{"id":16193,"date":"2023-05-01T20:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/01\/10-best-christmas-cruises-for-2023-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-05-01T20:30:00","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T20:30:00","slug":"10-best-christmas-cruises-for-2023-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/01\/10-best-christmas-cruises-for-2023-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"10 best Christmas cruises for 2023 &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>It\u2019s the most wonderful time of the year \u2026 to go on a cruise.<\/p>\n<p>Trade the glow of a Christmas tree in your living room with the warmth of the sand and the sun on a holiday cruise. Skip the mulled wine on your stovetop for some of the world\u2019s best at a European Christmas market.<\/p>\n<p>Christmas cruises can take your holiday celebrations to the next level \u2014 and are an ideal opportunity to escape the conventional holiday celebrations in place of an adventure.<\/p>\n<p>On a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/6-cruise-lines-with-magical-christmas-cruises\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">holiday cruise<\/a>, you can leave the cooking, cleaning and decorating to the pros and simply enjoy time with your family. Christmas and New Year\u2019s cruises can also be good options for people trying to avoid the crush of relatives or who don\u2019t have family but still want to spend the holiday surrounded by other people and festive cheer.<\/p>\n<p>Winter cruises feature holiday-themed activities for all ages, special feasts that capture the magic of the holiday season and port calls at destinations that let you enjoy the holiday spirit without shivering from frigid temperatures.<\/p>\n<p><b>For more cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG\u2019s <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise-newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>cruise newsletter<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s never too early to plan your holiday getaway, especially as these cruises are among the quickest to sell out. Here are the 10 best Christmas and New Year\u2019s cruises you can take in 2023.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"holiday-cruise-tips\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Holiday cruise tips<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.5625%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Disney-Cruise-Line_Christmas-Decor_Mickey-Minnie.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Disney-Cruise-Line_Christmas-Decor_Mickey-Minnie.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Disney-Cruise-Line_Christmas-Decor_Mickey-Minnie.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Disney-Cruise-Line_Christmas-Decor_Mickey-Minnie.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Disney-Cruise-Line_Christmas-Decor_Mickey-Minnie.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Disney-Cruise-Line_Christmas-Decor_Mickey-Minnie.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Disney-Cruise-Line_Christmas-Decor_Mickey-Minnie.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Disney-Cruise-Line_Christmas-Decor_Mickey-Minnie.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Disney-Cruise-Line_Christmas-Decor_Mickey-Minnie.jpeg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">Holiday time on Disney\u2019s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay. KENT PHILLIPS\/DISNEY CRUISE LINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Before you book, keep in mind a few key facts about Christmas cruises.<\/p>\n<h3>Rates will be high<\/h3>\n<p>Expect cruise fares to be among the highest of the year during the holiday weeks as demand increases.<\/p>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_container__XqB82\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 130 124\"><circle cx=\"62\" cy=\"62\" fill=\"url(#a)\" r=\"62\"\/><mask height=\"124\" id=\"b\" maskunits=\"userSpaceOnUse\" style=\"mask-type:alpha\" width=\"124\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\"><circle cx=\"62\" cy=\"62\" fill=\"#fff\" r=\"62\"\/><\/mask><g mask=\"url(#b)\"><circle cx=\"49.547\" cy=\"60.043\" fill=\"#FDF268\" r=\"31.978\"\/><path clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M75.068 83.272a4.66 4.66 0 0 0-7.696-3.452c-3.15-3.953-8.035-6.454-13.48-6.36-.068.002-.136.008-.204.01-.774-2.911-3.445-5.035-6.592-4.98a6.689 6.689 0 0 0-5.046 2.431c-1.319-4.982-5.889-8.62-11.273-8.526a11.424 11.424 0 0 0-8.215 3.69 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newsletter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The best prices will be for early bookings; you likely won\u2019t find any last-minute discounts. If you do, they\u2019ll either be on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/inside-cruise-cabin-advantanges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">windowless inside cabins<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/cruise-cabin-guarantee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guarantee cabins<\/a>, where the cruise line picks your room location.<\/p>\n<h3>Sailings will sell out<\/h3>\n<p>Holiday sailings sell out earlier than other itineraries, as people plan their holiday vacations months in advance. Suites and special cabins (family, spa, solo rooms, etc.) book up the fastest.