Wave Season 2026
Wave Season 2026 cruise deals are shaping up to be some of the most competitive offers ever. Traditionally running from January through March, Wave Season is when cruise lines release their strongest promotions, including reduced fares, onboard credits, free upgrades, and flexible booking incentives designed to drive early demand.
CruiseNews is tracking announcements from across the industry and compiling all the cruise deals as they are released. Our editorial team reviews the fine print behind each offer and highlights the details that matter most, helping you compare promotions and make informed booking decisions during the industry’s biggest sales window.
Below, you’ll find our ongoing Wave Season coverage as the season unfolds, along with a dedicated table designed to help you start researching the deal that best fits your travel plans and budget.
WAVE News
WAVE Offers 2026
| Cruise Line | Offer Name | Start Date | End Date | Savings (Up To) | Onboard Credit (Up to) | Value-add Amenities | Combinability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Cruise Lines | Free Airfare & Savings for Great Lakes, Lower Mississippi, and Florida Gulf and Rivers | $1,600 off | Free domestic airfare | ||||
| Azamara | 2026 WAVE Offer | 12/9/25 | 3/31/26 | $1,000 per stateroom | Combinable with select onboard savings; Back-to-Back benefits; Azamara Circle Loyalty Quarterly Savings; select hosted programs; and certain OBC offers (per terms) | ||
| Crystal Cruises | Sail & Save | 12/15/25 | 3/31/26 | $2,500 off per passenger | $250 per guest shipboard credit | May be combined with all active promotions; not combinable with net fares | |
| Cunard | Treat Yourself, On Us | 12/9/25 | 2/25/26 | $2,400 per stateroom ($1,200 pp, first two passengers) | Included Drinks Package for Grill Suites (drinks US$12 and under); prepaid Hotel & Dining Service Charges for Grill Suites | ||
| Oceania | Upgrade Your Experience | 12/11/25 | 3/4/26 | 30% off | $1,200 shore excursion credit per stateroom (if selected) | Choice of Double Shore Excursion Credits or Unlimited Wine, Beer & Spirits; 50% reduced deposits | |
| Princess | Come Aboard Sale | 12/9/25 | 2/16/26 | 40% off | Free 3rd & 4th passengers; 50% off deposits | ||
| Royal Caribbean | BOGO60 | 12/9/25 | 1/1/26 | 60% off 2nd passenger | Combinable with Kids Sail Free, Alaska/West Coast Kicker, Dash for Deals + select discounts/benefits; exclusions apply | ||
| Royal Caribbean | December Explore More | 12/8/25 | 2/1/26 | $200 savings | $400 OBC | Combinable with BOGO60/Kids Sail Free/Kicker + restricted discounts/Crown & Anchor/shareholder; not combinable with group/net/TA/interline/casino/NextCruise, etc. | |
| Scenic | Wave of Savings Sale | 12/8/25 | 2/1/26 | 30% bonus savings (on 2-for-1 fares) | Free single supplement on select departures; otherwise 45% (can convert to 25% with pay-in-full timing) | Combinable with 2-for-1 fares and non-refundable savings; not combinable with any other offer | |
| Seabourn | Explore More Event | 12/3/25 | 2/17/26 | 15% off | $1,000 per suite | 15% deposit offer (select sailings outside standard payment/penalty periods) | |
| Silversea | Exclusive Wave Season Offer 2026 | 12/3/25 | 2/28/26 | 40% off | Reduced deposits starting at 15% (All-Inclusive Plus fare) | ||
| Virgin Voyages | Wave 2026: 80% off Second Sailor + up to $400 in Free Drinks | 12/5/25 | 1/29/26 | 80% off 2nd Sailor (terms describe this as 40% off both Sailor 1 & 2 when 2 sail) | $400 Bar Tab per cabin | One-time tier matching for 35+ loyalty programs with registration | Combinable with: My Next Virgin Voyage; Resident Rates; Military/First Responders; Pay In Full; Groups/Circle; Loyalty earning/redeeming; Cruise Privileges; Tour Operators. Not combinable with other offers |
| Windstar | Cruise Beyond | Not stated | 3/31/26 | $2,000 per stateroom ($1,000 per guest, first two) | Complimentary All-Inclusive package (valued $99 pp/day); 1 pre-hotel night; hotel→ship transfers | ||
| Cruise Line | Offer Name | Start Date | End Date | Savings (Up To) | Onboard Credit (Up to) | Value-add Amenities | Combinability |