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New Cruise Ships On Order

Here you will find details on all the new cruise ships on order which we know will be launching over the next year and beyond. Many of the ships are currently being constructed or have been ordered and will be built soon. The list is always changing as the cruise lines release more information about their future ships.

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Carnival Horizon

The new ship will be the second built in the new Vista class for Carnival. The ship will be identical to the Carnival Vista and guests can enjoy all the latest onboard features the cruise line has on offer.

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Delivery: March 2018
Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line
Shipyard: Fincantieri, Marghera, Italy
Tonnage: 133,500
Passengers: 3,954

MSC Seaview

The second seaside class vessel for MSC Cruises. Will bring a new era of ship design for the cruise line. Brings a very modern design to the industry and one of the largest in the world. The ship is set to bring several new innovations and new design elements onboard.

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Delivery: May 2018
Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Shipyard: Fincantieri, Italy
Tonnage: 154,000
Passengers: 5,300

Mein Schiff 1

The ship will be the same as Mein Schiff 3, 4, 5 and 6. We're starting to lose count of how many there are! The ship is purpose built for the German market and will help expand the fleet even further. The ship will take over the name Mein Schiff 1 as the original vessel will be transferred from the fleet.

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Delivery: Spring 2018
Cruise Line: TUI Cruises
Shipyard: Meyer Turku, Finland
Tonnage: 111,500
Passengers: 2,500
Crew: 1,000

Symphony of the Seas

The fourth ship in the Oasis-class but slightly larger than Oasis and Allure. We're sure Royal Caribbean will bring some new innovations and onboard features once it's built. One Symphony of the Seas enters service it will be the new world's largest cruise ship.

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Delivery: Spring 2018
Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean
Shipyard: STX France, St. Nazaire
Tonnage: 227,700
Passengers: 5,400
Crew: 1,200

Norwegian Bliss

This will be the third Breakaway Plus class ship but it's going to be the sister ship to the purpose built ship for China Norwegian Joy. Norwegian Bliss will sail cruises to Alaska during the summer season and be based out of Miami during the Winter season.

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Delivery: Spring 2018
Cruise Line: NCL
Shipyard: Meyer Werft, Germany
Tonnage: 167,800
Passengers: 4,000
Crew: 1,730

Nieuw Statendam

This will be the second in the new Pinnacle class. The ship will be identical to Holland America's MS Koningsdam. The class is the largest ever built for the cruise line. expect to see similar features to Koningsdam.

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Delivery: Nov 2018
Cruise Line: Holland America Line
Shipyard: Fincantieri, Marghera, Italy
Tonnage: 99,500
Passengers: 2,650
Crew: 1,025

Celebrity Edge

The first EDGE class will be a new design for Celebrity Cruises and built at the STX France shipyard. The ship will be a significant leap forward in environmentally friendly ship design. The EDGE class will offer a modern luxury cruise experience.

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Delivery: Fall 2018
Cruise Line: Celebrity Cruises
Shipyard: STX France
Tonnage: 117,000
Passengers: 2,900

Aidanova

This will be a new LNG generation cruise ship for the German-based cruise line. This the first of two ship orders which will have a passengers capacity of 6,600 making it the largest capacity cruise ship in the world. the same class has also been ordered for sister cruise lines including Costa Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line.

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Delivery: Fall 2018
Cruise Line: Aida Cruises
Shipyard: Meyer Werft, Papenburg
Tonnage: 180,000
Passengers: 6,600

Coming In 2019

MSC Bellissima

The second ship in the new class of ships for MSC Cruises. Will be the largest in the fleet and once built is sure to bring some new innovations for guests to enjoy. More details will be revealed from the cruise line in the coming months.

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Delivery: Early 2019
Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Shipyard: STX France, Saint Nazaire
Tonnage: 167,600
Passengers: 5,700

Spectrum of the Seas

This will be an evolution of the Quantum-class ships and will be known as Quantum Ultra class. We can expect something new and expanded for this ship which will be the first in its class.

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Delivery: April 2019
Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean
Shipyard: Meyer Werft, Papenburg
Tonnage: 167,800
Passengers: 4,100

Costa Smeralda

The first of two brand new LNG powered cruise ships for Costa Cruises. The new generation vessel will be the largest in the world by passenger capacity. The announcement for the new ships was made back in 2015 by parent company Carnival. We can expect some major new innovations and features.

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Delivery: Oct 2019
Cruise Line: Costa Cruises
Shipyard: Meyer Turku, Finland
Tonnage: 180,000
Passengers: 6,600

Spirit of Discovery

A brand new class ship for the British-based cruise line and the first new build ever for Saga. The ship will cater to the UK market and feature luxury at its very best. Single cruisers will take center stage with single cabin options.

