Repositioning Cruises
The best value at sea — long, one-way voyages with restful sea days and unusual routes, sailed when cruise lines move their ships between regions. If you love the ship itself, this is your cruise.
Twice a year, cruise lines move their ships between seasonal homes — out of the Mediterranean and Northern Europe as summer ends, and back again in spring — plus transatlantic crossings, Panama Canal transits and Pacific repositionings. These one-way repositioning cruises are cruising’s best-kept value: because the line simply needs to move the ship, per-night fares are often the lowest of the year, on longer 7–21 night voyages with plenty of relaxing sea days and a few standout ports. The trade-off is one-way travel (you fly home from a different city) and fewer port stops — perfect if you love the ship and the rhythm of a proper voyage. We match the route, ship, cabin and dates to you — and get you the best cruise price free from a true cruise specialist.
Why take a repositioning cruise?
The best value at sea
Because the line just needs to move the ship, per-night fares are often the lowest of the year on a long, full-featured voyage.
Relaxing sea days
Long stretches at sea mean time to unwind, use the ship fully, and enjoy enrichment, spa days and slow mornings.
Unusual one-way routes
Transatlantic crossings, Panama Canal transits and Med-to-Caribbean runs you can’t get on a standard round-trip.
A proper voyage
The romance of crossing an ocean — dressing for dinner, watching the wake, and arriving somewhere new.
Which repositioning route?
Transatlantic crossings link Europe (Southampton, Barcelona, Lisbon, Rome) with North America and the Caribbean in about 7–14 nights. Mediterranean-to-Caribbean runs sail west each fall and east each spring. Panama Canal repositionings connect the Caribbean/Florida with the US West Coast through the famous locks. And Pacific repositionings move ships between the West Coast, Hawaii, Australia and Asia.
The catch is one-way air (you fly home from a different city) and fewer ports — a great fit if you love sea days. Tell us your preferred direction, dates and how many sea days you want, and we’ll match the voyage.
Crossing from Lisbon? A sailing from the Tagus rewards an extra day in the city — compare Lisbon pre-cruise hotels before you go.
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Tell us your preferred route and direction, your dates and how much time you have, and we’ll match the ship and voyage — and get your best cruise price free from a true cruise specialist, with no obligation.
Get your best repositioning cruise price freeFrequently Asked Questions
What is a repositioning cruise?
A one-way voyage sailed when a cruise line moves a ship between seasonal regions — for example out of the Mediterranean to the Caribbean each fall. They’re longer, have more sea days and are usually priced very attractively.
Why are repositioning cruises cheaper?
The line needs to move the ship regardless, so it prices the voyage to fill it. You get a long, full-featured cruise at a low per-night fare — though you’ll pay for one-way flights home.
When do repositioning cruises sail?
Mostly in the shoulder seasons — April–May and September–November — as ships move between summer and winter regions. Transatlantic and Panama Canal sailings cluster in those windows.
Are lots of sea days a problem?
Only if you dislike them! Modern ships pack sea days with dining, entertainment, enrichment, spa and pools. If you love ports over sea time, a round-trip itinerary may suit you better — we’ll advise.
How do I get a quote?
Tell us your preferred route, direction and dates, and request your best cruise price free from a true cruise specialist, with no obligation.
