February cruises 2027up to -48%

February 2027 is one of the richest months on the cruise calendar for Australians. The Caribbean leads the way, followed by South East Asia, South America, New Zealand, Japan and Australia — a spread that suits everyone from first-time cruisers to seasoned travellers chasing something new. Sailings run from short breaks of 4 nights to extended voyages, with a median length of 8 nights, and many carry discounts of up to 48% off the highest listed price.

Where can I cruise in February 2027?

February cruising concentrates most heavily in the Caribbean and across Asia, with a solid showing closer to home in the Pacific and New Zealand. Here is a look at what is sailing and where:

Close to home — New Zealand, the Pacific and South East Asia

If you would rather not cross too many time zones, February offers a strong selection of sailings in the region. South East Asia is particularly well represented, with Singapore among the busiest embarkation points in this part of the world. These itineraries are ideal if you want to combine cultural ports with warm-water sailing and keep the journey from Australia manageable — a short domestic hop from most capitals gets you to your departure city, and we can book that flight alongside your cruise as part of a DreamAway Package.

New Zealand sailings run strongly in February, and a handful depart from Sydney, Australia — meaning that if you live nearby, you can board without catching a flight at all. If you are travelling from another state, a quick domestic flight to Sydney connects you to the ship; on a one-way itinerary, the voyage finishes at the other end and a domestic connection brings you home. Either way, we can arrange it all in one booking. For longer coastal exploration, the 28-day cruise around Australia is one option worth considering for this time of year.

The South Pacific adds more warm-weather choices, while Australia coastal sailings give you the option of departing from Brisbane as well as Sydney. Browse our Carnival Cruises Australia page for a sense of what is available closer to home.

The long haul — the Caribbean, South America, Japan and China

The Caribbean is far and away the most popular destination for February 2027 cruises. Ships depart from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) and Miami — two of the busiest embarkation ports — as well as San Juan, Puerto Rico and Port Canaveral. It is worth checking both Fort Lauderdale and Miami when you search: Port Everglades and Miami Port are about half an hour apart by road, so either can work depending on your flights and hotel.

South America is another strong option for February, with Buenos Aires among the ports serving this region. These voyages tend to be longer and suit travellers who want a more immersive experience — we can pair the cruise with flights and hotels at both ends so nothing is left to chance.

Japan is well served in February, with Shanghai also featuring as a departure and disembarkation point for the wider China region. These are typically fly-cruise trips from Australia, and our team can bundle flights, airport transfers and any pre- or post-cruise hotel nights into a single itinerary. Los Angeles also appears as a departure port for sailings in this period.

Which cruise lines sail in February 2027?

MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean together account for the largest share of February 2027 departures. Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Viking Ocean Cruises all sail strongly this month too. P&O Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and Holland America Line round out the selection. With that range of lines available, our cruise experts are well placed to match you to the right ship for your travel style, budget and chosen region — that is exactly what a specialist is for.

What are the ships like?

Several ships with real character sail in February 2027. Here is a closer look at some of the highlights:

Azura — P&O Cruises

Azura underwent a full renewal in 2025, with fresh restaurants, bars and cabins throughout, so it feels genuinely contemporary. The 800-seat Playhouse delivers West End-quality aerial acrobatics, and the SeaScreen brings open-air cinema to the top deck. The Glass House, curated by TV wine expert Olly Smith, offers carefully matched wine pairings — a detail that stands out at sea. Cabin choices on Azura range across several grades; see the full Azura cabins and deck plans for layouts and sizes. As a guide:

• Larger Inside Cabin OB — 15 m², located exclusively on Riviera Deck for easy navigation around the ship
• Sea View Cabin LB — 15 m², all the comfort of an inside cabin with natural light and an unobstructed sea outlook
• Superior Deluxe Balcony Cabin DA — 29 m², with a private balcony for sea air and open views
• Penthouse Suite A1 — 69 m², the largest suite on board, with a separate lounge area giving significantly more living space

