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New Cruise Ships

Stay up to date with the latest cruise ship arrivals, announcements, and debuts. This tag covers every stage of a ship’s journey — from steel-cutting and float outs to christenings and inaugural voyages. Whether you’re tracking luxury vessels or megaship innovations, this is your hub for what’s new at sea.

Royal Caribbean News

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

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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.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Is Doubling Down on Texas With a Brand New Excel-Class Ship

Melissa Mayntz -
The upcoming Carnival Tropicale will homeport from Texas year-round, strengthening Carnival Cruise Line's commitment to the Lone Star State.
Carnival Cruise Advice

What Are the Main Differences Between Carnival and Royal Caribbean?

Emrys Thakkar -
Choosing between Royal Caribbean vs. Carnival Cruise Line? Compare prices, ships, dining, and onboard fun to find the best fit for your next cruise.
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.
Royal Caribbean News

Legend of the Seas to Set Sail From Florida Earlier Than Planned

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Legend of the Seas will debut 3 days earlier than planned from Fort Lauderdale with a new sailing available for guests to book.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

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

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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

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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.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Reveals New Features Onboard Hero of the Seas

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New first-in-fleet features have been revealed for Hero of the Seas as bookings are ready to open for the ship's first voyages.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Luna Christened in Miami as NCL’s Newest Prima Plus-Class Ship

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Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Luna was christened in an important ceremony in Miami, Florida, on March 27, 2026.
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