<\/p>\n<p>Consider booking your holiday cruise as early as possible, as the December sailings often <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/book-cruises-far-in-advance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fill up a year in advance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Consider your own decorations<\/h3>\n<p>The crew will decorate public areas on board, but passengers often go all-out decorating their doors and cabins for the holidays, as well.<\/p>\n<p>Magnetic doors on cabins are blank canvases for the imagination. You\u2019ll find stateroom doors on Christmas cruises covered in wrapping paper, adorned with garlands or dotted with holiday-themed images.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s best to double-check with your cruise line before attaching anything to your door or in your stateroom, as rules and regulations differ per line. If you\u2019re not creative, check if your cruise line offers cabin decoration packages for preorder prior to your sailing.<\/p>\n<h3>Specialty dining is not advised on the actual holiday<\/h3>\n<p>Most of the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/cruise-ship-specialty-restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">specialty dining restaurants<\/a> on major cruise lines have set menus that do not change for the holidays.<\/p>\n<p>Your best bet for traditional holiday dinner options (think roast turkey, smoked ham, mashed potatoes and gravy) will come from the main, included dining options on board. It can\u2019t hurt to ask if any of the extra-fee restaurants are doing a Christmas or New Year\u2019s menu if you\u2019re looking for a more intimate holiday meal.<\/p>\n<h3>Expect holiday hours in port<\/h3>\n<p>Most cruise ships will plan for Christmas to be a sea day, but if you\u2019re in port on Dec. 25 (or on Boxing Day, as many islands celebrate the day after), expect shops, restaurants and attractions to have modified hours or be closed.<\/p>\n<p>Onboard services won\u2019t stop, so if all your top lunch spots in port are closed, you\u2019re always guaranteed a hot meal on the ship.<\/p>\n<h3>Consider a holiday bonus for the crew<\/h3>\n<p>Cruise ship crew members go beyond the standard service on all lines for the holidays, whether it\u2019s a kind note wishing you well, a Champagne toast for New Year\u2019s or a fanciful towel creation.<\/p>\n<p>They can\u2019t be at home celebrating with their families because they\u2019re working hard to make your holiday special. While<a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/cruise-ship-tipping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> gratuities are often included in your fare<\/a> or added automatically to your final bill, consider tipping a bit extra on a Christmas cruise. The hardworking staff will appreciate your extra generosity during the holiday season.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"best-christmas-cruises-for-2023\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Best Christmas cruises for 2023<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re on the hunt for the ideal holiday getaway, consider these Christmas cruises for your 2023 holiday vacation. (Note: These sailings had availability at the time of writing, but prices may change, or ships sell out at any time.)<\/p>\n<h3>7-night Western Caribbean and Perfect Day cruise on Royal Caribbean<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/Cruise_Stock_Royal-Caribbean-Wonder-of-the-Seas-1.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/Cruise_Stock_Royal-Caribbean-Wonder-of-the-Seas-1.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/Cruise_Stock_Royal-Caribbean-Wonder-of-the-Seas-1.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/Cruise_Stock_Royal-Caribbean-Wonder-of-the-Seas-1.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/Cruise_Stock_Royal-Caribbean-Wonder-of-the-Seas-1.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/Cruise_Stock_Royal-Caribbean-Wonder-of-the-Seas-1.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/Cruise_Stock_Royal-Caribbean-Wonder-of-the-Seas-1.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/Cruise_Stock_Royal-Caribbean-Wonder-of-the-Seas-1.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/Cruise_Stock_Royal-Caribbean-Wonder-of-the-Seas-1.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">MICHEL VERDURE\/ROYAL CARIBBEAN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Sail dates: <\/strong>Dec. 23-30.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ship: <\/strong>Wonder of the Seas.<\/p>\n<p>This year, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/royal-caribbean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Royal Caribbean<\/a>&#8216;s newest ship (and the world\u2019s largest), <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/wonder-of-the-seas-cruise-ship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wonder of the Seas<\/a>, is sailing a special cruise for the holiday week.<\/p>\n<p>Sail through the Caribbean round-trip from Port Canaveral, Florida, with a special Christmas Eve stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay, the line\u2019s private island in the Bahamas, before heading to Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico, and Roatan, Honduras. The sailing ends the day before New Year\u2019s Eve, with plenty of time to make your way to any of Orlando\u2019s parties.