Cruise line telephone numbers and websites
New vessels abound on the high seas (and rivers) among the major passenger cruise companies. For more information, contact a travel agent and/or the line. Here are some of your choices:
Vessels: Island Roamer, Ocean Endeavour.
Info: (800) 363-7566, www.adventurecanada.com
Vessels: Aida Perla and Aida Prima. Other ship names are preceded by and blended with AIDA: aura, bella, blu, cara, diva, luna, mar, sol, stella, vita.
Info: 011-49-0381-20-270707, www.aida.de.
Vessels: Admiralty Dream, Alaskan Dream, Baranof Dream, Misty Fjord.
New for 2016: Chichagof Dream, June 12
Info: (855) 747-8100, www.alaskandreamcruises.com.
Vessels: Zambezi Queen. Each of the following names is preceded by and blended with Ama: Bella, Cello, Certo, Dagio, Dante, Dara, Dolce, Legro, Lotus (will be out of service toward the end of d the ened of 2016 and in 2017), Lyra, Prima, Pura, Reina, Serena, Sonata, Venita, Verde, Vida.
New for 2016: AmaStella and AmaViola, April
New for 2017: AmaKristina, March
Info: (800) 626-0126, www.amawaterways.com.
Vessels: American Glory, American Pride, American Spirit, American Star, Independence, Queen of the Mississippi, Queen of the West.
New for 2016: America, May.
New for 2017: Name and launch date to be announced.
Info: (800) 814-6880, www.americancruiselines.com.
Vessels: Aria Amazon, Aqua Amazon, Aqua Mekong.
Info: (866) 603-3687, www.aquaexpeditions.com.
Vessels: Amazon Discovery, Century Legend, Century Paragon, Isabella II, Sonesta St. George. Each of the following names preceded by Avalon: Affinity, Artistry II, Creativity, Expression, Felicity, Illumination, Impression, Luminary, Myanmar, Panorama, Poetry II, Scenery, Siem Reap, Tapestry II, Tranquility II, Vista, Visionary.
New for 2016: Avalon Imagery II, April, Avalon Passion, April
Info: (877) 797-8791, www.avalonwaterways.com.
Vessels: Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest.
Info: (877) 999-9553, www.azamaraclubcruises.com.
Vessels: Each name preceded by Belmond. In France: Alouette, Amaryllis, Fleur de Lys, Hirondelle, Napoleon. In Myanmar: Orcaella, Road to Mandalay
Info: (800) 524-2420, www.belmond.com/river-cruises
Vessels: Grande Caribe, Grande Mariner.
Info: (800) 556-7450, www.blountsmallshipadventures.com
Vessel: Fiji Princess
Info: 011-679-670-5006, www.bluelagooncruises.com
Vessels: Each name preceded by Carnival: Breeze, Conquest, Dream, Ecstasy, Elation, Fantasy, Fascination, Freedom, Glory, Imagination, Inspiration, Legend, Liberty, Magic, Miracle, Paradise, Pride, Sensation, Splendor, Sunshine, Triumph, Valor, Victory.
New for 2016: Carnival Vista, May
Info: (800) 327-9501, www.carnival.com.
Vessels: Horizon Caribbean, Horizon Med/North, Zenith.
Info: No central reservation number, www.cdfcroisieresdefrance.com.
Vessels: Athala II. Each of these names preceded by Celebrity: Constellation, Eclipse, Equinox, Infinity, Millennium, Reflection, Silhouette, Solstice, Summit, Xpedition.
Info: (800) 437-3111, www.celebritycruises.com.
Vessels: Each name preceded by Victoria: Clipper, Clipper III, Clipper IV.
Info: (800) 888-2535, www.clippervacations.com.
Vessel: Club Med 2
Info: (800) CLUB MED (258-2633), www.lat.ms/clubmedcruises.
Vessels: Each name preceded by Costa: Atlantica, Diadema, Deliziosa, Fascinosa, Favolosa, Fortuna, Luminosa, Magica, Mediterranea, Pacifica, neoClassica, neoRiviera, neoRomantica, Serena, Victoria.
Info: (800) 462-6782, www.costacruise.com.
