Cruise news (new ships-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys' ship Explora III completes sea trials
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has successfully completed the sea trials of Explora III, the latest vessel being constructed for Explora Journeys...
June 2, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Emerald Cruises christened newest ship Emerald Astra in Amsterdam
Emerald Cruises & Tours formally introduced Emerald Astra, the latest addition to its European river fleet, during a christening ceremony held in...
June 1, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Steel cutting marks start of construction for Crystal Grace ship
Construction of the luxury cruise vessel Crystal Grace formally commenced at Fincantieri’s Marghera/Venice shipyard with the cutting of the...
May 28, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Riviera Rhapsody cruise ship to join Riviera Travel UK in 2028
The UK-based Riviera Travel will expand its European fleet with the introduction of Riviera Rhapsody, scheduled to enter service in April 2028...
May 27, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri delivers Viking Mira at Ancona shipyard
Fincantieri and Viking have marked the delivery of Viking Mira at the Italian builder’s Ancona shipyard, continuing a long-standing partnership...
May 27, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Grace ship to feature dedicated crew recreation area
Crystal Cruises has introduced a dedicated recreation area for crew members aboard Crystal Grace, the company’s first newbuild in 25 years...
May 27, 2026 - Cruise Industry
ACL's newest ship American Encore starts cruises on the Columbia and Snake rivers
American Cruise Lines/ACL has formally christened its newest vessel, American Encore, during its inaugural cruise on the Columbia and Snake Rivers...
May 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
VIVA Cruises christens VIVA BEYOND, the first riverboat in ithe premium VIVA Boutique fleet
Scylla's VIVA Cruises has formally christened VIVA BEYOND, the inaugural vessel in the company’s new premium VIVA Boutique collection, during a...
May 20, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Second China-built large cruise ship Adora Flora City starts sea trials
China’s second domestically built large cruise vessel, Adora Flora City, started sea trials following its departure from Shanghai on a...
May 20, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Group schedules 2027 President’s Cruise (ship Emerald Lumi)
Scenic Group has announced details of its 2027 President’s Cruise, revealing the programme during a special onboard presentation as the company...
May 11, 2026 - Cruise Industry
BC Ferries еxpands hybrid fleet with advanced Furuno bridge systems
BC Ferries has concluded an agreement with Furuno (Japan) for the delivery of integrated navigation and communications systems for 4 new hybrid...
May 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia ship introduces expanded family entertainment concept
MSC Cruises has outlined a series of new features for its newest vessel, MSC World Asia, scheduled to enter service this winter, with a particular...
May 5, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Orient Express Corinthian ship named and delivered at Saint-Nazaire
On April 29th, at the shipyard of Saint-Nazaire, the sailing vessel Orient Express Corinthian (aka OE Corinthian) was officially christened and...
May 2, 2026 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways christens second Colombian river ship, AmaMelodia
On the Magdalena River, where commercial navigation has in recent years given way to renewed passenger operations, AmaWaterways has formally named...
April 29, 2026 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean confirms 6th ICON ship construction
On April 27th, RCI-Royal Caribbean International confirmed the ICON fleet expansion, exercising an existing shipbuilding option with Meyer Turku for...
April 28, 2026