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New Cruise Ships 2025

6 new ships · 26,379 total passenger capacity

Ships 6Total Tonnage 1,046,426 GTTotal Capacity 26,379 guestsCruise Lines 6

Star of the Seas

Royal Caribbean · Icon Class · August 2025

Launched

Star of the Seas is the second Icon-class ship from Royal Caribbean, sharing the title of world's largest cruise ship. Sailing from Port Canaveral to the Caribbean and Perfect Day at CocoCay, she features 8 distinct neighbourhoods, the Category 6 waterpark, and the Royal Bay Pool.

Tonnage

248,663 GT

Capacity

5,610

Home Port

Port Canaveral, Florida

Class

Icon Class

Second Icon-class shipWorld's largest cruise ship (tied)20 decks, 8 neighbourhoods27 dining venues, 18 bars

MSC World America

MSC Cruises · World Class · April 2025

Launched

MSC World America is MSC Cruises' second World-class ship and their largest ever. Sailing Caribbean itineraries from Miami, she features the Cliffhanger ride that swings passengers over the ship's edge, the largest MSC Yacht Club, and 22 decks of entertainment.

Tonnage

215,863 GT

Capacity

6,762

Home Port

Miami, Florida

Class

World Class

Second World-class ship22 decksCliffhanger mechanical rideLargest MSC Yacht Club

Norwegian Aqua

Norwegian Cruise Line · Prima Plus · April 2025

Launched

Norwegian Aqua is the first Prima Plus ship, 10% larger than the original Prima class. Her headline feature is the Aqua Slidecoaster, the first hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide at sea. She also debuts the first-ever Game Zone and nearly 1,000 studio cabins for solo travellers.

Tonnage

156,300 GT

Capacity

3,571

Home Port

Miami, Florida

Class

Prima Plus

First Prima Plus ship (10% larger than Prima)Aqua Slidecoaster (first hybrid rollercoaster/waterslide)First-ever Game Zone20 decks

Brilliant Lady

Virgin Voyages · Lady Ships · September 2025

Launched

Brilliant Lady is the fourth and final Lady Ship from Virgin Voyages, completing their adults-only fleet. Uniquely adapted for Panama Canal transit, she offers 7-14 night Caribbean itineraries with all dining included across 20+ restaurants.

Tonnage

110,000 GT

Capacity

2,860

Home Port

Caribbean

Class

Lady Ships

Fourth Lady ShipAdults-only (18+)Adapted for Panama Canal transit17 decks

Star Princess

Princess Cruises · Sphere Class · October 2025

Launched

Star Princess is the second Sphere-class ship, featuring The Dome, the first fully-glazed entertainment dome at sea. With 30 dining and bar venues, LNG propulsion, and fleet-wide MedallionClass personalised technology, she represents Princess's most innovative ship.

Tonnage

175,000 GT

Capacity

4,300

Home Port

Various

Class

Sphere Class

Second Sphere-class shipThe Dome entertainment venue30 restaurant and bar venues5 pools, 9 hot tubs

Celebrity Xcel

Celebrity Cruises · Edge Class · November 2025

Launched

Celebrity Xcel is the fifth and largest Edge-class ship, 66 feet longer than the original Edge. With 1,646 staterooms (81% with balconies), 32 dining and bar venues, and The Retreat adults-only area, she represents the pinnacle of Celebrity's modern luxury vision.

Tonnage

140,600 GT

Capacity

3,276

Home Port

Fort Lauderdale

Class

Edge Class

Fifth Edge-class ship66 feet longer than earlier Edge ships12% more volume1,646 staterooms (81% with balconies)

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