New Ships Coming

[TheSkipper]

There are currently 37 new ships on order for the world's major cruise companies, all scheduled to launch over the next four years. In 2009, nine ships will embark on their maiden voyages for seven different cruise lines. Eight of these ships will be new-builds, and one is an existing ship that will be extensively refurbished and renamed.

[elfed]

Yes, I look forward tremendously to reading about these. Despite my fear of saturating the cruise market, I think a lot of people will try cruising for the first time. I love all kinds of ships especially the cruise ships. I usually follow their construction right to the christening.

Regards,

James.

[JoeyandDavid]

very interesting ed thanks for the information....I had no idea

[TheSkipper]

The big question is: How do they fill all these new berths??

[cruisingcats]

Ed thanks for the update. Looking forward to reading all about the new ships.

[DebbieandJerry]

Can't wait to see what new and interesting things will "appear" on these ships!

This is good news for the cruising industry. They wouldn't be building them if there wasn't a need (or a future need.)

[lashl]

Wow, 37 new ships. That is room for 100,000 additional people. Sounds like we may get the benefit of more competition very soon.

[zebra]

Thanks Ed, which one is being refurbished and renamed?

[TheSkipper]

Here is a list of the new ships:

Royal Caribbean

Oasis of the Seas

5,400 passengers November, 2009

Costa Cruise Line

Costa Pacifica Costa Luminosa

3,004 passengers 2,260 passengers

June, 2009 April, 2009

MSC Cruises

Splendida Magnifica

3,300 passengers 2,550 passengers

July, 2009 December, 2009

Seabourn

Odyssey

450 passengers June, 2009

Carnival

Dream

3,652 passengers September, 2009

Celebrity

Equinox

2,850 passengers August, 2009

Silversea

Spirit

540 passengers November, 2009