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Find the latest new ship announcements. Discover the venues each ship features onboard such as restaurants, bars, pools and cabins plus exclusive areas.

Viking Ocean Cruises’ Beautiful Viking Sky

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Viking Ocean Cruises

Explore the world in luxurious comfort on Viking Ocean Cruises’ 47,800-ton, 930-guest Viking Sky, which made her debut in January 2017 and is nearly identical to her sister ships, Viking Star and Viking Sea. Seasoned travelers will appreciate the world of understated elegance and warm inviting ambiance welcoming them onboard. She offers “Inclusive Cruising” with complimentary amenities such as Wi-Fi access, at least one shore excursion in every port, 24-hour room service, beer and wine with lunch and dinner, plus much more.

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Luxury Paul Gauguin Cruises – Including Tahiti Iti

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Paul Gauguin Cruises

Discerning travelers will have the unique opportunity to visit Vairao, Tahiti Iti — one of the breathtaking islands of French Polynesia. In 2018, Paul Gauguin Cruises will be the first line to call on this unspoiled port city. Vairao in Tahiti Iti is the smaller of two landmasses that make up the island of Tahiti and is famous for its breathtaking rugged coastline, surfing, temples called “marae” and ancient petroglyph images. Enter this magical part of the world for an extraordinary experience.

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Luxury Caribbean Cruises on the Viking Star

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Viking Star Caribbean Cruise

While you may have visited the Caribbean many times to enjoy its many delightful offerings, wait until you experience it on the beautiful 930-guest, all-veranda Viking Star. Christened in May 2015, Viking Ocean Cruises’ stunning luxury ship arrived in North America in September for the first time and will be taking discerning cruisers to this magnificent destination in the utmost of splendor.

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Uniworld River Cruises’ Ship Details – S.S. Joie de Vivre

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Uniworld River Cruises

Discerning travelers who expect the very best are sure to find it when they experience the elegance of a vacation with Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. The luxury line is introduced a breathtaking new ship in 2017. Already referred to as the “most beautiful ship sailing the Seine,” the 128-guest S.S. Joie de Vivre made her debut in France in March 2017. With a name that translates to “joy of living,” she will reflect the destination’s philosophy of enjoying life to the fullest through fabulous food, wine, music and art.

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Seabourn Encore Luxury Cruises

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Seabourn Encore

Seabourn’s newest ultra-luxury ship, the 600-guest Seabourn Encore, will debut in December 2016. At 40,350 tons she will be the largest in its fleet including an additional deck for a total of 12 passenger decks with more public areas than her Odyssey-class predecessors. Seabourn’s high level of personalized service carries over with nearly one staff member for each guest. Scheduled to arrive in 2018 is her twin sister, Seabourn Ovation.

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