Cruises in February 2027: where to go and what to expect
February is peak season for the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii and the Panama Canal, with dry weather and whale season in Hawaii. Book early if you're traveling over Presidents' Day or a mid-February school break, when the ships fill.
Book it if
- You want the driest, sunniest Caribbean weeks.
- Humpback whales in Hawaii are on your list.
- You can avoid Presidents' Day week.
Skip it if
- You want the lowest fare of the year.
- Your only option is school-break week and crowds bother you.
- You want Europe or Alaska.
Where to cruise in February 2027
Best this month: The Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico, Panama Canal. Each region below links to its full guide, with the lines that sail there and the ports they leave from. Ratings follow the “best time to go” advice in our destination guides.
Best this month
- The CaribbeanDry, sunny high season.From $659 per personChecked October 2026
- HawaiiMain season for round trips; whale watching.Fares change daily; check current prices
- MexicoDry season on the Pacific side; busy spring break ahead.From $314 per personChecked October 2026
- Panama CanalDry season, the best time to go.Fares change daily; check current prices
Possible, with trade-offs
- Mediterranean and EuropeVery few ships; western Med and Canary Islands only.Fares change daily; check current prices
Holidays and school breaks
Presidents’ Day (Washington’s Birthday on the federal calendar) is Monday, February 15, 2027. Many school districts in the Northeast take a mid-February winter break around it, which makes that week one of the busiest of the winter for family-friendly ships and short sailings. Outside that week, February demand is steadier, though it stays high season across the tropics. If you can travel in January instead, fares usually sit a little lower once the New Year week is over; see our January 2027 cruise guide.
Hawaii in whale season
Humpback whales are in Hawaiian waters from November through April, and NOAA’s sanctuary says they can be seen from shore and at sea across that stretch. February sits in the busiest part of the season, so a Hawaii cruise this month is one of the better bets for sightings. Our Hawaii cruise guide covers the round trips and the longer sailings from the West Coast.
Panama Canal and the Caribbean
February is dry season along the Panama Canal and across most of the Caribbean, with the Atlantic hurricane season long over. For line-by-line picks, see our Caribbean cruise guide and Panama Canal cruise guide.
Sample February 2027 sailings
| Departs | Line and ship | Nights | Itinerary | From | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2027 | Royal Caribbean, Utopia of the Seas | 4 | 4 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day Cruise (from Port Canaveral, Florida) | $454 | Check price |
| Feb 6, 2027 | Royal Caribbean, Odyssey of the Seas | 8 | 8 Night Perfect Day Bahamas Cruise (from Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey) | $816 | Check price |
| Feb 8, 2027 | Oceania Cruises, Oceania Vista | 18 | 18 Night South Pacific Cruise (from Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia) | $10,399 | Check price |
| Feb 14, 2027 | Virgin Voyages, Resilient Lady | 7 | Sisters At Sea: Resilient Lady (from Miami, Florida) | $804 | Check price |
| Feb 19, 2027 | Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Joy | 3 | 3 Night Bahamas (from Miami, Florida) | $129 | Check price |
| Feb 19, 2027 | Oceania Cruises, Oceania Allura | 8 | 8 Night Caribbean - Eastern Cruise (from San Juan, Puerto Rico) | $3,499 | Check price |
| Feb 25, 2027 | Royal Caribbean, Independence of the Seas | 5 | 5 Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day (from Miami, Florida) | $244 | Check price |
| Feb 26, 2027 | Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Firenze | 10 | Carnival Journeys - 7 Day Eastern Caribb (from Miami, Florida) | $659 | Check price |
| Feb 26, 2027 | Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Conquest | 3 | 3 Day Bahamas (from Miami, Florida) | $149 | Check price |
| Feb 28, 2027 | Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Pride | 7 | 7 Day Bahamas (from Baltimore, Maryland) | $509 | Check price |
| Feb 28, 2027 | Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Liberty | 7 | 7 Day Western Caribbean (from New Orleans, Louisiana) | $839 | Check price |
| Feb 28, 2027 | Royal Caribbean, Serenade of the Seas | 7 | 7 Night Ensenada, Cabo & Mazatlan (from San Diego, California) | $314 | Check price |
February cruise FAQ
Is February a good time to cruise?
Yes. It’s the heart of the dry season in the Caribbean, Mexico and the Panama Canal, and whale season in Hawaii.
Are cruises expensive in February?
Fares are higher than in the fall because it’s high season, and the Presidents’ Day and school-break weeks cost the most.
Other months: January, March. See every month on our cruises by month page.