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New Ship
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Tonnage
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Berths
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Launch Date
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New Ship Details
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AIDAstella
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71,300
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2,192
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March 17, 2013
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The debut of AIDAStella will bring the Germany-based AIDA Cruises fleet to 10 vessels.
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Viking Bragi & Viking Skadi
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N/A
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190
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March 21, 2013
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Bragi and Skadi are the first two -- of 10 -- Viking "Longships" set to launch in 2013.
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139,400
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3,502
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March 23, 2013
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MSC Preziosa will be the fourth and final Fantasia-class ship from Europe-based MSC Cruises. The ship will feature MSC's signature Yacht Club (ship-within-a-ship suite complex) and a Balinese-inspired spa, among other elements. New features include a 394-foot-long waterslide and an adults-only area.
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AmaVida
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N/A
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106
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March 26, 2013
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The new-build from river specialist AmaWaterways will cruise Portugal's Douro River.
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Viking Tor
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N/A
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190
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March 31, 2013
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Tor will be the third -- of 10 -- Viking "Longships" to launch in 2013.
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AmaPrima
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N/A
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164
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April 3, 2013
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The riverboat, a sister riverboat to AmaCerto, will feature Ama's signature "twin balconies," a heated pool and five dining options.
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N/A
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128
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April 11, 2013
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Avalon Artistry II will be the fourth ship in Avalon Waterways "Suite Ship" class. Fifty-two cabins -- or two decks' worth -- have wall-to-wall panoramic windows, which open seven feet to create an open-air balcony of sorts.
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Viking Var
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N/A
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190
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April 28, 2013
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Var will be the fourth -- of 10 -- Viking "Longships" to launch in 2013.
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146,600
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4,028
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April 30, 2013
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Breakaway will launch in April 2013 as the first of two 4,000-passenger sister ships. The vessel will introduce a bevvy of new-to-NCL dining, entertainment and bar options.
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N/A
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166
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May 6, 2013
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Avalon Expression will be the fifth ship in Avalon Waterways "Suite Ship" class. Sixty-four cabins -- or two decks' worth -- have wall-to-wall panoramic windows, which open seven feet to create an open-air balcony of sorts.
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Europa 2
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N/A
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516
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May 2013
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Hapag-Lloyd is chartering Europa 2, which will complement the ultra-luxurious Europa through 2025 (according to the line).
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Viking Forseti
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N/A
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190
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May 25, 2013
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Forseti will be the fifth -- of 10 -- Viking "Longships" to launch in 2013.
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Scenic Jewel
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N/A
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169
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Spring 2013
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Jewel will be the rapidly expanding Scenic Tours' fifth riverboat.
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141,000
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3,600
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June 10, 2013
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The prototypical Royal Princess will be some 20 percent larger than Princess' largest ships now afloat and will feature a number of novel twists in dining and entertainment.
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Viking Rinda
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N/A
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190
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June 15, 2013
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Rinda will be the sixth -- of 10 -- Viking "Longships" to launch in 2013.
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Viking Jarl
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N/A
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190
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July 19, 2013
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Jarl will be the seventh -- of 10 -- Viking "Longships" to launch in 2013.
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Le Soleal
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10,600
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264
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July 2013
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Le Soleal will be a sister yacht to Ponant Cruises' upscale Le Boreal and L'Austral. Le Soleal will debut in the Arctic.
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Viking Atla
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N/A
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190
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August 23, 2013
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Atla will be the eighth -- of 10 -- Viking "Longships" to launch in 2013.
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Viking Baldur
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N/A
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190
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August 27, 2013
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Baldur will be the ninth -- of 10 -- Viking "Longships" to launch in 2013.
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Viking Magni
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N/A
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190
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September 10, 2013
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Magni will be the final -- of 10 -- Viking "Longships" to launch in 2013.
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146,600
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4,028
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January 2014
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Norwegian Getaway will be the second of two Project Breakaway ships.
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N/A
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N/A
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March 2014
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Tauck's fifth riverboat - the first of two 'Inspiration Class' newbuilds - will be 23 percent longer than its other four ships, with only 10 percent more capacity. Carrying only 130 passengers, the ships will offer passengers more room than many similar sized ships that carry up to 190 passengers.
