Cruise news (new ships-tagged)
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Crystal confirms 3rd next-generation ocean ship for 2034 delivery
Crystal has confirmed the construction of its third next-generation ocean ship at Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, with the contract becoming...
August 9, 2026 - Cruise Industry

Transcend Cruises welcomes first purpose-built charter river ship MS Connect
Transcend Cruises has officially welcomed MS Connect, the company's first purpose-built river cruise ship dedicated exclusively to the charter market...
August 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry

TUI Cruises unveils onboard culinary concept for Mein Schiff Flow
TUI Cruises has revealed the onboard culinary programme for Mein Schiff Flow, introducing a total of 14 restaurants and bistros together with 17 bars...
August 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry

AmaNubia: AmaWaterways' newest Nile River ship debuts in September 2026
AmaWaterways has unveiled the first images of its newest Nile riverboat, AmaNubia, which is scheduled to enter service in November 2026, while also...
August 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry

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