Some
exciting new ships will enter the cruise scene in 2017. Whether you cruise
regularly or haven’t hit the waves for a while, one of these ships may tempt
you to organize your next cruise vacation right now.
The
Viking Sun
will be the third ocean-going ship for Viking Cruises, previously best known
for river cruises. This 930-passenger ship will debut in an impressive way,
launching December 15 from Miami to sail a 141-day world cruise, Viking’s
first.
The
Silver Muse
will be the new flagship for Silversea’s luxury fleet, accommodating up to 596
guests. The ship will launch in April for a 13-day cruise from Monte Carlo to
Nice, followed by cruises throughout Europe, Canada, North and South American
and the Caribbean.
The
Majestic Princess
from Princess Cruises will launch April 4 in Rome, with a capacity of 3,560
guests. The ship will sail some Mediterranean itineraries before being deployed
to China to help meet the high demand for cruise vacations there. One of the
most innovative features will be a glass-bottom walkway that extends beyond the
edge of the ship.
The
Norwegian Joy
is also being developed specifically for the Asian market by Norwegian Cruise
Line. The 3,900-passenger ship will launch next summer, and its two-level
go-cart racetrack will be a “first at sea” feature.
The
MSC Meraviglia is set to launch in June: it’s a big ship (up to 5,700
passengers) with “smart” features, including virtual reality experiences. A
massive dome will display LED light shows, and Cirque du Soleil will provide
onboard entertainment as this MSC Cruises ship sails the Mediterranean.
In
addition to these ocean-going ships, several new ships will launch on the
rivers of the world in 2017.
The
Crystal Bach and Crystal Mahler from Crystal River Cruises will sail Europe’s Rhine, Main
and Danube Rivers with something special: king-sized beds in every stateroom.
The Bach will launch in June and the Mahler in August.
The
AmaKristina from AmaWaterways will feature staterooms with “twin” balconies: a Juliet
balcony and a full exterior balcony. The new ship will begin sailing the Rhine
between Amsterdam and Basel in April.
And,
coming in 2018: new ships from Royal Caribbean, Holland America Line, Celebrity
Cruises, and Seabourn.
To
find out how you can sail on one of the new ships of 2017, talk with Anita, your
Cruise Holidays personal cruise expert.
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