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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.

Carnival Cruise News

Shipyard Provides Insider Update on Carnival Festivale Construction

Melissa Mayntz -
Meyer Werft has shared an inside look at the installation of propulsion pods on Carnival Festivale, a key step in the ship's construction.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas Reaches Major Hull Milestone

Calvin Musquez -
Hero of the Seas' final block has been lifted into place at Meyer Turku Shipyard, officially marking the end of the hull's construction.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Cuts Steel on First Ace-Class Ship, Names It Carnival Destiny

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Destiny has been revealed as the name of the first of Carnival Cruise Line's Ace class with the vessel's official steel cutting.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Advice

Royal Caribbean Ships by Size: Largest to Smallest

Emrys Thakkar -
Here's a rundown of Royal Caribbean ships by size, starting from the largest to smallest by gross tonnage.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean’s Next Icon Mega Ship Adds Huge Glass Structure

Lissa Poirot -
Royal Caribbean’s fourth Icon-class ship is beginning to take its unmistakable shape after crews completed adding the AquaDome.
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.
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