Cruise news (new ships-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Star Princess cruise ship christened at Port Everglades (FL USA)
In a traditional maritime ceremony at Port Everglades, Star Princess—the newest addition to the Princess Cruises fleet—was formally named...
November 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
National Geographic-Lindblad start Rhine River cruises in 2026
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is preparing to expand its exploration portfolio into European river cruising. Beginning in 2026, the...
November 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways expands Colombian cruise fleet with AmaMelodia ship
AmaWaterways has officially introduced its second luxury riverboat in Colombia, the AmaMelodia, marking another step in the company’s strategic...
November 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Windstar expands European cruises with Star Explorer ship in 2027
Windstar Cruises has confirmed the forthcoming debut of Star Explorer/currently World Explorer, the second of two all-suite superyachts to join its...
November 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
DCL's newest ship Disney Destiny arrives in Port Canaveral (FL USA)
The Disney Destiny has reached Port Canaveral, marking a key milestone in its preparation to join the Disney Cruise Line/DCL fleet. The vessel's...
November 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines confirms fleet expansion with 10 new ships through 2028
ACL-American Cruise Lines has confirmed plans for a significant fleet expansion, announcing the construction of ten new vessels for the USA market...
October 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Uniworld's fleet expands with 4 new ships in 2027
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has detailed its most extensive fleet and itinerary expansion to date, confirming the launch of four ships and six...
October 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys announces exclusive preview cruise for EXPLORA III
MSC's Explora Journeys has unveiled an exclusive opportunity for select guests to experience EXPLORA III ahead of her official launch. The...
October 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aqua Lares to launch 2026 Arctic & Scottish Isles expeditions
Ultra-luxury expedition line Aqua Expeditions has announced that its ice-class superyacht Aqua Lares will commence operations from May 30th, 2026...
October 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Xcel delivered, construction underway on sister ship Xcite
Celebrity Cruises has accepted delivery of its newest Edge-series ship, Celebrity Xcel, and simultaneously initiated construction on its sixth Edge...
October 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean begins construction of 7th OASIS-class ship
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has officially commenced the construction of its 7th OASIS-class ship (RCI OASIS PLUS), with a steel-cutting...
October 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises christened 9 new riverboats, including its 100th
In a ceremony held in Basel, Switzerland, the world's largest river shipowner Viking Holding celebrated the christening of its 100th ship, Viking...
October 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Cruises' newest superyacht Scenic Ikon debuts in 2028
The Scenic Ikon has been formally announced by Scenic Group as its next ultra-luxury expedition superyacht, scheduled for its inaugural debut in...
October 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Stena Line names its new methanol-ready hybrid vessel Stena Connecta
Swedish ferry operator Stena Line held the naming ceremony for its newest NewMax hybrid Ro-Ro vessel, Stena Connecta, at the China Merchants Jinling...
October 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia set to offer widest suite selection in MSC fleet
When the MSC World Asia commences Mediterranean sailings on December 4th, 2026, it will bring the most extensive array of suites ever offered within...
October 20, 2025