2020 Summer Cruises to Plan for Now

Warm waters and mild weather make the summer months the ideal time to embark on a voyage. There is still time to sail into the season with many 2020 voyages available in top destinations such as Alaska, the Mediterranean and more.

Whether you are looking to take on the high seas or relax on the river, summer 2020 awaits.

Alaska is one of the most popular summer cruise destinations. Travelers can enjoy a classic itinerary with Holland America Line. The seven-day Alaska Inside Passage voyage visits Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Glacier Bay.

Board Oceania's beautiful Riviera for a stylish sojourn in the Mediterranean. Begin your journey in Monte Carlo before traveling to Florence/Pisa, Rome, Portofino, Provence, Palma de Mallorca and Ibiza and ending in Barcelona.

Set sail in the land of Anna and Elsa with Disney Cruise Line on a seven-day Norwegian Fjords sailing. Guests depart at the end of August from Amsterdam to Nordfjordeid, Alesund and Stavanger, Norway.

If you are looking for the best way to spend the summer, a Royal Caribbean cruise may be the answer. Take the family for a Perfect Day at Coco Cay, the cruise line's private island experience on a four-night sailing to the Bahamas with two stops at Perfect Day.

Carnival Cruise Line's classic Mexican Riviera cruise is the ideal summer getaway from Los Angeles. Sail from the Port of Long Beach to Cabo San Lucas to Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta before returning to L.A.

Sail to the Galapagos in style on board Silversea's Silver Galapagos. The ship travels between San Cristobal and Baltra on seven-day itineraries where guests can enjoy an intimate, luxurious experience with personalized service and all the amenities.

Explore the Danube River with Riviera River Cruises. The cruise line is offering the Blue Danube River Cruise for solo travelers in May and July onboard the Oscar Wilde.

Sail to Bermuda with Carnival Cruise Line from New York City onboard the new Carnival Radiance. By next summer, the Carnival Victory will relaunch as Radiance after a total overhaul.

Virgin Voyages will make its debut with the launch of the Scarlet Lady. This summer, the adults-only cruise line will set sail in the Caribbean. Take a five-night cruise from Miami to Cozumel and Bimini with time at sea to enjoy all the extravagance onboard.

The brand-new Celebrity Apex, coming this spring, will spend the summer in the Med, and you should too. Set sail on a seven-night journey to Italy, France, Monaco and Spain in June, or cruise through Greece, Malta and Turkey in July or August.

Sail onboard Princess Cruises' brand-new Enchanted Princess. Cruisers can book her maiden voyage from London (Southampton) to Rome (Civitavecchia), calling in Bilbao, Spain; Lisbon; Gibraltar; Barcelona; Toulon/Provence, France; and Florence/Pisa, Italy.

The 5,200-passenger Carnival Mardi Gras will also be introduced this summer. Enjoy a late summer sailing in Canada and New England in September with calls in Portland and Saint John.

MSC Cruises' brand new private island experience begins welcoming visitors this December, and summer 2020 cruises will include the island for the first time. Book on select MSC Meraviglia and MSC Divina cruises to get the full experience.

Luftner Cruises will welcome its newest river vessel in April of next year. The Amadeus Imperial will join the fleet and offer guests the chance to explore the Rhine River in early summer with a mid-May cruise.

For those looking for an immersive wine experience, AmaWaterways Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle will take guests on a seven-night journey from Amsterdam to Luxembourg. The July 2 and August 12, 2020, sailing currently include free airfare from select gateways.

Just in time to close out summer 2020, American Cruise Lines will debut the new American Jazz. Be among the first to board the ship with an August 29 sailing on the Lower Mississippi River.

Hop onboard the brand-new Avalon View this summer and sail the Danube River. Avalon Waterways' newest ship will sail the eight-day Danube Dreams eastbound and westbound between Deggendorf and Budapest.

Tauck's newest river vessel is purpose-built for the Douro River. The Andorinha is currently undergoing sea trials but the ship will be ready for a 2020 debut and guests can choose from three different Douro itineraries.

The SS Sao Gabriel will also debut on the Douro River in Portugal in 2020, giving travelers even more ways to experience the stunning region with its sprawling vineyards and limitless culinary opportunities.

Can't wait for the summer to arrive? Head down under with Azamara Cruises where you will find peak summertime sailings in February. Choose from the 15-Night New Zealand & Australia Voyage or the 15-Night New Zealand Intensive Voyage.