<\/p>\n<p>Holiday highlights on board include Christmas Eve caroling, an ugly Christmas sweater crafting competition, Christmas ornament and gingerbread cookie decorating classes, and holiday games and trivia.<\/p>\n<p>Many of the ship\u2019s specialty restaurants have holiday-inspired specials, while the main dining options bring a few fresh takes on classics, like an almond-crusted fried brie and chestnut truffle risotto.<\/p>\n<p>Rates for inside cabins start at $1,458 per person, not including $151.85 in taxes, fees and port expenses.<\/p>\n<h3>10-day Southern Caribbean Seafarer cruise on Holland America<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/NieuwStatendam_1.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/NieuwStatendam_1.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/NieuwStatendam_1.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/NieuwStatendam_1.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/NieuwStatendam_1.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/NieuwStatendam_1.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/NieuwStatendam_1.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/NieuwStatendam_1.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/NieuwStatendam_1.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">Holland America\u2019s Nieuw Statendam. HOLLAND AMERICA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Sail dates: <\/strong>Dec. 17-27.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ship: <\/strong>Nieuw Statendam.<\/p>\n<p>The 10-day Southern Caribbean Seafarer on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/holland-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holland America\u2019s<\/a> Nieuw Statendam is a great way to retreat from the cold this December. The extended itinerary leaves from Fort Lauderdale and sails to Turks and Caicos, the Dominican Republic, Bonaire, Curacao and Aruba, as well as Half Moon Cay, HAL&#8217;s private island in the Bahamas.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget your holiday best, as each ship hosts a Christmas Eve formal ball with dinner and dancing, as well as midnight mass, holiday-themed high tea service, holiday choir performances and Santa meet-and-greets.<\/p>\n<p>Rates for inside cabins start from $1,299 per person, not including an estimated $220 per person in taxes, fees and port expenses.<\/p>\n<h3>18-day Reefs and Rainforests in Panama and Costa Rica cruise on Windstar Cruises<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/StarWind-class-two-ships_WindStar-Cruises.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/StarWind-class-two-ships_WindStar-Cruises.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/StarWind-class-two-ships_WindStar-Cruises.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/StarWind-class-two-ships_WindStar-Cruises.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/StarWind-class-two-ships_WindStar-Cruises.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/StarWind-class-two-ships_WindStar-Cruises.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/StarWind-class-two-ships_WindStar-Cruises.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/StarWind-class-two-ships_WindStar-Cruises.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/StarWind-class-two-ships_WindStar-Cruises.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">Two types of Windstar cruise ship. WINDSTAR CRUISES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Sailing date: <\/strong>Dec. 19, 2023-Jan. 6, 2024.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ship: <\/strong>Wind Star.<\/p>\n<p>Give yourself a bucket list gift this Christmas and book a Panama Canal cruise for your winter vacation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/windstar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windstar Cruises<\/a>\u2019 Wind Star \u2014 a cruise ship that\u2019s part yacht, part four-masted sailing ship \u2014 is sailing this holiday season through the Panama Canal and then up Central America\u2019s Pacific coast to Costa Rica.<\/p>\n<p>The ship sets sail from Barbados and first stops in Bequia, Mayreau and St. George&#8217;s in the Grenadines. Then it&#8217;s on to ports in Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Colombia and Panama before sailing through the Panama Canal on New Year\u2019s Eve. The itinerary continues in the Pacific waters with stops at Balboa and Isla Parida, Panama, and Golfo Dulce, Quepos and Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica.<\/p>\n<p>To sweeten the holiday, Windstar gifts each cabin with a basket of Christmas cookies, candy canes, mandarin oranges, roasted nuts and chocolate candies.<\/p>\n<p>Christmas Day events include complimentary eggnog and fresh gingerbread loaf, Windstar\u2019s Christmas high tea, and a decadent Christmas banquet that includes roast turkey and lobster tail.<\/p>\n<p>Rates for the 18-day Central American getaway start from $4,899 per person, not including port fees and taxes.<\/p>\n<h3>4-night Very Merrytime Bahamian cruise on Disney Cruise Line<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.5625%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Castaway-Cay-Disney-Cruise-Line.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Castaway-Cay-Disney-Cruise-Line.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Castaway-Cay-Disney-Cruise-Line.