A repositioning cruise is a great opportunity to take advantage of unique ports of call and relaxing sea days. Named for one-way sailings that bring ships to a new home port or relocate to start a new cruise season, repositioning cruises often cross oceans and call on destinations that span different regions. There is also an abundance of sea days that allow you to take advantage of all the ship's amenities, including spa, dining, and entertainment.
How do repositioning cruises work?
Ships that sail certain destinations with a limited cruise season—such as Alaska and the Mediterranean—usually offer a repositioning cruise itinerary twice a year. For example, Alaska’s cruise season runs from May to September, which means that during the off-season months, the ship will be sailing in a different region. Before Alaska’s cruise season, a ship will embark on a repositioning cruise that sails from its current location (Asia, Australia, or Hawaii, for example) to Alaska, where it will remain until September. Then, another repositioning cruise will open up, this time heading back toward its home port for Alaska's offseason.
