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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

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.
Princess Cruises News

Princess Orders Three New Mega-Ships in New Voyager Class

Lissa Poirot -
Princess Cruises has signed agreements with Fincantieri for three new LNG-capable Voyager Class ships that will become the largest by capacity in the line’s fleet.
Cruise News

Shipyard Reveals Concept for Fully Battery-Electric Cruise Ship

Lissa Poirot -
Meyer Werft unveiled a concept for what it says could become the world’s first large battery-electric cruise ship, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 95 percent.
MSC Cruises News

MSC Drops New Details on MSC World Asia’s Harbour Park and Aqua Deck

Lissa Poirot -
MSC reveals new details on The Harbour outdoor park and new pool areas on MSC World Asia, ahead of the 2026 debut.
Carnival Cruise News

New Carnival Festivale Takes a Major Leap Forward with Engine Installation

Donna Tunney -
Carnival Festivale hits a major milestone as Meyer Werft installs her massive LNG engines, moving the new Excel-class ship closer to her 2027 debut.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Luna Officially Delivered as NCL Expands Its Prima Plus Fleet

Lissa Poirot -
Fincantieri delivers the 156,000-gross ton Norwegian Luna to Norwegian Cruise Line, expanding its Prima Plus class.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas Just Hit a Key Construction Milestone

Donna Tunney -
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas marks a major milestone with a traditional good‑luck coin ceremony at Meyer Turku ahead of its 2026 debut.
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