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Castaway-Cay-Disney-Cruise-Line.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Castaway-Cay-Disney-Cruise-Line.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Castaway-Cay-Disney-Cruise-Line.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Castaway-Cay-Disney-Cruise-Line.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Castaway-Cay-Disney-Cruise-Line.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Castaway-Cay-Disney-Cruise-Line.jpeg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">Disney\u2019s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay. KENT PHILLIPS\/DISNEY CRUISE LINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Sail dates: <\/strong>Dec. 22-26.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ship: <\/strong>Disney Wish.<\/p>\n<p>Hop on the new <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/disney-cruise-line-wish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disney Wish<\/a> this Christmas for a four-night sailing from Port Canaveral to Nassau, Bahamas, and Castaway Cay, Disney\u2019s private island. This sailing is one of Disney Cruise Line\u2019s Very Merrytime Cruises, so expect plenty of holiday-themed surprises and special moments.<\/p>\n<p>Disney\u2019s December sailings imbue the line\u2019s signature magic into the joy of the holidays with snow flurries in the ship\u2019s atrium, pop-up meet-and-greets with Disney characters dressed in special festive wear, and a Christmas wonderland on the beach at Castaway Cay.<\/p>\n<p>Rates start at $4,699 for two adults sharing an inside cabin, including all taxes and fees.<\/p>\n<h3>12-night Antarctic Explorer cruise on Viking<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Viking-Cruises-Antarctic-Explorer_Couple_Penguins_Viking-Cruises.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Viking-Cruises-Antarctic-Explorer_Couple_Penguins_Viking-Cruises.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Viking-Cruises-Antarctic-Explorer_Couple_Penguins_Viking-Cruises.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Viking-Cruises-Antarctic-Explorer_Couple_Penguins_Viking-Cruises.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Viking-Cruises-Antarctic-Explorer_Couple_Penguins_Viking-Cruises.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Viking-Cruises-Antarctic-Explorer_Couple_Penguins_Viking-Cruises.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Viking-Cruises-Antarctic-Explorer_Couple_Penguins_Viking-Cruises.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Viking-Cruises-Antarctic-Explorer_Couple_Penguins_Viking-Cruises.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Viking-Cruises-Antarctic-Explorer_Couple_Penguins_Viking-Cruises.jpeg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">Viking guests watching gentoo penguins during onshore excursions in Antarctica. ALASTAIR MILLER\/VIKING CRUISES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Sail dates: <\/strong>Dec. 18-30.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ship:<\/strong> Viking Octantis.<\/p>\n<p>While instinct might say to stop by the North Pole to check in on Santa\u2019s operations, it\u2019s just too cold, dark and icy for cruising. Instead, head toward the South Pole and Antarctica for a Christmas expedition.<\/p>\n<p>Spend 13 days exploring the farthest reaches of the earth on the Antarctic Explorer itinerary aboard <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/viking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Viking<\/a>&#8216;s Octantis. The route sails round-trip from Buenos Aires, Argentina, with a stop in Ushuaia before traversing the Drake Passage and cruising Antarctica for seven days.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll explore the icebergs and cliffs of Antarctica on Christmas, presumably followed by a hot cocoa or a warm cocktail on deck. Afterward, treat yourself to Nordic-inspired dishes like smoked salmon and caviar, along with holiday treats like krumkake (a Nordic take on the cannoli) and sandkaker (Norwegian sugar cookies).<\/p>\n<p>As with all Antarctica itineraries, ports and destinations on the continent change by the day, depending on weather and climate conditions. Rates for the cruise start from $12,995, including airfare, port taxes and fees.<\/p>\n<h3>4-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruise Line<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Carnival_conqust_Danny-Lehman.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Carnival_conqust_Danny-Lehman.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Carnival_conqust_Danny-Lehman.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Carnival_conqust_Danny-Lehman.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Carnival_conqust_Danny-Lehman.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Carnival_conqust_Danny-Lehman.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Carnival_conqust_Danny-Lehman.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Carnival_conqust_Danny-Lehman.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Carnival_conqust_Danny-Lehman.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">Carnival Conquest. DANNY LEHMAN\/CARNIVAL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Sail dates: <\/strong>Dec. 22-26.