Cruise lines are preparing a variety of winter sun itineraries for 2026 and 2027, targeting travelers looking to escape colder climates. Popular destinations include the Canary Islands, the Caribbean, Australia, Egypt, and the Mediterranean. Most cruise lines operate during the winter months, typically between November and March, with some options available as early as October. P&O Cruises is offering a 14-day cruise in the Canary Islands, departing from Tenerife aboard the Azura on 8 January 2027. The itinerary includes stops at Tenerife, Madeira, Fuerteventura, La Palma, Gran Canaria, and Lanzarote. The ship features nine restaurants, four pools, and a range of entertainment options for passengers. Celebrity Cruises is introducing a nine-night wine-themed cruise in Australia, departing from Sydney on 12 December 2026. The cruise will make stops in Hobart, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, and Melbourne. The itinerary includes onboard dining experiences and entertainment tailored to wine lovers. Other options include a Nile River cruise from TUI, departing from Luxor on 9 February 2027, with stops at Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. Onboard Egyptologists will provide historical insights throughout the trip. Meanwhile, MSC Cruises is offering a seven-night Caribbean cruise from Miami on 17 October 2026, visiting Puerto Plata, San Juan, and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, which features a comedy club and a ropes course. Royal Caribbean is launching an eight-night Caribbean cruise from Fort Lauderdale on 14 November 2026, with a stop at Perfect Day CocoCay—a private island featuring private beaches and large pools—along with stops in Willemstad and Oranjestad. VIVA Cruises is offering a Rhine River cruise departing from Dusseldorf on 18 December 2026, including stops in Bonn, Mainz, and Coblenz, with activities like Christmas lights and a heated whirlpool. Celestyal is also offering a seven-night Mediterranean cruise from Lisbon on 12 December 2026, visiting Tangier, Valencia, Palma, Sète, and Barcelona. Disney is planning a Christmas-themed cruise departing from Fort Lauderdale on 23 December 2026. The cruise will include stops at Lookout Cay and Castaway Cay, where passengers can meet Disney characters and enjoy themed shows and dining experiences.