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Carnival Corp. Has 16 New Cruise Ships Coming Out by 2025

Carnival Corporation is the largest leisure travel company in the world operating nine cruise lines and 105 cruise ships.  Each year, Carnival ships visit more than 700 ports around the world.

Carnival Corporation’s cruise lines have another 16 cruise ships on order or under construction that will debut by 2025. Here is a look the 16 new ships debuting by each cruise line.

Carnival Cruise Line currently has the more cruise ships in their fleet (27) than any other cruise line in the world.  Carnival has two new ships on the order block over the next three years including the largest in their fleet.

• Mardi Gras (2020)  180,000 GT, 5,200 passengers ( View Prices )
• 2nd LNG Powered Ship (2022)  180,000 GT, 5,200 passengers

Carnival Cruise Line offers some of the most budget friendly cruises to the Bahamas and Caribbean.

Princess Cruises has grown to become one of the premier cruise lines in the world.  They currently have 18 ships in their fleet with another four on order.

• Enchanted Princess (2020)  143,700 GT, 3,560 passengers
• Discovery Princess (2022)  143,700 GT, 3,560 passengers
• LNG Class Vessel (2023) 175,000 GT, 4,300 passengers
• 2nd LNG Class Vessel (2025)  175,000 GT, 4,300 passengers

Holland America Line

Holland America Line currently has one cruise ship under construction, their 3rd Pinnacle class ship.

• Ryndam (2021)  99,000 GT, 2600 passengers

Seabourn is adding two new luxury expedition ships over the next few years.

• Seabourn Venture (2021)  23,000 GT, 264 passengers
• Unnamed expedition ship (2022)  23,000 GT, 264 passengers

P&O Cruises

• Iona (2020)  183,000 GT, 5,200 passengers
• Unnamed (2022)  183,000 GT, 5,200 passengers

Costa Cruises

• Firenze (2020) 135,000 GT, 4,200 passengers
• Toscana (2021)  183,000 GT, 5,200 passengers

Cunard Line

Cunard Line will be adding a fourth ocean liner to their fleet in 2022.

• TBA (2022) 113,000 GT, 3,000 passengers

AIDA Cruises

AIDA Cruises is Carnival’s brand for the German cruise market.

• AIDAcosma  (2021)  183,000 GT, 5,400 passengers
• Unnamed (2023)  183,000 GT, 5,400 passengers

Carnival China

Carnival Corporation also owns 40% of CSSC Carnival Cruise Shipping (Carnival China).  This new company is building two new cruise ships that are based on the Vista class from Carnival.

• Unnamed (2023)  135,000 GT, 5,000 passengers
• Unnamed (2024)  135,000 GT, 5,000 passengers

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Carnival Cruise Line currently has 24 cruise ships in service. Carnival Cruise Line is the largest cruise company in the world, based on passengers carried, and the flagship brand of Carnival Corporation & plc. Known as “America’s Cruise Line” for carrying more Americans and serving more U.S. homeports than any other  cruise line .

The Newest Carnival Ships On Order

Carnival has made things a little confusing for Cruise Addicts by completely renaming and refurbishing some of its older vessels. If that wasn’t confusing enough, they have recently moved and renamed several ships from the Costa brand to Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival also has plans to move more Costa ships to Carnival in the future. In brief, not every new ship is brand new.

This guide will give you some insight into what is actually Carnival’s newest Carnival cruise ships. This also includes also ships that are currently under construction as well as ships that have been refurbished and renamed.

Let’s explore the upcoming additions to the Carnival Cruise Line fleet.

Carnival Jubilee – 2023

Carnival Jubilee  is under construction at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. Her delivery date is expected to be in early December 2023 .

She will be the newest ship in the  Excel class , Carnival Jubilee will share many of the same features guests love on  Mardi Gras  – including the award-winning  BOLT, The Ultimate Sea Coaster . She will also feature unique experiences and signature venues of her own.

Carnival Jubilee will begin sailing from  Galveston  in December of 2023 and will offer seven-day Western Caribbean cruise vacations with stops in Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico, as well as Mahogany Bay (Isla Roatan), Honduras.

Carnival Firenze – 2024

The ship will feature the cruise line’s new  Carnival Fun Italian Style  experience, which debuts with the June 2023 arrival of  Carnival Venezia  in  New York . Carnival Fun Italian Style incorporates Carnival’s signature high-energy environment, friendly team members and many familiar venues, plus several new, creative concepts – from Italian-themed restaurants, bars and entertainment .

