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Estimated Price POA-Length: 294.13m Passenger Beds: 2,004/2,450 - Passenger Cabins: 1197, GT: 92,250

Estimated Charter Price: US$: POA Length: 220m Passenger Beds: 1,308/1,680 - Passenger Cabins: 648

Estimated Price: US$ 40 million - Length: 180.7m Passenger Beds: 832/927 - Passenger Cabins: 416

Estimated Price: US$17 million - Length: 183.4m Passenger Beds: 680/720 - Passenger Cabins: 258 SOLD - NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Estimated Price: US$3.5 million - Length: 78.30m Passenger Beds: 138 - Passenger Cabins: 68

Estimated Price: US$14 million - Length: 162m Passenger Beds: 952/1,452 - Passenger Cabins: 476

SOLD, No Longer Available - Length: 139.30m Passenger Beds: 412 - Passenger Cabins: 206

Estimated Price: US$: 100 million - Length: 279m Passenger Beds: 1,998/2,417 - Passenger Cabins: 999

Estimated Price: US$: 2 million - Length: 56m Passenger Beds: 100- Passenger Cabins: 44

Estimated Price: US$ 30 million - Length: 174m Passenger Beds: 650 - Passenger Cabins: 324

Estimated Price: US$ 100 million - Length: 279m Passenger Beds: 2,393 - Passenger Cabins: 997

Estimated Price: US$ 150 million - Length: 294m Passenger Beds: 2,170/2,556 - Passenger Cabins: 942

Estimated Price: US$ 125 million - Length: 294m Passenger Beds: 2170/2556 - Passenger Cabins: 1016

Estimated Price: US$ 30 million - Length: 175m Passenger Beds: 520/638 - Passenger Cabins: 288

No Longer Available - Length: 195.82m Passenger Beds: 520/638 - Passenger Cabins: 288 SOLD - NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Estimated Price: US$ 29 million - Length: 135.1m Passenger Beds: 300 - Passenger Cabins: 190

Estimated Price: US$6.5 million - Length: 88.3m Passenger Beds: 100/120 - Passenger Cabins: 50

This ship might be available for sale, please contact us for information. Estimated Price: US$35 million - Length: 219m Passenger Beds: 1,350/1,715 - Passenger Cabins: 675 -

SOLD, No Longer Available - Length: 261m Passenger Beds: 1,998/2,395- Passenger Cabins: 998

Estimated Price: POA - Length: 279 m Passenger Beds: 2,050/2,514 - Passenger Cabins: 1018

S HORT TERM CHARTER ONLY

For sale / out of class, modern cruise ship built 1996 approx. 1,500 pax 57,092 gt  , modern cruise ship built 2005 approx. 2,375 pax 93,502 gt  .

Estimated Price: POA - Length: 294m Passenger Bed Approx 1500 - Cabins: 1170 - GT: 92,250

Estimated Price: POA - Length: 294m Passenger Beds: Approx. 1500 - Passenger Cabins: 1170 - GT: 92,250

Estimated Price: US$ 4.75 million - Length: 73.70m Passenger Beds: 130 - Passenger Cabins: 63

Estimated Price: US$ 28 million - Length: 90.6m Passenger Beds: 44 - Passenger Cabins: 22 Mega Yacht / Cruise Ship

This ship could possibly be made available for sale. Estimated Price: US$ 95 million - Length: 262.2m Passenger Beds: 2,016/2,272 - Passenger Cabins: 1008

This might be available for sale, Please contact our office for information. Estimated Price: US$ 35 million - Length: 268.30m Passenger Beds: 2,354/2,744 - Passenger Cabins: 1177

Estimated Price: US$ 40 million - Length: 181.4m Passenger Beds: 836/1,275 - Passenger Cabins: 418

Length: 294.13m Passenger Beds: 2,348/2,813 - Passenger Cabins: 1174

Modern Cruise S hip Built 2 002 Approx. 1500 Pax GT: 92,250  

Modern cruise ship built 2001 approx. 2400 pax gt: 91,740,  charter only.

SOLD - No Longer Available - Length: 91.44m Passenger Beds: 205 - Passenger Cabins: 101 MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION

Estimated Price: US$ 3,000,000 - Length: 45.0m Passenger Beds: 40 - Passenger Cabins: 20

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Price reduced, cruise s hip built 1992 approx. 2500 pax gt: 73,941  , modern cruise s hip built 2000 approx. 2100 pax gt: 77,499  .

Estimated Price: US$11.55 million - Length: 139.55m Passenger Beds: 240 - Passenger Cabins: 128

Estimated Price: US$4.5 million - Length: 86.5m Passenger Beds: 105 - Passenger Cabins: 47

Estimated Price: US$15 million - Length: 90.6m Passenger Beds: 114 - Passenger Cabins: 54

Estimated Price: US$15.75 - Length: 124.22m Passenger Beds: 252 - Passenger Cabins: 113

Estimated Price: POA - Length: 137.10m Passenger Beds: 325/577 - Passenger Cabins: 164

Estimated Charter Price: POA - Length: 91.60m Passenger Beds: 670 - Passenger Cabins: 337

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Estimated Price: US$45 million - Length: 174m Passenger Beds: 1,190 - Passenger Cabins: 320 - Lane Meters: 1,950

Estimated Price: US$45 million - Length: 166.7m Passenger Beds: 1,212 - Passenger Cabins: 325 - Lane Meters: 915

Estimated Price: US$6 million - Length: 47.5m Passenger Seating: 413 - Passenger Cabins: 0 - Lane Meters: 0

Estimated Price: US$35 million - Length: 166.7m Passenger Beds: 1,700 - Passenger Cabins: 647

Estimated Price: POA - Length: 211.5m Passenger Beds: 2,148 - Passenger Cabins: 567

No Longer Available Estimated Price: US$ 1 million - Length: 42.28m Tour / Dinner / Passenger Yacht

Estimated Price: Euros 10 million - Length: 149.19m Passenger Beds: 1,250 - Passenger Cabins:

Estimated Price: Euros 23 million - Length: 169m Passenger Beds: 1786- Passenger Cabins: 522 Lane Meters: 750

Estimated Price: US$20 million - Length: 175.40m Passenger Beds: 1,606 - Passenger Cabins: 550 - Lane Meters: 1,700

Estimated Price: POA million - Length: 211.50m Passenger Beds: 2,148 - Passenger Cabins: 567 - Lane Meters: 2,800

Estimated Price: US$75 million - Length: 175m Passenger Beds: - Passenger Cabins: 320 - Lane Meters: 1,950

SOLD-NO LONGER AVAILABLE

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Prompt available for sale // 91m / 44 pax cruise ship.

