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At 54,700 tons, the two ships are about 34% bigger than Silversea's last three new vessels — Silver Muse, Silver Moon and Silver Dawn — but they are designed to hold only about 22% more passengers. Also, like its sisters, Carnival Jubilee was designed to hold up to 6,630 passengers. That's just a tad below the 7,600 passengers that will be able to fit aboard Royal Caribbean's soon-to-debut Icon of the Seas — the new world's largest cruise ship (more on that vessel below). But Norwegian Prima will be about more than flashy entertainment and activities.
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Also included will be Wi-Fi, and wine and beer with lunch and dinner — all part of Viking's "no-nickel-and-diming" philosophy. The world's newest cruise line, three-month-old Explora Journeys, is doubling in size in 2024 with the addition of Explora 2. In other words, its space-to-passenger ratio will be greater, making the ship feel roomier — if only modestly.
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Celebrity Ascent is currently cruising from Port Everglades until April 2024, when the ship will head to Europe in the summer and fall. It’s more than ocean vistas in every direction; it’s being immersed in the world around you like never before. The heartbeat of our ship, our Piazza may have been inspired by the town squares of Europe, but her evolution is out of this world. Our most technologically advanced performance space can shapeshift into different designs, even in the round, to suit all our new production shows. ▲3rd/4th berths available in select cabins.♦Single-occupancy interior staterooms with queen bed available.
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And the ship's restaurants will serve elegant cuisine crafted in part by leading American chef Thomas Keller. Designed to carry just 264 passengers, it'll be a ship loaded with outdoor equipment for off-ship adventure, including kayaks and bikes. It'll also boast a staggering 24 Zodiac boats for waterborne exploring and landings in remote areas — enough to get every passenger off the ship at the same time (something that isn't always the case with expedition ships). And it'll be home to 26 expedition guides including scientists, historians and naturalists who will lecture regularly on board and lead guided tours on land.
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It also has its own landing craft on board to bring people ashore in remote locations as well as kayaks and even submarines for exploring (the latter being something that is relatively rare on cruise vessels of any type). The ship, which follows 2019’s Mein Schiff 2, provides a range of attractive features, including a new type of cabins. New single cabins will be available for single travelers who don’t quite need the same amenities or spaces as their coupled fellow cruisers. But enough gushing — what can you expect from this year’s batch of new cruise ships? Seabourn Venture will spend most of its inaugural season in the world's polar climates. Expeditions will be aided by two onboard submarines and a fleet of double kayaks, mountain and e-bikes, and 24 inflatable Zodiac rafts.
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All vessels are owned by SunStone and chartered to companies like Aurora Expeditions, Victory Cruise Line, Vantage Travel, Albatros Expeditions. Speaking of vibes, if you're looking for a secluded place to drink (as in, not the swim-up pool bar), few will top the Overlook Pods, perched just behind the AquaDome. The mega-ship's food hall wasn't nearly as diverse or exciting as the one on Norwegian Prima. The ship's riff on Broadway-approved "Wizard of Oz" — 16-piece live orchestra and flying bed included — delighted me, a hater of most musicals.
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Icon of the Seas will also feature the largest water park ever built on a cruise ship, with a record six waterslides. No other vessel comes close when it comes to water attractions on a cruise ship. Carnival Jubilee is sailing seven-night voyages to the Western Caribbean out of Galveston. On the luxury side of things, every room on Seabourn Venture will be a suite and have its own balcony — something that often isn't the case with expedition ships.
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Among the most notable newcomers will be Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, the biggest cruise ship ever built (and by big, we're talking about a ship that can hold nearly 7,000 passengers). The fifth Edge-class ship, Celebrity Xcel will feature a new, more eco-friendly flex fuel engine. Confirmed so far is the number of Edge Single Staterooms with Infinite Verandas for solo travelers has been doubled, and The Retreat suite complex will also have expanded and improved spaces. Celebrity has hinted that the Xcel will have all of the amenities of the previous Edge-class ships but also brand new game-changing experiences, yet to be announced. In November 2017 MSC ordered 2x "Seaside EVO" class ships from Fincantieri (contract value EUR 1,8 billion).
