All aboard! The best new cruise ships for 2024, according to U.S. News and World Report

Tamara Walker, Asbury Park Press
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Ready to "seas" the day?

Cruising has become one of the fastest growing sectors of tourism, with passenger numbers projected to reach 37.2 million by 2025, according to Cruise Lines International Association.

And each year, the ships are getting bigger and more tricked out.

In fact, U.S. News and World Report has compiled this list of Best New Cruise Ships for 2024 with a preview of new ships coming in 2025. Here are a few of them:

Icon of the Seas: January 2024

From Royal Caribbean International, this will be the largest cruise ship in the world, carrying up to 7,600 passengers. AquaDome, an "impressive glass-enclosed space at the top of the ship," according to U.S. News and World Report, will have an AquaTheater, panoramic ocean views and a waterfall. Fares begin around $1,930 per person (double occupancy) for a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise.

Utopia of the Seas: July 2024

Also from Royal Caribbean, this ship will be for three- and four-night ultimate weekend getaways. Fares begin around: $471 per person (double occupancy) for a three-night Bahamas cruise. It will have eight neighborhoods and a themed "mixed reality" dining experience that takes place on a train.

This is Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas, among the largest passenger ships in the world. Bigger and more luxurious ships are on their way.
This is Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas, among the largest passenger ships in the world. Bigger and more luxurious ships are on their way.

Sun Princess: February 2024

From the Princess Cruise Line, this will be the largest of its ships and features Sea Breeze Rollglider, a ride that soars 19 decks high and the first of its kind on a cruise ship. Fares begin around: $577 per person (double occupancy) for a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise.

Disney Treasure: December 2024

The Disney cruise line will debut the Treasure, which will sail to the Eastern and Western Caribbean and Castaway Cay, the line's private island. Fares begin around: $4,028 per person (double occupancy) for a seven-night Caribbean cruise.

New ships debuting in 2025

  • MSC World America: Spring 2025

  • Oceania Allura: June 2025

  • Star Princess: August 2025

  • Star of the Seas: Summer 2025

  • Disney Cruise Line: 2025

What ships sail from New Jersey?

New Jersey is home to three cruise lines: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and TUI Cruises at Cape Liberty Cruise Port Terminal in Bayonne. Here are Royal Caribbean Best cruises, according to U.S. News and World Report.

  • #1 Symphony of the Seas

  • #9 Anthem of the Seas

  • #15 Liberty of the Seas

  • #24 Jewel of the Seas

These cruises leave out of Cape Liberty Cruise Port Terminal in Bayonne.

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Upcoming Best New Cruise Ships from US News and World Report