Vessels: Astor, Astoria, Magellan, Marco Polo. River ships: Bellefleur, Bellejour, Belvedere
New for 2017: Columbus, June
Info: (855) 206-4897, www.cruiseandmaritime.com.
Vessels: Each name preceded by Crystal: Serenity, Symphony.
Info: (888) 722-0021, www.crystalcruises.com.
New for 2016: Crystal Mozart, July.
New for 2017: Crystal Debussy, June; Crystal Bach, June; Crystal Ravel, August;
Crystal Mahler, August.
Info: (844) 743-5322, www.crystalrivercruises.com
Vessel: Crystal Esprit
Info: (888) 553-0169, www.crystalyachtcruises.com
Vessel: Celestyal Crystal.
Info: (855) 364-4999, www.yourcubacruise.com
Vessels: Each name preceded by Queen: Elizabeth, Mary 2 and Victoria.
Info: (800) 528-6273, www.cunard.com.
Vessels: Each name preceded by Disney: Dream, Fantasy, Magic, Wonder.
Info: (800) 951-3532, disneycruise.disney.go.com
Dream Cruises (line to debut in November)
New for 2016: Genting Dream, November
Info: No phone number or email listed yet, dreamcruiseline.com/
Vessels: Each name preceded by Emerald: Dawn, Star, Sky, Sun.
New for 2017: Emerald Liberte, March, Emerald Radiance, April, as-yet-named ship, April.
Info: (855) 222-3214, www.emeraldwaterways.com
Vessels: Balmoral, Black Watch, Boudicca, Braemar.
Info: (877) 318-6228 , www.fredolsencruises.com.
New for 2016: The Louisiane (newly refurbished Columbia Queen, built in 2000), August 23.
New for late 2016/2017: Name and launch date of refurbished vessel to be announced
Info: (888)387-1140, www.frenchamericaline.com
Vessels: Adrienne, Esprit, Horizon II, Nenuphar, Princess.
Info: (800) 222-1236, www.fcwl.com.
Vessels: Catamarans: Athala 2, Seaman Journey. Ships: Eclipse, Galápagos Legend, Santa Cruz. Yachts: Coral I, Coral II, Isabella II, La Pinta, Odyssey.
Info: (877) 213-1688, www.galapagos-inc.com.
Vessels: Athena, Arethusa, Artemis, Bizet, Corinthian, Provence. Following names preceded by River: Adagio, Allegro, Aria, Chanson (no 2016 sailings), Chardonnay (no 2016 sailings), Concerto (no 2016 sailings), Harmony, Rhapsody. Ships not sailing in 2016 return to service in 2017.
New for 2016: Clio (refurbished after acquisition from Paul Gauguin Tere Moana)
Info: (800) 221-2610, www.gct.com
Vessels: Grande Caribe, Grande Mariner, Pearl Mist.
Info: (888) 891-0203, www.greatlakescruising.com.
Vessels: Bremen, Europa, Europa 2, Hanseatic.
Info: (877) 445-7447, www.hl-cruises.com.
Vessels: Hebridean Princess (ocean cruises), Royal Crown (river cruises).
Info: (877) 600-2648, www.hebrideancruises.com.
Vessels: Amsterdam, Eurodam, Maasdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Oosterdam, Prinsendam, Rotterdam, Veendam, Volendam, Westerdam, Zaandam, Zuiderdam.
New for 2016: Koningsdam, April.
Info: (877) 724-5425, www.hollandamerica.com.
Vessels: Finnmarken, Fram, Kong Harald (refurbished in 2016), Lofoten, Midnatsol, Nordkapp (refurbished in 2016), Nordlys, Nordnorge (refurbished in 2016), Nordstjernen, Polarlys (refurbished in 2016), Richard With, Trollfjord, Vesteralen.
New for 2016: Spitsbergen, May.
Info: (800) 323-7436, www.hurtigruten.us.
Vessels: Name is preceded by National Geographic: Endeavour, Endeavour II, Explorer, Islander, Orion, Quest, Panorama II, Sea Bird, Sea Lion. Seasonal charters: Delfin II, Jahan, Lord of the Glens, Sea Cloud.
Info: (800) 397-3348, www.expeditions.com.
Vessels: Armonia, Divina, Fantasia, Lirica, Magnifica, Musica, Opera, Orchestra, Poesia, Preziosa, Sinfonia, Splendida.
