Cruises in March 2027: where to go and what to expect
In March the Caribbean, Mexico and the Panama Canal are still in their dry season, but spring break and Easter (March 28, 2027) push up fares and family crowds. Adults who want a quieter ship should look at longer sailings or premium lines.
Book it if
- Your kids' spring break is fixed and you want sun.
- You want a Panama Canal transit before the dry season ends.
- You're looking at Hawaii while whales are still around.
Skip it if
- You want a quiet ship on a 3- or 4-night trip.
- Price is the deciding factor.
- You want the Mediterranean in full swing: it barely starts until April.
Where to cruise in March 2027
Best this month: 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
- Panama CanalDry season continues.Fares change daily; check current prices
Also in season
- The CaribbeanHigh season; spring break pushes fares and crowds up.From $234 per personChecked October 2026
- HawaiiRound trips still running; whale season continues.Fares change daily; check current prices
- MexicoMexican Riviera still dry; spring break crowds in the Caribbean ports.Fares change daily; check current prices
Possible, with trade-offs
- Mediterranean and EuropeA few early-season sailings; mild and quiet.From $3,045 per personChecked October 2026
Holidays and school breaks
Easter Sunday is March 28, 2027, so Easter week and the spring breaks that line up with it land at the end of the month. School spring breaks are set district by district and spread across March and early April, which keeps family-friendly lines and short sailings busy for most of the month. If you want a calmer ship, look at longer itineraries, adults-focused lines or the first days of March. Our adults-only cruise picks and family cruise picks cover both sides.
Hawaii and the Panama Canal
Humpback whales are in Hawaiian waters from November through April, so a March Hawaii cruise still falls inside whale season; see our Hawaii cruise guide. March is also one of the last full months of the dry season for a Panama Canal cruise, and the Caribbean stays dry and settled before the Atlantic hurricane season opens on June 1.
Sample March 2027 sailings
| Departs | Line and ship | Nights | Itinerary | From | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2027 | Princess Cruises, Island Princess | 16 | 16 Night Transcanal Cruise (from Los Angeles, California) | $1,399 | Check price |
| Mar 2, 2027 | Royal Caribbean, Independence of the Seas | 5 | 5 Night Western Caribbean Cruise (from Miami, Florida) | $234 | Check price |
| Mar 5, 2027 | Royal Caribbean, Utopia of the Seas | 3 | 3 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day Cruise (from Port Canaveral, Florida) | $612 | Check price |
| Mar 6, 2027 | Princess Cruises, Royal Princess | 13 | 13 Night Australia Cruise (from Auckland, New Zealand) | $3,353 | Check price |
| Mar 6, 2027 | Royal Caribbean, Freedom of the Seas | 5 | 5 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day Cruise (from Miami, Florida) | $216 | Check price |
| Mar 6, 2027 | Royal Caribbean, Icon of the Seas | 7 | 7 Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day (from Miami, Florida) | $1,184 | Check price |
| Mar 8, 2027 | Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Firenze | 10 | Carnival Journeys - 10 Day Southern Cari (from Miami, Florida) | $664 | Check price |
| Mar 8, 2027 | Princess Cruises, Grand Princess | 8 | 8 Night Australia Cruise (from Brisbane, Australia) | $1,029 | Check price |
| Mar 19, 2027 | Princess Cruises, Royal Princess | 6 | 6 Night Australia Cruise (from Sydney, Australia) | $609 | Check price |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Spirit | 9 | 9 Day Carnival Journeys Western Caribbea (from Mobile, Alabama) | $829 | Check price |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Explora Journeys, EXPLORA II | 5 | A Journey To The Aegean’S Sacred And Sunlit Isles (from Comino, Malta) | $3,045 | Check price |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Virgin Voyages, Scarlet Lady | 5 | True Crime Voyage (from Miami, Florida) | $649 | Check price |
March cruise FAQ
Is March a good time to cruise?
The weather is good in the Caribbean, Mexico and Panama, but spring break and Easter make it busy and more expensive.
When is spring break cruise season?
Most US spring breaks fall in March and early April, and Easter is March 28 in 2027.
Other months: February, April. See every month on our cruises by month page.