For avid cruisers, there’s nothing fairly like a brand-new cruise ship. Every thing’s recent and clear. There are often new eating places, actions and related options on show. Possibly there are new stateroom or suite choices.
And also you get to expertise all of them earlier than anybody else! (Effectively, you and some thousand different cruisers.) Be among the many fortunate ones to expertise the numerous new cruise ships arriving in 2025.
These are the 13 to look out for, with choices from a handful of various cruise strains, and cruises departing from a lot of ports.
Mein Schiff Calm down (TUI Cruises)
Constructed on the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, Mein Schiff Calm down from TUI Cruises is the most important ship ever from TUI Cruises, and the primary of the road’s new INTUItion class. The ship will run off MGO, LNG, bio- or e-LNG fuels, relying on what’s wanted and with a deal with sustainability.
It would provide a bevy of recent choices for cruisers. Key options embody an expanded and upgraded pool deck, a VIP suite-guest space (with a non-public solar deck and two eating places), 5 suite classes, extra balcony staterooms than ever earlier than on a TUI ship and solo traveler staterooms. There’ll, after all, be quite a lot of complimentary and specialty eating places, in addition to quite a few bars and lounges.
The ship will launch with inaugural deployments within the Mediterranean, with sailings from Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona, with a season to comply with crusing out of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. A sister ship in the identical class is predicted to launch in 2026.
- Debut: March 2025
- Gross Tonnage: 161,000 GT
- Visitor Capability: 3,984 passengers
- Crew Capability: 1,100 members
MSC World America (MSC Cruises)
One other LNG-powered ship, the brand new MSC World America, a part of the World class and constructed by Chantiers de l’Atlantique, will provide loads of options that appear acquainted on different cruise strains, however which can be brand-new to MSC Cruises.
The 22-deck, 150-foot ship with greater than 2,600 staterooms is cut up into zones (very like Royal Caribbean’s neighborhoods). A few of these “zones” embody Household Aventura (for an out of doors park, ropes course, slides, water park and extra), a pool deck, a “zen” adults-only space with swimming pools, The Galleria (much like the inside Royal Promenade), The Terrace (for eating and nightlife) and The Promenade (for al fresco eating and actions).
One distinctive function within the Household Aventura zone can be Cliffhanger, the primary over-water swing trip at sea. The trip permits cruisers to actually swing about 50 meters (164-plus ft) above the ocean, with a mechanical arm lifting cruisers and their swings off the cruise deck and out into the open air, over the facet of the ship.
The ship can even provide the most important MSC Yacht Membership within the MSC Cruises fleet.
The ship — which is the most important America-based ship within the MSC Cruises fleet — can be based mostly in Miami, providing Caribbean cruises, when it launches in April 2025. It is going to be based mostly out of a brand-new cruise terminal in Miami, too, which might course of as much as 36,000 visitors every day.
- Debut: April 12, 2025
- Gross Tonnage: 215,863 GT
- Visitor Capability: 6,762 passengers at full occupancy
- Crew Capability: 2,126 members
Norwegian Aqua (Norwegian Cruise Line)
Constructed by Fincantieri, Norwegian Aqua expands on Norwegian Cruise Line’s prior Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva designs — however as the primary Prima Plus-class ship, it provides 10% more room.
The ship will function expanded pool areas, the world’s first hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide at sea, a neon-lit LED sports activities flooring and the most important number of lodging ever supplied on an NCL ship. Amongst these lodging choices are new, three-bedroom duplex suites and the most important Haven space on a ship to this point.
As soon as launched, the ship, which is Norwegian Cruise Line’s 20th general, will begin inaugural sailings from New York Metropolis to Bermuda, and to the Caribbean from Port Canaveral and Miami. When the ship is crusing type the Caribbean, it can cease by Norwegian’s non-public island on some itineraries.
- Debut: April 26, 2025
- Gross Tonnage: 156,300 GT
- Visitor Capability: 3,571 passengers
- Crew Capability: 1,388 members
Disney Journey (Disney Cruise Line)
Disney Cruise Line is popping out with not one, however two new cruise ships in 2025. The primary is Disney Journey, which is the seventh cruise ship for Disney Cruise Line general, however the first International-class ship for Disney (and the one International-class ship for Disney — her sister ships had been scrapped).
