Although summer may be coming to an end, you don’t have to indulge in any kind of summertime sadness.
Go out with a bang aboard a Carnival, Norwegian, or Celebrity cruise ship to see some spectacular ports of call. Let the captain whisk you away anywhere your heart desires, from Cozumel to Croatia.
1. Holland America Cruise to Alaska
One of the best ways to beat the heat is to hop aboard a cruise to Alaska. You can escape the lingering days of summer by taking advantage of one of Holland America’s cruises to Alaska.
They have a nice 7-Day Alaska Explorer which starts in Seattle, and travels up the Inside Passage to Ketchikan, Juneau, and Sitka. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, you can embark on their 28-day Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice that travels all the way up to Noma and back.
2. Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian also has some beautiful Alaskan cruises on tap. With similar itineraries like a 7-day excursion to Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, and Victoria, you can play around online to see which major cruise line will give you the best deal.
3. Carnival Cruise to Alaska
Carnival does everything Holland America and Norwegian do. As you explore various itineraries, don’t forget you can travel further north up the coastline to Seward and beyond.
For more on how to design the trip of your dreams, here’s a guide to help you plan the perfect cruise to Alaska.
4. Carnival Cruise to the Caribbean
When it comes to Caribbean cruises, your options are endless. Carnival has a buffet of offerings for every port of call and budget.
You can check out their deals to Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Belize, and beyond. Or, you can aim for other ports of call like San Juan, Grand Turk, or Curaçao. Check out their full menu of offerings as you design your last hurrah.
5. Celebrity Caribbean Cruises
Celebrity is also running some spectacular end-of-season sales. They have several itineraries on offer, including Western Caribbean, Southern Caribbean, and Bahamas and Key West.
Towards the end of September, you can book a quick getaway to the Bahamas for less than $300 per person. Or, you can stay closer to the US and enjoy a quick trip to Key West.
6. Royal Caribbean Cruise to the Caribbean
Of course, if you can’t choose, you can go with the cruise line that has this beautiful island destination in its name.
Right now, Royal Caribbean is offering four-night Western Caribbean cruises for less than $300 per person, as well as Mexico and Cancun.
7. Royal Caribbean Cruise to Italy
Royal Caribbean has a sumptuous five-night France and Italy Cruise to make all your summer dreams come true.
Pack your bags as the captain whisks you to fabulous ports of call like Corsica, Rome, and Sicily. Before you go, scan through this list of 11 unspoken rules for cruise ship travelers.
8. Celebrity Cruise to Germany
If you have Germany in your heart, Celebrity will happily sail you to this historic country. You’ll have the opportunity to visit Medieval Towns in the countryside, as well as the major hubs like Berlin and Warnemunde.
This list of 17 cruise essentials to pack on your next trip will help you ensure you have everything you need to enjoy each of these ports of call.
9. Viking River Cruise to Portugal
Lisbon has really made a name for itself. It’s just as colorful as Barcelona or Valencia but a little kinder on your wallet.
Their River of Gold itinerary will take you from Lisbon to Porto, where you’ll be thoroughly delighted by all ten days.
10. Celebrity French Riviera Cruise
Wouldn’t it be nice to top off your summer with some stories from the French Riviera? If you have seven days to spare (plus travel time), you can soak up the beauty of Nice before heading up to Portofino and Florence, ending in Spain.
11. Holland America Mediterranean Cruise
If, instead, you’d like to dip your toes into the healing waters of the Mediterranean Sea, Holland America can take you there in style.
With several itineraries, called medlies, you can create countless memories, with stops in Rangier, Grenada, Villefranche-sur-Mer, and Florence.
12. Royal Caribbean Mediterranean Cruise
Like Holland America, Royal Caribbean will whisk you away to your favorite Mediterranean destinations in elegance and style.
They’ll easily sail you to Italy, Greece, Croatia, and beyond. All you have to do is scan their itineraries and prepare for your wildest dreams.
13. Viking River Cruise to Croatia
Speaking of Croatia, Viking can take you to this unique corner of the world on one of their smaller ships for only 930 guests.
While aboard, you can also mix in other stops like Bucharest, Budapest, Vienna, or even Amsterdam.
14. Margaritaville at Sea to Mexico
The name says it all, doesn’t it? Nothing but end-of-summer memories are yours for the taking on board this colorful cruise line.
They’re actually running some end of season sales, including a BOGO opportunity. You can sail from Tampa to Cozumel with the greatest of ease as you soak up all that sunshine.
15. Carnival Cruise to Mexico
Of course, if there’s a major port of call, Carnival likely sails there. Carnival makes things a little bit easier on their passengers because they include all the taxes and fees in their prices now. This takes a lot of the guesswork out and helps you budget better.
With several ports on offer, you can go the more traditional route with a stop in Cozumel or explore some Mayan ruins in Yucatán.
Set Sail On Your End of Summer Dreams
Wherever you want to go, one of these major cruise lines will take you there. Hop aboard a cruise to the Caribbean or mosey over to the Mediterranean in style.
As your excitement builds, review these 30 key cruise hacks to help you ensure all your dreams come true.