All Aboard! The Must-See New Cruise Ships
Cruising has taken off in the last few years. It is the perfect way for couples or families to experience travel while having the whole thing planned for them. Now, with the viral 9-month cruise worldwide that has everyone captivated, more and more people want to see what cruising is all about.
I think what draws a lot of people to cruise ships is the community aspect of it. You are on a boat with a bunch of strangers who all have at least one common interest with you, which is a love of sailing. Cruises make traveling more fun and can even be more cost-effective than a land vacation.
If you are looking for the latest and greatest cruise ships coming out this year, I have you covered. I am going to tell you the top five new cruise ships in 2024 and what makes them better than the older models.
5. Ilma
First on the list is the Ilma. This boat is a luxury yacht, made by Ritz-Carlton. Its maiden voyage will be in the Mediterranean in late summer or early fall. It has over 200 suites, holds over 450 guests, and costs about $1,000 per night per person.
When the boat is anchored, you can use some of the ship’s water toys and swim in the Mediterranean. Not to mention that all the rooms on this ship will have a balcony with an ocean view.
The ship has an infinity pool, five restaurants, six bars, several lounges, and a spa. This ship is truly one of a kind and a sail on here will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
4. Utopia of the Seas
Royal Caribbean’s newest addition, Utopia of the Seas, is a paradise for cruisers. At over 1,000 feet long and 200 feet wide, this giant boat can hold up to 5,600 passengers. This giant boat will entertain you and the kids for days with its 3 water slides, 5 pools, 8 hot tubs, and a zipline. For the parents, there are 21 dining venues, 23 bars, and 2 casinos onboard.
With prices starting around $150 per night per person, this is a great way to see the Caribbean in a new way while enjoying the luxury of being on one of the best new ships in the world. This is the second-largest cruise ship in the world, so it’s basically like you are in a giant floating city that takes you to incredible places.
3. Disney Treasure
Welcome to the newest magical place on earth! The Disney Treasure is the newest cruise to be joining the Disney Cruise fleet. This cruise will also be sailing around the Caribbean, but only this time can you do it with all of your and your kid’s favorite Disney characters. Also, the legendary nightly entertainment will captivate you and make you feel like your life is a Disney movie. There are 3 themed restaurants onboard as well as other buffet options to make sure you never go hungry while you’re traveling.
This ship can hold up to 4,000 passengers, and its maiden voyage will be on Dec. 21, 2024. Some of the ship’s best attractions include AquaMouse, a water slide/rollercoaster, and the Haunted Mansion’s only themed bar on all the Disney cruise lines. There are also luxury cabins onboard with private bedrooms and a Tomorrow Tower Suite living room. This is a great cruise for Disney fans and lovers of the Caribbean.
2. Queen Anne
The Queen Anne is a Cunard World Voyages cruise that will take cruisers around the world. Some cruises are available for the summer of 2024, but the ship’s maiden world tour voyage will be in January 2025 in Germany. From there, it will sail to the UK, then to America, and then continue around the rest of the world.
This cruise tour of the world will be over 100 days long and costs $18,000 for the cheapest room for the full 111 days at sea. This comes out to be around $160 per person per night (not too bad). You can also book different legs of the cruise that start from 2 nights.
This cruise can fit about 3,000 guests and is a very modern-looking cruise ship known as a high-end luxury cruise. It doesn’t have all the slides and party atmosphere that come with some of the others on this list and is more about serenity and relaxation.
Some of the things to do on this ship are eat and drink at some of the fancy restaurants and bars, relax at the spa, or take a dip in one of the ship’s 2 pools. This cruise is a great option for people who like the finer things in life and are looking to treat themselves to a wonderful cruising experience.
1. Icon of the Seas
I feel like cruisers and non-cruisers alike have seen or heard about this amazing ship. The Icon of the Seas is another ship from the Royal Caribbean that sets sail on January 27th, 2024. This is the biggest cruise ship in the world, holding 5,610 passengers, has 20 decks, and is 1,200 feet long. It also has 7 pools, 9 hot tubs, and a record-breaking 6 water slides. There are also 20 dining options onboard with food from around the globe.
The average cost is about $300 per night per person, and the sail will be around the Caribbean at a 7-night minimum. This cruise literally looks like a floating party with all of its colorful slides and lights. The Aquadome is another major feature of this ship and has a giant waterfall that changes colors. For entertainment, there is an ice skating rink where you can watch professional ice skaters do some incredible moves. This cruise ship is going to be a hit with the whole family, so make sure to book a room before they sell out!
