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OverviewLaunched in June 2017, the 5,642-passenger MSC Meraviglia is one of the largest vessels in the fleet. In fact, it is among the largest cruise ships floating on the seas today. Some of the ship's most impressive features include a promenade equipped with a 5,200-square-foot LED screen dome, a 108-square-foot main pool, and two Formula 1 virtual reality racing simulators.

6 days ago | travel.usnews.com | Holly Johnson

MSC World EuropaDebuted in December 2022, MSC World Europa holds a maximum of 6,762 passengers and 2,138 crew members. Propelled entirely by liquefied natural gas (LNG), this sustainability-focused cruise ship boasts a futuristic panorama lounge and a kinetic dome ceiling that integrates movement into its design. It also comes equipped with a water park, bumper cars and a record-breaking 11-story-tall slide (the tallest of its kind at sea).

1 week ago | travel.usnews.com | Holly Johnson

On Board with VirginVirgin Voyages is an adults-only cruise line, meaning only patrons 18 and older are allowed on cruises with this company. Similar to the Virgin Hotels brand, Virgin Voyages caters to a younger audience with its focus on food, wellness and technology. The line typically appeals to cruisers in their 20s to 40s, and Virgin says the majority of its bookings are for travelers in their 30s to 60s.

1 week ago | travel.usnews.com | Megan duBois |Skye Sherman |Gwen Pratesi |Holly Johnson

#8Norwegian VivaNorwegian Cruise Line#8 in Best Cruises from GalvestonRead More »Norwegian Viva, which first sailed in August 2023, encourages passengers to "live it up" at sea, with amenities like two 10-story slides, a three-level racetrack, interactive mini-golf and a tidal wave waterslide. A kids club, an Aqua Park, escape rooms and a sports area will keep the whole family busy, while adults can enjoy a stroll on the glass-bottomed Oceanwalk, a spa treatment or a dip in the infinity pools.

2 weeks ago | travel.usnews.com | Janice Wald Henderson |Julie Kessler |Holly Johnson

#5VistaOceania Cruises#5 in Best Cruises from New YorkRead More »Debuted in May 2023, Oceania Cruises' first new ship in more than a decade holds 1,200 passengers (at double occupancy) and 800 crew members. Vista is the inaugural ship in Oceania's Allura Class, featuring top-of-the-line amenities like a culinary center, an artist loft and an extensive library, along with facilities like a pool, a casino, a spa and a fitness center.