Surprise, surprise – cruise lines are introducing even more cruise ships in 2016! Among the new ships debuting next year you’ll find everything from intimate luxury vessels to action-packed resorts at sea. Continue below to preview six of the most hotly anticipated new cruise ships for 2016, in order of their inaugural dates: Viking Sea […]
Silversea Cruises announced a big refurbishment for their luxurious Silver Cloud ship, which will be converted into an “ice-class” Expedition ship during the fall of 2017. The extensive refurbishment will prepare the Silver Cloud for luxurious adventure travel to some of the world’s most far-flung destinations. This extensive refurbishment will result in a smaller passenger […]
The brand new oceangoing ship Viking Star is the first of her kind for Viking Cruises. The cruise line that is known for its river cruising ships has now entered into ocean cruising to offer something new to their guests. Thousands gathered in Bergen, Norway as they christened Viking’s newest ship with the first-of-its-kind show providing a wonderful floating […]
Carnival’s fun and awe-inspiring features are on full display in this great video showcasing their newest ship, Carnival Vista, set to debut May 2016. The tour begins with a view of the atrium and then on to the main pool area. The main pool features the RedFrog Rum Bar and BlueIguana Tequila Bar that are both situated […]
This October, Norwegian Cruise Line will debut the Norwegian Escape, the first in Norwegian’s new Breakaway Plus class of ships. The Escape will feature a variety of new amenities, activities and dining venues, many of which are highlighted in our infographic below. The Escape will begin her cruising career sailing from Miami, Florida on a variety […]
The newest ship to Royal Caribbean’s Oasis class has been announced and set to launch in April 2016. Her name is Harmony of the Seas and she’s sure to excite with her innovative and exciting features. “We are orchestrating a medley of new exciting concepts with the best Royal Caribbean innovations to strike the perfect chord for […]
As you travel to different port cities over the next year or two, you might start noticing a few unfamiliar faces docked in the harbors. Don’t worry, you’re probably not alone! At the rate that cruise lines are building new ships, it’s a real challenge to keep up with the latest and greatest arrivals at […]
By Rosalind Smith, The Cruise Web, Inc. I recently had the privilege to sail aboard the Quantum of the Seas’ pre-inaugural voyage along with Royal Caribbean’s most loyal passengers, executives, travel industry professionals and the media. It was a joy to witness the christening ceremony of the Quantum of the Seas by her Godmother, Kristin […]
