The Hottest New Ships on the Horizon - 2008 / 2009 / 2010

If you love to experience new cruise liners and thought 2008 was the year of the new ship, then prepare for 2009! Many of the major cruise lines have new ships in the horizon, from the biggest superliner in the World Royal Caribbean's - Project Genesis to smaller more intimate ships such as HSH Prince Albert from Silversea cruises. With more choice than ever before - there really has never been a better time to book a cruise.
 
Here is a summary of the new ships you have to look forward to:

Cruise Ships Launching 2008/09/10...

Norwegian Cruise Line
NCL F3

150.000 tonnes, 4200 passengers   
Launch in 2010

NCL F3 Ship Highlights: 
- New class of ship
- Best nightlife by day or night
- NCL Ice Bar
- POSH Beach Club

Carnival Cruises
Carnival Splendour

110.000 tonnes, 3000 passengers   
Launch in July 2008

Carnival Splendour Ship Highlights: 
- New class of ship
- Outdoor movie theatre
- Four swimming pools
- Carnival's Largest Spa

Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Solstice

122.000 tonnes, 2850 passengers  
Launch in July 2008

Carnival Splendour Ship Highlights: 
- New class of ship
- Outdoor movie theatre
- Four swimming pools
- Carnival's Largest Spa

Holland America
Eurodam

86.000 tonnes, 2014 passengers
Launch in June 2008

Carnival Splendour Ship Highlights: 
- New class of ship
- Outdoor movie theatre
- Four swimming pools
- Carnival's Largest Spa

Royal Caribbean
Independence of the Seas

160,000 tonnes, 3600 passengers
Launch in April 2008

Independence of the Seas Ship Highlights: 
- Royal Promenade - entertainment street onboard
- Flowrider - Surf Park
- Rock Climbing Wall
- Ice Rink - featuring Ice Shows at Sea

MSC Cruises
MSC Fantasia

133,500 tonnes, 3300 passengers
Launch in Summer 2008

MSC Fantasia Ship Highlights: 
- VIP area - Yacht Club
- 5 restaurants
- Over 20 bars

MSC Cruises
MSC Poesia

92,400 tonnes, 3000 passengers
Launch in April 2008

MSC Poesia Ship Highlights: 
- 80% outside and balcony cabins
- Wine tasting bar
- 3 swimming pools

Princess Cruises
Ruby Princess

113,000 tonnes, 3000 passengers
Launch in November 2008

Ruby Princess Ship Highlights: 
- 900 balcony cabins
- Movies under the stars
- Array of dining options

Silversea Cruises
Prince Albert II

6,072 tonnes, 132 passengers
Launch in June 2008

Prince Albert Ship Highlights: 
- Small and intimate
- Elegant dining room
- Entertainment

P&O Cruises
Ventura

116,000 tonnes, 3000 passengers
Launch in April 2008

Ventura Ship Highlights: 
- Designed exclusively for the British market
- Family friendly
- Marco Pierre White restaurant