There's never a dull moment in the world of river and ocean voyages, with cruise lines launching new vessels at the drop of an anchor.
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Leading the charge is Oceania Cruises, which will unveil a spanking new vessel, Vista, in May.
Featuring beautifully furnished staterooms - think spacious ensuites with Bulgari amenities and comfortable beds with 1000-thread-count sheets - Vista will sail into the Mediterranean this northern summer, visiting ports such as Rome, Venice and Athens.
![The gleaming interiors of Oceania Cruises' soon-to-be-launched ship, Vista. The gleaming interiors of Oceania Cruises' soon-to-be-launched ship, Vista.](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/190394412/029cf2f3-a32c-4db9-b958-753a7d422db9.jpg/r0_93_3000_1780_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
Next in line is Seabourn, whose newest expedition vessel, Seabourn Pursuit, sets sail in August with an expert 26-person expedition team on board.
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From slick restaurants to suites with personal stewards, there will be luxe trimmings aplenty, including two custom-built submarines that will help guests explore what lies beneath surfaces as frigid and foreign as the Drake Passage. oceaniacruises.com, seabourn.com