Cruise Honeymoons

Cruise Honeymoons | The Honeymoon Guide

Why Go

Unpack once and wake to a new horizon. A cruise honeymoon blends resort-style downtime with easy sightseeing.

Sail warm-water routes in the Caribbean and Bahamas, chase golden evenings around the Mediterranean and Greek Islands, or go big on scenery in Alaska and the Norwegian fjords.

Longing for something rarer? Expedition cruises take you eye-to-eye with wildlife in the Galápagos, through ice fields in Antarctica, or past drifting pack ice in the Arctic

Prefer culture at a gentler pace? River cruises glide straight into the heart of cities along the Danube, Rhine, Rhône, Douro, Nile, or Mekong, so you step off to vineyards, markets, and museums.

Dining is plentiful, cabins can be as plush as you like, and you can choose quiet corners or late-night energy on board.

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Good To Know

Where:

  • Caribbean and Bahamas
  • Mediterranean and Greek Islands
  • Alaska
  • Northern Europe including Norwegian fjords and Baltics.
  • Arabian Gulf
  • Asia
  • South Pacific including French Polynesia and Hawaii
  • Expedition regions include Galápagos, Antarctica, and the Arctic.
  • Rivers include Danube, Rhine, Rhône, Douro, Nile, and Mekong.

Best time to go:

  • Caribbean: November to June
  • Mediterranean and Greek Islands: April to October
  • Alaska: May to September
  • Northern Europe and fjords: May to September
  • Arabian Gulf: November to March
  • Asia (varies by route): generally October to May
  • South Pacific: October to April
  • Galápagos: year-round
  • Antarctica: November to March
  • Arctic: June to September
  • European rivers: year-round
  • Mekong and Nile: November to April

How long to stay:

7 to 10 nights suits most couples. Add 2 to 3 nights pre-cruise in the embarkation city to shake off jet lag and enjoy a slow start.

For expedition itineraries, plan 7 to 14 nights.

For river cruises, 7 nights is classic, with easy extensions on land before or after.


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