Royal Caribbean is preparing to welcome Star of the Seas, the second ship in its Icon class, which is set to debut in summer 2025.
Royal Caribbean refines Icon-class design as it prepares to launch Star of the Seas
Princess Cruises reveals entertainment line-up aboard new Star Princess
Princess Cruises has unveiled the entertainment lineup for its new Sphere-class cruise ship, Star Princess, ahead of her debut on October 4th, 2025.
Legend of the Seas crowned with AquaDome block in construction milestone
Royal Caribbean International’s Legend of the Seas has reached a major milestone in its construction with the successful installation of the AquaDome, a 327-ton glass-and-steel structure that now sits atop the vessel.
Royal Caribbean takes delivery of Star of the Seas ahead of August debut
Royal Caribbean International has taken delivery of Star of the Seas, the second vessel in its Icon Class, during a handover ceremony at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.
Windstar releases debut Star Explorer off-season Mediterranean itineraries
Windstar Cruises has opened bookings for its new yacht Star Explorer, set to debut in December 2026 with a winter deployment in the Mediterranean — a first for the boutique cruise line.
MSC Cruises unveils new onboard features for upcoming flagship MSC World Asia
MSC Cruises has announced new details for its upcoming flagship, MSC World Asia, including the longest dry slide at sea, a new Pan-Asian specialty restaurant, and a range of returning guest favourites […]
Oceania Cruises marks steel cutting for Sonata, the first in a new class of ship for the line
Oceania Cruises has marked the start of construction on Oceania Sonata, the first vessel in its new Sonata Class, with a steel-cutting ceremony at the Fincantieri-Marghera shipyard in Venice, Italy.Â
TUI Cruises marks launch of Mein Schiff Flow ahead of debut Middle East season
TUI Cruises has celebrated the launch of Mein Schiff Flow, the second vessel in its new InTUItion class, at a ceremony held at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.Â
AIDA Cruises all-new class of newbuilds could be used by other Carnival Corp brands
The all-new class of cruise ships being developed for AIDA Cruises by Italian shipyard Fincantieri could be shared with other cruise lines in the Carnival Corporation group, according to Felix Eichhorn, CEO […]
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Luminara completes sea trials ahead of July debut
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is preparing to launch its second vessel, Luminara, following the successful completion of sea trials under the supervision of shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique.
MSC Cruises to expand World Class fleet to six vessels with order for two new ships
MSC Cruises has confirmed a new order with French shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique for two additional World Class ships, extending the series to six vessels.Â
Fincantieri secures order from AIDA Cruises for two new vessels in all-new ship class
Carnival Corporation has placed an order for two new ships for its German cruise brand, AIDA Cruises, with delivery scheduled for the first quarter of fiscal years 2030 and 2032.Â
Fincantieri secures order for two newbuilds from TUI for its Marella Cruises brand
Just days after TUI, the parent company of the UK-based Marella Cruises, confirmed that it was considering a newbuild order for the line, Fincantieri has confirmed an order worth more than 2 […]
Norwegian Cruise Line enters mega-ship segment with new Fincantieri order
Norwegian Cruise Line has ordered four new ships of more than 220,000 gross tons from the Italian shipyard Fincantieri, putting the cruise line in the same mega-ship market as Royal Caribbean, Carnival […]
Celebrity Cruises orders 6th Edge class ship from Chantiers de l’Atlantique
Celebrity Cruises has ordered a sixth Edge class ship from French shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique to join its fleet in 2028.
Crystal Cruises and Fincantieri finalise new cruise ship order in two-ship deal
The luxury cruise line Crystal Cruises has finalised an order with Italian shipyard Fincantieri for the construction of a new vessel as part of a two-ship order announced in July.
Royal Caribbean marks keel laying for as-yet-unnamed third Icon class mega-ship
Royal Caribbean International has marked the keel laying for its newest Icon class vessel, which is yet to be named and will be a sister ship to Icon and Star of the […]
Royal Caribbean marks float out of Star of the Seas, its second Icon class goliath
Royal Caribbean International has celebrated the float out of its new mega-ship Star of the Seas at Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals name of fourth Prima-class ship as Norwegian Luna
Norwegian Cruise Line has opened for sale the fourth ship in its Prima Class, and revealed the name of the all-new vessel as Norwegian Luna.
Windstar releases first Caribbean, Alaska and Japan cruises aboard new Star Seeker
Windstar Cruises has opened bookings for the inaugural cruises of its new vessel Star Seeker, set to join the fleet in December 2025.
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