New Cruise Ships 2025 

In 2025, the cruise industry is excited about new luxury cruise ships being launched. These ships are like floating palaces with advanced technology and top-notch hospitality. The new cruise ships will have sleek designs that combine elegance and innovation to make your journey unforgettable.  

Let’s look at all ships, but keep in mind that delays are possible, and some may launch in 2026 instead. 

New Cruise Ships 2025 

Here is the list of the newest cruise ships that will be launched in 2025 

Mein Schiff Relax 

The Mein Schiff Relax will be the eighth ship in the TUI Cruises fleet, aimed at the German cruise market but open to everyone. The ship is 1082 ft long, weighs 160,000 tons. This new cruise ship will be different from the previous seven ships as it is the first in the new InTUItion class.  

Mein Schiff Relax will be larger and will have new features, such as most of the rooms will have balconies, and there will be some single rooms for the first time. The ship will also have a two-story, two-bedroom Freedom Suite that can accommodate up to 6 people.  

There will be outdoor areas with seating and an infinity pool. Dining options will include Asian, steakhouse, Greek, French, and Alpine cuisine. 

It will also be the first TUI ship powered by LNG. The ship has catalytic converters and a generative turbine to reduce emissions while in port. It also has an advanced waste treatment system that turns organic waste into charcoal. 

MSC World America 

MSC Cruises is launching a new cruise ship called MSC World America, which is powered by LNG. It is the second largest ship for MSC Cruises. The ship is 1,060 ft long and weighs 215,863 gross tons, with room for 6,762 guests. 

MSC World America is designed for the North American market and will sail round trip from Florida to the Caribbean. The ship will visit MSC’s private island, Ocean Cay Marine Reserve. 

The ship will have 13 dining venues, including 6 specialty restaurants, and 20 bars and lounges. World America like its sister ship, MSC World Europa, will likely have amenities like a microbrewery, gin bar, juice bar, coffee shop, and teahouse. 

MSC World America will also focus on families, with waterparks, a SportsPlex with a rollerskate arena, live entertainment in theatres and lounges and an 11-story drop dry slide.  

Norwegian Aqua 

Norwegian Cruise Line will introduce a new cruise ship called Norwegian Aqua. It will be the first Prima Plus ship, building on the design of existing ships like Norwegian Prima and will start sailing in April 2025. Norwegian Aqua is 1,056 ft long and 156,300 gross registered tons.  

Norwegian Aqua will offer sailings from New York, Port Canaveral, and Miami, with trips that include stops at NCL’s private resort Great Stirrup Cay. 

Norwegian Aqua is not the biggest ship in the fleet but will have many exciting features such as the Glow Court sports area and the Aqua Slidecoaster, a unique waterslide and roller coaster hybrid.  

Guests can also enjoy the Infinity Beach area, the glass-floored Ocean Walk, and luxurious Haven accommodations. Solo travelers will have more room options, including inside, Oceanview, and balcony rooms designed just for one. 

Allura 

Oceania Cruises will introduce the newest cruise ship called Allura, the second in the Allura Class after Vista. It will start sailing in May 2025 and the ship can accommodate up to 1,200 guests. The ship’s first season will include sailing in the Eastern Mediterranean and America. 

Allura ship will offer great dining, luxury accommodations, and exciting experiences. It has elegant cabins and suites with balconies. It also offers Concierge Level Verandah Staterooms for solo travelers, just like Vista. 

Allura has 5 specialty dining venues, including 2 new complimentary restaurants: Ember and Aquamar Kitchen. 

Star of the Seas 

The second Icon Class ship from Royal Caribbean, Star of the Seas, will start sailing in 2025. The ship is being built at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland. The ship will cost $1.1 billion and will be powered by LNG to reduce emissions.  

Star of the Seas will have similar features to its sister ship Icon of the Seas, including a family-friendly 8 neighborhood, Category 6 waterpark, the Swim & Tonic bar and over 40 restaurants, and an AquaTheater with high diving shows.  

There will be around 30 types of rooms, some designed for families like Ultimate Family Townhouse Suite that can accommodate up to 8 people.  

Star of the Seas will have some differences in onboard features compared to Icon of the Seas, but those details are not yet known.  

Star of the Seas will depart from Port Canaveral and offer cruises to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, with each cruise including a visit to the private island Perfect Day at CocoCay.  

Star Princess 

Princess Cruises will launch a new cruise ship called Star Princess, the second in the Sphere Class, which will be powered by LNG fuel. It will be similar in size to the Sun Princess, with a weight of 175,500 tons and room for 4,300 guests.  The inaugural season will include cruises in Europe. 

The Star Princess is unique because it is 20% larger than other Princess cruise ships. It has 21 decks, 2150 guest cabins (including 1,500 cabins with balconies), a three-story dining room, and a glass dome with an indoor-outdoor pool and a stage. 

Star Princess is like Sun Princess, with many bars and restaurants, and sunny terraces. The ship will have an infinity pool and relaxing spots with ocean views.  

Celebrity Xcel 

The next ship in Celebrity Cruises Edge Class is Celebrity Xcel, which will debut in November 2025. Celebrity Xcel will start its first season in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in November 2025. 

Celebrity Xcel ship will have a new eco-friendly engine. Xcel will have the amenities of previous Edge-class ships and new experiences while further details are not out yet. Celebrity Xcel ship has hinted at new surprises to be revealed. 

The deck plans for Celebrity Xcel are available, but most of them are marked as Coming Soon. 

Disney Adventure 

In November 2022, Disney Cruise Line bought a cruise ship called Global Dream. The ship’s previous owner went bankrupt before it was finished, so Disney got it for a good price. The Disney Adventure is 208,000 gross tons compared to wish class ships which are around 144,000 GT and can hold up to 6,000 passengers, making it the biggest Disney cruise ship.  

The Disney Adventure will sail from Singapore for its first season and will cater to the Southeast Asian market all year. The specific travel routes have not been revealed yet. 

Disney Destiny 

Disney Destiny, the third and the newest cruise ship in Wish class is scheduled for delivery in 2025. Guests of all ages can look forward to this. Disney announced that the new cruise ship, Disney Destiny, will have a design based on famous Disney heroes and villains, including those from Pixar and Marvel. 

Spaces and entertainment on the ship will be influenced by popular Disney films like Hercules, The Lion King, and One Hundred and One Dalmatians. The ship’s exterior will feature a signature design with Minnie Mouse in a heroic pose.  

The Disney Destiny is being built at a shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, with no details yet on its itinerary or bookings. 

Brilliant Lady 

The Virgin Voyages cruise line will launch a new cruise ship called Brilliant Lady in September 2025 in New York, which will offer unique experiences compared to previous Virgin Voyages cruises. 

The ship will be like three other ships in the fleet, offering mostly balcony cabins and suites called Rockstar Quarters. Passengers can secure their spot-on Alaskan voyages by making an early deposit starting from May 8. The deposit amounts are $500 for Sea Terraces, $1,000 for RockStar Quarters, and $2,500 for Mega RockStar Quarters. 

There will be over 20 dining options onboard, including steaks, seafood, vegetarian, a test kitchen, Mexican, and Korean Barbeque, all for free. The cruise will focus on wellness, with a spa, salon, and fitness center offering free classes and workout spaces.

Stylish lounges, pools with DJs, and innovative shows, nightclubs, and parties will provide entertainment on board. 

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