Out to Sea for Feb.
24/18
(c) By Jim and Barb Fox
Sun Media newspapers/websites (Postmedia Network)
That new cruise
ship smell will be permeating the oceans as almost every major line rolls out a
new build this year.
Along with the newbies
will be the largest at sea, sister ships to existing builds and new innovations
and attractions.
This includes racing
a go-cart on the top deck, huge waterparks and a two-level family suite with slide
to the living room from the bedroom.
Here’s a guide to
sailing the seven seas and five oceans onboard some of the latest and the
greatest.
Don’t miss the boats
- Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas:
Join 5,200 of your friends on the biggest cruise ship ever built.
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| Symphony of the Seas has a two-level Ultimate Family Suite with slide. |
The ship, with the
innovative two-level Ultimate Family Suite and slide, LEGO wall, air-hockey and
pool tables, 3-D movie theatre room, climbing wall, whirlpool and wrap-around
balcony, sails March 31 from Barcelona.
Along with new
dining options such as El Loco Fresh Mexican, Hooked Seafood and Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade, live theatre
includes Hairspray and Flight.
After sailing the Mediterranean, it
repositions to Miami in November for seven-day eastern and western Caribbean
itineraries.
- Carnival Horizon: Sailing her maiden
voyage April 2 from Barcelona, this ship carries 3,950 passengers and is similar
to sister-ship Carnival Vista.
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| Enjoying a fun day at sea on a Carnival ship in the Caribbean. (Barbara Fox photo) |