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It’s been a busy 12 months cruise ship There’s more to come at launch and in 2026.
many new ship Drowning in water in 2025, including sea star, MSC World America, celebrity excel, star princess And Disney Destiny.
And travelers have even more to look forward to next year.
A new Ikon class ship will arrive from royal caribbean, plus more megaships norwegian And MSC Cruises.
disney will also debut cruise ship For the first time in Asia, the choice of luxury sailing is set to be boosted with new ships from Regent Seven Seas, Explora Journeys, Viking and Windstar.
New cruise ships are being launched throughout the year, with the first voyages in Europe, the Americas and Asia between April and December, giving travelers plenty of options if they want to be the first to board a ship.
Here are the eight best new cruise ships launching in 2026.
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Norwegian Luna
newest Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) The ship is scheduled to launch in April 2026.
Norwegian Luna The cruise line’s fourth Prima Class ship and sister ship is WaterWhich was launched in April 2025.
will have similar properties Water Which includes a hybrid waterslide rollercoaster called SlideCoaster as well as unique entertainments such as “Rocket Man: A Celebration of Elton John”.
At 1,056 feet long and 156,300 gross tons, she is the 21st NCL ship and will have a capacity of 3,550 passengers.
Norwegian Luna Will make his maiden voyage to the Caribbean.
story of the sea
story of the sea will be Royal Caribbean’s The third ship of the Ikon class and the first to be launched in Europe.
with my sisters sea sign And sea starThis will be the world’s largest cruise ship. It will have the largest waterpark and slides at sea, as well as a high ropes course and 40 bars and restaurants – catering for 5,610 passengers.
The ship will host special performances of the “Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” musical and a spectacular “Royal Railway” dining experience.
legend Kicking off in July with a seven-night Western Mediterranean Cruising From Barcelona, Spain and Rome, Italy.
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Launching in March 2026, disney adventure Will be the eighth ship in the fleet and will homeport in Singapore with three, four and five-night cruises around Asia.
At 208,000 tons, with capacity for more than 6,000 guests, it will be the largest Disney cruise ship.
Unique features include a Disney castle and the Marvel-themed IronCycle Test Run, the first rollercoaster on a Disney cruise ship. At 820 feet tall, it will be the tallest at sea.
Seven Seas Prestige
Regent Seven Seas It is preparing to launch its first cruise ship for a decade next year.
Seven Seas Prestige Set to enter the water in December 2026.
The 77,000-tonne, 822-capacity ship will be the seventh ship in the fleet and the first of three new Prestige-class ships.
The crew-to-guest ratio is the largest at sea and 40 percent larger than the rest of the fleet.
Features include butler service, luxury lounges and a new Mediterranean meze-style restaurant called Azure.
There are 12 suite categories to choose from, including 9,000 square feet Skyview Regent Suite.
At £20,000 per night, it has space for up to six people, with its own dedicated butler, floor-to-ceiling windows and a wraparound balcony covering more than 3,500 square feet.
The ship will make its maiden voyage from Barcelona to Miami on December 13, 2026, with an itinerary scheduled through May 2027 for visits to the Caribbean and Europe, including two transatlantic crossings. Rates for the Deluxe Veranda Suite start from £6,239 per person.
Explore Third
Latest ships in Explora Trips The fleet is set to launch next summer.
Explora Journeys is the luxury brand of MSC Cruises.
latest ship, Explore ThirdThere will be a capacity of approximately 900 guests and, similar to its sisters, it will have five heated pools, six restaurants and 12 bars and lounges with a guest per staff ratio of 1.25:1.
Explore 3 first seven night journey Scheduled for 3 August 2026 from Barcelona to Lisbon, with prices starting at £5,300 per person.
MSC World Asia
The latest in a world class series of MSC Cruises The ships will launch in December 2026.
MSC World Asia It will include design elements that reflect Asian culture, art and landscapes.
Unique features of the 6,782-capacity ship include a giant dragon hanging in the World Promenade and a 12-deck high dry slide inspired by it. SingaporeThe famous garden by the bay.
Its maiden voyage departs Seven nights round-trip from Barcelona On 4 December 2026, prices will start from £1,389 per person.
viking merry
viking cruises latest ocean cruise The ship is scheduled to launch in spring 2026.
Like the rest of the Navy, viking merry With a gross tonnage of 54,300 it is classified as a small ship.
It has 499 staterooms that can host 998 guests.
Passengers can enjoy the cruise line’s trademark Scandinavian design in its bars and restaurants while sailing Mediterranean and Northern Europe during its first season.
star explorer
luxury cruise line windstar Will launch its latest cruise ship in December 2026.
star explorer Will offer 112 suites for just 224 guests, including two Horizon Owners suites with wraparound balconies.
Facilities include the Yacht Club Café and its marina watersports platform
The new ship will sail year-round in Europe, starting from Barcelona in December 2026.
He is also to be christened at Tower Bridge, London in May 2027.