Cruise news (new ships-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
MSC Explora Journeys' newest ship EXPLORA III scheduled for early entry into service
MSC Explora Journeys has released further details of its upcoming vessel EXPLORA III, which is scheduled to enter service ahead of the previously...
February 1, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity River Cruises confirms plans for 10 additional newbuilds
Celebrity River Cruises has confirmed plans for 10 additional newbuild vessels, bringing its European river fleet to 20 ships by 2031. The...
January 30, 2026 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean orders Discovery Class newbuilds at Chantiers de l’Atlantique
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group has advanced its fleet development strategy with the signing of shipbuilding agreements for a new class of cruise ships to...
January 30, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Sonata ship's construction/assembly started at Fincantieri Marghera
Oceania Cruises has marked a significant point in its current growth cycle with the keel-laying ceremony for Oceania Sonata, held on Jan 26th at...
January 28, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Sonata begins service with extensive Transatlantic itineraries
The forthcoming Oceania Sonata — the first vessel of the new SONATA Class of Oceania Cruises — has been laid out for public view as her...
January 23, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Meyer Turku starts building Royal Caribbean’s 5th Icon-class cruise ship
At the Meyer Turku yard in Turku, Finland, construction has entered its formal phase for the fifth cruise ship in the ICON class for RCI-Royal...
January 23, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Riviera Travel UK expands fleet with Riviera Reflection in 2027
The UK-based company and travel brand Riviera Travel has announced that it will expand its European fleet with a new riverboat, Riviera Reflection...
January 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
DCL's largest ship Disney Adventure completes Transatlantic crossing ahead of Singapore homeporting
DCL-Disney Cruise Line reached a significant stage in its fleet expansion on January 15th with the arrival of Disney Adventure at Port Canaveral...
January 21, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Atlas Ocean Voyages/AOV is building in China sailing ship Atlas Adventurer
AOV-Atlas Ocean Voyages has confirmed that construction is underway (at a China Merchants Cruise Shipbuilding yard) on its first luxury...
January 21, 2026 - Cruise Industry
ACL's newest ship American Encore starts in 2026 Columbia and Snake river cruises
ACL-American Cruise Lines has confirmed that its new riverboat, American Encore, remains on schedule for entry into service in May 2026, when it will...
January 20, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Superyacht Emerald Kaia completes sea trials ahead of Adriatic inaugural season
Emerald Cruises has confirmed that its second ocean-going superyacht, Emerald Kaia, has successfully completed sea trials and remains on schedule for...
January 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Mein Schiff Flow reveals InTUItion-class design and suite concept ahead of Dubai debut
TUI Cruises has detailed the design and hospitality framework that will shape the onboard experience aboard Mein Schiff Flow, the cruise line’s...
January 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises introduces Star Seeker following Miami christening
Windstar Cruises has formally added Star Seeker to its fleet following a christening ceremony held in Miami. The event marked the vessel’s...
January 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
NCL's newest and largest cruise ship Norwegian Aura 2027 deployment
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled Norwegian Aura, the largest vessel ever ordered for its fleet, and has opened bookings for the ship ahead of...
January 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Construction of Royal Caribbean's 4th ICON ship (Hero of the Seas) advances with cabin installation
Meyer Turku has reached a further stage in the construction of RCI-Royal Caribbean International’s fourth Icon Class cruise ship (Hero of the...
January 14, 2026