Virgin Voyages, Richard Branson‘s new cruise line, has unveiled plans for its first of three ships.
One setting sail from Miami to Caribbean in 2020, and will be an adult-only ship that’s designed to attract people who have never been on a cruise before.
Cruising is the fastest-growing segment of the vacation industry, according to the Cruise Line Association. In 2018, 27.2 million passengers are expected to take a cruise, when compared with 25.8 million last year, the group said. However, since only 3 percent of people in North America have been on a cruise, there is even a lot more room for growth there.
Virgin also plans to invest $2.5 billion in building the three ships.
The first features a futuristic lounge, private VIP deck, laboratory-themed restaurant and a rooftop terrace that claims to have the largest daybed at sea.
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Source: CNBC
