How to save on future cruises during 'wave season' in Seattle and beyond Sign In Jan. 22, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 2of9 3of9 5of9 6of9 8of9 9of9 Each year, avid cruisers look forward to the months between January and March for one simple reason: this specific timeframe is known as "wave season" in the cruise industry. Wave season is one of the most popular times to book future cruises thanks to generous discounts and bundled package promotions typically offered at the start of the new year. While ocean liner cruising has yet to restart in North America, and guests prepare for what to expect when cruising resumes, Wave Season deals aren’t restricted to the immediate future. In fact, cruise travelers can book several months, and even years, into the future while taking advantage of this season’s incredible deals. Particularly this year, cruise companies are eager to offer incentives for reuniting cruisers with dream itineraries.