Get Ready for the New Cruise Ships

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The high seas will welcome several new cruise ships during 2026; here are just some of the vessels that are preparing to give you a new cruise experience.

March will bring the launch of the eighth ship in Disney Cruise Line’s fleet, the Disney Adventure. The new ship will homeport in Asia, offering three- and four-night cruises from Singapore. Up to 6,700 passengers will enjoy new spaces like the Disney Imagination Garden, an open-air performance venue.

The second ship in Norwegian’s Prima Plus Class, the Norwegian Luna, will set sail from Miami in early April, cruising the Caribbean with up to 4,224 passengers. Like its sister ship, the Norwegian Aqua, the Luna will have lovely open-air spaces; unique features include a rocking Elton John tribute show.

June will see the debut of a new ship from Viking Ocean Cruises. The Viking Mira will accommodate up to 998 guests and will sail itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. Viking also plans to introduce another ship before the end of 2026: the Viking Libra will be the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, capable of operating with zero emissions.

In July, Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas will begin to sail in the Western Mediterranean before relocating to Ft. Lauderdale for Caribbean voyages. The third ship in Royal Caribbean’s massive Icon Class, the Legend, will accommodate up to 7,600 passengers. Unique features will include an immersive dining experience set in a full-size railroad car, and the at-sea debut of the Broadway musical “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”

Several ships are slated to debut in December 2026, including MSC Cruises’ MSC World Asia, the line’s third World Class ship. Despite its name, the ship will initially sail in the Mediterranean. Up to 6,762 passengers will thrill to spectacular design features like a stainless-steel sculpture of a dragon, suspended over the ship’s promenade, and a 12-deck-high version of MSC’s signature dry slide.

December will also bring Regent Seven Seas’ Prestige, the first ship in a new class that will be about 40% larger and accommodate up to 850 passengers. The increased space will provide room for a two-story Starlight Atrium, a new specialty restaurant, and a dozen new suite categories, including a nearly 9,000-square-foot Regent Suite. After crossing from Barcelona to Miami, the Prestige will sail the Caribbean.

To talk about sailing on these and other new ships, check in with Anita, your professional travel advisor.

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