New for 2017: Meraviglia, June; Seaside, December.
Info: (877) 665-4655, www.msccruisesusa.com.
Vessel: True North
Info: (949) 487-0522 (Kurtz-Ahlers US rep), www.northstarcruises.com.au
Vessels: Pride of America; for the rest, each name preceded by Norwegian: Breakaway, Dawn, Epic, Escape, Gem, Getaway, Jade, Jewel, Pearl, Sky, Spirit, Star, Sun.
New for 2017: Norwegian Joy, summer.
Info: (800) 327-7030, www.ncl.com.
Vessels: Insignia, Marina, Nautica, Regatta, Riviera.
New for 2016: Sirena, April.
Info: (855) 623-2642, www.oceaniacruises.com.
Vessels: Arcadia, Aurora, Azura, Britannia, Oceana, Oriana, Ventura.
Info: (877) 828-4728, www.poamericas.com.
Vessel: Paul Gauguin
Info: (800) 848-6172, www.pgcruises.com.
Vessel: Pearl Mist
Info: (800) 981-9146, www.pearlseascruises.com
Vessel: Albatros, Amadea, Artania.
Info: 011-49-228-9260-0, www.phoenixreisen.com.
Ponant Yacht Cruises & Expeditions
Vessels: L’Austral, Le Boréal, Le Lyrial, Le Ponant, Le Soléal.
Info: (888) 400-1082, en.ponant.com
Vessels: Each name followed by Princess: Caribbean, Coral, Crown, Dawn, Diamond, Emerald, Golden, Grand, Island, Regal, Royal, Ruby, Sapphire, Sea, Star, Sun.
New for 2017: Majestic Princess, April.
Info: (800) 774-6237, www.princess.com.
Vessels: Horizon, Monarch, Sovereign, Zenith.
Info: 011-34-91-418-7008, www.pullmantur.es/en/.
Vessels: Evolution, 50 Years of Victory, Hans Hansson (will sail in 2017), Kapitan Khlebnikov, Ocean Diamond, Ocean Endeavour, Ocean Nova, Sea Adventurer.
New for 2016: (refreshed, but not a new ship): Kapitan Khlebnikov (built 1992), Evolution (built 2013).
New for 2017: (refurbished, not new build) Hans Hansson
Info: (844) 249-2056, www.quarkexpeditions.com.
Vessels: Each name preceded by Seven Seas: Mariner, Navigator, Voyager.
New for 2016: Seven Seas Explorer, July.
Info: (877) 505-5370, www.rssc.com.
Vessels: Each name followed by “of the Seas”: Adventure, Anthem, Allure, Brilliance, Enchantment, Empress, Explorer, Freedom, Grandeur, Independence, Jewel, Legend, Liberty, Majesty, Mariner, Navigator, Oasis, Quantum, Radiance, Rhapsody, Serenade, Splendour, Vision, Voyager.
New for 2016: Ovation, April; Harmony, May.
Info: (800) 327-6700, www.royalcaribbean.com.
Ocean vessels: Saga Sapphire, Saga Pearl II. River vessels: Amadeus Symphony (for 2017 only), Filia Rheni II, Regina Rheni II, Rex Rheni.
Info: 011-44-0800-505-030 (for ocean cruises) or 011-44-0800-300-400 (for river cruises), travel.saga.co.uk/ocean-cruises.
Vessels: Each name preceded by Scenic: Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Gem, Jade, Jasper, Jewel, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsar.
New for 2016: Scenic Spirit, January; Scenic Azure and Scenic Amber, April; Scenic Aura, September
Info: (866) 689-8611, www.scenicusa.com
St. Lawrence Cruise Lines Inc.
Vessel: Canadian Empress.
Info: (800) 267-7868, www.stlawrencecruiselines.com.
Vessels: Each name preceded by Seabourn: Odyssey, Quest, Sojourn.
New ships in 2016: Encore, December.
Info: (800) 929-9391, www.seabourn.com.
Vessels: Sea Cloud, Sea Cloud II.
Info: (201) 227-9404, www.seacloud.com.
Vessels: SeaDream I, SeaDream II.
Info: (800) 707-4911, www.seadream.com.
