New Cruise Ships for 2007 and 2008
(and recently launched cruise ships)
Cruise Ship
Jobs
There are 25 cruise ships under construction or on order for deliveries in 2007 through 2010. This is in addition to the 74 cruise ships major cruise line
companies introduced from 2000 - 2006. As this boom continues, 2007 is going to be another
big year for new cruise ships having
their maiden voyages. This is great
news for those looking for cruise ship
jobs and other cruise line employment.
Each of these new ships provides an average
of over 1,100 new jobs needed to staff
the cruise ship and and an additional 500+ jobs to provide the support
services.
AIDA
Aidabella - AIDA launched a new cruise ship in April 2007. The new vessel will has a capacity of 2,030 passengers.
American Cruise Lines
American Spirit - American Cruise Lines launched it's newest cruise ship American Spirit in May, 2005
Azamara Cruises (a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean International)
Azamara Quest - Azamara Cruises will launch it's newest cruise ship Azamara Quest on Oct. 26, 2007. The 4.5-star Quest will carry 710 passengers.
Carnival Cruise
Lines
Carnival Miracle -
The Carnival Miracle took her
maiden voyage in February 2004.
The 2,124-passenger and 88,500-ton
ship' home port is Tampa, Florida.
However, the Carnival
Miracle also does a series of special
sailings from Jacksonville, Baltimore
and New York City throughout the spring
and summer.
Carnival Valor - The 3,710 passenger Carnival Valor took her inaugural cruise in Dec. 2004.
Carnival Liberty - The 3,700 passenger Carnival Liberty took her inaugural voyage in July 2005.
Carnival Freedom - The 2,974 passenger Carnival Freedom took her inaugural voyage in February 2007. The 110,000-ton ship will sail the Caribbean.
Carnival Splendor - The 3,006 passenger Carnival Splendor will take her inaugural voyage in July 13, 2008. The 4.5-star cruise ship will be Carnival's largest and most innovative cruise ship to-date. The Splendor will feature Carnival's signature Seaside Theatre, a retractable ky dome, and a two-deck spa.
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Solstice - The 5-star Celebrity Solstice will take her inaugural cruise on December 14, 2008. The Solstice will feature world class amenities as well as a variety of restaurant and nightlife options.
Costa
Cruise Lines
Costa Magica -
The
Costa Magica took her inaugural
cruise in November 2004. She is one
of the largest cruise ships in Costa's
fleet. The Costa
Magica will host
2,720 guests and have four restaurants,
11 bars, a three story theater, three
swimming pools, a casino, a disco,
and a ballroom.
Costa Concordia - Costa Cruise Lines launched the Costa Concordia in July, 2006. This 5-star ship is one of the most innovative cruise ships afloat. The ship has three swimming pools (two of which have retractable roofs) and has thirteen bars and lounges. The Costa Concordia also featured a 20,500 square-foot Samsura Spa which houses a state-of-the-art fitness center, thalassotherapy pool and salon.
Costa Serena - The Costa Serena took her inaugural cruise in May 2007. The 112,000-ton ship currently sails the Mediterranean and carries 3,000 passengers.
Cunard Line
Ltd
Queen Mary 2 - The Queen
Mary 2 is the largest and
most expensive passenger vessel
ever built and provides the perfect
setting for a leisurely cruise
vacation. The
QM2 boasts a two-story theater,
a casino, boutiques, and five swimming
pools. It also has a children's
program with nannies and youth
coordinators, a planetarium (the
first at sea), virtual reality
rides and an amazing spa. The Queen
Mary 2 is 1,132 feet long
and 135 feet wide.
Queen Victoria - The Queen Victoria is scheduled to take her inaugural cruise on Dec 11, 2007. The 90,000-ton ship will sail a combination of European and Caribbean itineraries and carry 2,014 passengers. The 5-star Queen Victoria will have a spectacular indoor/outdoor Winter Garden, a multi-tiered Grand Lobby, private box seats in the Royal Court Theater, and a two-story library housing over 6,000 books. The ship will also have a variety of nightlife options ranging from a traditional English Pub to an upscale Champagne Bar.