Crown Princess — Princess Cruises

Crown Princess is a natural fit for Australian travellers. It sails a circumnavigation of Australia calling at Sydney, Melbourne, Fremantle, Adelaide and Brisbane — a single voyage that covers the whole coastline. The atmosphere is relaxed, with live shows, personal service and dining that suits a wide range of tastes. Families do well here: younger guests have dedicated clubs tailored by age, while adults seeking quieter moments will find The Sanctuary, a peaceful retreat on deck. For a detailed look at layout and space, check the Crown Princess cabins and deck plans. Cabin grades include:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.1 m², on middle decks with easy access to lifts and ship facilities, sleeping up to 4
• Sea-view cabin OB — 16.6 m², panoramic window with an unobstructed sea view, sleeping up to 4
• Premium Balcony cabin B1 — 25.2 m², private outdoor area with table and chairs, sleeping up to 4
• Owner’s Suite S2 — approximately 63.8 m², the most spacious suite on board, sleeping up to 4

Princess Cruises offers several fare tiers for February 2027. The Princess Standard fare covers the cruise itself, with packages available to add. Step up to Princess Plus and you receive 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to A$15 each (up to 15 per day), MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating — a meaningful set of inclusions that simplifies your onboard budget considerably. See the Princess Australia summer season for more on what Princess has planned for this period.

MSC Fantasia — MSC Cruises

MSC Fantasia set the template for MSC’s Italian glamour when it launched in 2008, and the crystal staircase still stops guests in their tracks. Five pools, waterslides, a 4D cinema and an F1 simulator give families and solo travellers plenty to fill sea days — and the ship is big enough that different groups find their own space without friction. The MSC Yacht Club sits at the top of the experience: your own pool, restaurant and butler service, all within the wider ship. Cabin grades on Fantasia run from the Deluxe Inside Cabin Fantastica at 17 m² up to the Grand Suite Aurea at 38 m² with a balcony, and the MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite at 23 m² on the most exclusive upper decks. Full details are on the MSC Fantasia cabins and deck plans page. Browse all MSC Cruises sailings for the broader MSC programme.

MSC Opera — MSC Cruises

MSC Opera is a smaller ship by modern standards, which is genuinely useful on some itineraries: it can dock in village-scale ports where larger vessels simply cannot go, so your experience of those destinations is less crowded. Evenings offer a choice between a jazz bar inspired by the Cotton Club era, a proper disco, or a theatre show — you set the tone. Families travelling with children will find LEGO zones, VR gaming and age-specific clubs keep younger guests busy. See the MSC Opera cabins and deck plans for stateroom options.

MSC Sinfonia — MSC Cruises

MSC Sinfonia is a Lirica-class ship — intimate by today’s standards — with a top-deck water park, an Aurea Spa and 94 balcony cabins packed into its footprint. Broadway-style shows fill the evenings, while children have dedicated zones to explore independently. Its smaller size, like MSC Opera, means it can visit ports that larger ships bypass entirely. Cabin and deck layout details are on the MSC Sinfonia cabins and deck plans page.

MSC Meraviglia — MSC Cruises

MSC Meraviglia is a different scale altogether. The Galleria — an indoor promenade running the length of a city block beneath a 96-metre LED sky — means the evening starts the moment you step outside your cabin. The entertainment programme includes shows built exclusively for this class that you will not find anywhere else at sea. An aquapark, bowling, F1 simulators and an MSC Yacht Club retreat ensure sea days never feel like waiting time. Explore the MSC Meraviglia cabins and deck plans to find the right stateroom grade. All of these ships form part of a wide MSC Cruises programme sailing in February 2027.

What do Royal Caribbean and Norwegian fare tiers include?

Royal Caribbean offers a range of fare types for February 2027 sailings. The BOGO 60% Off promotion gives the second guest up to 60% off the base fare. A Savings Fare is available on select departures with a balcony upgrade offer. Last-Minute Fares provide discounted pricing on select sailings. The 3rd & 4th Guest Offer applies to select sailings — note that the fare on that promotion is priced in another currency and cannot be applied to Australian bookings directly, but our team can advise on what promotions apply to your specific sailing.

Norwegian Cruise Line keeps things clear with a Lowest Fare (Just Cruise) option — exactly what it says. Step up to the Free at Sea package and guests 1 and 2 receive a Premium Beverage Package, a Speciality Dining Package, a Wi-Fi Package and shore excursion credits of US$50 per port. The Free at Sea Plus tier adds even more dining flexibility across Norwegian’s speciality restaurants. These inclusions can make a meaningful difference to what you spend on board, so it is worth talking through the tiers with our cruise experts before you book.

