There are many new cruise ships on the horizon. Learn all about them and explore their new enhancements, amenities, accommodations and dining options.
MSC Seaview made her debut in June 2018. She is the second of the line’s popular Seaside Class, following the 2017 arrival of her sister ship, MSC Seaside. This new flagship combines high-style sophistication and elegance, along with a relaxed ambiance and lots of family-friendly features. Continue reading
Norwegian Bliss was perfectly named, as she will provide a perfect cruise vacation for all age groups, so bring the whole family along. Captivating, activity laden and stunning from bow to stern, this 167,000-ton, 4,000-guest beauty made her debut in May, 2018, becoming the newest of the line’s popular Breakaway Plus class. Continue reading
MSC Bellissima, a name that embodies the splendor of this ultra-modern mega-ship. She will bring lots of excitement when she debuts in 2019 as the new flagship of MSC Cruises. The 167,600-ton, 4,500-guest stunner will provide all you desire to fully enjoy your dream cruise vacation, with an exceptional array of activities and amenities. For her inaugural season she is currently scheduled to home-port in Genoa, Italy. The Meraviglia-class ship will be designed, like her gorgeous award-winning sister, MSC Meraviglia. This high-tech beauty will feature favorite MSC signatures, such as an atrium stairway sparkling with Swarovski crystals, spectacular décor and spacious well-appointed accommodations will provide a delightful setting for your cruise vacation.
Weighing in at a whopping 230,000 tons, Royal Caribbean International’s 5,535-guest Symphony of the Seas debuts in April 2018.
A host of varied experiences will be offered in the innovative “seven-neighborhoods” each with distinctive features to suit your mood any time. If you can’t seem to get enough of these exciting areas, the ship also boasts neighborhood balcony accommodations overlooking either Boardwalk or Central Park. Comfortable, well-appointed and with fantastic views they make an ideal spot for resting or people-watching.
Great news for cruise lovers, in 2018 you will have the opportunity to be among the first passengers to sail on a variety of amazing brand-new ships. And what incredible ones they will be! Stunning interiors, state-of-the-art designs, innovative amenities, dazzling entertainment, fabulous dining, spectacular accommodations and more will have your family “oohing and aahing.” This is also the ideal time for first-timers to establish their sea-legs. Some of the most popular names in cruising, including Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean Cruises will all be introducing unique and special ships.
Cruise in classic style to worldwide destinations with award-winning Holland America Line as you enjoy the finest premium vacation. Experience renowned white glove service from the moment you arrive as a highly-trained staff anticipates your every wish you’ll enjoy timeless cruising that has been refined for a new generation of traveler. Holland America Line has just updated many of its ships with new décors of rich woods and contemporary furniture, plush carpeting, high-end linens, as well as new bathrooms with sparkling stone countertops and more.
Two of the “hottest” ships will make their debut this year — the ultra-modern and high-tech MSC Meraviglia and the MSC Seaside. Guests on both will be awe-struck by the many fabulous offerings – superb dining, spacious accommodations, incredible water parks, unique promenades, acclaimed youth programs and much more. For the first time, Cirque du Soleil shows will be featured at sea, along with a plethora of other captivating entertainment options.
The stunning Celebrity Edge will be the first of Celebrity Cruises’ revolutionary Edge Class ships when she debuts in fall 2018. Taking innovation to new levels, extraordinary features will be introduced on this spectacular 117,000-ton, 2,900-guest vessel. She will be joined by three siblings, Celebrity Beyond in 2020, with a third and fourth yet unnamed to follow in 2021 and 2022.