Ship: Oasis of the Seas, Royal Caribbean
Debut:  December 5, 2009

The largest cruise ship ever built at a cost over 1 billion dollars, debuted to exultant reviews. She offers

7-day Caribbean sailings, round trip from Ft. Lauderdale.

Guest Capacity: 5,400    Gross Tonnage: 220,900    Staterooms: 2,700          Decks: 16 high

Length: 1,184 feet          Cruising Speed: 22 knots

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MSC Magnifica, MSC

Debut: March 1, 2010

Guests can soak up the sun in the solarium or choose from 3 swimming pools, including one with the ingenious ‘Magrodome’ retractable roof – perfect for winter cruising. The Magnifica sails 7-night Turkey and Croatia sailings from Venice.

Guest Capacity: 2,518    Gross Tonnage: 89,000    Staterooms: 1,259          Decks: 13 high

Length: 964 feet             Cruising Speed: 23 knots

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Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Cruises

Debut: April 29, 2010

The third Solstice Class ship, welcoming 2,850 guests, will offer 11,14 & 16-day European Cruises until November 2010. The Eclipse features AquaClass staterooms, a freshly manicured lawn on the highest deck and verandas - 85% of all staterooms have them.

Guest Capacity: 2,850    Gross Tonnage: 122,000    Staterooms: 1,425          Decks: 13 high

Length: 1,033 feet          Cruising Speed: 24 knots

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ms Nieuw Amsterdam IV, Holland America Line

Debut: July 4, 2010

This elegant newcomer's interior design pays homage to New York City's sophistication and spirit, offering 12-day Mediterranean cruises until Oct., then 7-day Caribbean sailings from Ft. Lauderdale. She is the 4th Holland America ship to carry the name Nieuw Amsterdam and a Signature Class series ship, the first of which was the ms Eurodam introduced in 2008.

Guest Capacity: 2,106    Gross Tonnage: 86,700    Staterooms: 1,022          Decks: 11 high

Length: 936 feet             Cruising Speed: 23.9 knots

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» 7-day Caribbean from $699

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Queen Elizabeth, Cunard Line

Debut: October 12, 2010

Her majesty is the second largest Cunard ship ever built and will welcome 2,092 passengers on what will no doubt be a crowning achievement. She is named after the first Queen Elizabeth which was launched in 1938 and will reflect art deco touches of that era with a variety of dancing from that time including the jitterbug and jive.

• 85% of staterooms are outside
• 71% of staterooms feature balconies
• 12% of the accommodation is Grills Suites

Guest Capacity: 2,092    Gross Tonnage: 90,400    Staterooms: 1,046          Decks: 12 high

Length: 964.5 feet          Cruising Speed: 22 knots

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Allure of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International

Debut: December 12, 2010

A copy of Oasis of the Seas which premiered one year before, she becomes another title-holder to the world's largest ship. With the Boardwalk and Central Park neighborhoods and other dazzling design innovations, she will be an active family's delight.  The Allure will sail

7-day Caribbean sailings, round trip from Ft. Lauderdale.

Guest Capacity: 5,400    Gross Tonnage: 220,900    Staterooms: 2,700          Decks: 16 high

Length: 1,184 feet          Cruising Speed: 22 knots

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Disney Dream™ - Disney Cruise Line®

Debut: January 26, 2011

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The first new ship from Disney since 1999, the Dream's larger size and innovative splashes of magic like the 765-foot-long AquaDuck water coaster and inside staterooms with virtual portholes that give an outside view make this ship a dream come true.  As on their other ships, the staterooms will have a split bathroom - perfect for families. The Dream will sail 3-, 4- and 5-night Bahamian cruises from Port Canaveral.

Guest Capacity: 4,000     Gross Tonnage: 128,000    Staterooms: 1,250           Decks: 14 high

Length: 1,115 feet           Cruising Speed: 22 knots

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