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Delivery: Summer 2019
Cruise Line: Saga Cruises
Shipyard: Meyer Werft, Hamburg
Tonnage: 55,900
Passengers: 1,000

MSC Grandiosa

The first of two new class ships for MSC and the largest ever built for the cruise line. The vessel will be larger than the MSC Meraviglia but with a similar design. The ship will bring the very latest features in the fleet.

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Delivery: Oct 2019
Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Shipyard: STX France
Tonnage: 177,100
Passengers: 4,888
Staterooms: 2,444

Norwegian Encore

The ship will be the second to be based in Asia just like sister ship Norwegian Joy. The vessel will have similar features to other Breakaway Plus class ships but with a shiny new hull artwork which will be revealed in the future.

Delivery: Winter 2019
Cruise Line: NCL
Shipyard: Meyer Werft, Papenburg
Tonnage: 164,600
Passengers: 4,200
Crew: 1,730

Carnival Panorama

The fourth Vista-class ship for Carnival Cruise Line. The vessel will be identical to Carnival Vista and Carnival Horizon. The ship was originally to be built for P&O Australia but instead, the Carnival Splendor will be transferred and the new build added to the Carnival fleet.

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Delivery: 2019
Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line
Shipyard: Fincantieri, Italy
Tonnage: 133,300
Passengers: 3,000

Sky Princess

The fourth Royal-class ship and identical to Royal, Regal and the Chinese-based Majestic Princess. We can expect to see the SeaWalk along with the new Ocean Medallion technology announed in early 2017.

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Delivery: 2019
Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Shipyard: Fincantieri, Castellammare di Stabia
Tonnage: 143,700
Passengers: 3,900

Exclusive Class 1

This will be the first time the luxury cruise line has ordered a ship over 100,000 gross tons. The ship will be able to sail to the far reaches of the globe including polar and arctic regions. Is the first of three in a new generation of cruise ship for the cruise line.

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Delivery: 2019
Cruise Line: Crystal Cruises
Shipyard: Lloyd Werft, Germany
Tonnage: 117,000
Passengers: 1,000

Coming In 2020

Celebrity Beyond

The second Edge class ship for Celebrity Cruises named Celebrity Beyond. The ship will identical to the first with all the latest features in the fleet. The cruise line will release more details as we get closer to its delivery in 2020.

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Delivery: Sping 2020
Cruise Line: Celebrity Cruises
Shipyard: STX France
Tonnage: 117,000
Passengers: 2,900

Scarlet Lady

This will be the very first ship for Virgin Voyages. The vessel will be innovative and offer an experience we've never seen before. There is much anticipation for this ship which will be based out of Miami, Florida.

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Delivery: Early 2020
Cruise Line: Virgin Voyages
Shipyard: Fincantieri, Italy
Tonnage: 110,000
Passengers: 2,800
Crew: 1,100

Global Class 1

Genting owned Star Cruises which is an Asian-based cruise line ordered two huge ships with the possibility of more. The order was made with Germany's Lloyd Werft shipyard which Genting also owns. The new class of ship will be purpose built for the Asian market and once in service will be the second largest in the world!

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Delivery: 2020
Cruise Line: Star Cruises
Shipyard: Lloyd Werft, Germany
Tonnage: 201,000
Passengers: 5,000

Meraviglia Plus 2

The second Meraviglia Plus class ship which will be identical to its sister vessel which is being delivered in 2019. Expect to see the very beast onboard features at sea with MSC Cruises.

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Delivery: Sep 2020
Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Shipyard: STX France
Tonnage: 177,100
Passengers: 4,888
Staterooms: 2,444

Carnival LNG 1

This is the first of two brand new generation ships for Carnival. The ship will be powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and the first North American-based ship to have the new environmentally friendly technology. The cruise line still has new details to announce. It will be the largest passenger class ship in the world!

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Delivery: 2020
Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line
Shipyard: Meyer Turku, Finland
Tonnage: 180,000
Passengers: 6,600

P&O Iona

Once completed the new ship will be the largest ever for the British market. The cruise line is introducing some brand new features and experiences. More details will be released at a later date.

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Delivery: 2020
Cruise Line: P&O Cruises
Shipyard: Meyer Werft, Papenburg
Tonnage: 180,000
Passengers: 6,600

Fifth Royal Class

Another Royal-class cruise ship for Princess Cruises. it will continuie the design and elements of the previous ships in its class. The cruise line will reveal further details on the ship as we get closer to its delivery.