• Offer type Ship for sale  
• Type Cruise Vessel , 1989  
• Details 90.6m x 15.31m  
• Deadweight 591 metric tons  
• Asking Price $ 33 000 000  

1,275 PAX CRUISE SHIP FOR SALE

• Type Cruise Vessel , 2001  
• Classification Registro Internacional Naval  
• Details 181.4m x 25.52m x 9.9m  
• Deadweight 2556 metric tons  
• Asking Price Price on request  

109m / 194 pax Cruise Ship

• Type Cruise Vessel , 2021  
• Details 108.6m x 17.6m  
• Deadweight 1100 metric tons  
• Asking Price $ 76 208 484  

Luxury Cruise Ship

• Type Cruise Vessel , 1992  
• Details 268m x 32m  
• Deadweight  
• Asking Price $ 38 000 000  

215m / 1.595 pax Cruise Ship

• Type Cruise Vessel , 1982  
• Details 214.51m x 28.41m  
• Deadweight 5000 metric tons  
• Asking Price $ 13 253 649  

119m / 100 pax Cruise Ship

• Type Cruise Vessel , 1993  
• Details 118.75m x 11.4m  
• Asking Price $ 3 092 518  

200m / 752 pax Cruise Ship

• Type Cruise Vessel , 1981  
• Details 199.63m x 28.5m  
• Deadweight 5168 metric tons  

Cruise Ship

• Details 91m x 15m  
• Asking Price $ 16 500 000  

BEST OFFERS INVITED - KEEN SALE CANDIDATE // 64m / 42 pax Cruise Ship

• Type Cruise Vessel , 2011  
• Details 64m x 9.5m  
• Deadweight 150 metric tons  

100m / 132 pax Cruise Ship

• Type Cruise Vessel , 1975  
• Details 100.01m x 16.2m  
• Deadweight 1465 metric tons  
• Asking Price $ 12 000 000  

• Type Cruise Vessel , 1980  
• Details 140m x 17m  
• Asking Price $ 5 500 000  

857 ft 2,257 PAX Cruise Ship

• Type Cruise Vessel , 2000  
• Details 261m x 32m  
• Asking Price $ 100 000 000  

• Details 160m x 25m  
• Asking Price $ 15 000 000  

Sailing Cruise Sjip

• Type Cruise Vessel , 2019  
• Details 162m x 18m  
• Asking Price $ 118 000 000  

CRUISE SHIP

• Type Cruise Vessel , 1953  
• Details 95m  
• Asking Price $ 2 200 000  

Expedition Cruise Ship

• Type Cruise Vessel , 1972  
• Details 105m x 19m  
• Asking Price $ 9 750 000  

53m / 52 pax Cruise Ship

• Type Cruise Vessel , 1991  
• Details 52.75m x 12m  
• Deadweight 193 metric tons  
• Asking Price $ 7 731 296  

50m / 60 pax Cruise Ship

• Type Cruise Vessel , 2004  
• Details 49.98m x 10.8m  
• Deadweight 185 metric tons  

56m / 49 pax Cruise Ship

• Type Cruise Vessel , 1985  
• Details 56.105m x 8.2m  
• Deadweight 117 metric tons  
• Asking Price $ 8 835 766  

66m / 72 pax Cruise Ship

• Type Cruise Vessel , 2012  
• Details 65.95m x 11.5m  
• Deadweight 374 metric tons  

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17 M TWIN SCREW ALUMINIUM CREW & PILOT BOAT new building for sale Length overall: 17.00 meters, Beam: 4.78 meters, Depth: 2.68 meters, Draught: 1.10 meters, Maximum speed: 23-25 knots, Main Engine Power: 2x 715 HP, Shaft Propeller: 2x Fix Prop Crew Cabin: 3x Beds Passenger number: 12 Tank Capacities: Fuel Oil 3.5 m3, Fresh water 0.85 m3, Bilge tank 0.28 m3,Sewage Tank 0.42 m3 Pumping & Piping systems: Bilge Pumps – 1 set (each compartment), Fire Pump –1x electric driven, Fresh Water Pump – 1 unit, Sewage Discharge Pump – 1 unit, Bilge Discharge Pump – 1 unit Propeller Types: FPP, Number of Blades: 4, Diameter: 820 mm, Material Type: Mn Bronze, Density: 8.3 gr/cm3 Main engine one unit MARINE DIESEL ENGINE, Maker: Cummins QSM11, Power of each Engine: 715 HP @ 2500 RPM Total Power : 1430 HP @ 2500 RPM Gear boxes type ZF 325 1A AC Power Sources: One unit marine generator in engine room . Gensets Cummins - ONAN or Sole Diesel or equivalent diesel and 17.5 kW ,50 Hz Electrical Installation: 24VDC system consisting of four (4) battery banks Air Conditioning two units split type Navigation Equipment: Radar Antenna 1 piece / Navico BR24 Broadband 3G Radar, Gps 1 piece / GS25, Chart Plotter 1 piece / NSS12 Evo2, Magnetic Compass 1 piece / Marine type, VHF 1 piece / RS20 Echosounder Transducer 1 piece / XSonic P319, AIS 1 piece / NAIS-500 Class B AIS System, Horn 1 pice / Marine type Life Saving Equipment: Lifebuoy with 18m line 2 pieces, Lifejackets 13 pieces with light/whistle, Set of rocket parachute flares 1 Set (6 pieces), First aid kit 1 unit Fire Protection: 2 x 5 kg dry powder extinguishers in wheelhouse/accommodation, 2 x 5 kg dry extinguishers in engine & Steering gear room Available for prompt inspection and delivery ex Mediterranean shipyard

