Ready for the exciting new features that will float out on
new cruise ships during 2019? If you haven’t heard about them yet, here’s what
you can look forward to.
Set to launch in April, Royal Caribbean’s fourth Quantum
Class ship, Spectrum of the Seas, is
being purpose-built for the Asian cruise market, sailing from Shanghai or Hong
Kong with up to 4,246 passengers. Like its sister ships, the Spectrum will have bumper cars, a
skydiving simulator, and a North Star viewing pod; but, it will be the first
Royal Caribbean ship to feature a new suite area. Guests in the Silver and
Golden Suites will have exclusive access to a private elevator, restaurant and
lounge, as well as The Balcony (sunbathing with beautiful views) and The
Boutique (a private shopping enclave).
Details are beginning to emerge about Norwegian Cruise
Line’s Encore, which will sail in fall
2019. The ship will carry nearly 4,000 passengers from Miami to Caribbean ports,
and is also scheduled to operate some seven-day cruises to Bermuda from New
York. The Encore is expected to have many
of the amenities found on its sister ship, the Bliss, including an electric go-cart track and The Haven, an area
of luxurious suites with butler and concierge services.
November will bring the launch of Costa Cruises’ Smeralda, the first in a new class that’s
expected to have a passenger capacity of 6,600, the largest at sea. Named for Sardinia’s
Emerald Coast, the ship will celebrate the best of Italy. Its centerpiece, the
Piazza di Spagna, will span three decks; an impressive stairway will lead to an
open-air balcony with a glass floor. Other onboard piazzas will feature
Italian-style bars, ice cream parlors and musical entertainment. This will be
the first ship to use LNP (liquified natural petrol) the cleanest-burning
fossil fuel, for energy needs in port and at sea.
In February, the Jupiter
will become the sixth in Viking Ocean Cruises’ series of 930-passenger oceangoing
ships. While nearly identical to its sister ships, the Jupiter will sail new-to-Viking
itineraries in South America, as well as European voyages. You can expect complimentary
shore excursions, Wi-Fi, and beer and wine served at lunch and dinner.
The new year will also bring new ships from Princess Cruises,
MSC Cruises, and a variety of river cruise lines. To sail on a new ship during
2019 and beyond, talk with Anita, your professional travel advisor.
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