Luxury Cruises in May 2019, 2020 & 2021

The Caribbean is a popular cruise destination in May, alongside voyages to the Mediterranean including Spain, Italy and Monaco. Luxury cruises in May are available with Seabourn, Regent Seven Seas, Oceania, Azamara, Crystal, Celebrity, Hapag-Lloyd, Silversea and Scenic Ocean.

Why cruise in May?

Being a popular month to cruise, May cruises boast a number of popular destinations to sunnier climes and warmer temperatures. As the weather warms, May is the perfect time to explore tropical destinations and adventure across the coastlines of the world.

The Mediterranean in May

Sail to the Mediterranean in May and visit ports including the pretty French Riviera port of Monte Carlo in Monaco. Enjoy viewing the skyscrapers and spotting superyachts throughout the town, even stop here during the annual Formula 1 Grand Prix, a treat for fans of motorsport and adventure.

Or set sail to the shores of Spain and enjoy Barcelona in the summer sun. With its Gaudi-inspired architecture and Catalan cuisine, this is perfect for an enchanting cruising venture.

Caribbean cruising in May

May is a popular time of year to sail to the Caribbean, with the hot weather continuing and the beaches remaining exotic. Though it is the region’s wet season, you can still expect humid temperatures and sunny scenes on islands such as Antigua, Barbados and St. Lucia.

Sail elsewhere this May

Alaska offers promising visits for cruisers in May, with optimum wildlife spotting and many other amazing sights to see during this time of year.

Voyage to northern Europe and witness the fjords unfold before your eyes in Norway, or explore Denmark’s captivating cityscape in its capital, Copenhagen. Even walk into a fairytale and wander between the alleyways of Estonia in the Baltics for a truly cultural escape.

Booking your May cruise

Browse through our selection of May cruises, to get further details on which itineraries are currently available. We've provided more information here too, but please feel free to call our team who'll be happy to save you the effort and help you find your dream cruise holiday.