LONG RANGE HEAVY DUTY YACHT / CREW BOAT new building for sale Main dimensions: LOA: 23.90 m,  Beam: 7.98 m,  Draft: 2.50 m,  Frame space: 800 mm Operation Area: Unrestricted Navigation Hull Material: Steel / High Tensile - DH36 ( Certificates will be delivered with boat ) Superstructure Material: Marine Grade Aluminium – 5083 H321 ( Certificates will be  delivered with boat) Hull Form: Wave piercing , Axe Bow Hull Scantling Bottom: 10mm / 8mm,  Chine: 8mm,  Sides: 7mm / 6mm,  Aft Deck: 8mm,  Fore Deck: 5mm,  Upper Deck: 5mm Subdivisions:  ST-GR room,  Tank Room,  Engine Room,  Accommodation Area,  Master Cabin,  Fore Peak Main Engines: 2x Cummins KTA19 / 600HP @ 1800 RPM. Engine & Gear  control system brand: Rexroth. Reduction Gears: 2xZF2000, Propeller Shaft Material: 316L Pumps:  Bilge discharge ( for each area ), Bilge Tank Discharge, Sewage Tank Discharge, Fire  Pump, Fresh Water Pump, Fixed Fire Extinguishing system pump ( Sprinkler system ) Tank Capacities:  Diesel Oil: 8800 LT,  Aft Fresh Water Tanks: 25750 LT,  Front Fresh Water Tanks: 6500 LT Sewage: 9350 LT,  Bilge: 1700 LT  Anchoring Equipment:  2x Hydraulic Anchor windlass,  2x16mm Studlink Chain,  2xVHHP type Anchor Handrails:  Main Deck: Steel,  Upper Deck: Stainless Steel Doors & Hatches:  Watertight Hatches & Doors: Applied for Subdivisions / Material: Steel,  Weathertight Doors: Applied for Superstructure / Material: Aluminum Navigation Lights: according to Colreg Monitoring: Main engines, Gears, Genset, Alarms. Hydraulic Power:  is to be supplied by Main engine via ZF45C gear ( PTO ) & Hydraulic  pump. Steering System:  Autopilot system : applied,  Boat will be equipped with twin rudder & two steering control system as main & auxiliary.  Main steering control pump will be powered by main engine via steering hydraulic pump.  This system will be controlled by joystick.  Auxiliary steering pump’s brand & Type: Data Hidrolik / DP120 . This system will be  controlled by wheel.  Steering cylinder brand & type : Data Hidrolik / DS 660.  Boat has a 50kW bow thruster which powered by PTO system. Electrical system:  One unit marine generator : Cummins / 35kVA – three Phase,  Shore power system : Available 24VDC system consisting of five (5) battery banks  Battery charger : Applied,  Battery Change over system for main engines : Applied Navigation & Communication Equipment:  Chartplotter , Autopilot system, Radar, GPS, 2xDeepsounder,2xVHF, Searchlight, Horn,  Camera System . Fire alarm system : Applied,  Fixed Fire extinguishing system ( Sprinkler system ) : Applied,  Cathodic Protection : Applied Available for prompt inspection and delivery ex Mediterranean shipyard

For sale very well maintained Day Passenger Cruise Ship. Passenger capacity 348 people. Entrance via bow ramp. Very low draft. 348PAX SIGHTSEEING SHIP DIRECT CONTACT WITH OWNER. SHE HAS 2 PASSENGER DECK AND 1 BOW RAMP. SHE IS IN OPERATION AND CAN BE INSPECTED IN INCHEON, KOREA. BUILT : JULY 2004, KOREA CLASS : KST GRT : 414 FLAG : KOREA LOA/BEAM/DEPTH/DRAFT : 46.3M / 10.0M / 2.4M / 1.7M PASSENGER CAPACITY : 348PAX MAIN ENGINE : DAEWOO V222TIH / 720PS X 1,800RPM X 2SET SPEED : SERVICE 10KTS PROPELLER : FPP X 2SET GENERATOR : HYUNDAI G6D22 / 170PS X 1,800RPM X 2SET RAMP : 1 BOW RAMP TANK CAPACITY(FO/FW) : 24.8CBM / 16.4CBM INSPECTION : INCHEON, KOREA PRICE : CAN GUIDE AS BROKERS ALL DETAILS GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH BUT WITHOUT GUARANTEE, SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY  

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Azamara cruises' "hidden gems sale" is underway: offering travelers more onboard credit for extended exploration.

From now until October 30 , travelers who book select sailings will receive a $500 onboard credit, with those who reserve a veranda or suite also receiving a choice between complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi and the premium beverage package

MIAMI , Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  Azamara Cruises  – the small-ship cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences – has unveiled a new offer, giving all travelers $500 onboard credit, as well as a choice between complimentary Wi-Fi and a Premium Beverage Package for those who reserve a veranda or suite. This offer is available on select sailings booked between August 22 – October 30, 2024 .

Travelers can take advantage of this onboard credit to embark on some of Azamara's curated shore excursions, each thoughtfully designed to forge meaningful connections with the destinations and turn every journey into an unforgettable adventure. Azamara's Extended Destination Days provide 10 or more hours in port, offering ample time to explore historical sites, discover vibrant local cultures, or relax on pristine beaches. Plus, Azamara's small ships can dock at exclusive ports that larger vessels cannot reach, providing access to unique and off-the-beaten-path destinations.

With more time in unique destinations across the globe and the onboard credit offered in this special promotion, Azamara guests can experience such shore excursions as:

Nelson Mandela Capture Site in Durban, South Africa –  Azamara Quest's 12-Night South Africa Intensive Voyage ( view sailing here ) Drive into the countryside and along a seemingly ordinary stretch of highway that gained significant historical importance on August 5, 1962 . It was here that police arrested anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela , who was disguising himself as a chauffeur to avoid detection.

Whale Watch Safari by Helicopter in Kaikoura, New Zealand –  Azamara Pursuit's 14-Night New Zealand Intensive Voyage ( view sailing here ) Embark on an unforgettable Whale Watch Safari with a helicopter tour over Kaikoura's Whale Sanctuary. Take in extended views of these majestic whales in their natural habitat and experience a scenic coastal landing, where you can enjoy breathtaking vistas and capture stunning photos.