Holland
America Line
Westerdam - In April 2004, the ms Westerdam took her inaugural voyage. The cruise ship spent her first year in Europe and the Caribbean. The vessel hosts 1,848 passengers and has six lounges, bars and nightclubs and a wonderful spa and salon. This cruise ship also has a higher space per person ration than any other Holland America cruise ship.
Noordam - On February 22, 2006, Holland America Line launched the Noordam. The 1,848 passenger 5-star Noordam featured a high space-per-passenger ratio and has a number of innovative amenities such as Internet data ports in every stateroom, a Cultural Arts Center and thermal suites in the Greenhouse Spa. The Noordam is a sister ship to the Zuiderdam, Oosterdam and Westerdam.
Eurodam - The 2,044 passenger Eurodam is scheduled to take her maiden voyage on July 5, 2008. The all-new 5-star Eurodam represents Holland America's next class of premium vessel and is Holland America's largest cruise ship.
MSC Cruises
MSC Musica - MSC's Musica was launched on July 1, 2006. As of launch, this is largest cruise ship in MCS's fleet carrying 3,013 passengers. It sailed its inaugural season in the Mediterranean. The Musica features a 7,000 square foot casino and a 13,000 square foot spa and beauty salon.
Orchestra - The Orchestra took her inaugural cruise in spring 2007. The 90,000-ton ship sails a combination of Mediterranean and Caribbean itineraries and carries 2,550 passengers.
NCL America
Pride of Aloha - Norwegian Cruise Line transformed its cruise ship the Norwegian Sky to the Pride of Aloha. Since October 2004, she is sailing three- and four-day cruises from Honolulu, Hawaii.
Pride of America - The Norwegian Cruise Line Pride of America took her inaugural voice in June 2005. The Pride of America is U.S. Flagged and is based in Honolulu. She sails on seven night inter-island Hawaiian cruises. This ship operate under U.S. labor laws which means that a full range of jobs are open to U.S. citizens.
Pride of Hawaii - Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of Hawaii joined the fleet on June 19, 2006 and is sailing seven day itineraries from Honolulu Hawaii. This cruise ship has ten different restaurants as well as twelve bars and lounges. This is currently the largest of the NCL-America fleet and will carry 2,816 passengers.
Norwegian
Cruise Line
Pride of America - The 2,146 passenger Pride of America took her inaugural voyage on June 25, 2005.
Norwegian Jewel - Norwegian Cruise Line launched the Norwegian Jewel in August 2005.
Norwegian Pearl - The Norwegian Pearl took her inaugural cruise in February 2007. The 93,000-ton ship sails Caribbean itineraries and carries 2,400 passengers.
Norwegian Gem - The Norwegian Gem is scheduled to take her inaugural cruise on October 8, 2007. The 93,000-ton ship will sail Caribbean itineraries and carry 2,384 passengers. The all-new 4.5-star cruise ship will feature a moon-lit bowling alley and impressive entertainment complex, 11 bars and lounges and 12 restaurants.
Norwegian Jade - The Norwegian Jade is scheduled to take her inaugural cruise on February 16, 2008. This cruise ship was originally built in 2006 as the Pride of Hawaii. The 4.5-star Norwegian Jade will feature 12 international restaurants and 10 different bars and restaurants.
Oceania
Cruises
Insignia -
In April 2004, the
new cruise line, Oceania,
debuted its second
cruise ship Insignia.
The inaugural voyage
sailed from Barcelona
to Athens and spent
the spring season in
the Mediterranean.
In the summer, the
Insignia sailed
around the British
Isles, Norwegian fjords,
and the North Cape
before heading back
to the Mediterranean
for autumn cruising.
The Insignia carries
684 passengers.
P & O Cruises
Arcadia - P &O Cruises launched the Arcadia in April, 2005.
