Top New Cruise Ships Arriving in 2020

In our 3rd annual guide to the Top New Cruise Ships (2020 Edition), we highlight 9 of the most anticipated cruise ships you'll likely want to book for 2020. New Cruise Ships 2020 Several of the cruise lines on our list are evolving the proven designs from existing ship classes and expanding their fleets, one luxury cruise line is entering into the expedition cruise market, two other cruise lines are launching their largest vessels ever, and a brand-new cruise line is readying their first ship for launch. Note: This list is ordered by cruise ship launch date Seven Seas Splendor Regent Seven Seas Cruises Seven Seas Splendor Launching: February 2020 Ship Class: 2 nd Explorer-Class Ship Home-Port: Various Ports for European and Miami for Caribbean Size: 55,254 Gross Tons Guests/Crew: 750 Guests (double), 542 Crew Famous for their all suite accommodations, Regent Seven Seas Cruises next vessel Seven Seas Splendor , will continue the lines tradition of sophisticated elegant interiors, and one of the most inclusive experiences in the luxury market. At just over 55,000 gross tons, Seven Seas Splendor is what you would call an intimate ship, and aside from her small size, the guest to crew ratio will result in an unparalleled level of service. Seven Seas Splendor will sail seasonally in Europe during the summer and fall, winters in the Caribbean and special long duration Grand Voyages. Celebrity Apex Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Apex Launching: April 2020 Ship Class: 2 nd Edge-Class Ship Home-Port: Barcelona, Spain: Southampton, England; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Size: 129,500 Gross Tons Guests/Crew: 2,910 Guests (double), 1,320 Crew Celebrity Apex , Celebrity Cruises second Edge class ship, features a design that envelopes guests with sea views from just about anywhere. Apex has many transformational spaces like Eden and the Magic Carpet which offer a variety of experiences and moods from day into evening. Add to that, innovative elements like the Infinite Verandahs, which bring more of outdoor living to stateroom interiors, a chic Rooftop Garden and a pool deck with one of the longest pools at sea. Celebrity Apex will sail seasonal summer itineraries from Barcelona, Spain and Civitavecchia, Italy and fall and winter departures to the Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale. Scarlet Lady Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Launching: April 2020 Ship Class: 1 st Ship for Virgin Voyages Home-Port: Miami, Florida Size: 110,000 Gross Tons Guests/Crew: 2,770 Guests (double), 1,150 Crew Brand new cruise lines don’t enter the cruise market very often and many that do, go under the radar of most cruisers. Other new cruise line brands, however, don’t have an international presence or one of the best brand ambassadors around, like Sir Richard Branson. Scarlet Lady , the first cruise ship from Virgin Voyages will be unique in many ways. For starters, there’s no kids allowed, 18 and up only. Onboard, just about anywhere you go will scream Virgin style, with ultra-contemporary furnishings and amenities like a tattoo parlor and record shop. While there will be an emphasis on healthy cruising, with complimentary fitness classes, you’ll still be able to indulge at the over 20 included dining venues. Speaking of inclusions, how about free gratuities, Wi-Fi, filtered water and sodas. During Scarlet Lady’s inaugural year, sailors will be able to select from itineraries including 4 nights to Key West & Bimini, 5 night to Riviera Maya or Dominican Republic and 7 night special holiday sailings all departing from Miami. Iona P & O Cruises Iona Launching: May 2020 Ship Class : 1 st Excellence-Class Ship Home-Port: Southampton, U.K, Size: 183,900 Gross Tons Guests/Crew: 5,200 Guests (double), 1,600 Crew As the largest ship ever built for P&O Cruises, Iona will take the cruise line, which caters to the U.K. market, in a bold new direction. Built on the same platform as AIDANova, Costa Smeralda and Carnival’s Mardi Gras, sister brands of Carnival Corp