Orange Tree Farm in Valencia, Spain –  Azamara Quest's 11-Night Spain Intensive Voyage   ( view sailing here) Immerse yourself in Carcaixent's rich orange heritage, starting with a journey through its historical origins and significance. Discover the story behind the region's famed oranges and visit a traditional 19th-century orchard where you can sample freshly made marmalades for a fragrant Valencian experience.

Kobe Beef Dinner Experience in Kobe, Japan – Azamara Pursuit's 14-Night Japan Intensive Voyage ( view sailing here ) Savor a luxurious Kobe beef dinner in Kobe , where beef production is held to the highest standards. Prepared to perfection, this dining experience offers an authentic taste of the dedicated craftsmanship that makes Kobe beef legendary.

To book this special promotion offering $500 onboard credit, please visit azamara.com .

About Azamara Cruises: Azamara Cruises is a small-ship cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences. With a fleet of four intimate-style ships, Azamara Journey®, Azamara Quest®, Azamara Pursuit®, and Azamara Onward®, the cruise line allows travelers to reach marquee ports around the world and dock in smaller, hidden gem destinations. Azamara Cruises is committed to creating immersive experiences for guests through Extended Destination Days  (10 or more hours in port) for a more meaningful travel experience. Through their deep understanding of hospitality and commitment to delivering exceptional service, guests can experience an intimate hotel at sea. Through Always Azamara guests can know what's always included ; a variety of dining venues plus room service, drinks including alcohol all day and night, tips & gratuities, exclusive cultural events, and unlimited self-service laundry; and what is always expected when sailing with Azamara Cruises; no hassle, no crowds, unique & iconic destinations, overnights, and Extended Destination Days . Additionally, guests can also take advantage of exclusive loyalty membership benefits through the Azamara Circle Program. For more information visit www.azamara.com .

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Moscow and St. Petersburg are Russia’s best-known cities, but the towns of Russia’s historic Golden Ring are delightful too. The luxurious Volga Dream offers a unique opportunity to visit these Russian gems by sailing gently along the Volga River on an unforgettable cruising experience. In small, exclusive groups you’ll enjoy preferential access to some of Russia’s most significant cultural sites.

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Your River Cruise on the luxurious MS Volga Dream takes you from Moscow along Russia’s grand Volga River to the legend that is Volgograd (formerly Stalingrad) and Astrakhan on the Caspian Sea. Along the way, you’ll discover the treasures of Yaroslavl, the oldest city on the Volga, medieval Nizhniy Novgorod and beautiful Kazan, the ancient Tatar capital. We plan our tour carefully to combine the very best of Moscow with a world-class Volga River cruise.

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We love hearing from guests about their time in Russia and one comment often hear is how surprised people are by the Russian capital. We can’t say for certain what people expected but we do know that it’s always far removed from what they imagined! It’s been called a modern metropolis, a cosmopolitan city, an historic gem, an architectural treasure and a cultural powerhouse, among other descriptions. Majestic Moscow has always surprised our guests and left them with lasting and fond memories.

Russia’s famous Golden Ring is an archipelago of historic towns surrounding Moscow. Uglich is one of the oldest and was founded under Igor, the last Varangian prince. It once resisted the Mongol invasion and its ancient walls saw the grisly murder of young Dmitri, son of Ivan the Terrible. The impressive Church of St. Dmitri on the Blood, with its classic onion domes and blood red walls, is a fine example of classic Russian architecture. The tour ends with an enchanting choral concert.

This, the oldest city on the Volga River, and now a UNESCO World Heritage site, boasts a wealth of ancient orthodox treasures. The impressive Transfiguration of the Savior, adorned with murals depicting St. John’s apocalyptic visions can be seen in the Spassky Monastery. The Church of St. Elijah the Prophet is decorated with an awe-inspiring selection of rich frescoes. For a real taste of pre-revolutionary Russia, visitors are entertained by a costumed reception at the Governor’s House.

Close to the shores of White Lake once were the ‘tsar’s fishing grounds’. It lies in a place so serene that ancient monks chose to build no fewer than three holy sites here, including the Ferapontov Monastery. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, its chapels boast magnificent frescoes by Dionysius, one of Russia’s most renowned icon painters. The Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery was a refuge for many nobles during tumultuous times and later a fortress that successfully repelled invading armies.

The Karelia region is a vast and naturally beautiful wilderness that spreads all the way from St. Petersburg to the Arctic Circle. The glorious island village of Kizhi consists almost entirely of the traditionally styled wooden buildings of ‘Old Russia’. Among them is the famous Transfiguration Church built in 1714. Remarkably, and in testament to the craftsmen of the time, not a single nail was used in its construction! Kizhi is one of the favorite stops on the river cruise to St. Petersburg.

A typical rural hamlet brought to life by warm and welcoming villagers. Volga Dream guests are invited into local homes to enjoy classic Russian fare, tea with jam and ‘pirozhki’ (pies). Enthusiastic hosts share Russian traditions and the appeal of village life while proudly showing off their scrupulously kept homes and kitchen gardens. The tour continues with a brief bus ride to see a unique World War II memorial and then, for a real glimpse of Russian life, a visit to a local primary school.

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This was once a wealthy city thanks to its proximity to rich eastern trading routes. During the Soviet era, the city was closed to outsiders because of its military importance. It’s also where many political prisoners were sent to live out their days in exile. The 16th-century Kremlin ramparts offer spectacular views and the city is known for its elaborately decorated churches. For Volga Dream cruise guests, the highlight of the day is an evening folk concert performed by local children.

Sailing along the Volga river, the riverbank gradually ceases to be dominated by Orthodox churches. Instead, beautiful mosques appear as the river crosses into Tatarstan where the first stop is scenic Kazan, the region’s capital. Inside the white walls of the citadel, the famous Kul Sharif mosque and the old Cathedral of Peter and Paul stand side-by-side symbolizing the two faiths’ long and peaceful coexistence in the region. A concert of traditional Tatar music ends the Volga Dream tour in Kazan.

Passing the Zhigulevskie Mountains offers wonderful views from the sundeck before touring the city. One of the key attractions is the fascinating Space Museum, which offers a revealing glimpse of how the Soviet Union pursued its ambitious journey to the cosmos. The town is also noted for its beautiful esplanade, perfect for a relaxed stroll beside the Volga river. This in turn leads to the Samara State Art Museum. Founded in 1897, it is home to a collection of more than 16,000 works of art.

