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 you can cruise in February 2027
Regions with the most departures in February 2027, from the sailings we track. Each button opens Cruisebound with that region and month already filtered.
Caribbean
262 sailings, from $284 per person
See Caribbean in FebruaryEurope
189 sailings, from $68 per person
See Europe in FebruaryBahamas
185 sailings, from $200 per person
See Bahamas in FebruaryMediterranean
121 sailings, from $68 per person
See Mediterranean in FebruaryMexico
102 sailings, from $283 per person
See Mexico in FebruaryNorway and Northern Europe
10 sailings, from $573 per person
See Norway and Northern Europe in February
Prices checked October 2026; fares change daily. See every cruise departing in February 2027
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 $284 per personChecked October 2026
- HawaiiMain season for round trips; whale watching.From $1,413 per personChecked October 2026
- MexicoDry season on the Pacific side; busy spring break ahead.From $283 per personChecked October 2026
- Panama CanalDry season, the best time to go.From $1,200 per personChecked October 2026
Possible, with trade-offs
- Mediterranean and EuropeVery few ships; western Med and Canary Islands only.From $68 per personChecked October 2026
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 | AmaWaterways, AmaLilia | 11 | 11 Night Secrets Of Egypt & The Nile (from Luxor/Karnak (Safaga) Egypt) | $8,239 | Check price |
| Feb 1, 2027 | Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Elation | 4 | 5 Day Bahamas (from Jacksonville Florida) | $304 | Check price |
| Feb 1, 2027 | Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Glory | 3 | 4 Day Bahamas (from Port Canaveral Florida) | $276 | Check price |
| Feb 1, 2027 | Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Miracle | 9 | 10 Day Eastern Caribbean (from Galveston Texas) | $905 | Check price |
| Feb 1, 2027 | Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Paradise | 4 | 5 Day Western Caribbean (from Tampa Florida) | $419 | Check price |
| Feb 1, 2027 | Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Sunrise | 4 | 5 Day Bahamas (from Miami Florida) | $285 | Check price |
| Feb 1, 2027 | Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Valor | 4 | 5 Day Western Caribbean (from New Orleans Louisiana) | $368 | Check price |
| Feb 1, 2027 | costa, Costa Favolosa | 4 | 4 Night Caribbean And Antilles Cruise (from Santo Domingo Dominican Republic) | $671 | Check price |
| Feb 1, 2027 | costa, Costa Favolosa | 7 | 7 Night Caribbean And Antilles Cruise (from Santo Domingo Dominican Republic) | $889 | Check price |
| Feb 1, 2027 | costa, Costa Pacifica | 12 | 12 Night Western Mediterranean Cruise (from Marseille France) | $1,306 | Check price |
| Feb 1, 2027 | costa, Costa Smeralda | 7 | 7 Night Canaries And African Atlantic Cruise (from Santa Cruz de Tenerife Canary Islands) | $593 | Check price |
| Feb 1, 2027 | costa, Costa Toscana | 7 | 7 Night Western Mediterranean Cruise (from Barcelona Spain) | $479 | 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.