Passengers can still grab a bargain on board a cruise as the industry approaches the final weeks of wave season.
The sale period traditionally runs from January until March but there are often decent deals throughout the year.
Guests are spoilt for choice, with several new ships now on the water. Royal Caribbean’s latest Star of the Seas and Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady hit the water in August 2025, while Princess Cruises Star Princess launched last October and Celebrity Xcel from Celebrity Cruises set sail in November 2025.
Passengers could even book to be the first on a range of new ships launching in the coming months such as Legend of the Seas, Norwegian Luna and MSC World Asia.
It is worth keeping an eye on your favourite cruise line’s website as deals can change regularly during wave season.
Of course, it is important to shop around to ensure you are still getting value for money and check the total costs, including any flights and tips.
Here are some of the best cruise deals for wave season and beyond to catch a top cabin in 2026 or to plan ahead as far as 2028.
Ambassador Cruise Line
Guests can get up to 20 per cent off balcony cabins and suits with Ambassador Cruise Line.
The deal applies to all bookings made between 17 February and 1 April 2026.
The “Treat Yourself” offer is available across a range of no-fly cruise experiences on board Ambience, which operates from her home port of London Tilbury, and Ambition, Ambassador’s second ship.
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Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises has launched what it describes as its biggest sale ever, offering up to 60 per cent off a second guest, alongside up to £500 in additional savings or $600 (£450) in onboard spend.
These savings apply to sailings until 30 April 2028.
Deals include an 11-night “Best of Greece” sailing aboard Millennium-class ship Celebrity Infinity, departing on 9 March 2026, from £529 per person.
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Celestyal
Celestyal, which recently opened its own UK-based travel agency to help guests book sailings, has deals with up to 50 per cent off select Greek, Mediterranean and Arabian Gulf sailings. Plus, a third and fourth guest sharing the same cabin can go for free.
Guests can also get a €200 (£175) onboard credit added before departure through CelestyalPay that can be put towards extra food and drink.
Prices for the cruise line’s seven-night “Heavenly Greece, Italy & Croatia” itinerary starts at £719 per person.
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Havila Voyages
Havila Voyages passengers can save up to £500 per cabin on all routes around Norway for 2026 and 2027 when you book between 5 January and 15 March 2026.
All departure dates and cabin types are included in the sale with savings ranging from £220 per cabin to £500 per cabin for the 11-day Round Voyage (Bergen-Kirkenes-Bergen).
The seven-day Voyage North (Bergen to Kirkenes) and six-day Voyage South (Kirkenes to Bergen) are eligible for savings of up to £250 per cabin.
2026 prices for the Round Voyage (Bergen/Kirkenes/Bergen) now start from £931 per person for a choice of December 2026 departures in an inside cabin.
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Holland America Line
Guests who book onto Holland America Line can access cabin upgrades, reduced kids fares and up to $500 (£375) of onboard credit depending on the cruise duration.
Bookings can also be secured with a £99 deposit until 19 March.
Voyages include the seven-day “Alaska Inside Passage” sailing, departing on 9 May 2026, with fares starting from £1,119 per person.
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HX Expeditions
HX Expeditions is offering guests up to 30 per cent off all-inclusive voyages plus £200 onboard credit for new passengers.
The discount applies to bookings made from 4 December 2025 to 23 March 2026 for select HX departures between 23 December 2025 and 31 March 2028
The reductions mean the price of an Alaska Inside Passage cruise in May 2026 has been cut from £4,266 to £3,413.
Plus, passengers travelling in 2026 will be part of a celebration marking the cruise line’s 130th anniversary.
Every voyage taken in that year will include a 130th anniversary cocktail and a limited edition ocean bottle.
Guests will also be able to stay in The Exclusive 1896 Cabin aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen, a meticulously recreated 19th-century explorer’s cabin for one night a €450 (£400), with half of all proceeds going to the HX Foundation.
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Marella Cruises
Marella is offering passengers savings of up to £300 per booking on selected sailings departing between 1 April 2026 to 30 April 2027.
Deals include a repositioning cruise from Gran Canaria to the Caribbean, departing on 26 April 2027 from £1,978 per person.
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MSC Cruises
Passengers can raise a glass with MSC Cruises, as drinks packages have been cut from £250 to £196
Additionally, you can secure a sailing with a deposit of just £100 and flights start from £99 on select summer 2026 fly and cruise packages.
The offers are valid for bookings made until 7 April 2026 and can be used to cruise around the UK, Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the United Arab Emirates, Alaska, the Caribbean and Far East Asia.
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Norwegian Cruise Line
Fares have been cut by 50 per cent on some Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) sailings, including on the new Norwegian Aqua and the soon-to-debut Norwegian Luna.
Guests can also upgrade to NCL’s “More at Sea” package for wifi, drinks and specialty dining from £249 per person and get up to $500 (£375) onboard credit.
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Oceania
Culinary-focused luxury cruise brand Oceania, which recently launched a new ship Allura, is currently offering up to 30 per cent off on more than 140 sailings across 2026 and 2027.
Offers include five per cent off 12 days aboard Oceania Allura’s “Adriatics to the Balearics” sailing, departing 13 June 2026. Prices start from £4,469 per person.
Guests need to book by 4 March 2026.
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P&O Cruises
Guests on P&O Cruises sailings of five nights or more will be able to access all-inclusive packages for the first time from March 2026, covering drinks, wifi and specialty dining credit.
There are two packages to choose from.
The Classic Package includes a wide selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, essential wifi for browsing and social media and either a £20 dining credit for sailings of five to nine nights, £40 for between 10 and 14 and £55 for sailings of 15 nights or more. It costs £49 per person per day.
The Deluxe Package includes a wider range of premium spirits, craft beers and a variety of cocktails, ultimate wifi for streaming and video calls and £30 dining credit on five to nine night itineraries, £60 for 10 to 14 nights and £80 for 15 or more. The package costs £59 per person per day.
The cruise line is also offering up to £400 onboard spending money, while previous passengers can also get up to £400 off fares per cabin.
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Princess
Guests can secure a voyage with Princess Cruises with a low deposit of just £99 and enjoy savings of up to £800 per stateroom.
The cruise line’s Value is Princess (VIP) Sale features more than 1,800 itineraries worldwide, across seven continents, including on the new Star Princess.
Guests can secure the full £800 per stateroom when booking a mini-suite for four people on a voyage that is 17 nights or longer.
The full savings breakdown is up to £75 off per person on cruises of six to eight nights, rising to £150 per person for nine to 16 nights and £200 per person on sailings of 17 nights or more.
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Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean regularly launches flash sales for short periods so it is worth signing up to its newsletters so you don’t miss out.
The cruise brand is currently offering up to £675 off sailings, while a third and fourth guest can sail from £99 each when sharing a cabin on select routes.
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Virgin Voyages
Fans of Virgin Voyages can benefit from 80 per cent off a second “sailor” as well as a bar tab worth up to $300 (£223), depending on how long you sail for.
This includes a 12-night “Total Eclipse of the Med” sailing aboard Scarlet Lady, departing on 10 August from £2,574 per person.
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Windstar
Luxury small-ship cruise line Windstar is offering guests savings of up to a third on fares plus a complimentary all-inclusive upgrade, covering selected beer, wine and cocktails as well as wifi and tips.
Guests can also receive onboard credit worth $500 (£370) for sailings between six to nine days, $700 (£520) for 10 to 13 days and $1,000 (£740) for 14 or more days.
The offer is valid until 31 March 2026 on select voyages up to 31 March 2027.
A seven-day “Treasures of the Greek Isles” cruise departs on 2 May 2026 with fares from £4,307pp.
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