Carnival Firenze  will join the fleet in spring 2024 after being transferred from sister brand Costa Cruise Lines. She will sail from  Long Beach, Calif.  The ship will offer a variety of cruises year-round, with sailings set for popular destinations in  Baja , California and the  Mexican Riviera . This ship sailed under the name Costa Firenze with Costa and is also a Vista Class ship and sister to the Costa Venezia which has already joined the Carnival fleet.

Previously known as Costa Firenze, this is also a Vista-class ship , and a sister ship to Costa Venezia, which will have joined the Carnival fleet a year prior. Both of these ships are retaining their Costa funnels and a will have modified hull art as a nod to their Italian roots and unique style.

The Newest Carnival Ships Sailing in 2023

Discover the latest and greatest Carnival ships that are currently out at sea. Check out the list below, starting with the newest addition.

Carnival Venezia – 2023

Carnival Venezia  was initially launched in 2019 for Costa Cruises and is 133,500 GRTs and carries 4,977 passengers. She is considered part of the  Venice Class  and was the former  Costa Venezia .

Carnival Celebration – 2022

Carnival Celebration is the second ship in the popular  Excel Class  and sister to  Mardi Gra s. She carries 5,282 passengers (based on two per cabin). The Godmother of the ship is Cassidy Gifford.

The ship takes her name from a former Carnival cruise ship,  Celebration , that was part of the  Holiday class . The name also pays homage to the companies long history as the ship was delivered during  Carnival Cruise  Line’s 50th birthday year.

Carnival Luminosa – 2022

Carnival Luminosa  was originally launched in 2008 for Costa Cruises and is 92,600 GRT’s and carries 2,826 passengers. She is considered part of the  Spirit Class  and was the former  Costa Luminosa .

Mardi Gras – 2021

The Mardi Gras is a ship belonging to Carnival’s Excellence Class, also known as Excel Class, and is the sister ship of Carnival Celebration. With a capacity of 5,282 passengers based on double occupancy, it is named after a former Carnival cruise ship that sailed for two decades. The Miss Dominican Republic , Kimberly Jiménez, is the ship’s godmother.

Mardi Gras made history by being the first ship in North America to run on Liquified Natural Gas (LNG). Additionally, it features BOLT, the Ultimate Speed Coaster, which is the first-ever roller coaster on a ship.

Mardi Gras is also the only ship name in the current Carnival Cruise Line fleet without including the word Carnival. This honors Carnival’s original  Mardi Gras  that first sailed for the brand on March 11, 1972.

Carnival Panorama – 2019

Carnival Panorama is the third ship in the  Vista Class . She carries 4,008 passengers (based on two per cabin). She was christened by  Godmother Vanna White . The ship debuted  Carnival  Kitchen, a first-in-fleet culinary center that offers more than 15 different interactive cooking, baking and decorating demonstrations.

Carnival Horizon – 2018

The Vista Class features the Carnival Horizon as its second ship, capable of accommodating 3,960 passengers in two-person cabins. The ship’s Godmother is the versatile Queen Latifah, who is renowned for her skills in rapping, acting, and singing.

Carnival Horizon stands out for its groundbreaking features, such as the Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse|Brewhouse, and the first-ever Dr. Seuss-themed water park .

Renamed Carnival Ships

Carnival Cruise Line has changed the names of three of its ships over the years. In order to enhance the ships, they have undergone a thorough dry dock renovation process where they are stripped down and updated with new features and décor.

Although the renovated ships are as good as new, they are not as large or have some of the newest features available on the Excel Class ships like Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebration.

Carnival Sunshine

Carnival Sunshine is the first ship in the Sunshine Class and is a sister ship to Carnival Sunrise and Carnival Radiance. It has a passenger capacity of 2,984 based on double occupancy.

This vessel was first put into service in 1996 under the name Carnival Destiny, and was the inaugural ship of the Destiny Class. In 2013, the Carnival Destiny underwent a remarkable 49-day, $155-million dollar refurbishment and was renamed and reclassified as the first Sunshine Class ship. The ship’s Godmother is Lin Arison.

Carnival Sunrise

Carnival Sunrise is the second ship of the Sunshine Class, and it is a sister ship to Carnival Sunshine and Carnival Radiance. The ship has a capacity of 2,984 passengers based on two per cabin, and its Godmother is Kelly Arison.

