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Exciting New Cruise Ships in 2026

Seven major cruise lines. Seven new ships. One expert guide. Discover what’s launching in 2026 and which new cruise ship best suits your travel style.

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Cruise Lines That Welcome Solo Travellers

A practical guide to cruise lines that make booking solo simpler, not harder Not all cruise lines treat solo travellers the same. Some design purpose-built solo cabins. Others avoid that completely but compensate with no…

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What It’s Like to Sail with Oceania Cruises

There is something calming that comes with an Oceania voyage. It’s the quiet satisfaction of knowing that everything has been considered, from the taste of your morning coffee to the way the evening light catches…

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Windstar Star Seeker

Windstar Cruises is set to expand its fleet of small, intimate luxury ships with the highly anticipated Star Seeker, debuting in 2026. As the first newly built ship for Windstar in over 25 years, Star…

MSC World America
MSC World America

MSC Cruises is set to redefine cruising in North America with its newest flagship, MSC World America. Launching in April 2025, this next-generation LNG-powered cruise ship will bring European sophistication, bold entertainment, and innovative dining…

Norwegian Aqua Slidecoaster
Norwegian Aqua

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is taking its award-winning Prima Class to the next level with Norwegian Aqua, the first-ever Prima Plus-class ship. Set to debut in April 2025, this ship will feature enhanced outdoor spaces,…

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Oceania Allura

Oceania Cruises is renowned for luxury, immersive itineraries, and what they proudly call “The Finest Cuisine at Sea.” Their newest ship, Oceania Allura, is set to debut in summer 2025, offering an elevated experience with…

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Star of the Seas

Royal Caribbean is set to launch its second Icon-class ship, Star of the Seas, in August 2025. Following the groundbreaking Icon of the Seas, this highly anticipated vessel will continue to push the boundaries of…

Star Princess
Star Princess

Princess Cruises is set to launch its second Sphere-class ship, Star Princess, in August 2025. As the sister ship to Sun Princess, this next-generation vessel will offer stunning design, expanded entertainment options, and Princess’ signature…

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Douglas Mawson

Aurora Expeditions, a leader in small-ship adventure travel, is expanding its fleet with the Douglas Mawson, set to debut in late 2025. Named after Sir Douglas Mawson, the legendary Antarctic explorer, this ship is designed…

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Exciting New Cruise Ships in 2025

One of the greatest advantages of booking with a CLIA-accredited cruise specialist is gaining insider access to the latest and greatest in the cruise industry. CLIA-accredited specialists are invited to exclusive cruise line presentations, where…

Celebrity XCel - Caribbean
Celebrity XCel

Celebrity Cruises is set to redefine premium cruising with its newest Edge-class ship, Celebrity Xcel, launching in November 2025. As the fifth ship in the Edge Series, Celebrity Xcel builds upon the innovative design and…