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Guide to New Ships

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New ships indexed by Cruise Line
New ships indexed by Inaugural Date
Map of Major Shipyards

The building boom in the cruise industry just doesn't stop. It's hard to believe that this page could be so long, especially when you realize that the price of each of these ships is hundreds of millions of dollars. It's even more mind-boggling when you realize these these aren't the only ships being planned.

What is listed here are ships for which firm orders have been placed (not ones on which the cruise lines just hold options to build later if they decide to, or ones they are planning for which they haven't placed firm orders and signed on the dotted line). This listing includes only large, ocean-going cruise ships (not small coastal vessels, or ferries, even though they will also carry passengers) that are actively marketed in North America. (Note also that even though a cruise line may be touting their "new" ship, it may not be listed here because it may not be newly built, but rather being retired from another line.)

As you read through the listings, please be aware that details change. Delivery dates move as the ship takes shape. These are anticipated dates. Likewise elements of the design also evolve even between the time the ship is ordered and the time of delivery, so grt's and capacities will change.

You can find the ships listed by line and by planned inaugural date. We'll be updating this page on an ongoing basis as new ships are ordered, delivered and details are made known. 

The builders of these ships are all listed in the individual ship profiles. If you'd like to know where the yards are, we also have a map of the yards' locations on this page. 

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Cruise News Daily's 
Guide to New Ships

Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival Magic - June, 2011
Carnival Breeze - spring, 2012

Celebrity
Celebrity Eclipse - April, 2010
Celebrity
Silhouette - July, 2011
Celebrity Reflection - fall, 2012

Costa Cruise Line
Costa Deliziosa - January, 2010
Costa Favolosa - summer 2011
Costa Fascinosa - spring 2012

Cunard
Queen Elizabeth - October, 2010

Disney
Disney Dream - January, 2011
Disney Fantasy - April, 2012

Holland America Line
Nieuw Amsterdam - July, 2010

MSC
MSC Magnifica - March, 2010
MSC Fantastica - May, 2012

Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Epic - May, 2010
unnamed - April, 2013
unnamed - spring 2014

P&O
Azura - April, 2010

Princess Cruises 
Royal Princess - May, 2013
unnamed - spring, 2014

Royal Caribbean International
Allure of the Seas - December, 2010

Seabourn
Seabourn Sojourn - June, 2010
unnamed - summer 2011

 

Map of Major Shipyards Building Cruise Ships


We mention the yards all the time, but most people only have a hazy idea of exactly where they are. This map will help you pinpoint them.

You can scroll and move around this map just like you can all Google maps. The arrows move it in the window, or you can drag it around. The + and - buttons zoom in and out. Click on the markers for the name of the yard, if you don't already know it. (Note: In some areas, such as Genoa, where there are several yards, it might be necessary to zoom in several levels so the markers will not overlap and you'll be able to see all the yards.) 

We've tried to locate each yard as accurately as possible. If you click on the "Sat" (Satellite) button and zoom w-a-a-a-y in, you'll even see a ship or two under construction. 


Estimated Inaugural: February 5, 2010  Status: Delivered and Sailing
Cruise Line: Costa Ship Name: Costa Deliziosa
Size: GRT: 92,700 Capacity: 2,260 lower berths - 2,828 total berths 
Builder: Fincantieri - Marghera, Italy  Map   Latest photo
This is a sister to Costa Luminosa.  Index by line
Initial deployment: 7-day Arabian Gulf program


Estimated Inaugural: March, 2010 Status: Delivered and sailing
Cruise Line: MSC Ship Name: MSC Magnifica
Size: GRT: 93,300 Capacity: 2,550 lower berths - 3,000 total & 987 crew
Builder: STX Europe - St. Nazaire, France  Map  Latest Photo
This will be the fourth of the Musica class.   Index by line


Estimated Inaugural: April 26, 2010  Status: Delivered and sailing 
Cruise Line:
 Celebrity Ship Name: Celebrity Eclipse
Size: GRT: 122,000 Capacity: 2,850 lower berths
Builder: Meyer Werft - Germany  Map   Latest Construction Photos
This is the third in the Solstice-class. It will be powered by a diesel-electric podded propulsion system.   Index by line


