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Here Are All the New Cruise Ships Coming in 2028, 2029, and Beyond

by Dori Saltzman  July 29, 2026
Here Are All the New Cruise Ships Coming in 2028, 2029, and Beyond

Photo: Norwegian Cruise Line

With dozens upon dozens of cruise ships on order through the late 2030s, it’s hard to keep track of which cruise lines are building which ships. Travel Market Report has compiled a list of all the new ocean cruise ships coming out in 2028 and beyond, along with their capacity, number of cabin categories, and maiden season itineraries (when available), to help you keep it all straight.

(Looking for this year’s ships? Here are all the cruise ships debuting in 2026. Looking for the cruise ships launching next year? Here are all the cruise ships debuting in 2027.)

Bookmark this page, as we’ll be updating the information as it becomes available.

2028

Carnival Tropicale (Carnival Cruise Line), 2028

Guest capacity (double occupancy): 6,400
Inaugural sailing: Not yet revealed
Maiden season: Not yet revealed
# of cabin categories: 49

Emerald Xara (Emerald Cruises) March 2028

Guests capacity: 128
Inaugural sailing: March 2028; 15 days (Hong Kong to Tokyo)
Maiden season: Asia, Australia
# of cabin categories: 8

Four Seasons II (Four Seasons Yachts), April 2028

Guest capacity (total): 158
Inaugural sailing: April 30, 2028; Seven-night Mediterranean (Athens to Alexandria)
Maiden season: Mediterranean
# of cabin categories: 22

Scenic Ikon (Scenic), May, 2028

Guest capacity (double occupancy): 270
Inaugural sailing: April 21, 2028; 15-day Italy, Greek Isles, & the Pyramids (Rome to Athens)
Maiden season: Mediterranean, Aegean, Egypt, Antarctica & the Falklands
# of cabin categories: 8

Crystal Grace (Crystal), May, 2028

Guest capacity (double occupancy): 650
Inaugural sailing: June 11, 2028; Rome to Venice
Maiden season: Mediterranean, New England & Canada, Bermuda & Caribbean
# of cabin categories: 13

Viking Lyra (Viking), June 2028

Guest capacity (double occupancy): 998
Inaugural sailing: May 31, 2028; seven-night Mediterranean (Venice to Civitavecchia)
Maiden season: Mediterranean, Scandinavia
# of cabin categories: 18

Sixth Norwegian Prima-Class Ship (Norwegian Cruise Line), 2028

Guest capacity (double occupancy): approx. 3,550
Inaugural sailing: Not yet revealed
Maiden season: Not yet revealed
# of cabin categories: Approx. 30

EXPLORA VI (Explora Journeys), August 2028

Guest capacity (double occupancy): 926
Inaugural sailing: Aug. 4, 2028; 10 nights (Civitavecchia to Barcelona)
Maiden season: Mediterranean
# of cabin categories: 16

Celebrity Xcite (Celebrity Cruises), 2028

Guest capacity (double occupancy): 3,260
Inaugural sailing: Not yet revealed
Maiden season: Not yet revealed
# of cabin categories: Not yet revealed

Icon 5 (Royal Caribbean International), 2028

Guest capacity (double occupancy): 5,610
Inaugural sailing: Not yet revealed
Maiden season: Not yet revealed
# of cabin categories: 28

Atlas Adventurer (Atlas Ocean Voyages), November, 2028

Guest capacity (double occupancy): 400
Inaugural sailing: November 6, 2028; 12-night Kobe RT
Maiden season: Asia and Southeast Asia; Seychelles, Madagascar, East Africa: Egypt, and Mediterranean from Athens
# of cabin categories: 10

Viking Vega (Viking), 2028

Guest capacity (double occupancy): 998
Inaugural sailing: Dec. 9; Seven-night Mediterranean (Athens to Civitavecchia)
Maiden season: Mediterranean
# of cabin categories: 18

Oasis 7 (Royal Caribbean International), 2028

Guest capacity (double occupancy): approx. 5,668
Inaugural sailing: Not yet revealed
Maiden season: Not yet revealed
# of cabin categories: Not yet revealed

2029

Oceania Arietta (Oceania Cruises), 2029

Guest capacity (double occupancy): 1,390
Inaugural sailing: Not yet revealed
Maiden season: Not yet revealed
# of cabin categories: Not yet revealed

Carnival Destiny (Carnival Cruise Line): Summer 2029

Guest capacity (double occupancy): Approx. 6,160
Inaugural sailing: Not yet revealed
Maiden season: Caribbean
# of cabin categories: Not yet revealed

