As I mentioned on News4Jax, we have many new cruise ships coming on the horizon!
Yes, the Star of the Seas cruise ship is scheduled to be homeported at Port Canaveral, Florida, starting in August 2025. The ship will offer 7-night cruises to the Caribbean and Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s private island in the Bahamas.
Features:
- NeighborhoodsThe ship will have eight neighborhoods, each with its own restaurants, bars, and live entertainment
- DiningThe ship will have over 40 places to eat and drink, including the Lincoln Park Supper Club, Basecamp, and Desserted
- Family-friendly featuresThe ship will have an Adventure Ocean kids club, a waterpark, and a pool
- New technologyThe ship will have a waterproof bracelet that allows parents to track their children’s location
When to expect it:
- The ship’s first sailing is scheduled for August 31, 2025
- The ship’s production began in February 2023 in Turku, Finland
Here are some stats for the Star of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean cruise ship that will set sail in 2025:
- Capacity: The ship can accommodate 5,610 passengers and 2,350 crew members.
- Size: The ship is 1,198 feet (365 meters) long and has a gross tonnage of 250,800.
- Decks: The ship has 20 decks.
- Cabins: The ship has 2,805 cabins, including ocean view rooms, balconies, and suites.
- Neighborhoods: The ship has eight neighborhoods, including Thrill Island, Chill Island, Surfside, AquaDome, and Central Park.
- Features: The ship has six record-breaking waterslides, seven pools, over 40 dining and drinking options, and an AquaDome venue with screens, robotics, and a waterfall.
- Itinerary: The ship will sail from Port Canaveral, Florida and will visit Perfect Day at CocoCay, San Juan, St. Kitts, Cozumel, Kennedy Space Center, and Orlando theme parks.
You probably saw the MSC Cruises MSC World America commercial during the SuperBowl
MSC World America is a cruise ship that will sail from Miami to the Caribbean in April 2025. It will be the second World Class ship from MSC Cruises and the first to be dedicated to the US market.
Features:
- Dining: 13 dining venues, including six specialty restaurants, plus fast-casual options
- Bars and lounges: 20 bars, lounges, and cafes, including a mixology bar, coffee bar, and juice bar
- Entertainment: Live concerts, magic shows, circus-style shows, and theatrical productions
- Activities: Luna Park with e-gaming, dance classes, family gameshows, and themed experiences
- Zones: Seven different zones, including a family district, chill out area, and promenade
- Cabins: 19 different categories to choose from, including the MSC Yacht Club
Itinerary:
- The ship will sail in the Caribbean for its inaugural season, with weeklong itineraries that alternate between the western and eastern Caribbean
- The itineraries will include a stop at Ocean Key MSC Marine Reserve, the cruise line’s private island
Check out this amazing tour of the AmaMagna by travel reporter Samantha Brown
Here are some stats for the AmaMagna, a river cruise ship operated by AmaWaterways:
- Length: 443 ft
- Width: 72 ft
- Crew: 70
- Passenger capacity: 196
- Staterooms: 98
- Registry: Switzerland
- Year built: 2019
- Ship type: River cruiser/canal boat
- Line class: River cruise
- Number of passenger decks: 4
- Number of outside rooms: 98
- Main propulsion: Four Veth Propulsion VZ-900-CR-VHD thrusters
- Eco-friendly features: Solar heating, LED lighting, insulated windows, and solar panels on balconies
The AmaMagna is twice as wide as a typical river cruise ship. It has many amenities, including a spa, outdoor pools, a marina, a sun-deck pool, a whirlpool, a cinema, and multiple bars.
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