Seven new cruise ships setting sail in 2012
Next year will see a host of new cruise liners making their debut on the high seas — here, seven of the best to look out for. Costa neoRomantica February 20 – Genoa, Italy The refit of Costa Romantica has been so extensive that it’s even been renamed, taking on a new lease of life […]
Next year will see a host of new cruise liners making their debut on the high seas — here, seven of the best to look out for.
Costa neoRomantica
February 20 – Genoa, Italy
The refit of Costa Romantica has been so extensive that it’s even been renamed, taking on a new lease of life as the Costa neoRomantica.
Work includes the installation of 111 new cabins, a new pizzeria, wine and cheese bar, lounge and club and a 4,200 square meter spa complete with spa restaurant.
Cruise line: Costa Cruises
Disney Fantasy
March – Ft Lauderdale, FL, USA
The Muppets will be one of several new attractions on board the Fantasy, along with an AquaLab water park and a London Underground-themed club for adults.
Fantasy will carry some 4,000 passengers and is 14 decks high.
Cruise line: Disney Cruise Line
Oceania Riveria
April 19 – Monaco
The new 1,250-passenger Riviera is a sister ship to Marina, launched this year, and will offer ten restaurants, the only cooking school at sea and a new Artists Loft for creative types.
Cruise line: Oceania Cruises
Costa Fascinosa
May 6 – Savona, Italy
Costa’s new flagship will be the first vessel to be named in the port city of Savona after her maiden voyage from Venice.
She will carry 3,800 guests and will feature the Samara Spa and a Grand Prix driving simulator.
Cruise line: Costa Cruises
MSC Divina
May – Marseille, France
Named in honor of Sophia Loren, the Divina features a new infiniti pool, three restaurants, a 1000 square meter casino and 1,600 seat theater. She will carry around 3,500 passengers.
Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Carnival Breeze
June – Venice, Italy
Carnival’s latest ‘Fun Ship’ will tour the Mediterranean and Caribbean, carrying nearly 3,700 guests. Look out for the all-new room decor.
Cruise line: Carnival Cruises
Celebrity Reflection
October
The fifth of Celebrity’s much vaunted Solstice-class ships, the Reflection will feature ten restaurants and an interactive cooking venue where guests can make their own pizza or grill their own meat.
Cruise line: Celebrity Cruises
