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- MSC World Europa Will Be a New -- And Bigger -- Class of Cruise Ship for MSC
- Cargo Lines Have Been Developing Similar Technology
- Carnival Guest Upset When Cabin Attendant Ignores Do Not Disturb
- Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady
- Resilient Lady Brings Virgin Voyages to the Greek Isles, Australia
- Preview: Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Aqua
- Hurtigruten's 'Sea Zero' Provides a Possible Blueprint for Emission-Free Marine Travel
The concepts show where the company believes cruise ship construction is heading in the future. The latest concept from the Papenburg, Germany-based shipbuilders, called ORIGIN, represents a change from conventional cruise ship designs, with a streamlined look and an innovative slide-out lounge. In one of the most anticipated domestic launches, Viking will expand its river cruising juggernaut into the U.S market for the first time with the 386-passenger Viking Mississippi. The ship will be one of the largest constructed for the Mississippi River, and all cabins will have either French or full step-out balconies; suites are also available. Viking’s expedition ships will have an enclosed area known as The Hangar, where passengers can get on and off zodiac boats in comfort and without biting winds. The Aula panoramic auditorium is custom-designed for lectures, and we can’t wait to see the Finse Terrace, an outdoor lounge with comfy couches and warming lava rock faux fire pits.
MSC World Europa Will Be a New -- And Bigger -- Class of Cruise Ship for MSC
New cruise ships and destinations are coming to a Royal Caribbean cruise near you between now and 2025. The sea as a destination is also shaping the design of the new ships for rapidly expanding Ponant. Navin Sawhney, CEO of the Americas for Ponant, says the company’s Blue Eye Lounge design took two years and features furniture inspired by aquatic life and “body listening” sofas that transmit the vibration of the sea.
Cargo Lines Have Been Developing Similar Technology
Celebrity Chef Michel Roux will also be designing a menu for the Queen’s Grill restaurant and the Golden Lion pub. Avalon is bringing its style of river cruise ship to Portugal's Douro River in 2024, with the 102-passenger Avalon Alegria. The ship will have Avalon's signature Panorama Suites, where the bed faces the river. Viking's ocean ships have been reliably similar since the company started launching them in 2015.
Carnival Guest Upset When Cabin Attendant Ignores Do Not Disturb
Finally, a new cantilevered pool bar, called The Vue, will offer fantastic sunning opportunities during the day and turn into a colorful outdoor venue after sunset. 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.
From time to time, Royal Caribbean reveals its long term plans to give customers a glimpse of what is coming next. There are not usually a ton of details shared until Royal Caribbean is ready to pull back the curtain more, as the nature of cruise ship development is that some decisions are changed or purposefully left undecided until closer to launch. With technological changes advancing at an ever-greater speed, it seems like cruise lines are barely scratching the surface in terms of what can be accomplished in the future. Designers see the main dining room transforming or disappearing onboard the ship of the future. In contrast, the buffet, once an afterthought, has been evolving and is now often more exciting than the main dining room.
After being delivered to Royal Caribbean International in late 2023, the new Icon of the Seas is set to enter service on January 27, 2024. Set to spend its inaugural season in the Caribbean, the 250,800-ton vessel will take over the title of biggest cruise ship in the world from its fleet mate Wonder of the Seas. On this Princess ship, you’ll easily find space to turn to mush (or completely veg out) when looking at the sea. The 3,560-passenger Enchanted Princess has 10 hot tubs, more than on any other Princess ship. The redesigned pool deck also encourages time in the sunny outdoors, or in the shade, in a top-deck bar and in two deep-tank pools linked by sunken seating.
Preview: Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Aqua
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The family-friendly, 6,988- passenger Wonder of the Seas debuted this year as the world’s largest cruise ship. If you’ve got teens in tow, they can fly over the Boardwalk on a zip line and shoot down the Ultimate Abyss, a slide that winds down 10 decks. For alone time, escape to the ship’s Central Park and meander through a forest of trees. A sister to the 2023-built Silver Nova, the Silver Ray is set to enter service for Silversea Cruises in mid-2024. Considered one of the world’s greenest cruise ships, the LNG-powered vessel is set to spend its inaugural season in the Mediterranean. Mein Schiff Relax will be the first of German line TUI Cruises’ next generation of ships called the InTUItion class, powered by LNG.
