There has never been a good time to cruise. New ships on the horizon for 2018 that will guarantee to make a splash with activities and service.
Royal Caribbean in April will introduce:
Symphony of the Sea Launches: April Passengers: 6,870 Cruises: The Mediterranean and the Caribbean Star Attraction: Huge is an understatement – with 2,774 staterooms, 18 decks, seven “neighborhoods,” and 18 dining venues, Symphony will be the world’s largest cruise ship. You’ll Also Love: The ten-story Ultimate Abyss slide, the tallest at sea, and virtual balconies (real-time floor-to-ceiling displays) in staterooms.
Lindblad Expeditions: National Geographic Venture
Launches: June Passengers: 100 Cruises: Alaska and the Pacific Northwest Star Attraction: The bow’s unique tiered design, which allows for totally unobstructed wildlife viewing. You’ll Also Love: Step-out balconies in nearly half of the staterooms, and military-grade Zodiacs with easier entry and added stability.
Ponant: Le Lapérouse and Le Champlain
Launches: June and September, respectively Passengers: 184 Cruises: Northern Europe and the Mediterranean Star Attraction: Cruising’s first underwater lounges, with portholes that look out into the subaquatic world. You’ll Also Love: A hydraulic mini-port that provides easy access to Zodiacs, and a high-tech theater with an LED wall.
Viking Ocean Cruises: Viking Orion
Launches: July Passengers: 930 Cruises: Asia, Australia, Europe, and Alaska Star Attraction: The 1,448-square-foot Owner’s Suite with a glass-walled sauna – the perfect reprieve after meetings in its private boardroom. You’ll Also Love: Wraparound balconies in Explorer Suites, and the ship’s pool with a glass dome that can be opened during balmy weather.
Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Bliss
Launches: November Passengers: 4,000 Cruises: Alaska and the Caribbean Star Attraction: Multiple world’s firsts, including a two-story, electric go-kart track and a galactic-themed laser-tag course. You’ll Also Love: The 20,000-square-foot observation lounge with 180-degree views, and a Texas barbecue joint with live country-pop music.
Holland America Line: Nieuw Statendam
Launches: December Passengers: 2,650 Cruises: The Caribbean Star Attraction: High-def projections of cirrus clouds and constellations that cap the three-story central atrium. You’ll Also Love: The “Music Walk,” featuring Lincoln Center Stage and Billboard Onboard, and wine- blending classes at Blend by Chateau Ste. Michelle.
Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity Edge
Launches: December Passengers: 2,900 Cruises: The Caribbean Star Attraction: Eden, a three-level venue featuring panoramic ocean views, performance art, and a variety of restaurants and culinary experiences such as hands-on cooking classes. You’ll Also Love: A “Magic Carpet” outside elevator that picks up passengers for disembarkation, and a smartphone app that lets you control everything from dinner reservations to stateroom lighting.
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