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Cruise Ship Construction

From the first sparks of steel-cutting to dramatic float outs, this tag tracks the construction journey of new cruise ships. Get behind-the-scenes updates from shipyards around the world as cruise lines build the next generation of vessels.

Cruise News

Regent Quietly Delays Seven Seas Prestige, Cancels Maiden Voyage

Melissa Mayntz -
The first sailing of the new Seven Seas Prestige has been cancelled and the ship's delivery delayed to late December 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

NCL Names Final Prima Class Ship Norwegian Bella, Opens 2028 Sailings

Melissa Mayntz -
Norwegian Cruise Line has named its sixth and final Prima Class ship Norwegian Bella, with Mediterranean sailings from Barcelona now open for booking.
Disney Cruise Line News

Disney Imagination Revealed as Name of Disney Cruise Line Japan’s First Ship

Melissa Mayntz -
The first Japan-based Disney Cruise Line ship will be named Disney Imagination with Ariel and Sebastian on the stern.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Aura Will Now Debut 19 Days Earlier Than Planned

Calvin Musquez -
Norwegian Aura will debut 19 days ahead of schedule, with Norwegian Cruise Line adding two additional cruises.
Disney Cruise Line News

Disney Believe Keel Laid With Tinker Bell Coin at Meyer Werft

Melissa Mayntz -
Disney Cruise Line celebrated the coin ceremony and keel-laying for Disney Believe on September 29, 2026, with a few surprises.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Adds 2 New Hero of the Seas Sailings Before Its Debut

Calvin Musquez -
Royal Caribbean has added two additional sailings aboard Hero of the Seas ahead of its original maiden voyage on August 11.
MSC Cruises News

MSC’s Giant World Atlantic Ship Floats Out for the First Time

Calvin Musquez -
MSC World Atlantic officially floated out for the first time at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in France.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Festivale Reaches Construction Milestone as Ship Floats on Water

Calvin Musquez -
Carnival's newest ship reached another construction milestone, floating for the first time at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany.
Disney Cruise Line News

First Giant Section of Disney’s Newest Cruise Ship Floated Out

Melissa Mayntz -
The first three blocks of Disney Believe have been floated out and are ready to be assembled as the vessel's midship section.
Norwegian Cruise Line Guides

The Former Norwegian Cruise Ships: What Happened to Them?

Emrys Thakkar -
From the Sunward to the latest retirements, here is what happened to all the former Norwegian Cruise Line ships after they left the fleet.
Royal Caribbean News

Another Royal Caribbean Giant Starts Rising in the Turku Shipyard

Melissa Mayntz -
The keel has been laid for Royal Caribbean's fifth Icon-class ship, including ceremonial coins to offer good wishes to the ship.
MSC Cruises News

MSC World Asia Nears Delivery as Final Sea Trials End in France

Calvin Musquez -
MSC World Asia has successfully completed its final sea trials ahead of its November 2026 delivery and December debut.
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