This city is best known for its close associations with cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin. The Russian hero who achieved worldwide fame as the first man in space lived and studied here. Saratov used to be home to a large German community, a heritage that can still be seen in the local architecture. The Volga Dream tour visits the Radishchev State Art Museum, the first picture gallery in Russia outside Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Originally called Tsaritsyn, the city was renamed Stalingrad from 1925 to 1961 in honor of the USSR’s leader. During World War II, the city’s residents put up a heroic defense, repelling an advancing Nazi invasion. The battle for Stalingrad has gone down in history as a pivotal moment in the bloody conflict on the eastern front. The most ferocious and deadly fighting took place on Mamayev Hill, where an imposing memorial now stands close to the excellent Battle of Stalingrad Panorama Museum.

Saint Petersburg

If Moscow surprises, then St Petersburg delights. Peter the Great founded the city to showcase Russia’s newfound enlightenment. He wanted to show the modern world a cultured and advanced society. In short, he built the city to impress and in that he succeeded splendidly! The striking buildings were designed by some of the finest architects Europe had to offer and even now, the ‘Venice of the North’ never fails to enchant with its spectacular buildings and impressive canal network. It is a city of true grandeur.

Cocktails with the Captain

Commanding any ship is a complex role that calls for a long list of skills. Captains know their vessels inside out as well as well as the routes they sail and when things don’t go to plan, they have to make instant decisions. Above all though, the most important part of the job, underpinning everything they do, is to keep the ship and everyone aboard safe. The Captain’s cocktail party is a great and a wonderful opportunity for passengers and crew to get acquainted as the gets underway.

Matryoshka doll painting

There is nothing more typically Russian than a Matryoshka. It embodies the fact that there’s always something deeper to be found in every aspect of Russian life. Learning the traditional designs and techniques used to decorate these iconic dolls offers a pleasant diversion and some cathartic creativity!

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Our restaurant serves the highest standard of international cuisine, freshly made by our Cordon Bleu Chef. Choose either a sumptuous buffet or set menu for lunch while dinner is always four or five courses with full service. High praise for the exquisite quality of meals is yet another constantly recurring feature in feedback from our guests.

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From the Mongol hordes to Soviet times, Russia’s history is, like all of Europe’s, a complex web of political intrigue, war and peace, trade and treaties, as well as heroes and villains. Academics devote whole lifetimes to studying Russia’s long past and one of them presents a series of lectures shedding light on everything from Gorbachev to Chekhov, Khrushchev to Ivan the Terrible and of course, contemporary Russia. Our Professor is on board throughout the river cruise for informal conversation.

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The Russian language can be rather beautiful and poetic and we know that many seasoned travelers enjoy trying their hand at different languages. Our onboard teachers provide an introduction to the riches of Russian, so guests can try out a few useful words and phrases on real Russians during the exciting river tours from Moscow to St. Petersburg or from Moscow to Volgograd!

Russian tea tasting

The drink we tend to associate with Russia is vodka, but tea, in fact, is the much more universal beverage of choice throughout the country. Guests will get acquainted with the Russian tea etiquette, a fundamental component of the country's social culture, and enjoy the traditional tea ceremony while cruising from St. Petersburg to Moscow or taking a Grand Volga river tour.

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All our dining is international but for Russian Dining night, the Chef includes a selection of traditional Russian dishes: Chicken Kiev, Kulebyaka and no Russian table is complete without Borsch. To add to the ‘Taste of Russia’ optional Russian dress, or at least a touch of Russian style, is provided along with enthusiastic help from our staff!

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A plate of pelmeni might not look like much to the untrained eye, but it forms the heart of Russian cuisine and culture. Basically, it's a type of dumpling: small portions of meat and onion wrapped in a thin sheet of unleavened dough and boiled, a little like ravioli. Guests can join a Russian cooking class onboard the MS Volga Dream to learn how to cook this delicious Russian dish.

Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov Piano Recital

Some of the greatest classical music ever written comes from Russia. It’s hard to imagine a more fitting stage for a virtuoso solo recital by our resident concert pianist than the mighty Volga or a better backdrop than the heart of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov’s own serene homeland.

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Imagine snapping up an entire cruise ship from a Craigslist ad. Sounds like high seas fantasy, right? But for Chris Willson, it was a reality.

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Poseidon Expeditions is the latest addition, canceling seven itineraries

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As the conflict in Ukraine continues, cruise line after cruise line has altered itineraries with stops in Russian ports or canceled voyages entirely.

Poseidon Expeditions is the latest addition to this list after a March 17 statement announcing that seven polar voyages are canceled for the summer. An additional four Arctic sailings have new itineraries. "The terrible situation in Ukraine makes planned operations in Russian waters untenable, and we cannot support promoting these trips in any way for the 2022 season," said Angelica Vorea, founder and CEO of parent company Poseidon Arctic Voyages, Ltd.

Carnival Cruise Line, Windstar, and Atlas Ocean Voyages were some of the first big names to announce that they scrapped all stops in St. Petersburg. Carnival announced via Twitter they will be swapping Russia out of all current cruise itineraries in the coming week "once alternative ports can be confirmed." In the same post, the cruise line's holding company, Carnival Corporation, stood by Ukraine in light of the attacks, declaring, "We stand for peace."

Royal Caribbean Group released a statement canceling stops in St. Petersburg for summer 2022 sailings for all its brands, including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silver Sea. "We have planned alternative ports and will communicate itinerary changes in the next few days to our guests and travel partners. Guests can feel comfortable knowing they are able to reschedule their cruise with our Cruise with Confidence program," the statement read.

MSC Cruises, which had four ships scheduled to call in St. Petersburg beginning this May, announced it had suspended all Russian stops and was in negotiations for possible alternative options, including Stockholm, Helsinki, and Tallinn.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings also announced that they would remove Russian and Ukrainian ports from 2022 itineraries across their brands, including Norwegian, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas.

"It's disappointing because St. Petersburg is one of the crown jewels of the Scandinavian itineraries," said Frank Del Rio, CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, during the company's earnings call last Thursday.

