Cruise deals for every kind of traveller
Whether you want a week of island-hopping in warm water, a slow journey through Europe’s historic cities by river, or a once-in-a-lifetime voyage to the ice, CruiseDeals brings the options together so you can compare them quickly.
- Caribbean cruises: beaches, turquoise water and warm weather, especially in the northern winter.
- Mediterranean cruises: history, food and a new port almost every day.
- Alaska cruises: glaciers, wildlife and the Inside Passage in summer.
- Norwegian fjords: dramatic scenery, often sailing straight from the UK and northern Europe.
- River cruises: small ships on the Danube, Rhine, Douro, Nile and beyond.
- Luxury, family and expedition cruises for every style and budget.
How to spot a genuinely good cruise deal
- Compare the total cost. The headline fare rarely includes everything. Check port taxes and fees, gratuities or service charges, drinks, Wi‑Fi and excursions.
- Compare like for like. An inside cabin and a balcony cabin on the same sailing can differ a lot in price. Compare the same cabin grade, dates and itinerary.
- Look at what’s included. Some fares bundle drinks, Wi‑Fi, gratuities or onboard credit. A slightly higher fare can be better value overall.
- Be flexible on dates. Sailings outside school holidays and peak season are often cheaper and less crowded.
- Factor in getting to the port. Flights, hotels and parking add up. A cruise from a port near home can beat a cheaper fare that needs a flight. See cruises from Southampton.
Cruising from the US, UK or Europe
CruiseDeals is built for cruisers on both sides of the Atlantic. Many US travellers sail from Florida, Texas, Seattle or New York. UK cruisers can sail straight from Southampton and other British ports, or take a fly-cruise to the Mediterranean or Caribbean. European cruisers have home ports from Barcelona and Genoa to Hamburg and Copenhagen.
Protection differs by country. In the UK, a cruise sold together with flights may be covered by ATOL, and many cruise packages fall under the Package Travel Regulations. In the EU, the Package Travel Directive covers many cruise packages. In the US, your protection depends on the cruise line’s terms and how you pay, so travel insurance is worth considering wherever you live. Always check entry rules for every country on your itinerary, not just the port you sail from.
Last updated: 13 October 2026