 2007
will bring several new cruise ships and raise the
bar for luxury on the high seas. Five cruise lines
that offer the most luxurious sailings are upgrading
their fleets, and each of them will christen ships
with capacities of 2,000 passengers or more. This
upcoming year, you can be one of the first to experience
what is sure to become the pinnacle of luxury cruising.
In this issue of Luxury Cruise News, we
will take a look at the latest and greatest additions
that some of our favorite cruise lines have
to offer.
Bon
Voyage!
Editor — Luxury
Cruise News
Break
Out the Champagne for
these Christenings
Costa
Cruises – Costa Serena
Maiden Voyage: May 2007 |
 Dedicated
to fitness, relaxation, and unruffled repose, Costa
Cruises' newest and largest ship, Costa
Serena, is a veritable floating
resort with plenty to enjoy. Featuring innovative
design and unparalleled resources, Costa Serena
provides services such as an onboard wellness center,
a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a swimming
pool conveniently located in the middle of the ship,
and specialty restaurants throughout. Visit the
Samsara Spa — with its panoramic ocean views
that extend over two decks, offering more than 6,000
square feet of space — for one-of-a-kind relaxation
and rejuvenation. Continuing its tradition of comfort,
style, and healthful relaxation on the seas, Costa
Cruises' Costa Serena will pamper you like
no other cruise line can.
www.costacruise.com
Royal
Caribbean – Liberty of the Seas
Maiden Voyage: May 2007 |
 If
you want to talk about a "big premiere",
then talk about Royal Caribbean's newest behemoth
of a ship, Liberty
of the Seas. Making its debut
on the open seas in late Spring 2007, all 154,000
tons of Liberty of the Seas is the second
in the line's series of biggest-in-the-world cruise
ships. How big is biggest-in-the-world? Room for
3,600 passengers, an onboard surfing pool and water
park should be evidence enough. With this much space,
Royal Caribbean offers us a whole lot to love.
www.royalcaribbean.com
Princess
Cruises – Emerald Princess
Maiden Voyage: May 2007 (Europe)/October 2007 (America) |
 Princess
Cruise's new 116,000-ton, 3,100-passenger Emerald
Princess joins the high seas
this spring during a maiden voyage through the
Mediterranean, and comes home for an American
debut in Fort Lauderdale next October, before
its fall trip to the Southern Caribbean. At a
quarter of the size of its sister "big ship"
Royal Princess, Emerald Princess
offers many hallmark features of the Royal
Princess experience, but on a more intimate
level — a stunning piazza-style atrium on
deck, dramatic "Movies Under the Stars"
poolside film screenings, multiple dining and
entertainment options, and a Lotus Spa fitness
center.
www.princess.com
Cunard
Line – Queen Victoria
Maiden Voyage: December 2007 |
 Cunard's
newest addition to its fleet of exquisite cruise
liners is the Queen
Victoria. Continuing in the
tradition of other classic Cunard ships, Queen
Victoria offers heritage and elegance combined
with the most modern and luxurious furnishings
and facilities. This 2,014-capacity ship offers
exciting innovations, such as the first-ever private
loge boxes at sea in the Royal Court Theatre,
a floating museum housing Cunard memorabilia,
and the first two-story library at sea, featuring
a stunning spiral staircase. Enjoy sophistication
and style aboard the brand new Queen Victoria,
which will be used for a variety of sailings,
including ocean crossings and world cruises.
www.cunard.com
Norwegian
Cruise Line – The Norwegian
Gem
Maiden Voyage: December 2007 |
 With
capacity for 2,384 passengers, Norwegian Cruise
Line's Norwegian
Gem offers a host of wonderful
amenities the entire family can enjoy. A "twin"
sister of Norwegian Pearl, onboard Gem
you'll find a dozen unique restaurants, as well
as a first-in-the-industry cruise liner bowling
alley. Climb the indoor rock wall or enjoy an
array of accommodations throughout the luxurious
Garden and Courtyard Villas. NCL definitely outdid
itself with this addition to the sea.
www.ncl.com
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