Cruise news (shipbuilding-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
China’s state operators form a new maritime bloc
China Tourism Group has announced that it will helm a broad effort to reinvigorate the nation’s cruise sector through the unification of...
November 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NCL's ship Norwegian Luna started Adriatic Sea trials
The newest vessel from NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line — the Norwegian Luna — has officially begun sea trials off the coast of the Adriatic Sea...
November 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Construction/assembly started of second Orient Express cruise ship Olympian
Chantiers de l’Atlantique/CdA has held a keel-laying ceremony for the Orient Express Olympian, the second vessel in the Orient Express Sailing...
November 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Grace cruise ship debuts in 2028 with all-suite staterooms
Crystal has announced that its first new ocean vessel in 25 years will be named Crystal Grace. Under the ownership of the Abercrombie & Kent...
November 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Details of the new Oceania Sonata cruise ship revealed
Oceania Cruises has announced the forthcoming construction of the Oceania Sonata, the inaugural vessel in its new Sonata Class. This 1,390-guest ship...
November 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Damen Shiprepair Brest completes its 50th cruise ship refurbishment project
Damen Shiprepair Brest has reached a significant milestone with the completion of its 50th cruise ship project since joining the Damen Shipyards...
November 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises orders 2 more WORLD class ships from CdA France
On Wednesday, November 12th, MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique/CdA (fka STX France) announced orders for two more units in the World...
November 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Luftner's newest river cruise ship AMADEUS Mira debuts in 2027
AMADEUS River Cruises has announced the upcoming addition of a new vessel, MS AMADEUS Mira, to its European fleet in 2027. The riverboat will be a...
November 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri to build third Prestige-Class ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Fincantieri has confirmed a new agreement to construct an additional ultra-luxury cruise ship for RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises, a subsidiary of...
November 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines confirms fleet expansion with 10 new ships through 2028
ACL-American Cruise Lines has confirmed plans for a significant fleet expansion, announcing the construction of ten new vessels for the USA market...
October 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Xcel delivered, construction underway on sister ship Xcite
Celebrity Cruises has accepted delivery of its newest Edge-series ship, Celebrity Xcel, and simultaneously initiated construction on its sixth Edge...
October 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean begins construction of 7th OASIS-class ship
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has officially commenced the construction of its 7th OASIS-class ship (RCI OASIS PLUS), with a steel-cutting...
October 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten HX Expeditions introduces electric Silent Science Boats for polar operations
HX Expeditions has unveiled two new fully electric “silent science boats,” designed to reduce underwater noise pollution and enhance low...
October 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises christened 9 new riverboats, including its 100th
In a ceremony held in Basel, Switzerland, the world's largest river shipowner Viking Holding celebrated the christening of its 100th ship, Viking...
October 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Cruises' newest superyacht Scenic Ikon debuts in 2028
The Scenic Ikon has been formally announced by Scenic Group as its next ultra-luxury expedition superyacht, scheduled for its inaugural debut in...
October 22, 2025