Estimated Inaugural: April 12, 2010  Status: Delivered and sailing
Cruise Line: P&O Ship Name: Azura
Size: GRT: 116,000 Capacity: 3,076 lower berths
Builder: Fincantieri - Monfalcone, Italy  Map   Latest Photo
This will be a sister to Ventura.   Index by line


Estimated Inaugural: June 24, 2010 Status: Delivered and sailing
Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line Ship Name: Norwegian Epic
Size: GRT: 150,000 Capacity: 4,200 lower berths
Builder: STX Europe - St. Nazaire, France  Map   Photos 
The only ship of a single-ship order. Index by line


Estimated Inaugural: June 6, 2010 - Delivered and Sailing
Cruise Line: Seabourn Ship Name: Seabourn Sojourn
Size: GRT: 32,000 Capacity: 450 lower berths
Builder: T. Mariotti, Italy  Map  Latest photo
Even though these three newbuilds are large by Seabourn standards (650 feet in length and a 84 foot beam), Seabourn says they will keep the same hotel-staff-to-guest ratio as the 10,000-ton ships. Seabourn says they will have a draft of 21 feet and be propelled diesel-generated electricity which will turn twin screws and two bow thrusters. They will also have two stabilizers and employ advanced wastewater treatment technology.    Index by line


Estimated Inaugural: July 4, 2010  Status: Delivered and Sailing
Cruise Line: Holland America Ship Name: Nieuw Amsterdam
Size: GRT: 86,000 Capacity: 2,100
Builder: Fincantieri - Marghera, Italy  Map 
This ship will be the second in the Signature (Eurodam) class. With it Stein Kruse says they are reaffirming the line's commitment to mid-sized ships with larger staterooms. Like Eurodam, it will have a topside specialty restaurant seating 144, outside glass elevators amidships and expanded spa facilities. These ships are sized to fit through the Panama Canal.   Index by line


Estimated Inaugural: October 12, 2010 Status: Delivered and sailing
Cruise Line: Cunard Ship Name: Queen Elizabeth
Size: GRT: 92,000 Capacity: 2,092 double occupancy
Builder: Fincantieri - Monfalcone, Italy  Map  
Cunard says that while Queen Elizabeth will be a sister to the similarly-sized Queen Victoria, she will not be a duplicate. Queen Elizabeth will have her own unique features. It should also be noted that the ship's name will be Queen Elizabeth, named after the original liner, Queen Elizabeth. The name will not be Queen Elizabeth 3 or QE3.   Index by line


Estimated Inaugural: December 1, 2010 Status: Delivered and Sailing
Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean Ship Name: Allure of the Seas  Status: Completed Seatrials
Size: GRT: 225,000 Capacity: 5,400 lower - aprox 1,000 uppers
Builder: STX Europe - Turku, Finland  Map  Latest photo
This will be a sister to first of the Project Genesis, about 43% larger than RCCL's Freedom-class.     Index by line


Estimated Inaugural: January 26, 2011 Status: Delivered and sailing
Cruise Line: Disney Ship Name: Disney Dream
Size: GRT: 128,000 Capacity: 2,500 double occupancy
Builder: Meyer Werft - Papenburg, Germany  Map    Latest photos
A new class of vessel for Disney.     Index by line


Estimated Inaugural: Summer, 2011  
Cruise Line: Costa Ship Name: Costa Favolosa
Size: GRT: 114,500 Capacity: 3,004
Builder: Fincantieri - Marghera, Italy  Map
This ship will be a sister to Costa Concordia.   Index by line


Estimated Inaugural: June, 2011
Cruise Line: Carnival Ship Name: Carnival Magic
Size: GRT: 130,000 Capacity: 3,652
Builder: Fincantieri - Monfalcone, Italy  Map
This ship will be the second in a new class for Carnival, a twin to Carnival Dream.     Index by line


