Cruise news (new ships-tagged)
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NCL's Norwegian Aura and Royal Caribbean's Hero OTS to enter service ahead of schedule in 2027
Two large cruise vessels scheduled to debut in 2027 will enter service earlier than originally planned. NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian...
October 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking River Cruises took delivery of newest Longship, Viking Rota
Neptun Werft (in Rostock/Warnemunde) officially delivered to Viking the newest Longship, Viking Rota. Rota will operate itineraries on the Rhine...
October 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking River Cruises took delivery of newest Nile River ship, Viking Sekhmet
Viking has taken delivery of its newest Nile River vessel, Viking Sekhmet, following a delivery ceremony at the Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt. MS...
October 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Antarctica21’s ship Magellan Discoverer nears completion ahead of Antarctic debut
The Chilean polar cruise company Antarctica21 announced that its 96-passenger newbuild vessel, Magellan Discoverer, is nearing completion. The ship...
October 1, 2026 - Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines christens American Ranger on the Hudson River
ACL-American Cruise Lines has christened its newest vessel, American Ranger, during a ceremony on the Hudson River in New York. The event took place...
October 1, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC's ship World Atlantic launched at Chantiers de l’Atlantique (CdA France)
MSC Cruises announced a construction milestone for its next flagship, MSC World Atlantic. On September 26th, the large vessel was launched from...
October 1, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Century Cruises (China) entered the European market with the Century Star ship
Century Cruises officially entered the European river cruise market with Century Star, following 23 years of operating Yangtze-deployed large ships...
September 29, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys expands into European river cruising
Explora Journeys is preparing to enter the river cruise sector, with the MSC Group’s luxury ocean brand signing a Letter of Intent/LoI with Den...
September 25, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Four Seasons II reaches keel-laying milestone at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard
Construction of Four Seasons II, the second vessel in the Four Seasons Yachts fleet, has reached a major milestone with the laying of the ship&rsquo...
September 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Travelmarvel Sirius ship begins inaugural Nile River cruise season
Travelmarvel has marked the inaugural sailing of Travelmarvel Sirius, returning the Australian touring and river cruise brand to the Nile River. The...
September 19, 2026 - Cruise Industry
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveils Solmar Terrace aboard Seven Seas Prestige
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled Solmar Terrace, a new outdoor dining venue that will debut aboard its upcoming Seven Seas Prestige...
September 19, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Travelmarvel and Quark Expeditions partner on new polar-capable ship for 2029
Travelmarvel, the premium brand/subsidiary of APT Travel Group, and Quark Expeditions have entered into a partnership for a newbuild vessel scheduled...
September 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean names Gen. Lori J. Robinson godmother of Legend OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean has named retired U.S. Air Force General Lori Jean Robinson as the godmother of Legend of the Seas, ahead of the ship’s...
September 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
NCL reveals entertainment programme for Norwegian Aura
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the entertainment programme for Norwegian Aura, ahead of the ship’s scheduled debut in May 2027. The...
September 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
River cruise ship Celebrity Compass floated out ahead of 2027 debut
Celebrity River Cruises has marked the float-out of Celebrity Compass, the first boat in its fleet, scheduled for a European debut in September 2027...
September 16, 2026