Princess
Cruises
Diamond
Princess -
In March 2004,
the 2,670 passenger Diamond
Princess set sail for Mexico and
the
Pacific Northwest.
This cruise ship
has four swimming
pools, a wedding
chapel, a nine hole
golf course and large
discos.
Caribbean
Princess -
The Caribbean
Princess first
sailed on April 3,
2004. This cruise
ship sails from
Ft. Lauderdale to
Eastern and Western
Caribbean destinations.
The Caribbean
Princess is
now the largest cruise
ship in Princess
Cruises' fleet. She
has a 300 square
foot LED screen for
watching movies poolside
and the line's first
in-house Lotus Spa.
Sea Princess - The 1,950 passenger Sea Princess took her inaugural voyage on April 28, 2005.
Caribbean Princess 2 - The Caribbean Princess 2 took its inaugural cruise in May 2005
Sapphire
Princess -
The Sapphire
Princess is
the sister ship
to the Diamond
Princess and
debuted in June 2005.
This cruise
ship sails to
Hawaii, Australia
and the Pacific Coast
(including Alaska).
Crown Princess - On June 14, 2006, Princess Cruises launched the 3,120 passenger Crown Princess. The cruise ship has a huge youth center which includes a kids-only pool. This cruise ship is a sister-ship to the Caribbean Princess.
Emerald Princess - The Emerald Princess took her inaugural cruise in March 2007. The 116,000-ton ship sails Caribbean itineraries and carries 3,100 passengers.
Ruby Princess - Princess Cruises newest cruise ship, Ruby Princess, is scheduled to take her inaugural cruise on Nov. 15, 2008. This 5-star mega cruise ship will carry 3,080 passengers and have a variety of great amenities, restaurants and nightlife options. The cruise ship will also feature a Lotus Spa.
Royal
Caribbean Cruises Ltd
Jewel
of the Seas - The
Jewel of
the Sea
set sail
on April
28, 2004. This
cruise ship features
a rock climbing
wall, theme bars
and lounges,
a specialty coffee
house, a golf
simulator, and
a day spa and
fitness center.
The Jewel
of the Sea hosts
2,501 passengers.
Freedom of the Seas - On June 4, 2006, Royal Caribbean Cruises is launched this huge new cruise ship. The Freedom of the Sea was the most anticipated cruise ship since the Queen Mary 2 was launched in early 2004. This cruise ship carries 4,370 passengers and at launch is the largest passenger ship afloat. The Freedom of the Sea has an ice-skating rink, a rock-climbing wall, an interactive water playground, and two hot tubs that are cantilevered out 12 feet from the sides of the ship. The cruise ship also has extensive WiFi capabilities and connectivity for cell phones.
Freedom 2 - The Freedom 2 is scheduled to take her inaugural cruise in April 2007. The huge 158,000-ton ship will sail Caribbean itineraries and carry 3,600 passengers.
Silversea
Silver Spirit - This 6-star, 540-passenger cruise ship is scheduled to taker her inagural voyage in late 2009. This cruise ship will be the largest in the Silversea fleet, but will still offer the same luxurious, intimate surroundings the Silversea patrons have come to expect.
Two other Silversea cruise ships are scheduled for month-long refurbishments. The Silver Wind is scheduled to be refurbished in November 2008 and the Silver Cloud in May 2009.
Viking River Cruises
Century Sky - On March 19, 2005, the 306 passenger Century Sky took her maiden voyage.
Viking Sun - On April 5, 2005, the 198 passenger Viking Sun took her inaugural voyage.
Cruise
Ship Jobs
If
you are looking
for a cruise
ship job, now
is a fantastic
time to start
your search. Over the next three years, twenty-three new cruise ships are scheduled to be launched. Twenty-one of these cruise ships are scheduled to be mega cruise ships carrying over 2,000 passengers each. This year cruise lines and
their support industries will need
to hire over 15,000 new employees!
This is on top of the thousands of
jobs that need to be filled due to
normal turnover. So now is one of the best times ever to make that dream cruise ship job
a reality!
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