Guide to the Top New Cruise Ships 2019

In 2019 , the cruise industry will see continued growth in capacity and momentum of new ship deliveries. Add to this the many cruise ships that are being refurbished with major dry docks and you have another record-breaking year. New Cruise Ships 2019 TalkingCruise has put together a list of the Top New Cruise Ships in 2019. Our list has two cruise lines each delivering two new ships of which one will be their largest ship ever. We also have ships from several cruise lines that are the evolution of existing ship classes within their fleets. MSC Bellisima MSC Cruises Launching: March 2019 Ship Class: 2 nd Meraviglia-Class Ship Home-Port: Genoa, Italy & Dubai, U.A.E Size: 167,600 Gross Tons Guests/Crew: 4,500 Guests (double), 1,400 Crew MSC Cruises continues their tremendous growth with another two ships launching in 2019. The first ship, MSC Bellisima, sister to MSC Meraviglia, will offer the same great experiences including the LED Dome ceiling in the promenade, the rush of the Arizona AquaPark, the indoor SportsPlex, full size bowling alley and the opportunity to see two new original Cirque du Soleil shows during your cruise. MSC Bellisima will sail the Mediterranean during the Summer months and the United Arab Emirates in the Winter. Costa Venezia Costa Cruises Launching: March 2019 Ship Class: 1 st Vista-Class Ship Home-Port: Shanghai, China; Hong Kong, China Size: 135,000 Gross Tons Guests/Crew: 4,232 Guests (double), 1,275 Crew Built specifically for the Chinese cruise market, Costa Venezia bares a similar appearance to Carnival Cruise Lines Vista-Class ships. In fact, the Costa Venezia is built from the same platform as those of her sister cruise line. Most notably, the ship will have accommodations with patios that open up to the Deck 5 promenade, a large water park, covered lido deck pool area, sports deck with ropes course, mini golf and basketball and forward garden retreat. Costa Venezia will sail varied itineraries throughout Asia. Spectrum of the Seas Royal Caribbean International Launching: May 2019 Ship Class: 1 st Quantum Ultra-Class Ship Home-Port: Dubai, U.A.E; Singapore; Shanghai, China; Hong Kong, China Size: 168,667 Gross Tons Guests/Crew: 4,246 Guests (double), 1,551 Crew Another new ship heading for Asia is the Spectrum of the Seas. Building on the successful Quantum-Class ships, this Quantum Ultra class ship will introduce some new features to the already amazing lineup of North Star, Ripcord by iFly and SeaPlex. Making their debut will be Sky Pad a virtual reality bungee trampoline recently introduced on other Royal Caribbean ships, an expanded casino, a tea & coffee shop and new dining venues Sichuan Red, Noodle Bar, Splashaway Café and the Hot Pot. There will also be new premium suites added to Deck 16 including the incredible Ultimate Family Suite that sleeps 11. These new suites will have access to private dining, lounge areas and pool. Spectrum of the Seas will sail 3 to 9 night cruises from Shanghai, Singapore and Hong Kong. Viking Jupiter Viking Ocean Cruises Launching: June 2019 Ship Class: 6 th Small-Class Ship Home-Port: Various Ports in Europe and South America Size: 47,842 Gross Tons Guests/Crew: 930 Guests (double), 550 Crew Viking Ocean Cruises a relative newcomer to ocean cruising, is on an aggressive schedule to build 12 new ships in under 10 years. Making her debut in 2019, Viking Jupiter will be nearly identical to sister ships and offer accommodations for just 930 guests allowing for more interaction with crew and the destinations visited. Although small, the ship will feature many of the activities and services found on large cruise ships including multiple dining venues, bars, shops, fitness enter and spa, pools and entertainment lounges. Viking Jupiter will sail from several European ports of call throughout her first year of operation. Costa Smeralda Costa Cruises Launching: October 2019 Ship Class: 1 st Excellence-Class Ship Home-Port: Savona, Italy,: Barcelona, Spain; Civitavec