Cruise news (new ships-tagged)
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Explora Journeys names LNG-powered EXPLORA III in Barcelona
Explora Journeys officially named EXPLORA III in Barcelona on August 1st, 2026, marking the introduction of the brand's first liquefied natural gas...
August 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia to debut expanded luxury retail experience
MSC Cruises has revealed an expanded onboard retail programme for MSC World Asia, introducing a broader selection of luxury boutiques, family...
August 3, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises to retire Sirena following sale in 2028
Oceania Cruises will retire Oceania Sirena from its fleet in the spring of 2028 following an agreement for the vessel's sale, parent company...
July 31, 2026 - Cruise Industry
NYK Line plans new luxury cruise ship (Asuka IV) to replace Asuka II
Japan's NYK Line has announced plans to build a new luxury cruise ship that will eventually replace the 36-year-old Asuka II (1990-built as Crystal...
July 31, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Transcend Cruises reveals yacht-inspired design for first purpose-built river cruise ship
Transcend Cruises has unveiled the design of its first purpose-built river cruise vessel, introducing a yacht-inspired concept developed in...
July 30, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking River Cruises took delivery of newest Longship Viking Dagur
On July 29th, Viking took delivery of Viking Dagur - the European fleet's newest Longship-class vessel. The 190-passenger vessel was constructed at...
July 30, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Heritage Expeditions expands global schedule with Heritage Discoverer ship’s maiden 2027–2028 season
The Christchurch, New Zealand-based Heritage Expeditions has unveiled the inaugural 2027–2028 programme for its newest expedition vessel...
July 29, 2026 - Cruise Industry
TUI River Cruises marks float-out of first purpose-built vessel, TUI Luzia
On July 29th, TUI River Cruises announced a key construction milestone with the float-out of TUI Luzia, the brand's first purpose-built riverboat, at...
July 29, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Century Vision ship to debut on Yangtze River cruises in China ahead of global expansion
Century Cruises is preparing to introduce its newest river cruise vessel, Century Vision, on its signature 4-day Yangtze River itineraries between...
July 26, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys takes delivery of EXPLORA III
On July 23rd, Explora Journeys took delivery of EXPLORA III at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa, expanding MSC Group's luxury ocean...
July 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking OCEAN's newest ships to be named Viking Leda (2028) and Viking Vega (2029)
Viking has announced that its next two ocean-going vessels will be named Viking Leda (2028) and Viking Vega (2029). The two vessels/sisterships form...
July 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises expands fleet with 3 new ships for 2028
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced the introduction of three new vessels in 2028 - SS Helen, SS Clara, and RV Mekong Mystique, expanding...
July 23, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Antara Cruises (India) announces USD 52M investment to expand Brahmaputra River's fleet
Antara Cruises has announced plans to invest more than ₹500 crore (~US$52M) over the next 5 years to strengthen the Brahmaputra as India's leading...
July 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia begins sea trials ahead of December delivery
MSC Cruises' new flagship, MSC World Asia, the third vessel in the WORLD Class series, has entered the sea trial phase following its departure from...
July 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
VIVA Cruises unveils 2027 programme with new ships and itineraries
VIVA Cruises has launched its 2027 programme, marking the earliest and most comprehensive annual deployment in the company's history. The new season...
July 21, 2026