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s parts of the world cast off restrictions on work, leisure and travel that the pandemic brought with it, there is an air of excitement in the cruise industry as more vessels return to sea and passengers show an unprecedented appetite to climb aboard. However, those eager passengers will not only be boarding existing fleets – in which many vessels have been refurbished and renovated. They will also be embarking on brand new vessels that have been under construction throughout the pandemic. Those new ships are a concrete sign that cruise line operators have had faith enough in the market’s recovery to invest in fleet expansion. World Cruise Industry Review looks at some of the innovative vessels that will soon be setting sail, and how operators and shipyards have worked tirelessly to keep construction projects on track through the most challenging of times.
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Despite the continuing pressures of the pandemic, order books show no signs of abating as shipbuilders throughout Europe and beyond continue to work tirelessly to produce an impressive slew of new vessels. Jim Banks takes a look at some of the new ships being readied for launch, including the long-awaited Disney Wish, and how construction processes have been adapted to keep going despite the restrictions imposed due to Covid-19.
Wishing on a star Disney’s previous new vessel was the Disney Fantasy, which debuted in 2012. Now, the operator is hoping that its first new-build vessel in a decade – the Disney Wish – will quickly become one of the biggest stars in its fleet.
Set for its maiden voyage on 9 June 2022 from Port Canaveral, it will embark on a season of three-night and four-night cruises to Nassau and Castaway Cay. Already dubbed the most magical ship at sea by some avid fans of Disney Cruise Line (DCL), the vessel will draw on some of the most successful movie franchises in its portfolio – and indeed the movie industry as a whole – to provide entertainment for its guests. There will, for example, be dining experiences inspired by Frozen and the Marvel cinematic universe, as well as an adults-only Star Wars lounge, and three adult-only venues inspired by Beauty and the Beast that will offer upscale dining. From the
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