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The French line Ponant is also looking at incorporating sails and wind power, along with other technologies, into what it is calling the cruise industry's first zero emission ship. Seabourn Venture debuted in August 2022 with cruises in the British Isles, Norway and the Arctic before transiting to South America and Antarctic for winter 2022. On all itineraries expect adventure along the way, with stops at small ports and remote areas. Rather, the line has bought the former Pacific Princess -- a direct sister-ship to the line's existing fleet -- and is completely renovating it to look more like the rest of the Azamara fleet.
His 5,200-passenger ship design included a sports arena, tropical gardens, sidewalk cafes, nightclubs, cinemas, bistros, discos, six pools, six Jacuzzis, a business center, a brokerage office, 28 designer shops and 12 restaurants. Between January 2024 and December 2027, more than 30 ocean-going cruise ships are on order across the global cruise industry. The line says aspects of the ship's design and onboard experience will be specifically tailored to appeal to passengers from North America, including 13 dining venues (six will be specialty restaurants) and 20 bars and lounges. The family market will continue to be the focus for MSC Cruises, with elaborate waterparks, a SportsPlex and rollerskating arena, and an 11-story drop dry slide. While no further details have been released, the ship will most likely feature similar amenities as her sister MSC World Europa, which include a new microbrewery, gin bar, healthy juice bar, coffee emporium, and teahouse.
Transport Canada will lift its ban on cruise ships calling in at its ports en route to Alaska, and the state will enjoy its busiest cruise year since 2019. Be sure to stay updated on the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance for cruising. The ship will have a maximum capacity of around 7,600 passengers and will be 250,800 gross tons in size. Icon of the Seas will be homeported in Miami with her first revenue sailing on January 27, 2024. Change is continuous at Royal Caribbean, and the next few years are looking to be monumental for the cruise line, with brand new ships, private island expansions, and exciting itineraries. River cruise lines now building seagoing ships are quick to transfer elements to the larger canvas.
During the height of the pandemic, we saw more cooperation across cruise brands than perhaps ever before, with companies focused on the greater good of the industry rather than for their own corporations. Expect this trend to continue long-term, especially as it pertains to health and safety of guests. In addition to proof of vaccination or negative COVID test results, changes first rolled out by lines that have restarted already around the world (Costa, MSC and Royal Caribbean, for example) will become part of the cruise experience. Expect to see fixed (and enforced) boarding times to avoid huge crowds; fully automated and almost touchless check-in and a more robust health screening, such as temperature checks at boarding and possibly even PCR testing. Cruise lines and cruise travel agents will have to help passengers navigate through this tricky area and all the logistics that will come with traveling in the post-pandemic era.
Coming in November 2023, Seven Seas Grandeur will have its version of the $11,000-per-night Regent Suite, and the line is already stating that the ship will have the highest space and crew ratio per passenger in the industry. A day at a private island, whether it be Disney's Castaway Cay or Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay, has always been popular for those seeking beach fun. This 205,000 gross ton ship will be the largest cruise ship outside of Royal Caribbean to sail from a U.S. port. It will offer a futurist cruise experience with unique dining experiences and unforgettable onboard entertainment.
You will be encouraged to use the ship's mobile app to navigate the ship, track your kids, monitor your onboard spending, and to book meals, spa treatments, shore excursions and shows. Once you are on the ship, your phone, RFID wrist band or Ocean Medallion or similar device will act as your keycard and to pay for drinks and services. Given that we're seeing a generally positive rollout of vaccinations across the globe, and scientists are optimistic about reaching herd immunity in 2021, we expect some momentum when it comes to cruising going into 2022. On the back of that positivity, we're making some bold predictions for next year.
