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15 New Cruise Ships Debuting in 2021
By : Sarah Bretz
What a rollercoaster of a year 2020 has been. We are beyond excited to put 2020 in the rearview and look forward to a better and brighter year in 2021. One of the things to look forward to is over a dozen new cruise ships in 2021.
The Grand Central Atrium on Carnival’s Mardi Gras. (Rendering courtesy of Carnival)
As the cruise industry prepares to ramp back up, we’ll look at what new ships will debut in 2021.
New Cruise Ships in 2021
Jump to a cruise ship that’s coming soon to a port near you:
Viking Venus
Scheduled Debut Date: January 2021
Line: Viking
Size: 47,842 gross tons/930 passengers
Itineraries: the Mediterranean and Northern Europe
Highlights:
LivNordic Spa with thermal suite
Two-story Explorer’s Lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows and Mamsen’s, a counter-service venue serving things such as waffles, sandwiches, and soup
Manfredi’s Italian restaurant serving freshly-made pasta
All-balcony cabins
Aft infinity pool
Wintergarden lounge area with a glass-roof, afternoon tea is served here
Included wifi and select shore excursions in each port
Wintergarden area (Photo courtesy of Viking)
Mardi Gras
Scheduled Debut Date: April 2021
Line/Class: Carnival Cruise Line/Excellence/Excel Class
Size: 180,000 gross tons/5,282 passengers
Itineraries: Caribbean
Highlights:
BOLT rollercoaster
Family Feud Live game show
Two-story RedFrog Tiki Bar
Shaq’s Big Chicken counter service restaurant
Exclusive Loft 19 sundeck
WaterWorks aqua park
Adults-only Serenity Retreat sundeck
Bonsai Teppanyaki restaurant
Odyssey of the Seas
Scheduled Debut Date: April 2021
Line/Class: Royal Caribbean/Quantum Ultra Class
Size: 169,379 gross tons / 4,200 passengers
Itineraries: Mediterranean and Caribbean
Highlights:
Glow-in-the-dark laser tag
SkyPad bungee trampoline
Whimsical Alice-inspired Wonderland restaurant
North Star observation capsule that takes passengers high above the upper deck
Two-story The Lime and Coconut bar
RipCord by iFly skydiving simulator
Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar restaurant
Bionic Bar with a robotic bartender
Odyssey of the Seas at the shipyard (Photo courtesy of Royal Caribbean)
MSC Virtuosa
• Scheduled Debut Date: April 2021 •Line/Class: MSC Cruises/Meraviglia Plus Class •Size: 181,000 gross tons / 4,800 passengers •Itineraries: Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and the Middle East
Highlights:
Cirque du Soleil shows in a circular-stage theater
MSC Aurea Spa with thermal suite
Kaito Teppanyaki Restaurant & Sushi Bar
16 indoor bars and five outdoor bars
MSC Yacht Club, an exclusive ship-within-a-ship area
One of the largest water parks at sea
French-Vietnamese dishes in the Indochine Restaurant
MSC Virtuosa (Rendering courtesy of MSC Cruises)
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Evrima
Scheduled Debut Date: April 2021
Line: The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Size: 26,500 gross tons / 298 passengers
Itineraries: Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canada & New England, and the Caribbean
Highlights:
All-inclusive fare that covers beverages, wifi, gratuities, access to a concierge, and more
All-balcony, all-suite cabins
Talaat Nam, a Southeast Asian restaurant complete with a sushi bar
Aft marina with access to non-motorized watersports when the yacht is anchored
The Ritz-Carlton Spa with thermal suite
Aft infinity pool
Dedicated kids’ area and programming
Mistral, an outdoor, Mediterranean-inspired restaurant
Valiant Lady
Scheduled Debut Date: May 2021
Line: Virgin Voyages
Size: 110,000 gross tons / 2,770 passengers
Itineraries: Mediterranean and Caribbean
Highlights:
Adults-only
At-sea tattoo parlor
Outdoor wellness and fitness areas
Immersive entertainment experiences
Private karaoke rooms
An on-board record shop
Fare that includes gratuities, non-alcoholic drinks, and all restaurants
Valiant Lady exterior (Rendering courtesy of Virgin Voyages)
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Crystal Endeavor
Scheduled Debut Date: May 2021
Line: Crystal Cruises
Size: 20,000 gross tons / 200 passengers
Itineraries: Alaska, Caribbean, Northern & Western Europe, South America, Africa, Canada/New England, Panama Canal, Asia, and Antarctica
Highlights:
Two-story, glass-enclosed Solarium with pool and hot tub
A fold-out marina platform
All-balcony, all-suite cabins
Crystal Life Spa with thermal suite
Umi Uma & Sushi Bar restaurant serving Japanese-Peruvian cuisine
A submarine
Two excursion helicopters
All-inclusive fare that covers gratuities, all dining, and most beverages
The Solarium on Crystal Endeavor (Rendering courtesy of Crystal Cruises)
AIDAcosma
Scheduled Debut Date: May 2021
Line/Class: AIDA Cruises/Excellence/Helios Class
Size: 183,900 gross tons/5,200 passengers
Itineraries: Northern Europe and Middle East
Highlights:
Powered by liquefied natural gas, the cleanest fossil fuel
17 restaurants and 23 bars, including a distillery and brewery
