Christmas at Sea – 2025! I found some great pricing!! 😍 Pricing listed is for a Family of 4 with taxes and fees (prepaid gratuities and travel protection are additional). These are all kid-friendly ships.
*All Pricing is subject to change and availability until the deposit is paid and the booking is confirmed.*
List of Sailings as of 5/27/2025 –
🎄Carnival Magic – starting at $2,986 for 4 Guests in an interior- 7 Nights from Miami.
🎄Carnival Sunshine – starting at $2,916 for 4 Guests in an interior- 7 Nights from Norfolk,VA.
🎄Carnival Sunrise – starting at $2,996 for 4 Guests in an interior- 5 Nights from Miami.
🎄Explorer of the Seas – starting at $3,139 for 4 Guests in an interior – 5 Nights from Port Canaveral.
🎄Carnival Venezia – starting at $3,146 for 4 Guests in an interior- 7 Nights from Port Canaveral.
🎄Oasis of the Seas – starting at $3,612 for 4 Guests in an interior – 6 Nights from Fort Lauderdale.
🎄Carnival Celebration – starting at $3,736 for 4 Guests in an interior- 7 Nights from Miami.
🎄Adventure of the Seas – starting at $3,751 for 4 Guests in an interior – 6 Nights from Port Canaveral.
🎄Star of the Seas – starting at $5,900 for an interior for 4 Guests – 7 Nights from Port Canaveral.
Depending on the cruise line, you will experience some or all of these great holiday experiences.
Families on a Christmas cruise can expect a festive blend of holiday cheer and tropical (or wintry) adventure. Here’s a breakdown of common Christmas cruise activities for all ages:
🎄 Holiday-Themed Activities
- Tree Lighting Ceremonies – Usually early in the cruise, with hot cocoa and carols.
- Gingerbread House Decorating – Often hosted in kids’ clubs or family lounges.
- Holiday Crafts – Ornament-making, stocking decorating, and festive arts for kids.
- Santa Meet & Greet – Santa often arrives onboard, sometimes by lifeboat or jet ski!
- Christmas Eve/Day Celebrations – Includes a special dinner, carol singing, and often a Christmas mass/service.
- Storytime with Mrs. Claus – Common on family-focused cruise lines.
🛳️ Cruise Line Signature Experiences (with a Christmas Twist)
- Disney Cruise Line: “Very Merrytime Cruises” with character meet-and-greets in holiday attire, themed Broadway-style shows, and snow in the atrium.
- Royal Caribbean: Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunts, holiday-themed parades, and festive movie nights.
- Carnival: Christmas karaoke, “Ugly Sweater” contests, and Secret Santa gift exchanges.
- Norwegian: Christmas trivia, caroling flash mobs, and special Christmas morning surprises in cabins.
🍽️ Food & Dining
- Holiday Feasts – Traditional Christmas dinners with turkey, ham, and festive desserts.
- Christmas Cookies & Treats – Available in buffets or handed out during events.
- Themed Room Service Menus – Some ships offer milk & cookies on Christmas Eve for Santa!
☃️ Family Fun & Relaxation
- Holiday Movie Nights Under the Stars – Think Home Alone, Elf, The Grinch poolside.
- Snowfall in the Atrium (artificial) – For a wintery experience even in the Caribbean.
- Games & Contests – Like “Holiday Bingo,” gingerbread trivia, and “Deck the Cabin” contests.
✅ Pro Tip for Families
Many cruise lines let you pre-order small gifts, holiday decorations, or even have your cabin decked out like the North Pole before arrival.