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ship: <\/strong>Carnival Conquest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/carnival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carnival\u2019s<\/a> four-day Bahamas sailing is the best way to experience all the joys of the holiday without breaking the bank or being gone for too long. Carnival Conquest sails round-trip from Miami with stops in Princess Cays and Nassau, Bahamas, for some much-needed beach time and warm weather.<\/p>\n<p>The line understands its family-forward \u201cfun\u201d ships are built for cheery escapes, and its Christmas proceedings fit perfectly into that world. Holiday events during the season include Christmas caroling, an ugly sweater competition and a live holiday show with appearances by Santa and the Grinch.<\/p>\n<p>Rates for inside cabins start at $496 per person, not including an additional $145.20 per person in fees.<\/p>\n<h3>7-night Christmas Markets on the Danube cruise on AmaWaterways<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/AmaWaterways-Cruising-through-Iron-Gates.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/AmaWaterways-Cruising-through-Iron-Gates.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/AmaWaterways-Cruising-through-Iron-Gates.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/AmaWaterways-Cruising-through-Iron-Gates.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/AmaWaterways-Cruising-through-Iron-Gates.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/AmaWaterways-Cruising-through-Iron-Gates.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/AmaWaterways-Cruising-through-Iron-Gates.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/AmaWaterways-Cruising-through-Iron-Gates.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/AmaWaterways-Cruising-through-Iron-Gates.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">The Danube River on the Serbian and Romanian border. AMAWATERWAYS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Sail dates: <\/strong>Dec. 11-18.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ship:<\/strong> AmaBella.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-europe-river-cruises\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">river cruise through Europe<\/a> is the most convenient way to visit a wide array of the Continent\u2019s famous Christmas markets.<\/p>\n<p>Your ship will dock in the heart of each city, usually just a few steps from the markets. Sailing with <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/amawaterways\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AmaWaterways<\/a> during the holiday season, guests return from a day exploring the markets to events on board that include tree-trimming, caroling and a fun European tradition called \u201cShoes for St. Nick,\u201d where passengers who leave their slippers outside their stateroom awake to find them filled with sweets.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike most Christmas-related retail stores in the U.S. that stay open through the holiday season, many of Europe\u2019s Christmas markets close up shop by Dec. 22, so you\u2019ll need to take your vacation before Christmas itself. AmaWaterways\u2019 seven-night Christmas Markets on the Danube cruise takes place aboard AmaBella. You\u2019ll be immersed in the holiday spirit with port stops in Passau, Germany; Linz, Vienna and Weissenkirchen, Austria; and Esztergom and Budapest, Hungary.<\/p>\n<p>Rates for the weeklong cruise start at $3,499 per person.<\/p>\n<h3>13-night New Zealand holiday cruise on Celebrity Cruises<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/08\/GettyImages-Auckland-New-Zealand-Okahu-Bay.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/08\/GettyImages-Auckland-New-Zealand-Okahu-Bay.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/08\/GettyImages-Auckland-New-Zealand-Okahu-Bay.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/08\/GettyImages-Auckland-New-Zealand-Okahu-Bay.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/08\/GettyImages-Auckland-New-Zealand-Okahu-Bay.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/08\/GettyImages-Auckland-New-Zealand-Okahu-Bay.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/08\/GettyImages-Auckland-New-Zealand-Okahu-Bay.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/08\/GettyImages-Auckland-New-Zealand-Okahu-Bay.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/08\/GettyImages-Auckland-New-Zealand-Okahu-Bay.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">Okahu Bay in Auckland, New Zealand. DENIZUNLUSU\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Sail dates: <\/strong>Dec. 21, 2023-Jan. 3, 2024.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ship: <\/strong>Celebrity Edge.<\/p>\n<p>The most appealing holiday itinerary on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/celebrity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Celebrity Cruises<\/a> this year travels for nearly the entire two weeks of the holidays, round-trip from Sydney, for a holiday season Down Under.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll cruise during the region\u2019s summer season with an itinerary that traverses the picturesque Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound and Dusky Sound before making port stops in Dunedin, Napier, Auckland, Tauranga with a New Year&#8217;s Eve visit at the Bay of Islands, New Zealand.