Cruise news (shipbuilding-tagged)
- 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 - Cruise Industry
Stena Line names its new methanol-ready hybrid vessel Stena Connecta
Swedish ferry operator Stena Line held the naming ceremony for its newest NewMax hybrid Ro-Ro vessel, Stena Connecta, at the China Merchants Jinling...
October 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Disney Destiny delivered by MEYER WERFT
On October 15th, MEYER WERFT completed the delivery of its newest cruise vessel, the Disney Destiny, to DCL-Disney Cruise Line. Measuring 340 metres...
October 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Travelmarvel Sirius ship starts Nile River cruises in 2026
APT Travel Group’s Travelmarvel announced the forthcoming debut of Travelmarvel Sirius, a 2000-launched/2025-refurbished riverboat for Nile...
October 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises confirms construction milestones for first newbuild ship
Crystal has confirmed two key milestones in the construction timeline for its first new ship in a quarter century, marking a significant step in the...
October 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
China’s Century River Cruises enters European market in 2026 with new ship Century Star
Century Cruises, a leading Chinese river cruise operator specializing in inbound tourism, has announced its entry into the European market with the...
October 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Group's new riverboat Emerald Astra floated out in Romania
The shipowner Scenic Group floated out the riverboat Emerald Astra, from the Star-Ship series, at the company’s shipyard in Turnu Severin...
October 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri to build two InTUItion ships (deliveries 2031, 2032) for TUI's Mein Schiff fleet
Fincantieri and TUI AG have entered into a contract for the construction of two cruise ships, to be delivered in 2031 and 2032. Initially, these...
September 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri delivers Star Princess, second Sphere-Class vessel for Princess Cruises
Fincantieri has completed and delivered Star Princess, the second vessel in Princess Cruises’ Sphere-Class series. The ship is scheduled to...
September 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group secures Meyer Turku shipbuilding orders through 2036
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group has entered into a long-term framework agreement with the Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku, guaranteeing its right to...
September 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
DCL's new ship Disney Destiny begins sea trials ahead of November debut
DCL-Disney Cruise Line’s newest vessel, Disney Destiny, is currently undergoing sea trials in the North Sea following her transfer from Meyer...
September 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways orders 8 new ships to double fleet by 2030
AmaWaterways has placed an order for eight new riverboats, scheduled for delivery by 2030, to expand its European fleet. The addition will raise the...
September 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Launch of Viking Tonle expands Mekong fleet
Viking has taken delivery of Viking Tonle, the latest riverboat in the fleet, which will operate exclusively on Southeast Asia’s Mekong...
September 18, 2025