This ship originally entered service in 1999 as the former  Destiny Class  ship named the  Carnival Triumph . In 2019 the  Carnival Triumph  received an incredible $200 million transformation that resulted in it being renamed and also reclassified as a  Sunshine Class  ship.

Carnival Radiance

Carnival Radiance is the third ship in the Sunshine Class, along with sister ships Carnival Sunshine and Carnival Sunrise. It has a capacity of 2,984 passengers based on double occupancy.

This ship entered service in 2000 as the former  Destiny Class  ship named the  Carnival Victory . In 2021, the  Carnival Victory  received a massive transformation that resulted in it being renamed and reclassified as a  Sunshine Class  ship. The Godmother of the ship is Dr. Lucille O’Neal.

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Final Thoughts

Carnival Cruise Line has had a lot of dynamic changes. They scrapped many of their older ships in order to save money and focus on newer and more profitable ships after the Covid-19 pandemic shutdown.

As you can see Carnival Cruise Line builds new ships regularly with a new ship coming out almost one per year. However, Some of the newer ships are also moved from a sister brands or could even be a refurbished older vessel like we’ve seen with the Sunshine Class ships.

I hope you have enjoyed some of the history and tidbits about the Carnival Cruise Line fleet as we explored the newest carnival ships in the fleet.

Take a look at our full list of Carnival ships, listed from  Newest to Oldest .

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Windstar Cruises Opens Bookings for New Ship Star Seeker

Windstar Cruises has opened bookings for its forthcoming ship, Star Seeker.

The 112-suite ship will spend its inaugural season sailing around the Caribbean, Alaska and Japan. It’s scheduled to debut from Málaga, Spain, on December 28, 2025.

Star Seeker is one of two new ships slated to join the Windstar fleet. The other, Star Explorer, is scheduled to debut in December 2026.

During its maiden voyage, the ship will sail across the Atlantic, with a stop in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canary Islands for New Year’s Eve. There, the ship will meet up with another member of the Windstar fleet, the Wind Star. 

The cruise ends on January 13 in Miami, which is where Windstar is headquartered. A christening ceremony will be held in Miami, with a yet-to-be-announced godmother or godfather on hand to perform the ceremonial breaking of a bottle of Champagne against the hull. Windstar will also host a series of invitation-only special events and ship tours in Miami for members of the media, travel advisors, partners and shoreside Windstar staff.

Star Seeker will depart on January 15, 2026, for an 8-day christening cruise from Miami to San Juan. The voyage will stop in the Dominican Republic and the British Virgin Islands. Star Seeker will stay in the Caribbean region before traversing the Panama Canal and sailing north to Alaska. 

“I’m really excited we’ll be able to sail the new Star Seeker in the Caribbean before the ship continues on to its final destinations of Alaska and Japan,” says Christopher Prelog, president of Windstar Cruises . “Star Seeker will likely not return to the Caribbean again, so it’s a wonderful but fleeting chance for our Caribbean destination fans to experience the ship. We have some celebrations planned to bring Star Seeker together with other Windstar ships in the Caribbean, like a sunset sailing parade past the pitons in St. Lucia with Wind Spirit and Star Pride. It will be a warm welcome to the fleet for our new ship.” 

For the repositioning cruise from the Caribbean to Alaska, travelers have several options. They can sail from San Juan to Juneau (49 days), from Costa Rica to Juneau (25 days) or from Mexico to Juneau (17 days).

Star Seeker will stay in Alaska from May to August 2026 and will offer two main itineraries. Travelers can book 7- or 8-day “Scenic Alaska” cruises or longer 10-, 11- or 12-day “Alaskan Splendor” voyages. All of the line’s Alaska cruises will go between Vancouver, B.C., and Juneau, Alaska. Windstar also offers five-day inland tours through Denali National Park.

The cruise line will also offer its “Signature Expedition” program, which includes options such as kayaking from the watersports platform or exploring on a small RIB boat. Expedition guides will be onboard for the entire sailing; they’ll also give presentations on Alaska’s environment, history and culture.

After spending the summer in Alaska, Star Seeker will head to Japan in early September 2026. Windstar is bringing back its popular “Grand Japan” cruise, with four departures through October 2026. Travelers can also add on a three-day inland exploration of Osaka and Kyoto. 