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Delivery: 2020
Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Shipyard: Fincantieri, Castellammare di Stabia
Tonnage: 143,700
Passengers: 3,900

Coming In 2021

Fifth Oasis Class

This will be another largest cruise ship in the world type of ship! We don't know much details yet but expect it to be slightly larger than Harmony of the Seas and feature some new additions.

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Delivery: Spring 2020
Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean
Shipyard: STX France, St. Nazaire
Tonnage: 227,700
Passengers: 5,400
Crew: 1,200

New Virgin Class 2

The second of three new cruise ships built by the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. Will be a mid sized vessel at 110,000 gross tons and will sail from PortMiami once completed.

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Delivery: 2021
Cruise Line: Virgin Voyages
Shipyard: Fincantieri, Italy
Tonnage: 110,000
Passengers: 2,800
Crew: 1,100

New Disney Class 1

The first of two new ships ordered by Disney Cruise Line. The order is with Meyer Werft in Germany and will bring the fleet to a total of 6 ships.

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Delivery: 2021
Cruise Line: Disney Cruise Line
Shipyard: Meyer Werft, Papenburg
Tonnage: 135,000

Aida LNG 2

LNG generation cruise ship for the German-based cruise line. The vessel is the second of two ship orders which will have a passengers capacity of 6,600 making it the largest capacity cruise ship in the world. Carnival Corporation recently announced this build would move from 2020 to 2021.

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Delivery: 2021
Cruise Line: Aida Cruises
Shipyard: Meyer Werft, Papenburg
Tonnage: 180,000
Passengers: 6,600

MSC Seaside EVO Class 1

The first of two new Seaside EVO class ships. This vessel will be an evolution of the Seaside class and be similar in design. Further details will be announced closer to the time.

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Delivery: 2021
Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Shipyard: Fincantieri, Italy
Tonnage: 169,380
Passengers: 5,646
Length: 1,060 feet

Edge Class 3

The third Edge class will be the same as its sister ships for Celebrity Cruises and built at the STX France shipyard. The ship will be a significant leap forward in environmentally friendly ship design. The EDGE class will offer a modern luxury cruise experience.

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Delivery: Fall 2021
Cruise Line: Celebrity Cruises
Shipyard: STX France
Tonnage: 117,000
Passengers: 2,900

Costa LNG 2

This will be the second new LNG generation cruise ship for the European based cruise line. The vessel is the first of two ship orders which will have a passenger capacity of 6,600 making it the largest capacity cruise ship in the world. Carnival Corporation recently announced this build would move from 2020 to 2021.

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Delivery: 2021
Cruise Line: Costa Cruises
Shipyard: Meyer Turku, Finland
Tonnage: 180,000
Passengers: 6,600

Global Class 2

Genting owned Star Cruises which is an Asian-based cruise line ordered two huge ships with the possibility of more. The order was made with Germany's Lloyd Werft shipyard which Genting also owns. This is the second ship in that order which will be built for the Asian market.

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Delivery: 2021
Cruise Line: Star Cruises
Shipyard: Lloyd Werft, Germany
Tonnage: 201,000
Passengers: 5,000

Third Pinnacle Class

The third Pinncale-class vessel for Holland America Line. The ship will be the sister to Ms Koningsdam and have similar features.

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Delivery: 2021
Cruise Line: Holland America Line
Shipyard: Fincantieri, Marghera, Italy
Tonnage: 99,500
Passengers: 2,650
Crew: 1,025

Coming In 2022

Icon Class 1

This is the first of two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered cruise ship for the cruise line. The new class is expected to be built by the second quarter of 2022. Specific details are yet to be announced.

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Delivery: Second Half 2022
Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean
Shipyard: Meyer Turku, Finland
Tonnage: 200,000
Passengers: 5,000

Edge Class 4

The fourth Edge class vessel for Celebrity Cruises. The ship was part of an additional two ship order with STX France. Will be identical to Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Beyond.

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Delivery: 2022
Cruise Line: Celebrity Cruises
Shipyard: STX France
Tonnage: 117,000
Passengers: 2,900

New Disney Class 3

This will be the seventh ship built for Disney and is an additional order to two ships previosly ordered for deliveries in 2021 and 2023. This ship will be identical and delivered in 2022, between the other two new ships.

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Delivery: 2022
Cruise Line: Disney Cruise Line
Shipyard: Meyer Werft
Tonnage: 135,000

New Virgin Class 3

The third of three new cruise ships built by the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. Will be a mid-sized vessel at 110,000 gross tons and will sail from PortMiami once completed.

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Delivery: 2022
Cruise Line: Virgin Voyages
Shipyard: Fincantieri, Italy
Tonnage: 110,000
Passengers: 2,800
Crew: 1,100

Carnival LNG 2

This is the second of two brand new generation ships for Carnival. The ship will be powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and the first North American-based ship to have the new environmentally friendly technology. The cruise line still has new details to announce.