Viking Leda (Viking), June 2029

Guest capacity (double occupancy): 998
Inaugural sailing: June 8, 2029; Seven-night Mediterranean (Civitavecchia to Barcelona)
Maiden season: Mediterranean
# of cabin categories: 18

SeaDream III (SeaDream Yacht Club): July 2029

Guest capacity (double occupancy): 200
Inaugural sailing: July 10, 2029; 27-night Japan (Hong Kong to Tokyo)
Maiden season: Japan and Southeast Asia
# of cabin categories: Not yet revealed

Icon 6 (Royal Caribbean International), 2029

Guest capacity (double occupancy): 5,610
Inaugural sailing: Not yet revealed
Maiden season: Not yet revealed
# of cabin categories: 28

First Discovery Class Ship (Royal Caribbean International), 2029

Guest capacity: 4,300
Inaugural sailing: Not yet revealed
Maiden season: Not yet revealed
# of cabin categories: Not yet revealed

New Disney Class Ships (Disney Cruise Line), 2029, 2030, 2031

Guest capacity (double occupancy): Not yet revealed
Inaugural sailing: Not yet revealed
Maiden season: Not yet revealed
# of cabin categories: Not yet revealed

Unnamed MSC World Class Ships 5, 6, 7 & 8 (MSC Cruises), 2029 (5), 2030 (6, 7), 2031 (8)

Guest capacity (double occupancy): Estimated around 6,700
Inaugural sailing: Not yet revealed
Maiden season: Not yet revealed
# of cabin categories: Not yet revealed

Second Prestige-Class Ship (Regent Seven Seas Cruises), 2030

Guest capacity (double occupancy): 822
Inaugural sailing: Not yet revealed
Maiden season: Not yet revealed
# of cabin categories: 12

Icon 7 (Royal Caribbean International), 2030

Guest capacity (double occupancy): 5,610
Inaugural sailing: Not yet revealed
Maiden season: Not yet revealed
# of cabin categories: 28

Second & Third New Crystal Ships (Crystal), 2030, 2034

Guest capacity (double occupancy): approx. 650
Inaugural sailing: Not yet revealed
Maiden season: Not yet revealed
# of cabin categories: Not yet revealed

New Viking Expedition Ships (Viking), 2030, 2031

Guest capacity (double occupancy): Not yet revealed
Inaugural sailing: Not yet revealed
Maiden season: Not yet revealed
# of cabin categories: Not yet revealed

Norwegian New Ship Class (Norwegian Cruise Line), 2030, 2032, 2034, 2036

Guest capacity (total occupancy): approximately 5,000
Inaugural sailing: Not yet revealed
Maiden season: Not yet revealed
# of cabin categories: Not yet revealed

MSC Cruises New Frontier Class Ships I, II, III, IV (MSC Cruises), 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033

Guest capacity (total occupancy): approximately 5,400
Inaugural sailing: Not yet revealed
Maiden season: Not yet revealed
# of cabin categories: Not yet revealed

Four Seasons III (Four Seasons Yachts), 2030

Guest capacity (total): Approx. 158
Inaugural sailing: Not yet revealed
Maiden season: Not yet revealed
# of cabin categories: Not yet revealed

Second & Third Ace Class Ships (Carnival Cruise Line): 2031, 2033

Guest capacity (double occupancy): Not yet revealed
Inaugural sailing: Not yet revealed
Maiden season: Not yet revealed
# of cabin categories: Not yet revealed

Second Discovery Class Ship (Royal Caribbean International), 2032

Guest capacity: 4,300
Inaugural sailing: Not yet revealed
Maiden season: Not yet revealed
# of cabin categories: Not yet revealed

Third & Fourth Sonata Class Ships (Oceania Cruises), 2032, 2035

Guest capacity (double occupancy): 1,390
Inaugural sailing: Not yet revealed
Maiden season: Not yet revealed
# of cabin categories: Not yet revealed

Two New Viking Ships (Viking), 2032

Guest capacity (double occupancy): 998
Inaugural sailing: Not yet revealed
Maiden season: Not yet revealed
# of cabin categories: 18

Third & Fourth Prestige Class Ship (Regent Seven Seas Cruises), 2033, 2036

Guest capacity (double occupancy): 822
Inaugural sailing: Not yet revealed
Maiden season: Not yet revealed
# of cabin categories: 12

First, Second & Third Voyager Class Ships (Princess Cruises), 2035, 2038, 2039

Guest capacity (double occupancy): 4,700
Inaugural sailing: Not yet revealed
Maiden season: Not yet revealed
# of cabin categories: Not yet revealed

  
  
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