Ready to set sail on the latest and greatest in cruise travel? The coming years promise an array of exciting new ocean-going vessels that will redefine your cruising experience. Between January 2025 and December 2027, over 25 new ships are set to join the global cruise fleet. Here's a sneak peek at what’s in store, including ship details, capacities, and their debut itineraries. Bookmark this page, as we’ll be updating it with the latest info as it becomes available!
2025: A Year of Grand Launches
-MSC World America – April 2025
Capacity: 6,774 guests
Inaugural Sailing: April 12, 2025; 7 nights round-trip from Miami (stops include Puerto Plata, San Juan, Ocean Cay)
Maiden Season: Caribbean
Cabin Categories: 19
-Norwegian Aqua – April 2025
Capacity: 3,571 guests (double occupancy)
Inaugural Sailing: April 16, 2025; 5 days Bahamas round-trip from Miami (includes Great Stirrup Cay, Bimini)
Maiden Season: Caribbean, Bermuda from Orlando/Port Canaveral
Cabin Categories: 35
-American Patriot – June 2025
Capacity: 125 guests
Inaugural Sailing: June 21, 2025; Grand New England Cruise round-trip from Boston
Maiden Season: U.S. East Coast
Cabin Categories: 5
Allura – July 2025
Capacity: 1,200 guests
Inaugural Sailing: July 18, 2025; 7 days Trieste to Athens
Maiden Season: Mediterranean, North American East Coast, Caribbean
Cabin Categories: 16
-Viking Vesta – July 2025
Capacity: 998 guests
Inaugural Sailing: July 2, 2025; 12 nights Venice to Barcelona
Maiden Season: Mediterranean, Northern Europe
Cabin Categories: 18
-Luminara – July 2025
Capacity: 448 guests
Inaugural Sailing: July 31, 2025; 7 nights round-trip from Rome (stops include Livorno, Portofino, Monte Carlo, Ajaccio, Port Cervo)
Maiden Season: Mediterranean, Caribbean
Cabin Categories: 7
-Star of the Seas – August 2025
Capacity: Approximately 5,610 guests
Inaugural Sailing: August 31, 2025; 7 days round-trip from Port Canaveral (includes CocoCay, Costa Maya, Cozumel)
Maiden Season: Caribbean
Cabin Categories: Not yet revealed
-Star Princess – September 2025
Capacity: Approx. 4,300 guests
Inaugural Sailing: October 4, 2025; 11 days Mediterranean round-trip from Barcelona
Maiden Season: Mediterranean, Caribbean
Cabin Categories: 32
-Disney Destiny – 2025
Capacity: 4,000 guests
Inaugural Sailing: Not yet revealed
Maiden Season: Not yet revealed
Cabin Categories: 26
-American Pioneer – November 2025
Capacity: 125 guests
Inaugural Sailing: November 1, 2025; Grand Florida Keys Cruise
Maiden Season: U.S. East Coast
Cabin Categories: 5
-Celebrity Xcel – November 2025
Capacity: 3,260 guests
Inaugural Sailing: November 18, 2025; 5 nights Bahamas & Mexico round-trip from Fort Lauderdale (includes Bimini, Cozumel)
Maiden Season: Caribbean
Cabin Categories: 27
-Star Seeker – December 2025
Capacity: 224 guests
-Coastal Cat Five & Six – 2025
Capacity: 100 guests
Cabin Categories: 5
2026 & Beyond: A Glimpse of the Future
-Four Seasons I – January 2026
Capacity: 190 guests
Inaugural Sailing: January 25, 2026; 7 nights Lesser Antilles (Antigua and St. Lucia) from Barbados to Aruba
Maiden Season: Caribbean
Suite Categories: 11
-Emerald Kaia – April 2026
Capacity: 128 guests
Maiden Season: Mediterranean, Seychelles
Cabin Categories: 8
-Norwegian Prima-Class Ships (IV, V, VI) – 2026, 2027, 2028
Capacity: 3,550 guests
Cabin Categories: 35
-Royal Caribbean Icon-Class Ship (III) – Q2 2026
Capacity: Approximately 5,610 guests
-Orient Express Silenseas & Orient Express II – 2026 & 2027
Capacity: 106 guests
-Second Four Seasons Yacht – 2026
Capacity: 190 guests
-Project Sama – 2026
Capacity: 100 guests
-Unnamed Viking Ocean Ship – 2026
Capacity: 930 guests
Cabin Categories: 18
-Star Explorer – December 2026
Capacity: 224 guests
-World Asia – 2026
Capacity: 6,774 guests
Cabin Categories: 19
-Seven Seas Prestige – 2026
Capacity: 850 guests
-Coastal Cat Seven, Eight, Nine & Ten – 2026 & 2027
Capacity: 100 guests
Cabin Categories: 5
-Explora III, IV, V & VI – 2026 (III), 2027 (IV & V), 2028 (VI)
-Fourth Excel-Class Ship (Carnival Cruise Line) – 2027
Capacity: 6,400 guests
Cabin Categories: 49
-Fourth MSC World Class Ship – 2027
Capacity: 6,774 guests
Cabin Categories: 19
-Unnamed Ships (Oceania Cruises) – 2027, 2029
Capacity: 1,450 guests
-Fifth Excel-Class Ship (Carnival Cruise Line) – 2028
Capacity: 6,400 guests
Cabin Categories: 49
-Unnamed Viking Ocean Ships – 2028, 2029
Capacity: 998 guests
-Second Prestige-Class Ship (Regent Seven Seas Cruises) – 2029
Capacity: 850 guests
-Norwegian Prima-Plus-Class Ships (I-IV) – 2030, 2032, 2034, 2036
Capacity: Approximately 5,000 guests
As these new ships prepare to set sail, the cruise industry is poised to offer more options than ever for travelers seeking their next big adventure. Stay tuned for updates on these exciting new ships and
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