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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.

Royal Caribbean News

World’s Newest Icon Class Ship Departs Shipyard Ahead of Inaugural Sailing

Melissa Mayntz -
Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas has departed the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland and is sailing to Cadiz, Spain, ahead of her July 4 maiden voyage.
Royal Caribbean News

Construction Starts on Sixth Icon-Class Ship Before the Real Build Begins

Catie Kovelman -
Work has begun on the floating engine room unit (FERU) for the sixth Icon-class ship, though the vessel itself isn’t under construction yet.
MSC Cruises News

New MSC Mega-Ship Will Feature the Longest Dry Slide at Sea, Spanning 12 Decks

Lissa Poirot -
The Tree of Life on MSC World Asia stands 32 feet tall and anchors a 266-foot dry slide across 12 decks, set to be the longest dry slide at sea in 2026
TUI Cruises News

TUI Cruises Adds Massive New Ship to Its Growing Fleet

Lissa Poirot -
Mein Schiff Flow becomes the ninth ship in TUI Cruises’ fleet and the second vessel in its new InTUItion class.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean’s Seventh Oasis Ship Just Hit a Big Milestone

Melissa Mayntz -
The keel has been laid for the seventh Oasis class ship at the Chantiers de L'Atlantique shipyard in France. What else do we know?
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean’s Massive Legend of the Seas Officially Joins the Fleet

Calvin Musquez -
Royal Caribbean takes delivery of Legend of the Seas at Meyer Turku Shipyard, with the Icon-class ship set to debut July 4, 2026.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas Passes Big Test Before July Launch

Melissa Mayntz -
Legend of the Seas has sailed successfully through her sea trials and returned to the shipyard for final outfitting work.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Festivale Construction Progress Revealed in New Shipyard Photos

Catie Kovelman -
Carnival Cruise Line is sharing pictures of Carnival Festivale as construction crews make progress on completing the ship’s exterior.
Royal Caribbean News

The Icon Class Keeps Growing as Royal Caribbean Signs Off on Two More Ships

Melissa Mayntz -
Royal Caribbean Group has ordered the sixth and seventh Icon-class ships from Meyer Turku, which will debut in 2029 and 2030.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Aura Swaps Homeports Over Port Availability Issues

Melissa Mayntz -
Norwegian Aura's first two cruises have an itinerary change with Tarragona rather than Barcelona as a turnover port.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean’s Third Icon-Class Giant Kicks Off 10-Day Trials in Finland

Lissa Poirot -
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas has sailed into open waters for the first time as engineers test systems before the vessel enters service in July 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Aura Hits the Water as NCL’s Biggest Ship Ever Floats Out

Lissa Poirot -
Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest Prima-class vessel, Norwegian Aura, touched water for the first time in Italy, marking a major construction milestone.
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