Cruise news (new ships-tagged)
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Emerald Cruises adds two superyachts (Raiya, Xara) and a riverboat (Lumi) in 2026-2027
Emerald Cruises has announced fleet expansion plans with the addition of two superyachts and a riverboat, scheduled for deliveries in 2027. The boat...
April 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation expands AIDA fleet with €2 billion Fincantieri order
Carnival Corporation has placed its first cruise ship order for its subsidiary AIDA Cruises. The order, placed with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri...
April 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL's newest ships to be named Carnival Festivale (2027) and Carnival Tropicale (2028)
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled its "Innovation Itinerary," a strategic 5-year plan emphasizing 3 core objectives: operating the most...
April 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys marks troncone launch of EXPLORA IV at Palermo shipyard
Explora Journeys has confirmed the successful launch of the troncone—the forward lower section—of EXPLORA IV, the fourth vessel in its...
April 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Windstar’s newest ship Star Seeker features 112 suites and modernized public spaces
Windstar Cruises' newest vessel, Star Seeker, is scheduled to commence her inaugural sailing season in December 2025. Following the formal...
April 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC World America elevates shipboard shopping with 9 retail experiences
MSC Cruises is set to enhance its onboard retail offerings with the introduction of MSC World America, scheduled to debut this month. This new...
April 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Adora Flora City unveils hull artwork inspired by Maritime Silk Road
Hull artwork for China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, was unveiled in Shanghai on March 25th. The design, themed...
March 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Orient Express Sailing Yachts opens reservations for OE Corinthian, debuting Summer 2026
Orient Express Sailing Yachts has announced the opening of reservations for Orient Express Corinthian, scheduled to commence operations in the summer...
March 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises achieves triple milestone with ships World America, World Asia, and World Atlantic
In a series of significant events for MSC Cruises, the shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivered MSC World America, conducted a coin ceremony...
March 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Keel-Laying ceremony marks construction milestone for Regent's Seven Seas Prestige
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has conducted the keel-laying ceremony for Seven Seas Prestige at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera (Venice, Italy...
March 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NCL's ship Norwegian Aqua started the Maiden Voyage in Europe
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line's latest vessel, Norwegian Aqua, has commenced her inaugural journey, departing from Lisbon (Portugal) en route to...
March 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
TUI Group considers newbuild options for Marella Cruises UK
TUI Group's Chief Executive Officer, Sebastian Ebel, announced during the company's Capital Markets Day on March 25th that the organization is...
March 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Disney Destiny floats out at Meyer Werft, advancing toward 2025 delivery
MS Disney Destiny, the newest vessel in the DCL-Disney Cruise Line's fleet, was launched at Meyer Werft Papenburg (Germany). The ship was recently...
March 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
International travel agents experience Mein Schiff Relax during 'Together at Sea' fam trip
Between March 6th and 9th, over 150 international travel agents participated in the 'Together at Sea' familiarization trip aboard the new Mein Schiff...
March 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viking expands Seine River fleet with Viking Nerthus ship
Viking officially took delivery of its newest Viking Longship Viking Nerthus on March 18th, 2025. The boat was presented at Meyer’s Neptun...
March 20, 2025