Four Elements activity area with a water park, rock climbing walls, a stage for live shows, and a huge LED screen
Cooking studio for workshops and presentations
Sundeck with Infinity pool
Body & Soul Organic Spa with thermal suite and outdoor area
3 deck high Theatrium with 360-degree stage
AIDAcosma (Rendering courtesy of AIDA Cruises)
Sea Cloud Spirit
Scheduled Debut Date: Spring 2021
Line: Sea Cloud Cruises
Size: 4,228 gross tons / 136 passengers
Itineraries: Western Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Panama Canal, and Morocco & Canary Islands
Highlights:
All cabins have an ocean view, many with balconies
Spa with thermal suite
Sun deck with fitness area
Light-filled library with panorama windows
180-degree panorama restaurant and flexible lido dining
Sea Cloud Spirit under construction (Photo courtesy of Sea Cloud Cruises)
Rotterdam
Scheduled Debut Date: August 2021
Line/Class: Holland America/Pinnacle Class
Size: 99,500 gross tons/2,668 passengers
Itineraries: Caribbean, Panama Canal, Northern Europe, and the Mediterranean
Highlights:
Will be Holland America Line’s new flagship
Music Walk venues which include Rolling Stone Rock Room, Lincoln Center Stage, Billboard Onboard, and B.B. King’s Blues Club
Rudi’s Sel de Mer French restaurant
World Stage theater with 270-degree LED screen
Tamarind Asian restaurant with Nami Sushi venue inside
BBC Earth in Concert
Greenhouse Spa & Salon
Rotterdam VII (Rendering courtesy of Holland America)
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MSC Seashore
Scheduled Debut Date: August 2021
Line / Class: MSC Cruises / Seaside EVO Class
Size: 169,500 gross tons / 4,540 passengers
Itineraries: Mediterranean and Caribbean
Highlights:
MSC Aurea Spa with thermal suite
F1 simulators
MSC Yacht Club, an exclusive ship-within-a-ship area
An interactive water park
20 bars and lounges
Pan Asian by Roy Yamaguchi restaurant
Full-size bowling alley
The aft infinity pool area on MSC Seashore (Rendering courtesy of MSC Cruises)
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Silver Dawn
Scheduled Debut Date: September 2021
Line/Class: Silversea / Silver Muse Class
Size: 40,700 gross tons / 596 passengers
Itineraries: the Mediterranean and South America
Highlights:
Zagara Beauty Spa with thermal suite
Connoisseur’s Corner cigar lounge and bar
S.A.L.T. Lab, where passengers can participate in cooking workshops and attend culinary demonstrations
All-suite, all-oceanview cabins, most with balconies
Silver Note, a tapas restaurant complete with live jazz and blues music
La Dame French restaurant
The Arts Café, a cafe and deli by day and cocktail lounge by night that showcases a variety of artwork
The Grill on Silver Dawn (Rendering courtesy of Silversea)
Discovery Princess
Scheduled Debut Date: November 2021
Line/Class: Princess Cruises/Royal Class
Size: 145,000 gross tons/3,660 passengers
Itineraries: Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, California Coast, Mediterranean, and South America
Highlights:
Sky Suites with the largest balconies at sea
Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria restaurant
Take Five, the only jazz theater at sea
Lotus Spa with the line’s largest-ever thermal suite
The Voice of the Ocean singing competition
The Salty Dog Gastropub burgers restaurant
The aft sundecks on Discovery Princess (Rendering courtesy of Princess Cruises)
Seabourn Venture
Scheduled Debut Date: December 2021
Line: Seabourn
Size: 23,000 gross tons/264 passengers
Itineraries: South America and Northern Europe
Highlights:
Seabourn’s first expedition ship
Two custom-built submarines
Double sea kayaks, mountain bikes, and zodiacs all carried onboard for time ashore
All-balcony cabins
Constellation Lounge with 270 degree views
Near-water level Bow Lounge, perfect for watching marine life
Seabourn Conversations where guest experts host sessions on art, history, science, and more
Seabourn Venture (Rendering courtesy of Seabourn)
Costa Toscana
Scheduled Debut Date: December 2021
Line/Class: Costa Cruises/Excellence/Helios Class
Size: 180,000 gross tons/6,554 passengers
Itineraries: the Mediterranean and South America
Highlights:
Samsara Spa with thermal suite
CoDe Museum that showcases the best of Italian design companies
Water park with water slides
Ristorante Tutti a Tavola family restaurant
Amarillo Ice Cream Shop & Chocolate Bar serving gelato and other sweets
Adults-only The Beach Club, a glass-roofed complex with two water slides, a climbing wall, sports area, and outdoor theater
Laboratorio Del Gusto (Taste Lab Restaurant) with make-your-own dinner options
Trastevere, a marketplace-like area with shops and bars
Costa Toscana (Rendering courtesy of Costa Cruises)
Some ships that were scheduled to debut in 2020 actually were completed and delivered to their cruise lines, but won’t begin sailing with passengers until 2021. They are:
Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady
Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Apex
P&O Cruises’ Iona
Silversea Cruises’ Silver Moon
Saga Cruises’ Spirit of Adventure
Costa Cruises’ Costa Firenze
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