounts run up to 39% on one departure, though that is an outlier — most reduced sailings are discounted by around 9%. The saving applies to the cabin grade in question, not to the whole sailing or to higher-grade cabins, so it is worth comparing grades when you search. Over half of the sailings available are all-inclusive, which means drinks, dining and sometimes gratuities are folded into the headline price — these are worth comparing carefully against cruise-only fares, because the effective saving on an all-inclusive booking can be considerable once you factor in what you would otherwise pay on board.

Pricing starts from £164 pp* for Easter 2028 departures. If you are watching for a particular itinerary or ship to drop, our experts can keep an eye on availability and alert you — call us before you book rather than after.

Planning Around Easter 2028

Easter 2028 runs from Good Friday on 14 April through to Easter Monday on 17 April, but the cruising window in these facts covers departures from 27 March through to 11 April — a broader school-holiday period that captures both the build-up and the peak week. That broader window matters: departures in the last week of March often carry lower fares than sailings leaving in the first week of April, so flexibility on departure date can pay off.

Most Easter 2028 sailings require a flight to the embarkation port — Florida, Rome, Athens, Tokyo and other international ports are the main departure points, with only a small proportion leaving from UK ports such as Southampton. For the vast majority of itineraries, the trip begins with a flight, and that is where pulling everything into a Cruise1st Package makes the biggest difference: flights, transfers, a hotel the night before embarkation and any pre- or post-cruise nights all on one booking, with one point of contact if anything needs to change.

For a broader view of all cruises in 2028, or to compare what the same lines offer outside the Easter window, the April cruises and March cruises pages cover the adjacent months. If you are considering May for a return trip, May cruises from Southampton show what is available from a UK departure port in the following month.

Make It a Holiday

Cruise1st is a cruise specialist — every booking is a cruise or a cruise-inclusive package, not a sideline to package holidays. That means the advice you get on the phone is specific: which cabin grade on MSC Opera suits a family of 4, whether The Sanctuary on Royal Princess is worth the upgrade for a couple who want complete quiet, how Princess Plus compares to booking drinks separately on a 10-night itinerary. These are the questions our experts answer every day.

For most Easter 2028 sailings, the cruise is the centrepiece of a longer trip. We can build in flights from your nearest UK airport, a hotel the night before embarkation, transfers to the pier, and any tours or excursions you want to pre-book — all on one invoice, all with one team to call. If you are booking a one-way itinerary that ends at a port other than where you boarded, we arrange the return flight too. Cruise1st is rated 4.5 out of 5 on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews, and we hold ABTA and ATOL protection, so your money is covered throughout.

Are There Easter 2028 Cruises for Other Years Too?

If Easter 2028 is too far ahead or too close for your plans, you are not limited to this window. Easter cruises in 2027 are fully on sale and may suit those who want to book sooner. Easter cruises in 2026 remain bookable for early planners who want to lock in well ahead. Alternatively, if you want to see the full year around Easter rather than just the holiday window, all 2028 cruises give you the complete picture, and P&O 2028 cruises are worth exploring if you prefer sailing from a UK port on a British line. For Caribbean departures specifically, fly-Caribbean cruises in February show how the region compares at a different time of year.

*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.