With the excitement of a new year comes anticipation of brand-new cruise ships. As with most other years, there’s a slew of exciting new vessels coming in 2025. These include Celebrity’s final Edge-class ship Celebrity Xcel, Disney’s first purpose-built vessel for Asia, Royal Caribbean’s second Icon-class ship, and more. To help with your vacation planning, here are our picks for the ...
The cruise industry has been growing at an incredible pace in recent years. Almost every year, new ships are introduced, and the number of passengers keeps climbing. But which ships are the most anticipated in the coming years? Below is a list of soon-to-launch ships that you definitely won’t want to miss.
The third Prima Class ship will enter service in March 2025. After a 7-night Transatlantic cruise from Southampton (London), England, to Boston, the 156,300 gross registered ton ship will reposition to Florida, offering regular sailings to The Bahamas and Caribbean through August. Then, Norwegian Aqua will move to New York for a short Bermuda season before returning to Florida. Though part of ...
If you’d like to take a cruise on a brand-new ship, there’s never been a better time. Many of the major cruise lines are expecting new ships to debut in 2025 and 2026, all of them fitted with all the bells and whistles of modern cruising, including dozens of restaurants, suites with unbeatable views of the ocean, never-seen-before deck activities, gigantic slides, and more. There will be ...
If you love cruising or have considered trying it, 2025 will be an amazing year to set sail. Some incredible new cruise ships are being launched, packed with exciting things to see and do. Imagine ...
The new andBeyond Galapagos Explorer, the first ship in the brand's portfolio, swaps the bush for Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands, where the sleek, six-suite expedition yacht sails through one of the world’s most extraordinary ecosystems.
Meet the new cruise ships, from megaships to luxury vessels, that will be launching for the first time in 2025.
With several innovative cruise ships set to debut in 2025, cruise lines are raising the bar on luxury, entertainment, dining, and sustainability. From thrilling water parks and world-class dining options to immersive experiences tailored for families and couples, these brand-new cruises cater to every type of cruise traveler.
Discover the most anticipated new cruise ships in 2025, featuring ultra-luxury experiences, cutting-edge design, and breathtaking global itineraries.
In this list, I’m going to highlight 21 incredible cruise ships launching between now and 2028, each one bringing fresh designs, new destinations, and standout features to the high seas. To keep things simple, we’ve grouped the ships by the year they launch—so you can see what’s coming in 2025, 2026, 2027, and beyond.
Get the details on upcoming new cruise ships of 2025 & 2026, including Norwegian Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Disney Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, and more. Explore exciting features and cruise itineraries!
As of May 2025, the global ocean cruise ship orderbook includes 73 vessels valued at $63.5 billion. These ships average 106,238 tons, 2,423 passengers, and have an average estimated cost of $869 million each.
A new year is coming and with it exciting news from the best cruise lines out there. Come along with us as we review the new cruise ships 2025 offers. From cutting-edge design to innovative amenities, renewed classics, more overnights, and special entertainment, it sounds like 2025 will be another great year for luxury cruise enthusiasts.
This year alone will see a litany of new larger-than-life (and in many cases, larger than their predecessor sister ships) cruise ships traversing the world’s oceans.