With new ships, entertainment and itineraries, cruise lines are creating some wonderful options for your 2011 vacation. Take a look at what’s happening at sea in the New Year.
Marina, Oceania Cruises, January 2011 66,000 tons; 1,258 passengers
Marina becomes the largest ship in the Oceania fleet when she sets sail in January. Nine dining venues four of which are open-seating gourmet restaurants. Spacious suites and staterooms furnished by Ralph Lauren Home. A Lalique glass grand stairway is the centerpiece.
Disney Dream, Disney Cruise Line, January 2011
128,000 tons; 4,000 passengers
Disney Dream becomes the largest ship in the Disney fleet when she sets sail in January. It is Disney’s first new ship in over a decade. Disney Dream will introduce the first water coaster at sea and magically themed dining venues for families as well as adults-only.
Carnival Magic, Carnival Cruise Line, May 1, 2011
130,000 tons; 3,690 passengers
The imaginative Carnival Magic is the sister ship to the Carnival Dream launched last fall, and will offer many amenities including a spectacular water park, an exclusive adults-only retreat, a wrap-around promenade with whirlpools that extend out over the ship’s sides, and expansive spa and children’s facilities.
Seabourn Quest, The Yachts of Seabourn, June 2011
32,000 tons; 450 passengers
All-suite luxury in 225 suites; four dining venues; six bars and lounges; sister ship of the recently introduced Seabourn Sojourn and Seabourn Odyssey
Orion II, Orion Expedition Cruises, June 2011
4,077 tons; 100 passengers
This luxury expedition vessel has an ice strengthened hull for polar exploration and carries six Zodiacs for shore landings. Sailing formerly as the Clelia II, the vessel will be refurbished and relaunched as Orion II sailing educational voyages in Europe and Asia.
Costa Favolosa, Costa Cruises, July 2011
114,500 tons; 3,780 passengers
Italian style cruising; 6,000 sq.ft. spa; four swimming pools including two with retractable roof; expansive kids and teens centers; high tech entertainment including a Grand Prix simulator and the most advanced golf simulator at sea.
Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Cruises, July 2011
122,400 tons; 2,886 passengers
85 percent of staterooms have verandas; 10 dining venues including “Qsine” the first seagoing restaurant to feature a menu and wine list on an iPad® and a food-as-theater dining experience; Lawn Club with real grass; 4th Solstice Class ship joining Celebrity Solstice, Equinox and Eclipse.
