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The cruise industry is booming with many lines seeing some of their highest sales dates in history. There are many new ships, money-saving promotions and ...

There’s even a solar astrophysicist, all of whom can help travelers understand and appreciate the destination in a deeper way. Guests can visit the onboard gelateria, a creperie and a sky bar with outdoor patio. Celebrity is the only cruise line to win the “Best of” Award of Excellence. Adding to its already growing map of destinations, Windstar Cruises will add several new ones aboard the all-suite, 312-guest Star Legend starting in November 2023. Also new for 2024 is more than a dozen sailings in partnership with PerryGolf, which leads international golf tours, to places like the British Isles, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Not only is it the first robotic arm ride at sea, but it is also groundbreaking in that riders can customize their experience along the way. Ecoventura ships are the only ones in the region to be part of the Relais & Chateaux Collection. Of the 84 new itineraries, more than have are considered country-intensive voyages with the majority of port calls being either a late-night departure or overnight. [six Prima Class ships](https://www.forbes.com/sites/ramseyqubein/2022/07/30/norwegian-prima-unveiled-with-new-dining-and-entertainment-venues-for-summer-2022-debut/) (and representing a new luxury direction for Norwegian Cruise Line) is Norwegian Prima. There’s also a complimentary food hall with almost a dozen different venues serving everything from Indian to Japanese ramen, the fastest slides at sea with both wet and dry options and the Prima Speedway, the first tri-level racetrack on a cruise ship. It now has completely new furnishings and interior decor, an upgraded fitness center, yoga on the sundeck and a new Club Med Spa by Sothys. As part of the growth, cruise companies are adding promotions, releasing renovations and [unveiling new perks and onboard amenities](https://www.forbes.com/sites/ramseyqubein/2022/08/21/seabourn-president-josh-leibowitz-on-luxury-expedition-sailing-and-new-amenities-for-2022/) to welcome back passengers.