Are February cruises good value?

February is genuinely competitive on price. A selection of sailings carry discounts of up to 48% off the highest listed price — not a token reduction, but a real difference in what you pay. Prices start from A$269 pp* for shorter sailings, with a wide range of options at different price points above that. Our Best Price Guarantee means that if you find the same sailing cheaper, we will match it. And because we are cruise specialists rather than generalists, our team can spot inclusions that affect the real cost — a fare tier with Wi-Fi and dining built in can work out meaningfully better value than a lower base fare with everything added on separately.

Is February a good month for families?

February is an excellent month for families, particularly those looking to travel during school holidays. Several ships sailing this month are built with families in mind. Crown Princess offers age-specific clubs — the Treehouse, Lodge and Beach House — while adults can retreat to The Sanctuary. MSC Fantasia provides an F1 simulator, 4D cinema and waterslides alongside a full programme of kids’ activities. MSC Opera and MSC Sinfonia both carry LEGO zones, VR gaming and dedicated children’s clubs so parents can genuinely relax. The Caribbean in particular suits families well, with shorter port days and a range of itinerary lengths — a week-long sailing from Fort Lauderdale or Miami is a comfortable first cruise for younger travellers. Our cruise experts can help you pick the ship and cabin grade that suit your family’s ages and budget.

Should I book February cruises early?

The short answer is yes. Popular sailings — particularly Caribbean departures and the circumnavigation of Australia — fill up in the cabin grades that suit families or groups most quickly. Booking earlier also gives you a wider choice of cabin location, which matters more than most people realise: a midship cabin on a middle deck moves less in open water than one at the bow or stern. Our cruise experts can guide you to the right position on the right ship. If you are flying from Australia to join a Caribbean or Asian departure, locking in your cruise fare first also gives you more flexibility to find good value on flights. We can hold the whole package — cruise, flights, hotels and transfers — on one booking through our DreamAway Packages.

Are luxury cruises available in February?

Yes — February 2027 includes options at the upper end of the market. Viking Ocean Cruises sails this month, with an itinerary and style designed for travellers who want a quieter, more considered experience. The MSC Yacht Club on MSC Fantasia and MSC Meraviglia offers butler service, a private pool and a dedicated restaurant — a ship-within-a-ship experience at a premium tier. Princess Cruises’ Owner’s Suite on Crown Princess runs to approximately 63.8 m², with all the space that implies. And the EXPLORA II, sailing as part of the wider February programme, sets a high benchmark — browse the EXPLORA II overview and EXPLORA II cabins and deck plans for the full picture. If you are interested in a luxury sailing, our cruise experts can match you to the right ship and fare level rather than leaving you to work through the options alone.

Explore other cruise months and departure options

If you are weighing up the timing of your cruise, it is worth knowing what sailings from Sydney in February 2027 look like specifically — that page shows departures from the port itself, which is useful if you are based in New South Wales or planning to fly in. For the previous year’s comparison, cruises from Sydney in February 2026 gives a sense of the lines and itineraries that typically sail this route. If January fits your schedule better, Norwegian’s Christmas and January cruise programme is worth a look alongside what Norwegian offers in February. For a broader view of cheap cruises across all months, or the full Australian cruises calendar, those pages carry the complete picture. The Cunard winter and summer season 2025–2027 is another useful reference if you are planning a longer way ahead.

Make it a holiday

Most February sailings leave from ports in the United States, Asia and South America, which means the cruise is the centrepiece of a longer trip for most Australian travellers. CruiseAway can build the whole thing: flights from your home city, a hotel the night before departure, transfers to the port, any tours you want along the way and travel insurance — all confirmed on one booking through our DreamAway Packages. For the small number of sailings departing from Australian ports, we can still add domestic flights from your home state, pre-cruise hotel nights and port transfers so nothing is left unplanned. Whatever February 2027 cruise you choose, our cruise experts are here to help you choose the right cabin grade, the right fare tier and the right inclusions — and to make sure the whole journey, not just the ship, is sorted before you travel.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability.