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New Cruise Ships & Employment Opportunities for 2007
| Summary: With 32 cruise ships on order for deliveries in 2006 through 2010, in addition to the 74 cruise ships that were launched between 2000 - 2006, there has never been a better time in history to get employed onboard. Here's some of the new ships being launched in 2007 (and recently launched ships) that you could be working on! |
As the boom continues, 2007 is going to be another big year for new cruise ship launches. This is great news for those looking for cruise line employment because each new ship provides an average of over 1,100 new jobs needed to staff each cruise ship!
AIDA
Unnamed - AIDA will launch a new cruise ship in April 2007. The currently unnamed vessel will have a capacity of 2,030 passengers. Crew needed: (not available)
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American Cruise Lines
American Spirit - American Cruise Lines launched it's newest cruise ship American Spirit in May, 2005.
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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 will take her inaugural voyage in February 2007. The 110,000-ton ship will sail the Caribbean. Crew needed: 1,150
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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 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 is scheduled to take her inaugural cruise in May 2007. The 112,000-ton ship will sail the Mediterranean and carry 3,000 passengers. Crew needed: 1,068
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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 in November 2007. The 90,000-ton ship will sail a combination of European and Caribbean itineraries and carry 2,014 passengers. Crew needed: 900
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Holland America Line
Westerdam - In April 2004, the M/S 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.
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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 is scheduled to take her inaugural cruise in spring 2007. The 90,000-ton ship will sail a combination of Mediterranean and Caribbean itineraries and carry 2,550 passengers. Crew needed: (not available)
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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 is 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 is scheduled to take her inaugural cruise in February 2007. The 93,000-ton ship will sail Caribbean itineraries and carry 2,400 passengers. Crew needed: 1,154
Norwegian Gem - The Norwegian Gem is scheduled to take her inaugural cruise in October 2007. The 93,000-ton ship will sail Caribbean itineraries and carry 2,400 passengers. Crew needed: 1,154
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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.
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P & O Cruises
Arcadia - P &O Cruises launched the Arcadia in April, 2005.
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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 is scheduled to take her inaugural cruise in March 2007. The 116,000-ton ship will sail Caribbean itineraries and carry 3,100 passengers. Crew needed: 1,200
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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 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.
Liberty of the Seas - The second "freedom class" ship 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. Crew needed: 1,360
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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.
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If you are looking for a cruise ship job then now is a fantastic time to start your search. With at least nine new cruise ships scheduled to be launched in 2007 in addition to seventeen new cruise ships launched in 2005 and 2006, the prospects are great for cruise ship job seekers.
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