Windstar has not offered cruises in Alaska and Japan since 2023. Adding Star Seeker to the fleet has allowed Windstar to return to these regions.

Windstar is also in the process of developing itineraries in Southeast Asia.

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The countdown is on, NYC: Brilliant Lady sets sail in just one year!

Discover dazzling destinations across the us in 2025. sailing from new york to miami, cali, seattle, and alaska, brilliant lady will blow your mind..

Pack your sunglasses because the future looks pretty bright! In just one year, Brilliant Lady will be charting new waters, blending unprecedented adventures with the luxury of the high seas, all starting right here in NYC .

Sailing from the buzzing streets of New York, she’s set to redefine cruising across America — exploring everything from Miami's sun-soaked shores through the Panama Canal to the charming Cali coast and up to Alaska’s striking fjords.

But that’s just the beginning. With entertainment that’s never been seen before, culinary experiences that push the boundaries, and brand-new cabins designed for pure relaxation, this isn’t just another cruise — it’s the one you’ve been waiting for. So don’t miss out on her first season departing from the heart of New York .

Be among the first New Yorkers to sail on one of her four show-stopping MerMaiden voyages:

• New York City: Sept. 5th, 2025
• Miami: Oct. 17th, 2025
• Los Angeles: Apr. 7th, 2026
• Seattle: May 2026

With spots filling up fast, now’s your moment to secure your place and be part of something unforgettable with us. Book your spot now before it sells out!

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Carnival cruise line opens more sailings in 2025 with itineraries available for alaska from seattle and new carnival journeys cruises.

New Options Now Available Aboard Carnival Spirit and Carnival Luminosa, As Carnival Journeys Program Continues to Expand

SEATTLE, Aug. 24, 2023 – It’s never too early to plan for an incredible Alaskan adventure, and today, Carnival Cruise Line is unveiling more of its 2025-26 deployment by opening sailings to Alaska from Seattle on two ships: Carnival Spirit and Carnival Luminosa . Several Carnival Journeys cruises aboard the two ships are also opening for sale, including a transatlantic sailing from Barcelona, Spain to Miami and a 29-day transpacific voyage from Brisbane , Australia to Seattle that features several stops in Japan. “The wildlife, well-preserved natural wonder, the incredible experiences on shore and the welcoming locals are just some of the reasons why Alaska cruises are so popular with guests, and also why they tend to book quickly,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “These two ships will also build on our popular Carnival Journeys program, making more truly bucket-list destinations available on opposite sides of the world – with Carnival Luminosa’s amazing 29-day transpacific voyage visiting Japan and Carnival Spirit’s two cruises ahead of Alaska season, which will take the ship from Barcelona to Miami and then from Miami to San Francisco.” The following is a sampling of the new offerings available beginning in April 2025: Carnival Luminosa

• Alaska Sailings

Seven-day Alaska sailings departing every Thursday on Carnival Luminosa begin on May 1, 2025 and continue through Sept. 11, 2025. After departing Seattle, the ship cruises Tracy Arm Fjord, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska, as well as Victoria, British Columbia.

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Ahead of its Alaska season, Carnival Luminosa will depart Brisbane, Australia on April 3, 2025 on a 29-day transpacific sailing to Seattle, with several unique visits in between. The spectacular destinations guests will visit include Okinawa, Hiroshima, Tokyo, Hakodate and Kushiro in Japan, as well as Anchorage, Juneau and Ketchikan in Alaska. To see all sailings available aboard Carnival Luminosa, click here . Carnival Spirit

The Alaska season on board Carnival Spirit offers 21 week-long sailings that depart Seattle and cruise Tracy Arm Fjord and stop in ports Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska, as well as Victoria, British Columbia. The sailings begin April 14, 2025 and continue through the summer, with the final departure on Sept. 9, 2025. The ship will also sail an eight-day cruise departing May 5, 2025 that adds Icy Strait Point as a port of call.