The ship, completed by Meyer Werft, has been a very long time within the making, passing fingers a number of occasions, earlier than lastly touchdown with Disney. It’ll be the primary Disney cruise ship that doesn’t keep within the American market, and can as an alternative serve cruises out of Singapore.
Like many trendy cruise ships, Disney Journey can be cut up into quite a few neighborhoods or themed areas, together with Creativeness Backyard, Discovery Reef, San Fransokyo Avenue, Marvel Touchdown, Toy Story Place, City Sq. and Wayfinder Bay.
- Debut: Could 2025
- Gross Tonnage: 208,000 GT
- Visitor Capability: Approx. 6,000 passengers
- Crew Capability: Approx. 2,300 members
Viking Vesta (Viking Cruises)
Constructed by Fincantieri in Italy, Viking Vesta follows Viking Vela and presents most of the key options that you could be’ve observed on different Viking ships up to now. Count on all cabins to come back with balconies and most of the similar eating and lounge choices that exist on Viking’s ocean and river ships.
When the ship debuts, it can provide Mediterranean sailings from Venice, after which Northern European cruises.
- Debut: July 2, 2025
- Gross Tonnage: 54,300 GT
- Visitor Capability: 998 passengers
- Crew Capability: 470 members
Allura (Oceania Cruises)
The second Allura-class ship for Oceania Cruises, Allura is being constructed on the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy.
The ship will embody most of the new options initially launched on its class predecessor, Oceania Vista. Nevertheless, the ship can even have a brand new cabin class that’s supreme for single vacationers. Past spacious cabins and suites, the ship can even function luxurious public areas, a spa, health middle, sports activities areas and 12 eating choices.
When the ship debuts, it can take a number of world-spanning inaugural journeys to locations together with the Mediterranean, New England and the Caribbean.
- Debut: July 18, 2025
- Gross Tonnage: 67,000 GT
- Visitor Capability: 1,200 passengers
- Crew Capability: 800 members
Luminara (Ritz-Carlton Assortment)
Extra of a brilliant yacht than a cruise ship, this LNG-powered vessel will debut with simply over 200 suites (all with non-public terraces) alongside 5 eating places, six bars and a wine vault. That is the third Ritz-Carlton tremendous yacht, following Evrima and Ilma, however Luminara is barely longer than people who got here earlier than it.
Constructed by Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Luminara additionally includes a spa, children program and a high-end, luxurious design that displays the hospitality model’s repute. The tremendous yacht will set sail within the Mediterranean when it debuts in the summertime.
- Debut: July 31, 2025
- Gross Tonnage: 46,750 GT
- Visitor Capability: 425 passengers
Star of the Seas (Royal Caribbean)
Constructed by Meyer Turku in Finland, the second Icon-class ship, the LNG-powered Star of the Seas, is predicted to be just like the groundbreaking Icon of the Seas in some ways, with plenty of eating choices, eight neighborhoods, and the most important waterpark at sea.
The ship will provide simply over 2,800 staterooms throughout 14 stateroom classes. As soon as launched, the ship will provide western Caribbean sailings from Port Canaveral. Star of the Seas is predicted to turn out to be the most important cruise ship on the earth.
- Debut: Aug. 31, 2025
- Gross Tonnage: 250,800 GT
- Visitor Capability: 5,610 passengers
- Crew Capability: 2,350 members
Star Princess (Princess Cruises)
Constructed at Fincantieri shipyard, Star Princess is likely one of the largest ships ever constructed by Princess Cruises, at 20% bigger than any of the road’s current ships. New options on this ship embody the brand new Piazza, with a glass sphere; the Dome leisure venue; an arena-like, tech-heavy fundamental theater; and a three-story eating room.
The Sphere-class ship is the sister ship of Solar Princess and comprises most of the similar options, and is the 17th general ship for Princess Cruises. When the ship launches, it can provide Mediterranean cruises, earlier than leaving for Fort Lauderdale in late October, for a Caribbean season.
