Cruise news (new ships-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
TUI Cruises opens application for Mein Schiff Flow Godmother
In the run-up to the scheduled commissioning of the vessel Mein Schiff Flow, the shipowner, TUI Cruises, opened a campaign to identify a woman from...
February 20, 2026 - Cruise Industry
NCLH signed with Fincantieri a 3-ship building order (deliveries 2036–37)
The cruise shipowner Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has entered into a shipbuilding agreement with Italian yard Fincantieri to design and...
February 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Design and guest amenities defined for Emerald Astra ahead of 2026 river service
The river cruise vessel Emerald Astra, the 10th member of Emerald Cruises’ Star-Ship fleet, is scheduled to enter service in May 2026. The...
February 15, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Asian-inspired artworks set for MSC World Asia ship’s maiden season
The new cruise vessel MSC World Asia, a member of MSC Cruises’ World Class series, is being fitted with a bespoke collection of large-scale...
February 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Keel of Oceania Sonata laid at Fincantieri yard in Marghera
At the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, the keel for Oceania Sonata was formally laid, marking a key stage in the vessel’s construction...
February 10, 2026 - Accidents
Rescue at sea by MV Isle of Islay during delivery passage to Scotland
During its delivery passage to Scotland, the new CalMac ferry MV Isle of Islay participated in the recovery of a man from the sea off the coast of...
February 9, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Grace ship to have fleet’s first Owner’s Suite
Crystal Cruises has designated a new category of accommodation for its forthcoming ocean vessel, Crystal Grace, by planning an Owner’s Suite...
February 4, 2026 - 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