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling the holiday spirit, sign up to join a group of crew and passengers to go caroling around the ship. Cookie decorating, visits with Santa and Christmas games are part of the fun of the holiday. On New Year\u2019s Eve, gather for a special party that includes a complimentary midnight Champagne toast, party favors and live music.<\/p>\n<p>The lowest cabin fares start at $2,331 per person, plus $320.10 in taxes, fees and port expenses.<\/p>\n<h3>14-night South Africa Intensive Holiday voyage on Azamara<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Pool-Deck-Azamara-Cruises.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Pool-Deck-Azamara-Cruises.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Pool-Deck-Azamara-Cruises.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Pool-Deck-Azamara-Cruises.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Pool-Deck-Azamara-Cruises.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Pool-Deck-Azamara-Cruises.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Pool-Deck-Azamara-Cruises.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Pool-Deck-Azamara-Cruises.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Pool-Deck-Azamara-Cruises.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">Azamara Cruises pool deck. JENNA TAPLIN\/AZAMARA CRUISES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Sail dates: <\/strong>Dec. 21, 2023-Jan. 5, 2024.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ship: <\/strong>Azamara Pursuit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/azamara\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Azamara<\/a> is known for its travels to less-frequented ports, often with longer stays providing more time for immersion. The best of Azamara\u2019s Christmas and New Year\u2019s celebrations will be on the 14-night South Africa Intensive Holiday that sails round-trip from Cape Town with stops along the east coast of South Africa, including Port Elizabeth, East London, Durban and Richards Bay, and then up to Maputo, Mozambique.<\/p>\n<p>Holiday events include caroling concerts, pop-ups with Christmas cookies and hot chocolate, and a special tree-trimming party on Dec. 24. Azamara Journey will time its popular White Night pool deck party to coincide with New Year\u2019s Eve. The line has a cute tradition of seeking out the oldest person on board to ring the ship\u2019s bell two minutes prior to midnight to literally \u201cring out the old.\u201d Then the youngest passenger on board will \u201cring in the new\u201d as the clock strikes 12.<\/p>\n<p>Rates start from $2,358 per person, not including $204 in taxes, fees and port expenses.<\/p>\n<h3>15-day Athens to Petra cruise on Silversea<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.70830730793254%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210809_Silver-Seas-Silver-Moon_MLieberman-80.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210809_Silver-Seas-Silver-Moon_MLieberman-80.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210809_Silver-Seas-Silver-Moon_MLieberman-80.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210809_Silver-Seas-Silver-Moon_MLieberman-80.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210809_Silver-Seas-Silver-Moon_MLieberman-80.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210809_Silver-Seas-Silver-Moon_MLieberman-80.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210809_Silver-Seas-Silver-Moon_MLieberman-80.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210809_Silver-Seas-Silver-Moon_MLieberman-80.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210809_Silver-Seas-Silver-Moon_MLieberman-80.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">Silversea Cruises&#8217; Silver Moon. MELANIE LIEBERMAN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Sail dates: <\/strong>Dec. 22, 2023-Jan. 6, 2024.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ship: <\/strong>Silver Moon.<\/p>\n<p>The best <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/silversea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Silversea<\/a> itinerary this winter spans all the holidays while escaping to the most exotic locations. On the 15-day Athens-to-Petra sailing, Silver Moon will alight at unique ports such as Heraklion and Rhodes, Greece; Safaga (for Luxor), Alexandria and Sharm El Keik, Egypt; Jeddah and Yanbu, Ras Al Abyadh, Saudia Arabia, before finishing the journey in Aqaba (for Petra), Jordan. The ship will overnight in Safaga and Jeddah, and spend a day transiting the Suez Canal.<\/p>\n<p>Dress to impress for the ship\u2019s New Year\u2019s Eve gala, celebrated on this itinerary while cruising the Red Sea. Other special holiday events include a holiday music show by the ship\u2019s performers, caroling around the ship and Christmas-themed movie screenings.<\/p>\n<p>Rates for this sailing start from $6,950 per person, including port fees and taxes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Planning a cruise? Start with these stories:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-christmas-cruises\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s the most wonderful time of the year \u2026 to go on a cruise. Trade the glow of a Christmas tree in your living room with the warmth of the sand and the sun on a holiday cruise. 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