Cruising in 2011
As a travel agent who specializes in cruises, I follow the news and trends in this niche closely, and the future is bright for 2011. Cruise Lines International Association, Inc. (CLIA) predicts a 6.6% increase in cruise passengers in 2011, and with about 15 million folks cruising in 2010 that is a nice increase. Fourteen new ships will be launched in 2011 with over half heading to the rivers of the world.
River cruising has become very popular not only because of the wonderful experience, but the product upgrade from years past as well. The new ships coming online in 2011 are amazing. Uniworld River Cruises’ “River Antoinette” will launch in March on the Rhine and feature a 20-by-13 foot heated swimming pool. Viking River Cruises new “Viking Emerald” will launch in March on China ’s Yangtze River boasting two Presidential Suites that measure 840 Square feet. Russia will see a needed improvement with the launch of the 206-passenger refurbished “River Victoria ” on the Volga River
Who knows maybe this is your year to experience that vacation of a lifetime, Cruising!
Dana Gaston
Expedia CruiseShipCenters
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