Top Cruise Picks for 2026
I'm busy. You're busy. I've done the work of finding the cruises that I want to do this year and put them into one place. No endless searching required. Most of these sailings coincide with the school year calendar for Madison County, KY Schools and Model Laboratory School. All of these cruises offer multiple sailing dates.
Royal Caribbean
Wonder of the Seas
Jan. 16, 2026 - Jan. 19, 2026
- Round trip from Miami
- Ports of Call: Perfect Day at Coco Cay
- Nassau, Bahamas
- Interior from $479 per person
Virgin Voyages
Scarlett Lady
Feb. 13, 2026 - Feb. 18, 2026
- Adults Only Valentine's Voyage
- Round trip from Miami
- Ports of Call: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Bimini Beach, Bahamas
- Interior from $845 per person
Celebrity Apex
March 7, 2026 - March 14, 2026
- Round trip from Port Canaveral (Orlando)
- 7 Nights Key West, Bahamas, Cozumel
- Interior from $1,049
- I'll be on this one!!! Come sail with me!
Disney Treasure
April 4, 2026 - April 11, 2026
- Round Trip from Port Canaveral (Orlando)
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Mexico, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Disney Castaway Cay
- Interior from $3,133
- Iconic Disney Magic in every detail
Royal Caribbean
Star of the Seas (NEW!)
May 24, 2026 - May 31, 2026
- Round trip from Port Canaveral (Orlando)
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean and Perfect Day
- Exciting new ship that is sure to wow!
- Interior from $1,704
Virgin Voyages
Valiant Lady
June 14, 2026 - June 21, 2026
- 7 Night Spanish Serenity to French Daydreams
- Adults Only!
- Round trip from Barcelona, Spain
- Interior from $1,533
Star Princess (NEW!)
July 5, 2026 - July 12, 2026
- Departing from Seattle, WA
- 7 Night Inside Passage
- Industry leading Alaska experience
- Interior from $1,547
Ponant Explorations
Le Laperouse
Aug. 10, 2026 - Aug. 18, 2026
- 8 Night Total Solar Eclipse
- Smaller ship with access to more unique ports
- Sail directly in the path of totality
- Balcony from $10,910
Norwegian Getaway
Sept. 4, 2026 - Sept. 7, 2026
- Round trip from Miami
- Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas
- OPEN BAR!
- Interior from $589
Disney Wonder
Oct. 3, 2026 - Oct. 10, 2026
- 7 Night Halloween on the high seas
- Round Trip from San Diego
- Ports of Call: Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Ensenada, Mexico
- Interior from $1,585
AMA Viola
Christmas on the Rhine
Nov. 21, 2026 - Nov. 28, 2026
- One Way from Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Includes Shore Excursions, drinks and more
- Explore iconic Christmas Markets in Germany, The Netherlands, France, and Switzerland
- Rates from $4,498 per person
Royal Caribbean
Odyssey of the Seas
Dec. 20, 2026 - Dec. 27, 2026
- 7-Night Perfect Day Holiday Cruise
- Round Trip from Cape Liberty, New Jersey (NY Metro)
- Ports of Call: Port Canaveral (Orlando), Perfect Day, Nassau
- Interior from $1,470
