New Cruise Ship News & Launches
News on the latest new cruise ships: launches, sea trials, maiden voyages, and fleet expansions from top cruise lines.
American Cruise Lines Christens American Maverick
American Cruise Lines christened American Maverick in Newport, Rhode Island, marking the latest addition to its expanding U.S.-built fleet. The 130-passenger…
MSC World Asia Unveils The Spiral @ Tree of Life, the Longest Dry Slide at Sea
MSC Cruises unveiled renderings of MSC World Asia, its forthcoming flagship now being built at Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France. The ship…
New MSC Mega-Ship Will Feature the Longest Dry Slide at Sea, Spanning 12 Decks
MSC Cruises has unveiled the Tree of Life, a 32-foot architectural centerpiece for MSC World Asia that will anchor the ship's family entertainment district.…
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New Cruise Ship Will Have an 11-Story Slide, the Longest at Sea
MSC Cruises will debut MSC World Asia on December 4, 2026, introducing an array of entertainment features…
Carnival Reveals Major Changes to Food Onboard (Including Replacing Some Restaurants)
Carnival Cruise Line announced "The Next Course," a comprehensive dining overhaul unveiled in New Orleans…
Construction Officially Begins on Royal Caribbean’s 7th Oasis Class Cruise Ship
Royal Caribbean has officially begun construction on its seventh Oasis class ship at the Chantiers de…
Royal Caribbean’s Seventh Oasis Ship Just Hit a Big Milestone
Royal Caribbean has begun assembly of its seventh Oasis-class ship at the Chantiers de L'Atlantique shipyard…
Carnival Reveals New Restaurants, Bars, and Menus Coming Across the Fleet
Carnival Cruise Line is rolling out "The Next Course," a comprehensive dining expansion featuring new…
Four Seasons II Revealed
Four Seasons Yachts announced plans to build Four Seasons II, a second luxury vessel launching in 2028. The…
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Ocean Educator Cristina Ozores Named EXPLORA III Godmother
Explora Journeys selected marine educator Cristina Ozores as Godmother of EXPLORA III, the cruise line's…
Preview: The ship that defines Crystal’s next generation – Crystal Grace
Crystal Cruises will launch its most significant vessel in over twenty years when Crystal Grace departs Rome…
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The $2.7 Million PER DAY Cruise Ship? Estimating How Much The World’s Biggest Ship Earns
Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas generates approximately $2.7 million daily, making it one of the cruise…
Explora III Completes Sea Trials
EXPLORA III has successfully completed sea trials in the Mediterranean, clearing the path for its summer…
Crystal Grace Begins Construction, Marking a New Chapter in Luxury Cruising
Crystal Cruises marked the official start of construction on its newest ocean vessel, Crystal Grace, during…
Norwegian Cruise Line Reveals Opening Date for Great Tides Waterpark Ahead of Day Pass…
Norwegian Cruise Line confirmed that Great Tides Waterpark will open September 4, 2026, at Great Stirrup…
Viking Welcomes 13th Ocean Ship: Total Fleet Capacity Reaches 12,226 Passengers
Viking Cruises took delivery of its 13th ocean-going ship on May 26, 2026, when Fincantieri officially…
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Seven Seas Voyager Debuts After Major Luxury Refurbishment
Regent Seven Seas Cruises' Seven Seas Voyager returned to service following a comprehensive 25-day…
Two Carnival Ships Share New Design Element After Dry Dock Upgrades
Carnival Legend and Carnival Magic have emerged from dry dock at Grand Bahama Shipyard with a striking new…
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Harmony of the Seas Ready to Resume Cruising Following Massive Refit
Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas emerged from six weeks of dry dock at Spain's Navantia shipyard with…
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Explora Journeys Reveals Summer 2028 Plans With Six-Ship Fleet
Explora Journeys opened bookings for its Summer 2028 collection, marking the completion of its six-ship…
Carnival Adventure and Encounter Complete First Year of Service
Carnival Cruise Line marked a significant milestone as the Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter…
First Impressions: Aboard Viking Polaris On The Great Lakes
A reviewer sailing Viking Polaris this week offers early praise for the expedition ship's design and…
Bow section of Explora V launched in Palermo
Explora Journeys has launched the bow section of Explora V, advancing construction of the fifth vessel in…
Aurora breaks records
Aurora Expeditions concluded its 2025/26 Antarctic season with record passenger numbers, welcoming 30% more…
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AmaMelodia is named in Barranquilla fiesta
AmaWaterways has expanded its operations on Colombia's Magdalena River with the introduction of a second…
Uniworld unveils first images of S.S. Emilie
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has unveiled initial renderings of the S.S. Emilie, a 154-passenger river…
Carnival Selects Texas for Its Newest Excel-Class Ship
Carnival will base its fifth Excel-class ship, Carnival Tropicale, in Galveston starting in 2028, joining…
Ambassador to acquire fourth ship this year, CMO confirms
Ambassador Cruise Line will add a fourth vessel to its fleet before year-end, marking continued expansion…
Atlas Unveils Adventurer Suites Design
Atlas Ocean Voyages unveiled suite designs for its Atlas Adventurer expedition vessel, arriving in late…
Norwegian Aura Floated Out at Fincantieri
Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Aura reached a major construction milestone this week when the ship was…
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