Regent Seven Seas had particularly significant plans for Russia this year, with several stacked itineraries, including the Solovetsky Islands, Arkhangelsk, Murmansk, St. Petersburg, and Odessa, Ukraine. Norwegian Cruise Line canceled a majority of its Baltic sailings on the Norwegian Getaway. Some cruise lines are forgoing modification and canceling their itineraries outright. The luxury river cruise line, Scenic, scrapped all of its 2022 Russia cruises. Viking River Cruises canceled all Russian river cruises and its planned Kyiv, Black Sea & Bucharest routes this year due to the events. Russian stops on Viking's ocean itineraries will be modified, and impacted guests and travel advisors will be notified.

The cancellations add to the ripple effect Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused throughout the travel industry. Earlier in March, travel expert and television personality Rick Steves announced he would be canceling all Russian tours that his company, Rick Steves' Europe, had planned this year.

"Our mission ... is to help Americans better know and understand our neighbors through travel," Steves wrote in a blog post from late February. "But when we bring travelers to another country, we also bring their dollars—dollars that would support Putin's aggression. Therefore, as of today, we have canceled all 2022 tours that include a stop in Russia."

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Travel Pulse. "Cruise Lines Cancel Scheduled Stops in Russia, Ukraine." February 25, 2022.

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Coco Cay, Bahamas – Utopia of the Seas is the newest, but surely not the last super-cruise ship rolled out by cruise liner Royal Caribbean. Love or hate cruises or cruising, the scope of the ship is awe inspiring.

To get on it is to feel like you’re not on a ship, so enormous is it. To walk on is to experience the feeling of walking into a shopping mall as you’re presented with all manner of interior options including jewelry stores, pizza places, bars, sports bars, clothing shops, laser tag theatres, dry slides, and so much more. And that’s but a small description of the ship’s interior.

Outside are more bars, restaurants, pools, parks, waterparks, miniature golf, boogie-board parks, basketball courts, zip lines, and on and on. The Utopia of the Seas is seemingly the result of an architect teaming up with adults and children of unlimited imagination as they convey to the architect all that they want to do during 3 or 4 days at sea.

Which is the point. Or at least the point of this opinion piece. Utopia’s bigness and vastness in a everything sense reveals the smallness and realistically nothingness of the Federal Reserve. As is frequently said here, in the future people of all ideological stripes will look back on the era of Fed obsession and wonder why so many smart people were totally gulled by what is so plainly irrelevant. The Utopia of the Seas shows why.

To see why, or think why, consider what it is: it’s a triumph of rising global acquisitiveness (the ship’s passengers are from around the world) borne of soaring global productivity. Put another way, people from around the world increasingly possess the means (more on this in a bit) to vacation on the Utopia of the Seas precisely because they’ve more and more revealed a growing ability to produce.

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This truth is of course a rejection of the economic narrative crafted by economists. Notable about economists is that the Fed employs more of them than any other entity on earth. It shows. And the Utopia of the Seas is a manifestation of the impressive foolishness of an economics profession that worships at the altar of consumption. A monument to consumption like the Utopia shows why near-monolithic worship of consumption among economists is so completely backwards.

Really, what limits the ability of Royal Caribbean passengers to consume in outsize ways? The obvious answer is that a lack of production is the limiting factor. Looking at this in a time sense, forty years ago a ship like the Utopia of the Seas would have been an impossibility. Not only was the global economy not interconnected enough to create something so vast in economic fashion, the bigger truth is that there wasn’t nearly enough American or global wealth forty years ago to keep something so gargantuan in business.

So what happened? Did the Fed’s rate fiddling create the wealth that makes something like the Utopia a possibility? It insults reason just to ask such a foolish question. Not only does it imply that would-be central planning of a crucial price (credit) has salutary impact, it also presumes that the Fed produces credit. No and no.

Missed by economists isn’t just that consumption is an effect of economic growth that always and everywhere follows production, it’s that credit itself is always and everywhere produced . By us. When we individuals, corporations and (sadly) governments borrow “money,” we’re borrowing what money can be exchanged for. Always . Which means there’s only credit insofar as there’s production, and production grows the more that individuals and machines the world over divide up work in ever-more sophisticated fashion.

Notable about what should be a statement of the obvious is that Utopia of the Seas is far from the frontier when it comes to Royal Caribbean’s ability to create for an increasingly acquisitive global population of workers. In 2025, Star of the Seas is set to be rolled out, and it will, if possible, expand on Utopia’s vastness.

Which is the bigger point. There are no limits to production and the credit expansion that is a brilliant consequence of production. Which means that if people remain free to produce, the Utopia and the Star will soon enough be revealed as being as primitive as the formerly vast ships that they replaced. And the Fed will be irrelevant to this evolution.

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The 7 most anticipated new cruise ships of 2022

Cruise lines may have canceled many of their sailings over the past two years due to the coronavirus pandemic . But they didn't cancel orders for new ships.

As 2022 begins, major cruise operators such as Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line are moving forward with plans to unveil more than 20 new oceangoing vessels during the year. That's a big number in the cruise world — on par with the years before the pandemic.

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The new ships are coming even as many lines have yet to resume sailings with all the vessels in their existing fleets.

In some cases, the new ships will be arriving months behind schedule due to pandemic-related construction delays at the shipyards that are building them. Thanks to such delays, the arrival of a few ships that had been scheduled for delivery in 2022 will be pushed to 2023.

But it'll be a big year for new cruise ships nevertheless.

Among the most notable newcomers will be Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas , the biggest cruise ship ever built (and by big, we're talking about a ship that can hold nearly 7,000 passengers). Originally set to debut in 2021, it's now scheduled to begin sailing in March .

There also will be major new ships coming from Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises and Disney Cruise Line . The latter, notably, hasn't had a new vessel debut in 10 years.

In all cases, the new ships that are on the way already are available for booking — and, indeed, booking up fast. Cruise fans always love to be on the latest and greatest.

Here, a list of the seven new ships arriving in 2022 we're most excited about:

Viking Octantis (Viking)

Maiden voyage: Jan. 12

Fast-growing Viking has rolled out more than 70 new river cruise ships and oceangoing vessels since its founding in 1997. But there's never been one like this.

Designed to hold just 378 passengers, Viking Octantis is the line's first "expedition" cruise ship — a type of cruise ship specifically designed to take travelers to the most off-the-beaten-path parts of the world, including Antarctica and the Arctic.