- Debut: September 2025
- Gross Tonnage: 175,500 GT
- Visitor Capability: 4,300 passengers
- Crew Capability: 1,100 members
Good Girl (Virgin Voyages)
This ship has been delayed rather a lot, however hopes are that it truly does launch in 2025. Virgin Voyages is likely one of the newer cruise strains, and has impressed with its revamped strategy to the adults-only cruise, interesting to a youthful touring viewers.
The fourth ship within the Virgin Voyages fleet, Good Girl ought to look similar to its sister ships, with greater than a dozen eating choices; greater than 1,400 cabins; and loads of methods to have enjoyable — as an grownup.
After the ship debuts in fall of 2025, it can sail from New York Metropolis earlier than going to Miami in October 2025, after which it can sail Caribbean itineraries by means of the spring, till it undertakes a Panama Canal crossing in March 2026, taking the ship to Los Angeles after which later Seattle, for serving the West Coast, from Mexico all the best way to Alaska.
The ship is being constructed on the Italian Fincantieri shipyard.
- Debut: September 2025
- Gross Tonnage: 110,000 GT
- Visitor Capability: 2,700 passengers
- Crew Capability: 1,150 members
Movie star Xcel (Movie star Cruises)
Constructed at Chantiers d’Atlantique, in St Nazaire, France, Movie star Xcel is an Edge-class ship providing two-story villas, superb eating, a bigger Rooftop Backyard, the Movie star Magic Carpet and the VIP space generally known as The Retreat.
Sadly, not a lot is thought in regards to the ship at the moment, aside from it’s anticipated to “xcel” past what sister ships Movie star Apex, Movie star Past, Movie star Ascent and Movie star Edge supplied.
When the ship units sail for the primary time, she’ll head to the Caribbean, crusing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
- Debut: November 2025
- Gross Tonnage: 140,600 GT
- Visitor Capability: 3,260 passengers
- Crew Capability: 1,400 members
Disney Future (Disney Cruise Line)
Each Disney cruise ship has its personal vibe, and the upcoming Disney Future is not any totally different.
Constructed on the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, the Disney Future cruise ship will provide itineraries within the western Caribbean, from Fort Lauderdale, when it launches subsequent 12 months.
The ship presents a heroes-and-villains theme that exhibits off in distinctive (brand-new) eating choices themed after The Lion King, Marvel characters and extra.
Even the adults-only areas have a wickedly pleasant theme, just like the Cruella De Vil-style lounge and The Haunted Mansion-style bar. A brand new confectionary presents an Unimaginable franchise theme. Different eating and consuming choices provide themes taken from the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Hercules and Courageous.
The ship units sail for the primary time from Fort Lauderdale, providing 4 and five-night cruises to the Bahamas and Caribbean, with stops at Disney’s non-public island.
- Debut: November 20, 2025
- Gross Tonnage: 144,000 GT
- Visitor Capability: 4,000 passengers
- Crew Capability: 1,555 members
Star Seeker (Windstar Cruises)
Initially ordered by one other cruise line, after which turned over to Windstar, this new Star-class ship provide suites solely and would be the first Star-class new construct, to be adopted by a sister ship in December 2025.
The ship options greater than 100 suites with non-public verandas and ocean views, in addition to new proprietor suites with wrap-around balconies. There are additionally infinity suites with infinity home windows. There are 12 cabin classes on this small ship in complete.
Different options scattered throughout this ship embody a watersports platform (with direct ocean entry — one thing brand-new for the cruise line), a Yacht Membership cafe and lounge, spa and extra. There are 5 eating choices in complete, together with choices that got here to life due to partnerships with the James Beard Basis. Al fresco eating is a brand new choice on this ship.
Constructed on the West Sea shipyard in Portugal, as soon as the ship launches, it’ll journey to Alaska first, adopted by Japan. General, the ship will provide luxurious, intimate, small-ship experiences which can be positive to please vacationers searching for a extra distinctive expertise with extra facilities on the prepared.
- Debut: December 2025
- Gross Tonnage: 9,315 GT
- Visitor Capability: 224 passengers – Crew Capability: 135 members
