The cruise company has expanded its partnership with the Meyer Turku shipyard to deliver two additional Icon Class vessels by 2029 and 2030.
New Ships
Carnival Cruise Line Selects Galveston for Newest Excel-Class Ship, Carnival Tropicale
The 6,000-guest vessel will debut in 2028, operating alongside the Carnival Jubilee to strengthen the company’s year-round operations from Texas.
Legend of the Seas Begins Sea Trials Ahead of July 2026 Debut
The new ship has started open-water testing in Turku, Finland, as Royal Caribbean prepares it for its European debut this summer.
Star Princess Completes First Panama Canal Transit
Princess Cruises’ newest ship, Star Princess, has completed its first-ever transit of the Panama Canal, marking a milestone in the vessel’s inaugural season and reinforcing the line’s long relationship with the route.
Princess Cruises Orders Three Next-Generation Ships
The new Voyager class ships are scheduled for delivery in late 2035, 2038, and 2039
Norwegian Cruise Line Marks Construction Milestone for Norwegian Aura
The new ship has reached a key stage in its build, signaling steady progress toward its planned debut in 2027.
Royal Caribbean presents Hero of the Seas
The new ship will arrive in Miami in August 2027 with more entertainment, dining options, and spaces designed for multigenerational families.
Royal Caribbean Begins Construction of Its Seventh Oasis Class Cruise Ship
The cruise line celebrates the start of construction on its new ship, which will debut in 2028.
Celebrity Cruises Welcomes Celebrity Xcel and Announces the New Celebrity Xcite
Celebrity Cruises has officially received the Celebrity Xcel, and announced the name of its next Edge Series vessel: Celebrity Xcite.
MSC World Asia will debut with the largest variety of Yacht Club suites
The flagship MSC World Asia will offer an unprecedented range of premium accommodations starting in December 2026.