Vessels: Each name preceded by Silver: Cloud, Discoverer, Explorer, Galápagos (formerly Galápagos Explorer II, acquired from Galápagos Cruises), Shadow, Spirit, Whisper, Wind.
Info: (800) 722-9955, www.silversea.com.
Vessels: Royal Clipper, Star Clipper, Star Flyer.
New for 2017: Flying Clipper, late 2017.
Info: (800) 442-0551, www.starclippers.com.
Vessels: Star Pisces, The Taipan; each of these names preceded by SuperStar: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra and Virgo.
Info: 011-852-2317-7711, www.starcruises.com.
Vessels: A-Rosa Aqua, A-Rosa Stella (river cruises): Minerva (ocean cruises).
Info: (866) 923-9182, www.swanhellenic.us.
Vessels: Swiss Emerald, Tauck Esprit, Inspire, Savor, Swiss Jewel, Swiss Sapphire, Treasures.
New for 2016: Grace, April; Joy, late June.
Info: (800) 468-2825, www.tauck.com.
Vessels: Mein Schiff, Mein Schiff 2, Mein Schiff 3.
New for 2016: Mein Schiff 4, June.
New for 2017: Mein Schiff 5, July.
Info: 011-49-40-28-66-77-111, tuicruises.com.
Vessels: Replica coastal steamer: Legacy. Small ships: Safari Endeavour, Safari Voyager. Yachts whose name is preceded by Safari: Endeavour, Explorer, Quest, Voyager. Expedition vessels whose name is preceded by Wilderness: Adventurer, Discoverer, Explorer.
New for 2016: La Pinta, February.
Info: (888) 862-8881, www.un-cruise.com
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Vessels: Century Legend, Century Paragon, Queen Isabel, Antoinette, Catherine, Maria Theresa. Each of these names preceded by River: Ambassador, Baroness, Beatrice, Countess, Duchess, Empress, Orchid, Princess, Queen, Royale, Tosca, Victoria.
New for 2016: Ganges Voyager II, January.
New for 2017: Mekong Navigator, January; S.S. Joie de Vivre, April.
Info: (800) 257-2407, www.uniworld.com
Vessels: Each of these names preceded by Victoria: Anna, Grace, Jenna, Katarina, Lianna, Sophia, Selina.
Info: (800) 348-8084, www.victoriacruises.com.
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River: In Egypt: Mayfair, Omar el Khayam. Each of these names preceded by Viking: Astrild, Beyla, Fontane, Hemming, Legend, Neptune, Osfrid, Prestige, Schumann, Torgil. In Russia: Akun, Helgi (not sailing in 2016), Ingvar, Rurik (not sailing in 2016), Truvor. In Southeast Asia: Emerald, Mandalay, Mekong, Orient. Longships: Each of these names preceded by Viking Longship: Aegir, Alruna, Alsvin, Atla, Baldur, Bragi, Buri, Delling, Eir, Eistla, Embla, Forseti, Freya, Gefjon, Gullveig, Heimdal, Herja, Hild, Hlin, Idi, Idun, Ingvi, Jarl, Kara, Kvasir, Lif, Lofn, Magni, Mani, Mimir, Modi, Njord, Odin, Rinda, Rolf, Skadi, Skirnir, Tor, Var, Ve, Vidar, Vilhjalm, Vili. Viking Longships Bestla and Hermod (in private use for 2016).
New for 2016: Viking Longship Alruna, Viking Longship Egil, Viking Longship Kadlin, Viking Longship Rolf, Viking Longship Tialfi, Viking Longship Vilhjalm, and Viking Osfrid, March
Viking ocean vessels: Viking Star
New ocean vessels for 2016: Viking Sea, April.
New ocean vessels for 2017: Viking Sky, February; Viking Sun, late in the year.
Info: (877) 668-4546, www.vikingrivercruises.com and www.vikingcruises.com
Vessel: Voyager
Info: (866) 623-2689, www.voyagesofdiscovery.com.
Vessel: Aegean Odyssey.
Info: (877) 398-1460, www.voyagestoantiquity.com.
Vessel: Each name preceded by Star: Breeze, Legend, Pride. Each name preceded by Wind: Spirit, Star, Surf.
Info: (800) 258-7245, www.windstarcruises.com.
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