As is typical for expedition ships, it's a tough vessel , with a reinforced bow that lets it bump through ice in polar regions and extra tanks for fuel and food. It also has its own landing craft on board to bring people ashore in remote locations as well as kayaks and even submarines for exploring (the latter being something that is relatively rare on cruise vessels of any type).

Like other expedition ships, Viking Octantis also sails with a large and seasoned "expedition team" that includes biologists, botanists, geologists, glaciologists and ornithologists who lecture regularly.

But there are several new and unusual features to Viking Octantis, too. Most notable is The Hangar, an enclosed marina that allows passengers to transfer to the ship's Zodiac landing craft while still in the protected interior of the ship. It's a first for an expedition cruise ship.

Viking Octantis also is upscale. Like all of Viking's vessels, it has an elegant Scandinavian design. Its restaurants include a version of Viking's signature Italian spot, Manfredi's, and the Scandinavian-inspired Mamsen's outlet. Also familiar is a top-of-the-ship, glass-walled Explorers' Lounge promising stunning views of passing scenery.

In another first for polar expedition cruise vessels, every cabin on the vessel has floor-to-ceiling glass walls that slide partially open from the top to create a balcony-like feel.

The details: Viking Octantis debuted in January with sailings to Antarctica out of Ushuaia, Argentina and is repositioning to the Great Lakes for the summer. Fares for 12-night Antarctica trips start at $14,995 per person, not including taxes and fees. Great Lakes sailings start at $6,495 per person, not including taxes and fees. For more information, call 855-338-4546 or visit viking.com .

Wonder of the Seas (Royal Caribbean)

Maiden voyage: March 4

Royal Caribbean is going big again with its next ship — really big. The latest in the line's groundbreaking Oasis Class of vessels , Wonder of the Seas will measure 236,857 tons, making it the biggest cruise ship ever built.

That's about 4% bigger than the current size leader in the cruise world, which also is part of Royal Caribbean's Oasis Class: The 3-year-old Symphony of the Seas .

Wonder of the Seas will be similar to Symphony of the Seas and three earlier Oasis Class vessels with a few new twists that will contribute to its bigger size, including a dedicated suite area with a private lounge, restaurant and sun deck. Like the four earlier Oasis Class ships, it will be 18 decks high and nearly 1,200 feet long — the equivalent of more than three football fields.

Royal Caribbean's first Oasis Class ship, Oasis of the Seas, debuted in 2009. The line added additional Oasis Class vessels in 2010, 2016 and 2018. Each of the ships has been a little bigger than the last, and they're all more than 20% bigger than any other cruise vessels afloat.

Like the earlier Oasis Class ships, Wonder of the Seas will offer multiple main pool areas, a kiddie splash zone, surfing simulators, a miniature golf course, a basketball court and even a zip line. And that's just on its top deck. Inside the vessel, you'll find more lounges, bars, restaurants and shops than you can imagine, plus a huge casino, spas and theaters with real Broadway shows.

As with earlier Royal Caribbean ships, it'll even have an indoor ice-skating rink.

The details: Wonder of the Seas initially will be based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for sailings to the Caribbean, before moving to the Mediterranean for the summer. Fares for seven-night Caribbean voyages start at $763 per person, not including taxes and fees. For more information, call 866-562-7625 or visit royalcaribbean.com .

Related: The ultimate guide to Royal Caribbean ships and itineraries

Evrima (The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection)

Maiden voyage: May 6

We feel like a broken record on this one, as we placed it on our list of the most anticipated new cruise ships of 2020 (the year it originally was scheduled to debut) and then shouted it out again on our list of the most anticipated new ships of 2021 . But after a seemingly never-ending series of delays blamed first on shipyard troubles and then on the COVID-19 pandemic, the very first ship from startup line The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection , the new luxury cruise division of The Ritz-Carlton , failed to debut during either year.

Now the line is adamant that it is truly coming in May. If it does (and we're sure hoping so), it'll be a notable event in the cruise world, marking the entry of one of the luxury hotel world's most famous brands into cruising.

Holding just 298 passengers, Evrima will be a small, yacht-like vessel with an elegant, residential look (as you might expect for Ritz-Carlton). Standout features will include spacious cabins, a stylish spa and lots of deck-top lounge space for sunning, plus five separate restaurants including an à la carte venue designed by Sven Elverfeld of the three Michelin-starred Aqua at The Ritz-Carlton, Wolfsburg, Germany .

Fans of Ritz-Carlton, for sure, are excited about the new vessel.

The details: After a series of five delays that have resulted in the cancellation of more than two years worth of cruises, Evrima now is scheduled to debut in May in Europe before repositioning to the Caribbean for the winter. Fares start at $3,900 per person, not including taxes and fees, for a seven-night voyage in the Caribbean. For more information, call 833-999-7292 or visit ritzcarltonyachtcollection.com .

Disney Wish (Disney Cruise Line)

Maiden voyage: July 14

It's been a long time coming. But Disney Cruise Line finally is coming out with a new ship this year — its first in 10 years.

At 140,000-tons, Disney Wish will just be a tad bigger than Disney's last two new ships (Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy). But it'll have a whole new array of trademark Disney wow on board, from a Star Wars-themed "hyperspace lounge" that offers a "window" view of passing starships to Marvel- and "Frozen"-themed restaurants.

Cabins on the ship will include seven oceanview rooms located over the bridge — a first for Disney Cruise Line. These rooms will have an extended living area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the bow and out across the ocean. And if all that isn't enough, there will be four Royal Suites with a Sleeping Beauty theme — two of which feature an insane two-story floorplan.

Among other notable features will be a reimagined Oceaneers Club (the area for kids 3 to 12 on Disney ships) where children can enter via a "magical slide." The Oceaneers Club also will offer a Marvel Super Hero Academy where kids can design (and virtually fly) in their own super suit. The club also will house Rapunzel's Art Studio, Belle's Library and Anna and Elsa's Sommerhus where there will be a variety of mini-games with Olaf serving as the host.

Disney Wish is just the first of three new "Triton Class" ships that Disney Cruise Line has on order for delivery over the next few years — an expansion that will nearly double its size when measured by passenger capacity.

