With the cruise industry sailing from strength to strength, many of our cruise partners are unveiling a new wave of ships to entice you, whether you're a regular sailor or new-to-cruising. In this issue, we have highlighted the succeeding newcomers set to cause a stir in 2008 and beyond, including where they'll sail to and who they'll be suitable for.

Princess Cruises - Ruby Princess

Passengers: 3,100 Debut: November 2008
Highlights: Movies Under the Stars poolside movie screen, multiple entertainment options, a wedding chapel and nearly 900 balcony staterooms.
Destinations: A season of seven-day Western Caribbean sailings from Fort Lauderdale, visiting Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, Cozumel and the line's private beach call at Princess Cays in the Bahamas.
Who it's suitable for: Anyone who enjoys sophisticated cruising with an American flavour.

Seabourn - Odyssey

Passengers: 450 Debut: June 2009
Highlights: Under construction in Italy by T. Mariotti, a shipbuilder specialising in beautiful mega-yachts and small, luxury ships. To feature 225 luxury suites, ninety percent with private verandas. Also the Sky Bar, water sports, Spa.
Destinations: Mediterranean, Caribbean, followed by Seabourn's first-ever World Cruise Jan 2010.
Who they're suitable for: Designed for the discerning few -- those to whom exceptional quality matters, and who prefer elegant, intimate ships.

RCI - Oasis Of The Seas

Passengers: 5400 Debut: Late 2009
Highlights: Oasis Of The Seas will be the largest and most revolutionary cruise ship in the world. An architectural marvel at sea, she will span 16 decks, encompasses 220,000 GRT, and feature 2,700 staterooms, plus Central Park, a revolutionary design in which the center of the ship opens to the sky and features tropical grounds spanning the length of a football field..
Destinations: The ship will sail from her home port in Port Canaveral, US 
Who they're suitable for: Families and couples alike, those looking for vast choice and the latest on board innovations.

Cunard - Queen Elizabeth

Passengers: 2.092 Debut: Autumn 2010
Highlights: Queen Elizabeth will offer the very best of Cunard’s values and traditions, blended with every conceivable modern luxury that today's discerning travellers expect.
Destinations: To be announced.
Who it's suitable for: Those wanting a classic ocean liner with traditional British Camaraderie and the conventional essence of a cruise together with the grandeur of Cunard's tradition.

P&O Cruises - To be announced

Passengers: 3,076 Debut: Spring 2010
Highlights: Externally, the vessel will be similar to P&O Cruises Ventura, which is scheduled to enter service in spring 2008, but the new product features and interior design will be announced at a future date.
Destinations: To be announced.
Who it's suitable for: Lovers of P&O Cruises' distinct British style of cruising with quality modern facilities.

Seabourn - To be announced

Passengers: 450 Debut: Summer 2010
Highlights: At 32,000 tonnes she will accommodate just 450 guests in 225 luxury suites, ninety percent of which will offer private balconies.
Destinations: To be announced.
Who it's suitable for: Designed for those who appreciate the yacht-like onboard ambience and all-inclusive policies such as complimentary open bars, open-seating dining and a myriad of thoughtful touches.