Next year’s slipways will see the launch of numerous large, family-oriented ships dedicated to sailing in the Caribbean. If you find yourself in North America and are looking for a relaxing add-on, you’ll find plenty to please you. The 3571-passenger Norwegian Aqua will sail five- and seven-day voyages to Bermuda from New York from April 2025.
Other ships will be based in Florida, including the new 6762-passenger MSC World America from April and 7600-guest Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas from August. An artist’s impression of the pool area on Oceania Allura, set to launch later this year. In November 2025, 3260-passenger Celebrity Xcel sees the return of Celebrity ship favourites such as the cantilevered Magic Carpet, multi-level Sunset Bar and The Retreat, as well as an expanded Rooftop Garden and Resort Deck.
After a quiet decade, Disney Cruise Line is also expanding. The 4000-guest Disney Treasure arrives this December, followed by Disney Destiny in November 2025. Both will also be dedicated to the Caribbean.
Of more interest to Australians, no doubt, will be 6700-guest Disney Adventure, due to launch in December 2025 (bookings open this December). The ship will homeport in Singapore and sail South-East Asian voyages. Although not a new ship, the entirely refurbished and rebranded Disney Adventure will feature Disney, Pixar and Marvel themes.
It promises swimming pools, a garden, several performance spaces and areas of the ship dedicated exclusively to tweens, t.