Cruise lines make waves with new ships

Cruising continues to be so popular that many major cruise lines are launching new ships for 2008.

It's fun to be among the first to experience these new liners and their amenities, and you also get the chance to take part in the special celebrations that are part of maiden voyages.

MSC Cruises

Poesia, poised for an April launch, is expected to be first out in the New Year.

It carries 3,013 passengers and has a tennis court, teen club, cigar room, disco and miniature golf. It sails the Mediterranean from its home port of Venice.

MSC Fantasia is coming in the fall and holds 3,900 passengers. In the $550-million ship's elegant suites, the walls and furniture are mahogany and bathrooms will be lined with marble and have full-length baths....