Repositioning

Repositioning cruises are what happens when cruise lines need to move ships between regions for seasonal deployment changes. Ships that cruise Alaska in summer need to be somewhere warm in winter. Ships that sail the Mediterranean in summer often cross to the Caribbean for winter. These relocation sailings create unique itineraries that are often longer, cheaper, and more sea-day-heavy than regular cruises – and that’s either a deal or a dealbreaker depending on what you… Read more

Every fall, I get asked where Alaska ships go once the glaciers start to freeze. The answer? They set off on voyages that go beyond borders—and sometimes continents. But Alaska ships aren’t the only ones on the move. October and November represent the industry’s great migration, when Norwegian’s entire fleet reshuffles for winter deployments. Understanding… Read more

Most cruises are measured in days — seven to the Caribbean, ten to the Med. A repositioning cruise breaks that rhythm. These are the once-or-twice-a-year voyages when ships shift regions, and guests willing to ride along find themselves on an itinerary that feels more like a life chapter than a vacation. For milestone celebrants —… Read more