Repositioning CruisesTravel Information for the Smart Traveler™

Repositioning Cruises

Cruising’s best-kept value secret. When ships change regions each spring and fall, repositioning cruises deliver one-way voyages, unusual itineraries and standout per-night fares.

Twice a year the fleets move — from the Caribbean to Europe, Alaska to the South Pacific, the Mediterranean to South America — and those one-way repositioning cruises are where the value lives. Expect more sea days, out-of-the-ordinary ports and some of the lowest per-night fares of the year. A specialist matches the route, direction and dates (and the one-way flights).

Why Book a Repositioning Cruise?

Best per-night value

One-way sailings are priced to move ships — and to sell.

Unusual itineraries

Ports and routes you won’t see on standard loops.

More sea days

Time to truly relax and enjoy the ship.

Spring & fall windows

The fleets reposition twice a year.

Types of Repositioning Cruises

Cruise ship sailing on the open sea

Transatlantic

Between the Americas and Europe.

Panama Canal

Between the Caribbean and the Pacific.

Transpacific

North America, Hawaii, Asia & the South Pacific.

Europe/South America

Mediterranean to Brazil and beyond.

Popular Repositioning Routes

  • Caribbean/Florida to the Mediterranean (spring)
  • Europe to the Caribbean (fall)
  • Alaska to the South Pacific or Asia
  • Panama Canal repositioning sailings
  • Los Angeles to Hawaii & the South Pacific

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Repositioning Cruises — Frequently Asked Questions

What is a repositioning cruise?

A one-way sailing that moves a ship between regions at season’s change — often with extra sea days and exceptional per-night value.

When do they sail?

Mainly spring (roughly April–May) and fall (roughly September–November) as fleets change hemispheres and regions.

What’s the catch?

They’re one-way, so factor in open-jaw flights — a specialist prices the whole trip, which usually still comes out ahead.

How do I get a quote?

Request up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from a cruise specialist and compare routes, ships and dates.