Look out for these exciting new cruise ships in 2025

The cruise industry is gearing up for a landmark year in 2025, with 16 new oceangoing ships set to join the global fleet. These ships will bring a total of 40,000 berths, doubling the capacity increase seen in 2024. Here’s a breakdown of the newcomers:

1. Disney Destiny and Disney Adventure (Disney Cruise Line)

   • Maiden voyages: Disney Destiny (early 2025) and Disney Adventure (late 2025).

   • Disney Adventure is the line’s first ship tailored for Asian travellers.

2. Norwegian Aqua (Norwegian Cruise Line)

   • Expected delivery: May 2025.

   • This is the first of NCL’s new Prima-Plus design.

3. Allura (Oceania Cruises)

   • Maiden voyage: Spring 2025.

   • Marks Oceania’s shift to a larger ship design.

4. Star of the Seas (Royal Caribbean International)

   • Maiden voyage: Autumn 2025.

   • The second Icon-class ship and 2025’s largest at 250,800 GT.

5. MSC World America (MSC Cruises)

   • Maiden voyage: April 2025.

   • The first MSC ship built specifically for the US market.

6. Viking Vesta (Viking)

   • Maiden voyage: Early 2025.

   • The 12th ship in Viking’s oceangoing series.

7. Luminara (The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection)

   • Expected delivery: Summer 2025.

   • A sister ship to 2024’s Ilma, continuing Ritz-Carlton’s ultra-luxury offerings.

8. Douglas Mawson (Aurora Expeditions)

   • Maiden voyage: February 2025.

   • The only expedition ship of the year, part of the Infinity class.

9. Star Princess (Princess Cruises)

   • Maiden voyage: Winter 2025.

   • The second Sphere-class ship for Princess Cruises.

10. Asuka III (NYK Cruises)

    • Maiden voyage: Autumn 2025.

    • NYK Cruises’ first new ship in decades.

11. Celebrity Xcel (Celebrity Cruises)

    • Maiden voyage: Late 2025.

    • The fifth and final ship in Celebrity’s Edge class, featuring methanol-ready engines.

12. Mein Schiff Relax (TUI Cruises)

    • Expected delivery: Late 2025.

    • The first vessel in TUI’s new InTUItion class.

13. Four Seasons I (Four Seasons Yachts)

    • Expected delivery: Summer 2025.

    • A groundbreaking debut for Four Seasons, offering unmatched luxury.

14. Brilliant Lady (Virgin Voyages)

    • Maiden voyage: Early 2025.

    • Virgin’s fourth ship maintains its focus on contemporary cruising.

15. Star Seeker (Windstar Cruises)

    • Maiden voyage: Spring 2025.

    • Windstar’s first newbuild in decades, tailored for small-ship cruising.

16. Viking Vela (Viking)

    • Expected delivery: Mid-2025.

    • Another addition to Viking’s highly successful oceangoing fleet.

With these exciting new ships, 2025 promises to be a transformative year for cruising, offering innovative designs, diverse itineraries, and a significant capacity boost.