Top New Cruise Ships

Introduction

Whether you are an experienced cruiser or you are planning your first cruise, there are ships you may want to consider for your cruise. Cruise lines are constantly striving to improve their fleet of ships and you want to sail on a top-of-the-line ship. What are the top cruise ships available today?

Step 1

It is amazing how today’s cruise ships are so advanced and have so many features and amenities available for their passengers. The cruise line industry is constantly adding more and more unbelievable features to their ships and if you are planning a future cruise vacation, then it’s time to get excited! Look out for cruise vacations in 2012, because there are some top of the line ships that are coming your way!

Step 2

Some of the newest ships have features and amenities that are sure to put them in the competition to be one of the top new cruise ships but because they have not sailed yet they haven’t been rated. Ships just get better and better with each year so here are some new ships set to sail in 2012 that all have the potential to become listed as a top new cruise ship:

Disney Fantasy

Oceania Riveria

Costa Fascinosa

MSC Divina

Carnival Breeze

Celebrity Reflection

Not only are these ships brand new to 2012 but some of the features and amenities they offer are mind blowing. You will find anything from luxury to leisure amongst these new cruise ship choices.

Step 3

Ratings are in for the top new cruise ships of 2011, so let’s take a look and see what ship has earned their status as a top new cruise ship.

There are many cruise ship ratings online but according to www.cntraveler.com, here are the top 7 new cruise ship ratings for 2011.

Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas

Disney Dream

Holland America, Nieuw Amsterdam

Oceania Marina

Norwegian Epic

Seabourn Sojourn

These ships offer a variety of amenities and some are full of luxury, elegance and may be harder on the pocketbook than others but you also have affordable options for a fun voyage at sea with your family.

Step 4

You will find while looking for information about the top new cruise ships the information will vary. For example, let’s see what www.cruisecritic.com shows as their top new cruise ships. According to passenger reviews contained on their website, the top new cruise ships of 2011 were:

Disney Dream

Oceania Marina

Like anything else, as you can see, there are going to be different opinions on which new cruise ship deserves a “top spot” rating. The key to having a positive experience is to visit the cruise line websites, and self-educate on the ships offered, destinations they sail to and pricing options.

Step 5

Cruise ship amenities and features may vary and you will be able to find amenities such as water slides, lounges, multiple swimming pools, spas, exercise rooms, live entertainment, shopping, gambling, and much more! You have to choose the destination and ship that’s right for you!

Some ships are almost like self-contained cities on water and while their massive size and mind blowing amenities are all part of the experience, you have to book the right cruise for you and your lifestyle in order to enjoy the remarkable experience of a cruise vacation. Shop around some before you book your cruise so you can assure you aren’t selling yourself short by missing the perfect ship you never knew existed!

Tips

Read reviews on various ships online.

Plan your cruise vacation in advance.

Decide what you want out of your cruise vacation before booking and choose to sail on the ship that has the features and amenities that suit your lifestyle.

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