Ready to catch a wave? No, we’re not talking about surfing. We’re talking about some of the best cruise deals of the year, whether you want a mega ship with lots of bells and whistles, an expedition cruise to far-flung locales, a small ship, or a river cruise.
“Wave season is the cruise industry’s annual time to shine, with sales, value adds, and deals offered by cruise lines of all types in an effort to encourage travelers to book their upcoming trips,” Chris Gray Faust, executive editor of Cruise Critic, said. “Typically, wave season runs from January through March, but in recent years, we’re seeing a bit of an extension. ... with some deals lasting through April or May.” AAA projects that 19 million Americans will go on ocean cruises this year, a 4.5 percent increase over 2024.
