Cruise news (new ships-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Viking Libra launched at Ancona, marking progress toward hydrogen-powered operations
The cruise vessel Viking Libra, under construction for Viking, has been floated out at the Fincantieri yard in Ancona, signifying the transition from...
March 21, 2026 - Cruise Industry
ACL's newest ship American Encore repositions for Columbia and Snake river deployment
ACL-American Cruise Lines' newest riverboat American Encore concluded sea trials. It departed its construction yard for transfer to the Pacific...
March 20, 2026 - Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney Cruise Line names 4th Wish-class vessel Disney Believe
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has confirmed that its fourth vessel in the WISH-class (fka TRITON) series will carry the name Disney Believe, with entry into...
March 19, 2026 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways' newest ship AmaSofia christened during ASTA River Cruise Expo (Amsterdam)
AmaWaterways' riverboat AmaSofia was formally christened on March 14th during a ceremony conducted on the Rhine in conjunction with the 2026 ASTA...
March 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Orient Express Corinthian sets record for wind propulsion
The sailing cruise vessel Orient Express Corinthian is being developed as one of the largest ships of its type, with a length of approximately 220...
March 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Uniworld reveals first renderings of S.S.Audrey and S.S.Marlene ahead of 2027 debut
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has released a new series of renderings providing an initial view of its forthcoming vessels, S.S. Audrey and S.S...
March 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Second China-built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, floated out
China’s cruise shipbuilding sector has reached another development milestone with the float-out of Adora Flora City, the country’s second...
March 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Longship Viking Eldir joins Viking River Cruises' fleet
Viking River Cruises took delivery of the Longship Viking Eldir. The large riverboat was constructed at Neptun Werft (Rostock-Warnemünde) and...
March 15, 2026 - Cruise Industry
NCL's newest ship Norwegian Luna began service with Transatlantic repositioning cruise
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has released the first official architectural renderings and video material of its newest vessel, Norwegian Luna, as the...
March 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys marks milestones for EXPLORA IV, EXPLORA V and EXPLORA VI at Fincantieri shipyard
MSC Explora Journeys has marked a series of construction milestones for its expanding fleet during a ceremony held on March 9th at Fincantieri's...
March 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Group expands fleet with 3 new river ships
Scenic Group has confirmed the addition of three new vessels to its river cruise fleet, marking a further stage in the company’s expansion...
March 9, 2026 - Cruise Industry
TUI River Cruises' fleet to expand with new ship TUI Elara in 2027
TUI River Cruises has announced plans to expand its European fleet with the addition of a 5th riverboat, scheduled to enter service in the summer of...
March 9, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Norwegian Luna delivered to NCL as second Prima Plus vessel
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has taken delivery of Norwegian Luna, the 21st vessel in the NCL's fleet and the second ship in the Prima Plus class...
March 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises orders 2 expedition ships from Fincantieri with options for 2 ocean vessels
Fincantieri has received an order from Viking Cruises for the construction of two new expedition ships and has also signed an agreement granting...
March 5, 2026 - Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney Cruise Line christens its newest vessel, Disney Adventure
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has formally named and christened its newest vessel, Disney Adventure, during a ceremony held in Singapore, the ship’s...
March 4, 2026