The 6 Coolest New Cruise Ships Debuting in 2018

Cruise Planners has all the details on new cruises for 2018…find out which cruise is right for you! 

2018 is making waves BIG TIME with the MOST new cruise ships released by major cruise lines. Cruise Planners® gives you a look at the ships that will be coming to a sea near you and some of the coolest features of these cruise ships. 

Tell me more about these ships!

Michelle Fee, Cruise Planners CEO and Founder, sat down with leaders throughout the cruise industry for individual interviews uncovering the latest on each of these highly anticipated, new cruise ships. Hear what they had to say about the newest members of their fleets through the links below:

• Symphony of the Seas (March 2018) –Did someone wish for a Royal Genie? Michelle Fee sits down with Royal Caribbean exec, Vicki Freed for the exclusive.
• Carnival Horizon (April 2018) – Carnival Cruise Line’s “really big baby” is making its debut and Adolfo Perez of Carnival Cruise Line shares the inside scoop!
• Norwegian Bliss (June 2018) – Camille Olivere of Norwegian Cruise Lines sits with Michelle Fee, discussing whale watching, race cars and Jersey Boys, oh my! 
• MSC Seaside (June 2018) – This ship is a sun-lover’s paradise. Check out the exclusive interview with Senior VP of Sales, Joe Jiffo.
• Celebrity Edge (December 2018) – Celebrity Edge…it’s EDGY! We have the exclusive on Infinite Verandas, the Magic Carpet and more with Senior VP of Sales, Trade Support and Service Dondra Ritzenthaler. 
• MS Nieuw Statendam (December 2018) – Arts and music come alive on this ship! Find out more from Eva Jenner of Holland America Lines in this exclusive interview.

So, how do I pick the right cruise ship?

More ships mean more options, and with all of these innovative additions, deciding which ship is right for you may get confusing. Don’t panic, whether you’re planning your romantic trip, family getaway or group cruise, Cruise Planners has you covered. A Cruise Planners Travel Advisor will find you your perfect cruise match based on your interests, so you’ll have your dream vacation experience and be one of the first to experience all that these amazing ships have to offer. Your family and friends will have serious vacation envy!

But wait, there's more!

It's not just the big ships of the seas having all the fun. Small-ship cruising is also innovating and taking expedition and luxury to new levels...and depths with submarines, underwater viewing lounges and more. You can read all about these incredible new ships from lines such as Scenic, Ponant, American Cruise Line and Lindblad Expeditions in this 2018 Small Ship Roundup from QuirkyCruise.com.

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