How would you like to embark on an exceptional cruise at the dawn of the New Year ? Here’s a closer look at five of the most majestic itineraries at sea for the best New Year’s Eve ever.
Luxury New Year cruises offer a unique and sumptuous way to celebrate the arrival of the new year. Aboard top-of-the-range ships, travelers can enjoy heavenly destinations while welcoming in the New Year in enchanting surroundings: luxury and festivity combine to offer a celebration like no other.
A few cruises are still available for this year, but the remaining places are minimal. There’s always next year to look forward to your dream cruise !
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
© Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
© Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
There are two itineraries for a Ritz-Carlton cruise around Puerto Rico : you can board the Evrima on December 27, calling first at St. Barth and Philipsburg. Then, on January 1, fireworks will light up the territories of St. Maarten, St. John and San Juan, marking the magical beginning of 2025.
Alternatively, celebrate New Year’s Eve aboard the Ilma from December 28 as it sails through the Caribbean : explore the fortress of Brimstone Hill in St. Kitts, then visit the birthplace of Josephine, Napoleon Bonaparte’s wife, in Les Trois-Îlets. Soak up the Franco-Creole heritage and culture on the island of Saint-Martin.
Enjoy one of these two offers for seven nights for 7,003 euros per person and 6,364 euros per person respectively.
Ponant
© Ponant
French luxury cruise line Ponant is offering a New Year’s Eve cruise to Antarctica aboard the Boréal.
The ship will depart from Ushuaia, Argentina, for mountainous South Georgia. Amid snow-capped mountains, you’ll cross the Southern Ocean to reach the icy shores of Antarctica. Icebergs, glaciers and frozen seas shape this unique place, which has been the scene of the greatest expeditions and witnessed the most extraordinary adventures.
This cruise, called “Emblematic Antarctica”, runs from December 27, 2024 to January 14, 2025, lasting 19 days and 17 nights on board. Price: €19,600 per person.
Club Med
© Club Med
For Club Med afficionados, its marine version completely reinvents the travel experience. Club Med 2 will also be sailing the Caribbean from December 28, 2024 to January 4, 2025. You’ll be able to take advantage of exceptional ports of call to explore the richness and beauty of the Caribbean islands and coasts : departing from Saint-Martin, you’ll pass Catalina Island, Samana Bay and Saint-Barthélémy, among others.
A truly tropical New Year’s Eve with excursions to splendid islands, where you can enjoy incredible activities such as sailing aboard a catamaran, or descending the world’s steepest zip-line above Saint-Martin. All for a price of 6,560 euros per person for 8 days and 7 nights.
Crystal Cruises
© Crystal Cruises
Crystal Cruises is offering a memorable way to celebrate the coming New Year : a 12-night cruise aboard the sumptuous Crystal Serenity, departing December 30, 2025 from Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica, calling at Huatulco, Manzanillo, La Paz, Cabo San Lucas and Baja Magdalena, ending January 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. A vast program !
The itinerary begins in Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica’s main port near San José, surrounded by an exceptionally beautiful tropical landscape. On December 31, the ship transforms into a spectacular stage to celebrate the New Year: gourmet dinners, live shows and fireworks at sea create an unforgettable experience. On January 1, the transition to the New Year is made easy, with onboard activities such as workshops, spa treatments and moments of pure relaxation on the sun-drenched decks.
Cunard
© Cunard
In 2025, Cunard opts for an end-of-year celebration in the Caribbean, departing from New York. From the moment they step on board, passengers will be immersed in a magical atmosphere, enhanced by numerous decorations and illuminations. In keeping with Cunard’s prestigious English tradition, young and old alike will be able to follow King Charles III’s speech live on BBC World. This will be followed by a gala dinner featuring fine dishes such as lobster, beef Wellington and filet mignon.
To ring in the New Year, travelers will be treated to the traditional fireworks display in Saint Kitts and Nevis, two sumptuous islands of volcanic origin close to Guadeloupe.
For 13 days and 12 nights, this cruise is priced at 2,240 euros per person, from December 22, 2025 to January 3, 2026.
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