A look at new ships and trends in cruising for 2018

Jan 30, 2018

What's new in cruising for 2018? New ships are offering more outdoor spaces and views of the sea, while cold-water destinations are growing in popularity

NEW YORK — What's new in cruising for 2018? There's the usual razzle-dazzle — laser tag, water slides, zip lines and massive LED screens — along with a continued emphasis on healthy lifestyles, from dining options to fitness.

New ships offer more outdoor spaces and views of the sea, with boardwalk-style decks, glass walls and observation areas.

Alaska is very popular, along with itineraries on smaller ships to other cold-water destinations like Iceland, Greenland and the polar regions.

Millennials are a factor, too. Royal Caribbean says shorter cruises are popular with 20-somethings. In Europe, U by Uniworld river cruises are for ages 21-45 only.

The Cruise Lines International Association says "skip-gen" cruising is a new phenomenon, when grandparents cruise with grandkids, but skip a generation by leaving mom and dad home.

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