The details: Disney Wish will sail three- and four-night trips to the Bahamas out of Port Canaveral, Florida. Fares start at $771 per person, not including taxes and fees. For more information, call 800-951-3532 or visit disneycruise.disney.go.com .

Related: The ultimate guide to Disney Cruise Line

Seabourn Venture (Seabourn)

Maiden voyage: July 15

Viking isn't the only major line getting into expedition cruising in 2022. So is Seabourn. Seabourn Venture will be the 33-year-old luxury line's very first expedition ship.

Like Viking Octantis, Seabourn Venture will be a hardy vessel specifically built to travel to some of the world's most remote places, including Antarctica and the Arctic. Indeed, it's scheduled to spend much of its time each year in the polar regions, while also offering sailings to such off-the-beaten-path, warm weather places as the Amazon.

Designed to carry just 264 passengers, it'll be a ship loaded with outdoor equipment for off-ship adventure, including kayaks and bikes. It'll also boast a staggering 24 Zodiac boats for waterborne exploring and landings in remote areas — enough to get every passenger off the ship at the same time (something that isn't always the case with expedition ships). And it'll be home to 26 expedition guides including scientists, historians and naturalists who will lecture regularly on board and lead guided tours on land.

But perhaps Seabourn Venture's standout adventure feature will be its two six-person submarines. As on Viking Octantis, passengers on Seabourn Venture will be able to explore the world under the water in polar regions as well as what's above the waterline.

The ship also will have a high-definition Cineplex camera that can pick up wildlife like a polar bear up to 4 miles away, streaming the footage into the Discovery Center while leaving the wildlife undisturbed.

On the luxury side of things, every room on Seabourn Venture will be a suite and have its own balcony — something that often isn't the case with expedition ships. And the ship's restaurants will serve elegant cuisine crafted in part by leading American chef Thomas Keller.

The details: Seabourn Venture will spend much of its first summer sailing in the Arctic before repositioning to Antarctica for the winter. Fares for Arctic sailings start at $11,099 per person, not including taxes and fees. For more information, call 206-626-8351 or visit seabourn.com .

Norwegian Prima (Norwegian Cruise Line)

Maiden voyage: Aug. 17

For the first time in nearly 10 years, Norwegian Cruise Line is getting an entirely new class of ships. Under development since 2017, Norwegian Prima will be the first of six sister vessels scheduled to debut between 2022 and 2027 that collectively will be known as the Prima Class.

At 142,500 tons, Norwegian Prima will be notably smaller than the vessels the line has been adding in recent years, such as the 2-year-old, 169,116-ton Norwegian Encore — a factor that will allow it to access smaller ports around the world. But Norwegian Prima still will pack a lot of over-the-top amenities, including a go-kart track that spreads over three decks (a cruise industry first).

The ship also will boast The Drop, a 10-story dry slide that the line says will provide more G-force than an accelerating F1 racecar. Additionally, the vessel will be home to a three-deck theater that converts into a Las Vegas-style nightclub, and a list of interactive real-life gameshows, including at-sea versions of "The Price Is Right," "Supermarket Sweep," "Press Your Luck" and "Beat the Clock."

But Norwegian Prima will be about more than flashy entertainment and activities. It'll also mark a more upscale turn for the line. Norwegian says Norwegian Prima will offer the largest variety of suite categories (13) for a large ocean ship as well as the largest three-bedroom suites of any new cruise vessels as well as the brand's largest-ever inside, oceanview and balcony cabins.

Norwegian also says Norwegian Prima will offer the most outdoor deck space of any new cruise ship including more total pool deck space than any other ship in the brand's fleet.

The details: Norwegian Prima initially will sail in Northern Europe during the summer before repositioning to North America in the fall. Fares start at $799 per person, not including taxes and fees, for a five-night trip to Mexico out of Port Canaveral, Florida. For more information, call 800-657-5773 or visit ncl.com .

Related: The ultimate guide to Norwegian Cruise Line

MSC World Europa (MSC Cruises)

Maiden voyage: Dec. 20

It won't be quite the world's biggest cruise ship, though it will be close. At around 205,000 tons, MSC World Europa will be nearly as big as Royal Caribbean's record-size Oasis Class vessels, including the aforementioned Wonder of the Seas.

By one measure, it'll be even bigger. MSC World Europa will be 21 decks high — three decks higher than the Oasis Class ships. But it'll be less long and less wide than the Oasis Class ships, leaving it about 10% smaller in overall size.

Like the Oasis Class ships, MSC World Europa will be able to hold nearly 7,000 passengers with all berths filled — 6,762 to be exact.

As for its onboard offerings, MSC Cruises is taking a page from Royal Caribbean's playbook by breaking down the public areas of MSC World Europa into districts. They will include an adults-only "Zen district" and a separate "family district" that houses as many as 10 new kids facilities. There also will be a central interior promenade with entertainment, shops and bars.

In addition, MSC World Europa will have six pools and 14 hot tubs, making it one of the most pool-covered ships at sea. The watery offerings will include an Aquapark with multiple waterslides that will integrate virtual reality technology. There also will be a family sundeck.

MSC World Europa also will have 13 dining venues, including the new-for-the-line Chef's Garden Kitchen (an outlet focused on microgreens) and La Pescaderia, a traditional seafood grill with alfresco seating. In a twist, the ship will have three separate buffet restaurants as well, each with its own ambiance.

Drinking spots will include an English-style pub serving beer made on board as well as a new gin bar concept, a first for MSC Cruises. Dubbed Masters of the Sea Pub, it'll span two decks.

The details: MSC World Europa initially will sail in the Persian Gulf out of Dubai before repositioning to the Mediterranean for the summer of 2023. Fares for seven-night sailings start at $559 per person, not including taxes and fees. For more information, call 877-868-8870 or visit msccruisesusa.com .

Related: The ultimate guide to MSC Cruises

Other newcomers

In addition to the above, newcomers for 2022 also include several more small expedition ships and other small vessels from such cruise operators as Silversea Cruises , Emerald Cruises and Atlas Ocean Voyages. There also are two new ships debuting for start-up line Virgin Voyages and new ships coming for Princess Cruises , Carnival Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruises — all sisters to previously unveiled vessels.

Viking also has several other new ships debuting in addition to Viking Octantis.

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