More than 21 million people took a cruise in 2013 and to meet the growing demand there are almost weekly announcements about new ships being built.
P&O's Britannia will launch in March and has already been much-publicised; it is certainly sending out the message that cruising is the 'must-have' holiday with celebrity restaurants, cookery schools and wine bars - even a gin club.
Viking Star, Viking's first ocean-going vessel (it has about 50 river cruisers) will launch in May and two more ships, Sea and Sun, will follow all with a focus on luxury.
Richard Branson has confirmed he will be building two ships under the Virgin brand, although no date has been set for their launch.
Regent Seven Seas has announced that the 750-passenger Seven Seas Explorer, which will debut in 2016, will be the most luxurious ship ever built. Judging by these images they might be right - get that bathroom. Details from www.rssc.com
P&O's Britannia will launch in March and has already been much-publicised; it is certainly sending out the message that cruising is the 'must-have' holiday with celebrity restaurants, cookery schools and wine bars - even a gin club.
Viking Star, Viking's first ocean-going vessel (it has about 50 river cruisers) will launch in May and two more ships, Sea and Sun, will follow all with a focus on luxury.
Richard Branson has confirmed he will be building two ships under the Virgin brand, although no date has been set for their launch.
Regent Seven Seas has announced that the 750-passenger Seven Seas Explorer, which will debut in 2016, will be the most luxurious ship ever built. Judging by these images they might be right - get that bathroom. Details from www.rssc.com
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