It’s officially wave season, and many cruise lines are offering attractive savings across a variety of itineraries. Below are current Wave Season offers from major and boutique brands to consider for your next cruise.
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Uniworld
To mark its 50th anniversary, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is offering up to 30 percent off select 2026 sailings as part of its 50th Anniversary Sale. Many departures will include special onboard celebrations throughout the year. The promotion is available for bookings through Feb. 28.
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises’ Come Aboard Sale includes up to 40 percent off cruise fares plus $500 in instant savings on select sailings, 50 percent off deposits, and free third and fourth guests on qualifying departures. This limited-time sale applies to select 2026 and 2027 sailings and must be booked by Feb. 16.
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PONANT
PONANT EXPLORATIONS, in partnership with Smithsonian Journeys, is offering $1,000 in shipboard credit per stateroom or suite on all 2026 alliance voyages. This is available on more than 30 itineraries worldwide and is valid for bookings made through March 31.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Regent Seven Seas is promoting a free two-category suite upgrade and 50 percent reduced deposits across its fleet and destinations. Select 2026 voyages also include a $500 shipboard credit per suite. This special offer is available for bookings through Feb. 28.
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean’s BOGO60 promotion, for bookings made by Feb. 2 on applicable sailings departing on or after Jan. 3, gives 60 percent off the cruise fare for the second guest booked in the same stateroom as the full fare-paying guest. The line’s All-In Sale, available when booked by Jan. 15, also provides instant savings per stateroom on select departures.
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Cruise Croatia
Cruise Croatia is offering up to $500 off per cabin on select 2026 sailings when booked by Feb. 28. Blackout dates and restrictions may apply, so check specific itinerary terms before booking.
National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions
As part of its Anniversary Sale, National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions is offering up to 20 percent savings on select 2026 and 2027 voyages when booked by Feb. 9. Eligible departures include Alaska, Columbia and Haida Gwaii; Galápagos; and Antarctica and Patagonia itineraries.
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Trafalgar
Trafalgar is offering up to 15 percent off select river cruise itineraries, including popular routes such as the Danube and Rhine, plus Christmas Market departures. For many 2026 river sailings, air-inclusive bookings receive $250 per person in cruise credit. Select 2027 departures include complimentary cabin upgrades from Classic to Deluxe C. These offers are valid through Feb. 27 for travel through Dec. 31.
Viking
Viking’s current promotion runs through Jan. 31 and offers up to 35 percent off all-inclusive voyages, plus potential benefits such as complimentary international airfare and a reduced $25 deposit on qualifying itineraries. Returning guests may be eligible for additional savings on select 2026–2028 river, ocean, and expedition sailings.
Paul Gauguin Cruises
Paul Gauguin Cruises is offering $1,000 in shipboard credit per stateroom or suite, along with a bottle of Champagne and a chocolate amenity, on bookings for 2026 sailings of ms Paul Gauguin made through Feb. 28. The ship’s 2026 itineraries include Tahiti, the Cook Islands, Tuamotus, the Society Islands, and the Marquesas.
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Holland America Line
Holland America’s Start Your Journey promotion, applicable on more than 500 cruises globally, includes up to 30 percent off fares on select departures, complimentary balcony upgrades on qualifying staterooms, reduced deposits, free or reduced kids’ fares, and onboard or shore excursion credits on certain summer 2026–spring 2027 sailings. Many of these savings can be combined with Holland America’s Have It All premium fare for additional benefits.
These Wave Season deals vary by itinerary, departure date, and availability. If you’re planning a specific destination or sailing window, check each cruise line’s current terms, booking deadlines, and any blackout restrictions to secure the best offer for your travel plans.