Fabulous New Cruise Ships

The cruise industry expanded its offerings in 2012 with the debut of more than a dozen fabulous new ships. Following is a lineup of the main vessels that can host meetings and incentives; for specific information on meeting facilities, group sizes and charters, contact the respective cruise lines.

VIKING EMLA, VIKING AEGIR, VIKING FREYA, VIKING IDUN, VIKING NJORD AND VIKING ODIN (pictured)Viking River Cruises 
Capacity: 190 passengers (per ship)
Viking's six "longships" sail Europe's Rhine and Danube rivers. Each vessel features suites with full-size balconies and an Aquavit Terrace -- an indoor-outdoor lounge outfitted with retractable floor-to-ceiling glass doors.
 
OCEANIA RIVIERAOceania Cruises
Capacity: 1,250 passengers
The Riviera features a culinary arts center and 10 restaurants serving everything from Asian fusion to French. The ship sails itineraries in the Caribbean, Mediterranean and South America.

AMAWATERWAYS AMACERTOAmaWaterways
Capacity: 164 passengers
This small, sleek ship, which plies Central Europe's venerable Rhine and Danube rivers, features Wi-Fi throughout.

  

CARNIVAL BREEZECarnival Cruise Lines 
Capacity: 3,690 passengers
With itineraries in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, the Breeze sports contemporary furnishings and tropical décor, as well as a nine-hole golf course.

 

  

DISNEY FANTASYDisney Cruise Line
Capacity: 4,000 passengers
This ship is chockablock with signature Disney touches, including a restaurant where diners see their drawings become animations, and an AquaDuck water flume. The Fantasy sails in the Eastern and Western Caribbean.
 

COSTA FASCINOSACosta Cruises
Capacity: 3,000 passengers
The Fascinosa, which sails the Eastern Mediterranean, has an Asian-themed spa, a poolside movie screen and a Grand Prix simulator. The ship's official mission is to offer "things that fascinate."

CELEBRITY REFLECTIONCelebrity Cruise Line
Capacity: 3,030 passengers
Among the Reflection's unique features is Michael's Club, with more than 50 international craft beers. The ship sails the Caribbean, Western Europe and the Mediterranean.