Estimated Inaugural: Summer, 2011
Cruise Line: Seabourn Ship Name: unnamed
Size: GRT: 32,000 Capacity: 450 lower berths
Builder: T. Mariotti, Italy  Map
Even though these three newbuilds are large by Seabourn standards (650 feet in length and a 84 foot beam), Seabourn says they will keep the same hotel-staff-to-guest ratio as the 10,000-ton ships. Seabourn says they will have a draft of 21 feet and be propelled diesel-generated electricity which will turn twin screws and two bow thrusters. They will also have two stabilizers and employ advanced wastewater treatment technology.   Index by line


Estimated Inaugural: July 23, 2011
Cruise Line: Celebrity Ship Name: Celebrity Silhouette 
Size: GRT: 122,000 Capacity: 2,886 lower berths
Builder: Meyer Werft - Germany  Map  
This is the fourth in the Solstice-class. It will be powered by a diesel-electric podded propulsion system. New venues are being added to the top/Lawn Club deck, and 17 additional staterooms are being added.  Index by line


Estimated Inaugural: April 7, 2012
Cruise Line: Disney Ship Name: Disney Fantasy
Size: GRT: 128,000 Capacity: 2,500 double occupancy
Builder: Meyer Werft - Papenburg, Germany  Map
The second of a new class of vessel for Disney.     Index by line


Estimated Inaugural: May, 2012 
Cruise Line: MSC Ship Name: MSC Fantastica
Size: GRT: 140,000 Capacity: 3,502 lower berths
Builder: STX Europe - St. Nazaire, France  Map
This will be the third Fantasia class, although a progression from the originals with an additional bow thruster for more maneuverability. There will be numerous changes to the interior including an additional two additional elevators.   Index by line


Estimated Inaugural: Spring, 2012  
Cruise Line: Costa Ship Name: Costa Fascinosa
Size: GRT: 114,500 Capacity: 3,004
Builder: Fincantieri - Marghera, Italy  Map
This ship will be a sister to Costa Concordia.   Index by line


Estimated Inaugural: Spring, 2012
Cruise Line: Carnival Ship Name: Carnival Breeze
Size: GRT: 130,000 Capacity: 3,690
Builder: Fincantieri - Monfalcone, Italy  Map
This ship will be the third in the Dream-class.     Index by line


Estimated Inaugural: Fall, 2012
Cruise Line: Celebrity Ship Name: Celebrity Reflection
Size: GRT: 126,000 Capacity: 3,030 lower berths
Builder: Meyer Werft - Germany  Map
This is the fifth in the Solstice-class. It will be powered by a diesel-electric podded propulsion system. It is being widened from the earlier Solstice-class ships by one meter, and an extra deck of suites is being added by lifting the Pool Deck one deck. The widening will create extra space in the public areas and restaurants to accommodate the additional number of passengers.  Index by line


Estimated Inaugural: April, 2013
Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line Ship Name: unnamed
Size: GRT: 143,500 Capacity: 4,000 double occupancy
Builder: Meyer Werft - Papenburg, Germany Map
The first of a new class of vessel for NCL. It will be slightly smaller than Norwegian Epic and more dense. It will incorporate many of the Freestyle 3 features from Epic and new ones of its own.    Index by line


Estimated Inaugural: May, 2013
Cruise Line: Princess Ship Name: Royal Princess
Size: GRT: 139,000 Capacity: 3,600 double occupancy
Builder: Fincantieri - Monfalcone, Italy
The first of a new class of vessel for Princess and Carnival Corp.     Index by line


Estimated Inaugural: Spring, 2014
Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line Ship Name: unnamed
Size: GRT: 143,500 Capacity: 4,000 double occupancy
Builder: Meyer Werft - Papenburg, Germany Map
The second of a two-ship order for NCL. It will be slightly smaller than Norwegian Epic. Don't expect this to be a twin to the first of the series. NCL usually makes changes to the layout within a series.   Index by line


Estimated Inaugural: Spring, 2014
Cruise Line: Princess Ship Name: unnamed
Size: GRT: 139,000 Capacity: 3,600 double occupancy
Builder: Fincantieri - Monfalcone, Italy
The second of a new class of vessel for Princess and Carnival Corp.     Index by line

 

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