Cruises
Never been on a cruise before?
Here’s what you can expect on your first cruise
  • Multiple destinations in one vacay
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  • All-inclusive resort experience
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  • Amenities for every type of traveler
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  • Cruising
A cruise allows you to explore multiple destinations without the usual travel stress of packing and unpacking at every stop. It's like having your own floating all-inclusive resort, where the world's wonders come to you.

Plus, incredible meals, accommodations, and onboard activities are included in the price. And whether you're a thrill-seeker looking for your next adrenaline rush, a foodie eager to indulge in international cuisines, or someone who simply wants to relax, cruises provide amenities and experiences tailored to every type of traveler.
Learn more about cruising
Find information and tips for first-time cruisers
New-to-cruise FAQs
Get answers to frequently asked questions
Best first cruises
Check out the types of sailings you might want to start with
Short sailings
Get a taste of the experience without using all your PTO
Cruises from a port near you
Skip the flight and sail out of a nearby port
Balcony cruises
Enjoy extra privacy, room, and views
Best cruise lines for first cruises
Find the fleet that’s right for you
If you’re traveling with kids
Royal Caribbean International
Enjoy a staggering array of onboard activities and venues
If you’re on a budget
Carnival Cruise Line
Have a blast at sea without breaking the bank
If you’re sailing solo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Score a single room and special amenities
If you don’t want to be around kids
Virgin Voyages
Delight in a cruise where only your inner child runs free
If you’re looking for luxury
Silversea Cruises
Experience all-suite accommodations and butler service
If you’re sailing as a couple
Celebrity Cruises
Indulge in world-class dining experiences and spa offerings
Best destinations for first cruises
Try an itinerary in one of these top destinations
The Caribbean
Island hop from one tropical paradise to another and only unpack once
Bermuda
Enjoy extra time in port to sunbathe on pink-sand beaches
Alaska
Explore hard-to-reach locales and glimpse majestic wildlife
Why you should book your first cruise with us
If you want the most value for your vacation, we’re where it’s at
  • Everything the cruise lines will give you
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  • The absolute lowest prices
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  • Our exclusive bonus offer
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  • Access to all the top cruise lines
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  • Why we’re the best
It matters where you book your cruise — especially if you’ve never sailed before.

At MileagePlus Cruise Awards, we give you the absolute best value at sea. You can enjoy all the same deals you’d get if you booked directly with a cruise line, plus our exclusive bonus offer. On top of that, we also have the absolute lowest prices backed by our 110% Best Price Guarantee.

And unlike if you were to book directly with a cruise line, we give you access to all the top cruise lines. Norwegian, Carnival, Princess — we’ll help you get on board the perfect cruise line for you.

Not sure which cruise line you should go with or where you should sail? Our Cruise Experts can help. Averaging over 5+ years of experience, our experts know all there is to know about the industry and can help match you with the right cruise. Plus, you can speak to the same Cruise Expert again and again, unlike when you call the cruise lines directly.

Fun fact: If you enrolled in a cruise line loyalty program, we’ll also give you credit toward your status.
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Terms & Conditions
Mileage Plus Holdings, LLC has engaged World Travel Holdings, Inc., a third party provider, to host this cruise award redemption website and to provide certain members of the MileagePlus Program with the ability to redeem MileagePlus miles for cruise awards through the site. To redeem miles for your cruise vacation, member must use MileagePlus miles or a combination of miles and money to cover cruise fares, taxes, and fees for each guest in the reserved stateroom; amount of miles needed varies by sailing and stateroom. The portion of the cruise price that is not paid in miles must be paid for in U.S. dollars. MileagePlus reserves the right to establish eligibility criteria for redemption of awards. All award orders are subject to availability. Each member must have sufficient miles in his or her MileagePlus account to complete the transaction. Your miles will be deducted at the time of purchase. In the event that miles have not been properly debited from your account at the time of redemption, miles can be debited by MileagePlus at any time. Miles redemptions may only be made from a single account per transaction. You may not combine miles from two or more accounts on a single transaction. In its sole discretion, MileagePlus may permit members to purchase cruises using a combination of miles and money for a limited number of awards. Not all members will be eligible to make purchases using miles and money. The amount of miles or miles and money necessary for a transaction will be set by MileagePlus in its sole discretion, are subject to change and may vary by member. Any money portion of any purchase must be paid with a major credit card. Any money portion or redemption fees or charges will appear on your credit card statements as "MileagePlus Cruise Awards". No MileagePlus miles will be awarded in connection with any transaction made using MileagePlus miles or a combination of miles and money as the form of payment. Miles accrued, awards, and benefits issued are subject to change and are subject to the rules of the United MileagePlus program, including without limitation the Premier® program (the "MileagePlus Program"), which are expressly incorporated herein. United may change the MileagePlus Program including, but not limited to, rules, regulations, travel awards, and special offers or terminate the MileagePlus Program at any time and without notice. United and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and agents are not responsible for any products or services of other participating companies and partners. United and MileagePlus are registered service marks. For complete details about the MileagePlus Program, go to www.united.com.

Premier status offers are valid only for new individual United Cruises bookings for qualifying staterooms on Norwegian, Oceania, and Regent Seven Seas departing on or before 12/31/26. Booking must be made at least 45 days prior to departure to receive Premier status offer through United Cruises by phone or online at cruises.united.com; or MileagePlus Cruises Awards by phone or online at cruises.mileageplus.com. Offer is only available for United MileagePlus® members with Premier status. MileagePlus member number must be provided at time of booking as Reward Earner or Redeemer to validate membership status level with United Airlines. If MileagePlus member with Premier status is a passenger on the booking but is not flagged the Reward Earner or Redeemer, status will not be validated and offer will not be awarded. Qualification for the offer is based on Premier status at time of booking.

“Refundable Rate” only applies to the deposit portion of the cruise fare and the cruise must be cancelled prior to the applicable cruise line’s Final Payment deadline to qualify. Deposit does not include any applicable processing fees. Other restrictions or cancellation penalties may apply. Refundable Rate Offer does not apply to chartered sailings or contracted group bookings.

NONE OF UNITED AIRLINES, INC., MILEAGE PLUS HOLDINGS, LLC, THEIR AFFILIATES, OR ANY EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS OR AGENTS OF ANY SUCH PARTIES SHALL BE HELD LIABLE FOR, AND EACH MEMBER HEREBY WAIVES ANY CLAIM AGAINST SUCH PARTIES FOR ANY LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, ANY INJURY TO PERSON, OR ANY OTHER LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY REASON OF ANY DEFECT, FAILURE, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER WRONGFUL ACT OR OMISSION, OF ANY OF WORLD TRAVEL HOLDINGS, INC., ITS AFFILIATES OR AGENTS, ANY CRUISE LINE OR, ANY OTHER THIRD PARTY PROVIDING SERVICES UNDER THE CRUISE AWARD REDEMPTION PROGRAM, OR ANY EMPLOYEE OR AGENT THEREOF. IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY PARTY BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES.
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