2020 events you can cruise to, from the Olympics to Mardi Gras

Maybe you’ve dreamed of taking part in Rio de Janeiro’s annual Carnival — or maybe you’re a sports fan and want to attend the British Open or Monaco Grand Prix in person. No matter which 2020 events and festivals you hope to attend, you might be surprised to find out you can cruise there.

Cruising to major world events — from elite sporting competitions and races to cultural festivals and street parties — marks a popular segment of theme cruising. Lines like Celebrity Cruises and Azamara, for instance, have designated portions of their cruising portfolio to itineraries focused on big-name 2020 events, reports Cruise Critic. 

Even better, cruising to marquee events can often save you money over putting together a land-based visit on your own. For example, there’s potentially huge savings in cruising to the Monaco Grand Prix, since the markup on a cruise fare is likely far less than that of a hotel stay combined with restaurant meals during race weekend in Monte Carlo (not to mention inflated rates on flights).