May 2026: Your Guide to Cruise Vacations
May is a wonderful time to cruise, offering ideal weather and shoulder-season pricing. With departures to Mediterranean, Caribbean, Alaska (late spring), Hawaii, you'll find the perfect itinerary for your travel dreams.
May 2026 Cruise Deals
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Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Conquest
$1,583
per person
Azamara Club Cruises
Azamara Pursuit
5-Night Alaska from Rome (Civitavecchia)
$1,040
per person
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Fantasy
$656
per person
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Glory
4-Night Mediterranean from Rome (Civitavecchia)
$1,085
per person
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Legend
4-Night Mexican Riviera from Southampton
$2,327
per person
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Miracle
$756
per personWhat to expect for May cruises:
- Shoulder season pricing
- Perfect weather
- Fewer crowds
Get the best deals for May:
- Book during wave season (January-March) for promotions
- Consider repositioning cruises for unique itineraries
- Sign up for cruise line newsletters for flash sales
- Be flexible with your departure port
More May Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Magic
$1,457
per person
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Paradise
$1,186
per person
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Sensation
$1,887
per person
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Xpedition
7-Night Northern Europe from Rome (Civitavecchia)
$571
per person
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Xperience
$2,189
per person
Costa Cruises
Costa Fascinosa
$943
per personReady to Cruise in May?
Find your perfect voyage and start planning your adventure