Currently,
cruise enthusiasts are buzzing about the announced features of Norwegian Cruise
Line’s Breakaway. The first in a new
line of “Project Breakaway” ships, Breakaway
will launch this April with new options for entertainment and dining, including
the line’s first gelato shop and more water slides than any other cruise ship.
The Breakaway’s sister ship, the Getaway, will debut in April 2014; a
third ship in the series is planned for late 2015.
In
another highly anticipated launch, Princess Cruises will introduce its Royal Princess in June, followed by the Regal Princess in spring 2014. Both
ships will have a spectacular, glass-enclosed walkway that cantilevers 28 feet
beyond the edge of the ship and 128 feet over the water.
Few
details are available yet about upcoming Quantum class of ships from Royal
Caribbean, but the cruise line recently announced the names of the first two. Quantum of the Seas will debut in late
2014, and Anthem of the Seas in
spring 2015. The cruise line’s CEO promises that the ships will make a “quantum
leap” in setting expectations for what passengers can do on a cruise ship.
Several
ships designed for river cruising will debut in the next few years. Six of
Viking River Cruises’ 443-foot “Longships” are already sailing the rivers of
Europe and earning positive reviews for their balcony cabins and hotel-style
suites. More will set sail this year and in 2014. Viking will also enter the
world of ocean-going cruises with new ships scheduled to launch in 2014 and
2015.
Avalon
Waterways will launch three river cruise ships in 2014. Announced features
include cabins with wall-to-wall windows that open to let in fresh air and
views of European countryside, towns and cities.
In
fall 2015, Holland America Line will bring out its first new ship since 2010;
and, Royal Caribbean’s third Oasis-class ship will launch in mid-2016.
To
make your plans to cruise on these or other new ships, talk with Anita, your
Cruise Holidays personal cruise expert.
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