7 New Cruise Ships of 2017

1. Viking Sky

Debuting: February
Capacity: 930 guests
Itinerary: Mediterranean and Northern Europe
Features: All-veranda rooms, holistic LivNordo spa with snow grotto, afternoon tea service in The Wintergarden, wine tastings, included shore excursions, and the market-to-table The Kitchen Table restaurant.

2. Majestic Princess

Debuting: April
Capacity: 3,560 guests
Itinerary: inaugural season in the Mediterranean and then to permanent home of China
Features: classic Italian restaurant Alfredo’s, SeaWalk glass walkway, Chinese cuisine restaurant Harmony, a water and light show called Water Color Fantasy, and the SeaView bar with “flair” bartending.

3. Norwegian Joy

Debuting: June
Capacity: 3,850 guests
Itinerary: China/Eastern Asia
Features: a two-level racetrack, Food Republic restaurant with dishes and flavors from around the world, two multi-story waterslides, bumper cars, interior rooms with virtual balconies, a noodle bar, and a new category of staterooms called Concierge.

4. MSC Meraviglia

Debuting: June
Capacity: 4,500 guests
Itinerary: Western Mediterranean
Features: The Carousel Lounge for Cirque du Soleil shows, an indoor promenade with an LED “sky”, a tech lab for kids, three pools, ten types of staterooms, four water slides, and twelve dining venues.

5. National Geographic Quest

Debuting: June
Capacity: 100 guests
Itinerary: Alaska and Central America
Features: fresh and local cuisine, adjoining cabin options for families, guest speakers, photography talks, a bar, LEXspa, kayaks, boats for getting closer to the nature, and gear for snorkeling.

6. Viking Sun

Debuting: November
Capacity: 930
Itinerary: Cuba/Caribbean/World Cruise
Features: included shore excursions, all-veranda rooms, holistic LivNordo spa with snow grotto, the market-to-table The Kitchen Table restaurant, and free wifi.

7. MSC Seaside

Debuting: December
Capacity: 5,179
Itinerary: Caribbean
Features: three glass outdoor catwalks, open-air promenade, bowling alley, 5D cinema, a zip line, an interactive water park, 20 bars, and an Asian restaurant in partnership with Chef Roy Yamaguchi.

We are so excited for all of these new ships coming this year – and especially are interested in seeing how MSC Seaside bound for Miami, and Norwegian Joy for the Chinese market will turn out. Which new ship are you looking forward to the most?

Featured photo: MSC Cruises

Sarah Bretz

Sarah has been writing about the cruise industry since 2015. She’s been on 10 cruises and counting, and her favorite onboard activities include trying out the water slides, spending time in the spa’s thermal suite, eating lots of food, and attending the love & marriage show. You can keep up with her on Instagram at @IAmSarahJaneB.