Cecilia 2025 is going to be a big year for the cruise industry! Many new ships are launching this year, and we’ve got the full list of what you can expect.
Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Aqua is the newest Prima Class ship, after Norwegian Viva and Norwegian Prima. Norwegian Aqua will be 10% bigger than her sister ships.
- Maiden voyage: March 28, 2025
- Home port: Port Canaveral, Florida
- Capacity: 3,571 passengers (double occupancy)
- Features: The Aqua Slidecoaster, a Glow Court, and a new restaurant called Planterie
MSC: MSC World America
MSC’s newest ship will be tailored to the U.S. market. MSC World America is the second ship in the World Class of ships.
- Maiden voyage: April 12, 2025
- Home port: Miami, Florida
- Capacity: 5,228 (double occupancy)
- Features: Family Aventura, new dining venues, the adults-only Loft, and Sportplex
Viking: Viking Vesta
- Maiden voyage: July 2, 2025
- Capacity: 998
Oceania Cruises: Oceania Allura
Oceania Allura is the second ship in the Allura Class, following Oceania Vista.
- Maiden voyage: July 18, 2025
- Capacity: 1,200 (double occupancy)
Royal Caribbean: Star of the Seas
Following the iconic Icon of the Seas, Star of the Seas will be the second Icon Class ship in Royal Caribbean’s fleet. Star of the Seas will not take the title of the largest cruise ship in the world, but she will be the second largest.
- Maiden voyage: August 31, 2025
- Home port: Port Canaveral, Florida
- Capacity: 5,600 (double occupancy)
- Features: Lincoln Supper Club, revamped Surfside
Virgin Voyages: Brilliant Lady
Brilliant Lady will be Virgin Voyages’ fourth ship in the fleet. This adults-only ship was supposed to launch two years ago.
- Maiden voyage: September 5, 2025
- Home port: NYC, Los Angeles, Miami
- Capacity: 2,770 (double occupancy)
- Features: To be announced!
Princess Cruises: Star Princess
Star Princess will be the second ship in the Sphere Class, following Sun Princess.
- Maiden voyage: October 4, 2025
- Home port: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Capacity: 4,300 (double occupancy)
- Features: Expanded O’Malley’s Irish Pub, Sanctuary Collection suites, and a new SkyDeck
Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Xcel will be the last ship in Celebrity Cruises’ Edge Class.
- Maiden voyage: November 18, 2025
- Home port: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Capacity: 3,250 (double occupancy)
- Features: To be announced!
Disney Cruise Line: Disney Destiny
Destiny Destiny will be the third ship in the Wish Class, following Disney Wish and Disney Treasure.
- Maiden voyage: November 20, 2025
- Home port: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Capacity: 4,000 (double occupancy)
- Features: Heroes and villains themed
Disney Cruise Line: Disney Adventure
After launching, Disney Adventure will be the biggest Disney Cruise Line ship!
- Maiden voyage: December 15, 2025
- Home port: Singapore
- Capacity: 6,700 passengers (maximum capacity)
- Features: To be announced!