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Call it the biggest new cruise ship of 2023 — not in size, but in significance. The unveiling of Explora 1 will mark the arrival of Explora Journeys, an entirely new luxury line that could quickly become one of the biggest in the world. MSC World Europa is initially sailing in the Persian Gulf out of Dubai but will reposition to the Mediterranean for the summer of 2023. Fares for seven-night sailings start at $559 per person, not including taxes and fees. As for its onboard offerings, MSC Cruises is taking a page from Royal Caribbean's playbook by breaking down the public areas of MSC World Europa into districts. They include an adults-only "Zen district" and a separate "family district" that houses as many as 10 new kids facilities.
But compared to the rest of my mediocre meals on Icon of the Seas — including dinner at a specialty restaurant — my complimentary pork pita wrap from the food hall's Mediterranean-inspired stall was admittedly pretty decent. The Journey to Antiquities cruise from Rome to Athens offers a unique eight-day exploration, with stops at Pompeii, Crete, and Naples. Next summer, the Viking Vela will cruise around Iceland’s coast, showcasing majestic Nordic beauty. Introducing Love by Britto, created in partnership with Romero Britto, the world-renowned artist known for his bold, colorful and joyful style.
Iona also includes a two-deck SkyDome on the top of the ship, functioning as a pool by day and a dining and entertainment venue by night. The industry's estimated revenue for 2018 was USD 40 billion, with projected growth to USD 59 billion (2027). In terms of source passengers, the largest markets are North America (50+%) and Europe (30+%). The fastest-growing market is luxury cruising, with the largest companies being Viking Ocean, Viking Expeditions, Silversea, MSC Expeditions (separate fleet), Ponant, Hapag-Lloyd, RSSC-Regent.
Viking Ocean Cruises has hit on a formula for success for its small 930-passenger vessels -- and we know that Viking Saturn will continue that pattern. Debuting in early 2023, Viking Saturn will have all the features that people love about the line -- included specialty dining, wine and beer at lunch and dinner and at least one shore excursion offered in every port. The third of Virgin Voyages' "lady ships," Resilient Lady will launch with adult-only cruises in spring 2023. Carrying 2,770 passengers, the ship will have a similar design and attitude to Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady. Expect fun parties, delicious food and plenty of opportunities to detox and retox. MSC Cruises continues its rapid expansion in 2023 with not one but two cruise ships -- one of them marking the debut of a luxury expedition cruise line (more on that later).
Crystal lovers have been promised extensive refurbishments to Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. And while we still don't know much else, the rebooted line seems to be bringing back many of its top executives and crew -- the same that made Crystal a beloved luxury brand. On Celebrity Ascent, the line will put the first ones developed specifically for solo travelers. Suite life also gets a boost with Icon and Edge Villas -- the latter featuring private plunge pools -- as well as the large Retreat complex. Like Disney Wish, Disney Treasure's big top-deck attraction will be AquaMouse, a water ride that swirls around the top of the vessel.
Other stand-out features include The Dome, an entertainment venue that takes inspiration from the scenery of Santorini, and which offers a pool by day and shows by night. The latest round of new cruise ships include much-anticipated first-in-class vessels for Royal Caribbean and Princess, as well as the first cruise ship from Cunard in over a decade. Designed purposely for the world's polar regions, Crystal Endeavor will also sail expedition voyages to numerous other parts of the planet.
The line’s new cruise ship is Explora II and it offers nearly 500 ocean-facing suites (no interior staterooms here). The all-inclusive cruise line has decked this ship out with various ways to play, dine and drink your sea days away. There are more than six restaurants on tap, plus three outdoor pools and one indoor pool. Cruisers can expect the cruise line’s largest-ever casino aboard this ship and the most balcony cabins on a Princess Cruises ship to date.
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