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Delivery: 2022
Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line
Shipyard: Meyer Turku, Finland
Tonnage: 180,000
Passengers: 6,600

MSC World Class 1

MSC are adding to their growing list of cruise ship orders. The new World Class will be over 200,000 gross tons and will be one of the largest in the world. The order of 4 huge ships is costing $4.5 Billion. The ships will use Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) for fuel.

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Delivery: 2022
Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Shipyard: STX France
Tonnage: 200,000
Passengers: 5,400

Project Leonardo 1

The first of a new generation of environmental friendly cruise ships. The cruise line still has a lot more details to reveal on this new class of vessel. It will have fuel consumption reduction technologies.

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Delivery: 2022
Cruise Line: NCL
Shipyard: Fincantieri, Italy
Tonnage: 140,000
Passengers: 3,300

Cunard Ship

The first new cruise ship for the British-based cruise line in years. The vessel will be a new class for Cunard and built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri.

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Delivery: 2022
Cruise Line: Cunard Line
Shipyard: Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
Tonnage: Not known yet
Passengers: Not known yet

Coming In 2023

New Disney Class 2

The second of two new ships ordered by Disney Cruise Line. The order is with Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany and will help expand the fleet along with new innovations and features.

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Delivery: 2023
Cruise Line: Disney Cruise Line
Shipyard: Meyer Werft, Papenburg
Tonnage: 135,000

Project Leonardo 2

The second of a new generation of environmental friendly cruise ships. The cruise line still has a lot more details to reveal on this new class of vessel. It will have fuel consumption reduction technologies.

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Delivery: 2023
Cruise Line: NCL
Shipyard: Fincantieri, Italy
Tonnage: 140,000
Passengers: 3,300

Carnival Chinese Class 1

A new ship purpose-built for the Asian cruise market. It is being constructed in partnership with Fincantieri and China State Shipbuilding Corporation. More details will be announced in the future.

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Delivery: 2023
Cruise Line: Carnival Chinese
Shipyard: CSSC, China
Tonnage: 135,000
Passengers: 4,200

MSC Seaside EVO Class 2

The second of two new Seaside EVO class ships. This vessel will be an evolution of the Seaside class and be similar in design. Further details will be announced closer to the time.

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Delivery: 2023
Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Shipyard: Fincantieri, Italy
Tonnage: 169,380
Passengers: 5,646
Length: 1,060 feet

Coming In 2024

Icon Class 2

This is the second of two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered cruise ship for the cruise line. The new class is expected to be built by the second quarter of 2022. Specific details are yet to be announced.

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Delivery: Second Half 2024
Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean
Shipyard: Meyer Turku, Finland
Tonnage: 200,000
Passengers: 5,000

MSC World Class 2

The second mega ship built in the World Class for MSC Cruises. The ship will be innovative with plenty of features to keep guests busy throughout the voyage.

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Delivery: 2024
Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Shipyard: STX France
Tonnage: 200,000
Passengers: 5,400

Project Leonardo 3

The second of a new generation of environmental friendly cruise ships. The cruise line still has a lot more details to reveal on this new class of vessel. It will have fuel consumption reduction technologies.

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Delivery: 2024
Cruise Line: NCL
Shipyard: Fincantieri, Italy
Tonnage: 140,000
Passengers: 3,300

Carnival Chinese Class 2

The second Carnival purpose-built for the Asian cruise market. It is being constructed in partnership with Fincantieri and China State Shipbuilding Corporation. More details will be announced in the future.

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Delivery: 2024
Cruise Line: Carnival Chinese
Shipyard: CSSC, China
Tonnage: 135,000
Passengers: 4,200

Coming In 2025

World Class 3

The third ship in this gigantic class for MSC Cruises. We don;t know much at the moment but we do know there will be a lot of new innovative features.

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Delivery: 2025
Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Shipyard: STX France
Tonnage: 200,000
Passengers: 5,400

Project Leonardo 4

The fourth of a new generation of environmental friendly cruise ships. The cruise line still has a lot more details to reveal on this new class of vessel. It will have fuel consumption reduction technologies.

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Delivery: 2025
Cruise Line: NCL
Shipyard: Fincantieri, Italy
Tonnage: 140,000
Passengers: 3,300

Coming In 2026

MSC World Class 4

The final ship in an order of four mega cruise ships for MSC Cruises. Will be identical to the previous vessels in the class with the very best innovations in the fleet.

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Delivery: 2026
Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Shipyard: STX France
Tonnage: 200,000
Passengers: 5,400

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