The speaker discusses the most anticipated new cruise ships from major lines, highlighting five of them. MSC World America, the world's tallest ship, boasts six pools, a water park, and virtual reality slides. Disney's Disney Treasure offers three neighborhoods for kids, adults, and families, bringing Disney magic to the high seas. Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas is the final Oasis class ship, featuring eight neighborhoods and unique entertainment. Princess Cruises' Sun Princess, the first in their Innovative Sphere class, offers expansive luxury features. Honorable mentions include Cunard Line's Queen Anne, Virgin Voyages' Brilliant Lady, and Explorer Journeys' Explorer 2. However, the most anticipated new cruise ship of the decade is Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, the largest class with record-breaking slides, a suspended infinity pool, and Broadway-style shows.
The speaker discusses the most anticipated new cruise ships set to launch in 2024 from major cruise lines. Five of these ships are highlighted, starting with MSC World America, which will be the world's tallest cruise ship with six pools, a massive water park, and industry-first virtual reality slides. Next is Disney's Disney Treasure, a beautifully designed ship with three neighborhoods catering to kids, adults, and families, bringing Disney's magical experiences to the high seas. Third is Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas, the final ship in its Oasis class, featuring eight diverse neighborhoods and unique entertainment, including figure skating performances and a tranquil adults-only Solarium. In second place is Princess Cruises' Sun Princess, the first in their Innovative Sphere class, with a larger size and higher space-to-passenger ratio, offering expansive luxury features such as a stunning glass-enclosed Dome transforming into a sunlit pool by day and a starlit stage by night.
The speaker discusses several honorable mentions before revealing the most anticipated new cruise ship of the decade. The historic Cunard Line is launching the Queen Anne, which promises to uphold the company's tradition and modern luxury. Virgin Voyages adds a fourth adults-only ship to its fleet, the Brilliant Lady, for those seeking a getaway from family-friendly cruises. Explorer Journeys introduces the Explorer 2, a vessel bringing 900 guests to remote places in refined elegance. However, the number one best new cruise ship setting sail in 2024 is Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship class with eight unique neighborhoods, including Thrill Island, Chill Island, and the Aquadome District, featuring record-breaking slides, a suspended infinity pool, and Broadway-style shows with holograms and a full 15-piece orchestra.