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
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.