This year will be a big one for new cruise ships, with major vessels on the way that promise to break new ground in cruising. The new ships include what will be the largest cruise ship on Earth and several first-of-its-class vessels, some showcasing new domes. Several second-of-its-class ships will also set sail this year.
Keep reading to find out more… Be the very first aboard these brand-new beauties!
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Here's a peek at what's expected to debut in 2024: | |
Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas | This is more than a vacation upgrade. It's the best family vacation in the world. Introducing the new Icon of the Seas℠ ‒ a first-of-its-kind Royal Caribbean® adventure where you will have the time of their life, multiple times a day. It's thrills they never dared to imagine and next-level chill nobody ever dreamed possible. The ship will be the largest cruise ship in the world when it debuts and will feature several new experiences and locations for guests, including the Aquadome, an architectural marvel that is the largest freestanding glass dome at sea, providing guests with 180-degree views of the open ocean. This is the Icon of Vacations℠ ‒ arriving January 2024. | |
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The all-new Sun Princess is a first-of-its-kind ship ‒ our largest ever ‒ debuting in the Mediterranean in 2024. She'll host 4,300 guests, with more than 29 restaurants and bars, 21 decks, more than 1,500 balconies, and all balcony and oceanview staterooms boast an in-room sofa. It's groundbreaking design centers on a glass sphere that infuses the Piazza with light and connects guests with dynamic views of the world. You'll also love The Dome, a cutting-edge entertainment space inspired by the tiered cliffs of Santorini. She'll also be our first ship able to be powered by eco-friendly Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), just one of a host of innovations in the company's commitment to sustainable operations. | |
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Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady | Brilliant Lady is an upcoming addition to the Virgin Voyages fleet, anticipated to elevate the cruise experience to new heights with its modern design and captivating itineraries. The fourth lady ship in the Virgin Voyages fleet, Brilliant Lady offers onboard guests Rockstar suites and savvy cabins with 24 hour room service to fulfill your midnight cravings. To ensure your voyage is the best it can be, the Brilliant Lady has a focus on its guests wellbeing by balancing fitness and fun with relaxation and spa indulgences. | |
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Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas | What happens here is too big to stay here. Introducing Utopia of the Seas℠ ‒ the ship that's totally transforming weekends for good. We're talking bigger flavors. Bolder play. And better chill days than you have ever imagined. No craving goes unsatisfied with over 40 ways to dine and drink. New chart-topping showstoppers blow their mind on stage, ice, water and air. You will earn bragging rights daily with 17 adrenaline-pumping slides, and pool hop till they drop with countless ways to make a splash ‒ onboard and onshore at our award-winning private island Perfect Day at CocoCay. This is not a routine recharge. This is the World's Biggest Weekend ‒ arriving in Port Canaveral Summer 2024. | |
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Welcome to Carnival Jubilee! The ship that's following in the fun footsteps of Mardi Gras® and Carnival Celebration® has some big flip-flops to fill, and you can count on Carnival Jubilee™ to take things to the next level with six "zones" of fun. Zones are areas themed to transform your vacation into a unique mix of experiences ‒ hop from zone to zone throughout your day to make your own. (And two of them ‒ Currents™ and The Shores™ ‒ are new, oceany-fresh fun spaces.) We're talking things like the third bistro at sea ‒ Emeril's Bistro 717™ ‒ from our new Chief Culinary Officer; plus Carnival classics like BOLT®, RedFrog® Tiki Bar, Family Feud™ Live, Cucina del Capitano®, Seuss at Sea™ and Playlist Productions™. These are joined by fresh innovations like The Golden Mermaid™ and Dr.Inks, Ph.D.™… plus all-new onboard fun spots. And every last one of them is powered by clean-burning LNG fuel! | |
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The adult-only Viking Vela will be a pinch larger than other Viking ships to accommodate its environmentally friendlier, fuel cell-powered propulsion system. But its signature "exploring the world in comfort" appointments, catering to 998 guests, are expected to be the same. Vela will boast modern, Scandinavian-influenced decor that's soothing and upscale. Onboard activities will revolve around enrichment programs and classy entertainment, and there will be elegant meals in multiple restaurants. Cabins will be relatively spacious, and will have a balcony. Expect Vela excursions to Iceland, around the Mediterranean to Morocco, and more. | |
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The Disney Treasure is the second ship in the line's Triton Class. Where its sister, the Disney Wish, focuses on enchantment, the Treasure will lean into adventure. The ship will showcase stories from films like "The Lion King," "Aladdin," "Coco," "Zootopia" and "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." Other spaces on the 144,000-gross-ton ship will include a Marvel dining experience, a Marvel Superhero Academy and a Star Wars Cargo Bay. The ship is expected to sail seven-night Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral. | |
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Joining for her inaugural season, we are pleased to introduce Queen Anne®. Feel inspired by the array of choices, as our newly designed much-loved signature spaces from across the fleet return, and she also introduces new experiences across dining, culture, and entertainment.
Let tension dissipate in her top deck wellness studio, home to yoga and other fitness classes, before indulging in one of the many new dining venues on board. For a familiar favorite, head to the much-loved Golden Lion pub for a Cunard® signature ale and a real home away from home atmosphere. Inspired by our past but reimagined for our future, Queen Anne delivers the perfect blend of classic and contemporary features and experiences.
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Tips for First Time Cruisers!
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Use a travel agent to book: When booking a cruise there are a lot of decisions to make. Your InteleTravel Travel Agent can help you figure out all the details, and steer you to the perfect cruise line, ship, itinerary and cabin for you. The agent also can help you if something goes wrong just before, during or after your voyage.
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Sign up for activities in advance or soon after boarding: If you want to be sure that you get a seat for a specific show on a specific night, or a specific tour or restaurant reservation time, it's a good idea to do this. It's not uncommon with some ships to find that some shows, tours and restaurant reservation times book up in advance. Remember, your InteleTravel Travel Agent can help with all your booking needs!
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Pack your bathing suit in your carry-on: When you first arrive at a ship, before you even get on board, you'll likely be greeted by porters who will whisk away your luggage. It will be delivered to your room later in the day. This is a great convenience, as there's no need to haul your bags through the entire check-in progress. But it also means you might not have access to your luggage for many hours on your first day on board.
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Don't feel like you have to do it all: You should force yourself to try to not do it all. Remember, you're on vacation. Relax. Take some downtime. Sit on your balcony, if you have one, and just stare out at the ocean for a couple of hours. You won't regret it.
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