The company later launched round trips to locations such as Alexandria and Constantinople. It underwent a interval of rapid growth in the latter half of the 19th century, commissioning larger and extra luxurious ships to serve the steadily expanding market. Notable ships of the era embody the SS Ravenna in-built 1880, which grew to become the first ship to be constructed with a total steel superstructure, and the SS Valetta inbuilt 1889, which was the first ship to use electrical lights. Modern cruise ships, whereas sacrificing some qualities of seaworthiness, have added facilities to cater to water tourists, with recent vessels being described as “balcony-laden floating condominiums”.
In October 2019, Princess Cruises’ newest ship, the Sky Princess, will set sail, debuting a new class of stateroom referred to as Sky Suites, which would be the line’s most luxurious offering. Celebrity Edge will be joined by three sister ships in the …