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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.

Princess Cruises News

Princess Orders Three New Mega-Ships in New Voyager Class

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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

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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.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival’s Next Massive New Cruise Ship Reaches Critical Construction Step

Melissa Mayntz -
Meyer Werft has released a dramatic video showing the bridge of Carnival Festivale being installed on the ship's hull.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Orders New Ships for Every Brand

Melissa Mayntz -
Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises will all be getting one more new ship built by Fincantieri.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Festivale Construction Update as Crew Cabins Completed

Melissa Mayntz -
Crew cabins are ready to be installed aboard Carnival Festivale and eager fans are getting a rare insight into the construction process.
Cruise News

Cruise News Update: Technical Issues, Policy Change, New Ships

Donna Tunney -
A busy week in cruise news with technical issues, new policies, ship updates, and major announcements across Royal Caribbean, NCL, Princess, Carnival, and MSC.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Officially Orders New Discovery Class Cruise Ships

Melissa Mayntz -
Royal Caribbean has confirmed the new Discovery Class of ships to be built by the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in France.
Royal Caribbean News

Massive Pearl Structure Installed on Royal Caribbean’s 4th Icon Class Ship

Melissa Mayntz -
The Pearl is now in place onboard the fourth Icon-class ship, bringing the massive vessel closer to its 2027 debut.
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