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Avalon Poetry II
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N/A
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128
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March 2014
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Avalon Poetry II will join Avalon Waterways "Suite Ship" class. Fifty-two cabins -- or two decks' worth -- have wall-to-wall panoramic windows, which open seven feet to create an open-air balcony of sorts.
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Avalon Impression
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N/A
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166
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March 2014
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Avalon Impression will join Avalon Waterways "Suite Ship" class. Sixty-six cabins -- or two decks' worth -- have wall-to-wall panoramic windows, which open seven feet to create an open-air balcony of sorts.
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Avalon Illumination
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N/A
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166
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May 2014
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Avalon Illumination will join Avalon Waterways "Suite Ship" class. Sixth-six cabins -- or two decks' worth -- have wall-to-wall panoramic windows, which open seven feet to create an open-air balcony of sorts.
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141,000
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3,600
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June 2014
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Regal Princess will be a sister to June 2013's prototypical Royal Princess.
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AmaSonata
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N/A
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164
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Spring 2014
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The riverboat, a sister riverboat to AmaCerto, will feature Ama's signature "twin balconies," a heated pool and five dining options.
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N/A
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888
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Spring 2014
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The as-yet-unnamed ship will represent Viking's first foray into ocean cruising. The ship will sail under the new Viking Ocean Cruises moniker.
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N/A
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159
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Spring 2014
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S.S. Catherine will be similar to the stylish S.S. Antoinette, which debuted in spring 2011. The riverboat will cruise the South of France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers.
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99,300
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2,500
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Spring 2014
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The ship will be the first new-build from German-based Tui Cruises, which is a joint venture between Royal Caribbean and TUI AG.
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N/A
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N/A
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June 2014
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Tauck's sixth riverboat - the second of two 'Inspiration Class' newbuilds - will be 23 percent longer than its other four ships, with only 10 percent more capacity. Carrying only 130 passengers, the ships will offer passengers more room than many similar sized ships that carry up to 190 passengers.
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167,800
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4,180
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November 2014
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Quantum is the first of two next generation ships for Royal Caribbean.
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132,500
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N/A
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Fall 2014
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This ship, slated for delivery in late-October 2014, will be the largest ever built for Italy-based Costa Cruises.
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141,000
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3,611
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March 2015
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The new P&O ship will be the line's largest ever by 22 percent. Get details on the announcement.
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AIDA Cruises (Unnamed)
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125,000
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3,250
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March 2015
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First of two ships to be built for the German line at Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The as-yet-unnamed vessels will be the largest ever for AIDA.
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167,800
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4,180
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Spring 2015
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The ship will be the second of Royal Caribbean's "Project Sunshine" vessels.
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N/A
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888
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Spring 2015
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The as-yet-unnamed ship will be the second ship to debut for the Viking Ocean Cruises brand.
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99,300
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2,500
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Spring 2015
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The ship will be the second new-build from German-based Tui Cruises, a joint venture between Royal Caribbean and TUI AG.
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163,000
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4,200
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October 2015
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The third ship in NCL's Breakaway class, codenamed Breakaway Plus until a permanent name is selected, will be larger than Breakaway and Getaway, coming in at 163,000 tons and carrying 4,200 passengers.
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99,000
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2,660
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Fall 2015
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New Holland America cruise ship will be the first for the line since 2010's Nieuw Amsterdam.
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AIDA Cruises (Unnamed)
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125,000
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3,250
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March 2016
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Second of two ships to be built for the German line at Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The as-yet-unnamed vessels will be the largest ever for AIDA.
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225,282
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5,400
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Mid-2016
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Royal Caribbean's third Oasis-class vessel will be built and ready to sail by 2016. There's an also an option for a fourth ship, which could launch mid-2018.
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135,000
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4,000
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Winter 2016
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New cruise ship from Carnival will be the line's first since 2012's Carnival Breeze.
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Titanic II
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40,000
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1,680
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2016
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Australian billionaire Clive Palmer has announced plans to build a replica of Titanic, called Titanic II. Seniors will be banned from the casino, says Palmer. Is it just one massive publicity stunt?
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