Christmas travel · 2026
Find your kind of Christmas.
A glowing mountain village, a festive city, a traditional market or a celebration at sea. Explore our land destinations alongside the Christmas cruises below.
Christmas in the U.S.
Leavenworth / New York / Chicago / Asheville / Williamsburg / San Antonio / New Orleans / Santa Fe / Charleston / Park City.
Explore ten U.S. destinations ↗Christmas around the world
Vienna / Strasbourg / Nuremberg / Prague / London / Edinburgh / Copenhagen / Québec City / Rovaniemi / Funchal.
Explore ten international destinations ↗Christmas at sea
Explore the existing holiday cruise selection, with departure-port choices and personalized planning.
Browse Christmas cruises below ↓Planning tip: some markets finish before December 25. Our guide explains which dates matter for each destination.
Christmas at sea.
Celebrate Christmas without cooking, decorating or cleaning up. Choose where you'd like to sail from and explore holiday cruises worth a look.
Plan my Christmas cruise ↗Before you book
Book early
Holiday weeks are the most requested sailings of the year. Balconies and suites go first.
Fly in a day ahead
December brings winter storms and crowded airports. Arrive the day before so a delay doesn't cost you the ship.
Drive to the port
Living in Texas? Galveston lets you skip flights entirely during the busiest travel week.
Ask about Christmas Eve
Most lines host a special Christmas Eve dinner, carols and decorations. Pack one dressy outfit.
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Sailings compiled September 2026 from cruise line and cruise guide listings. Dates, itineraries and prices change often and are a starting point only. Prices, when shown, are per person and may exclude taxes and fees.