Ahead of its Alaska season, Carnival Spirit will offer two Carnival Journeys cruises. The first is a 14-day transatlantic cruise that departs March 16, 2025 from Barcelona and arrives in Miami, with visits in Malaga and Cadiz, Spain, as well Ponta Delgada, Azores and Bermuda. The second is a 15-day Journeys cruise from Miami to Seattle, departing March 30, 2025, transiting the Panama Canal and visiting Cartagena, Colombia; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Carnival Spirit will conclude the Alaska season with a 10-day roundtrip Carnival Journeys Alaska cruise that departs Seattle on Sept. 16, 2025 and visits seven destinations, including Tracy Arm Fjord, Skagway, Juneau, Icy Strait Point, Sitka, and Ketchikan in Alaska, as well as Victoria, British Columbia. Following her Alaska season, Carnival Spirit will set sail on a unique 15-day roundtrip Carnival Journeys cruise to Hawaii from Seattle. Departing Sept. 26, 2025 and visiting Honolulu, Oahu; Kahului, Maui; Nawiliwili, Kauai; and Hilo in Hawaii, as well as Victoria, British Columbia. The ship will also sail from Seattle to New Orleans, on a 16-day Panama Canal cruise that departs Oct. 11, 2025. The itinerary includes visits to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and Puntarenas, Costa Rica, then transits the Panama Canal and stops in Cartagena, Colombia as well. To see all sailings available aboard Carnival Spirit, click here . The new Carnival Journeys cruises build on an already expanding program, in response to travelers’ increased interest in longer vacations and more adventurous experiences. The Carnival Journeys program of longer cruise itineraries offers guests more opportunities to see the world, from ocean crossings and Panama Canal transits, to special sailings that feature spectacular destinations in the Caribbean, Greenland, Hawaii, New Zealand, Japan, Tahiti, Southeast Asia and Alaska. Since the program launched in 2015, more than 330,000 Carnival guests have sailed on a Carnival Journeys cruise. That number is growing significantly as the program now offers more variety than ever before – with more than 85 upcoming and available cruises sailing more than 230,000 guests from now through 2025. Additional 2025-26 deployment details will be announced soon, with more itineraries becoming available in the coming weeks. For additional information on Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation on Carnival, call 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit http://www.carnival.com , or contact your favorite travel advisor or online travel site. # # # ABOUT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is the first cruise line to sail over 100 million guests and is proud to be known as America's Cruise Line, for carrying more Americans and serving more U.S. homeports than any other. For over 50 years, Carnival has continually revolutionized the cruise industry and popularized the cruise vacation as an affordable and fun travel option. Carnival operates from 14 U.S. and two Australian homeports and employs more than 40,000 team members representing 120 nationalities. Carnival currently operates 25 ships and is in an exciting period of growth with the addition of two ships over the next year. MEDIA CONTACT: [email protected]

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Carnival Cruise Line, also known as America’s Cruise Line, is a leader in contemporary cruising and operates a fleet of ships designed to provide fun and memorable vacation experiences at a great value. Visit: www.carnival.com

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Holland America Line's premium fleet of spacious, elegant mid-sized ships feature sophisticated five-star dining, extensive entertainment and activities, innovative culinary enrichment programs and compelling worldwide itineraries. Visit: www.hollandamerica.com

P&O Cruises (UK) is Britain’s favorite cruise line with a fleet of ships combining genuine service and a sense of occasion and attention to detail, ensuring passengers have the holiday of a lifetime, every time. Visit: www.pocruises.co.uk

P&O Cruises (Australia) provides a quintessential holiday experience for Australians and New Zealanders, taking them to some of the world's most idyllic and hard-to-reach places across Asia and the South Pacific. Visit: www.pocruises.co.au

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It's a long way from Venice to NYC, but Carnival Venezia thinks the two could be next-door neighbors. This ship is now sailing from its Big Apple homeport... and already has big Port Canaveral plans for the winter/spring 2025 season! What can you expect to find in this ship? Well, there’s more than a little Italy in this one — that’s why we’re calling this new type of cruising Fun Italian Style ™ . It starts with the Venice-inspired atrium Piazza San Marco , the onboard flavor and flair continues at the three-course Marco Polo and Canal Grande Restaurants , La Strada Grill ™ and its Italian street food, plus fusion spots Tomodoro ™ (Mexican-Italian, yum!) and Guy’s Burger Joint (new burgers with Italian flavors — also yum!). And in authentic ristorante style, the elevated Italian of Il Viaggio . Sip well at bars that each specialize in their own thing: complex and sophisticated cocktails at Amari ™ , bubbly stuff (plus snacks and coffee) at Frizzante ™ , frozen everything at Rococó ™ and fine Italian wines at Carnevale Bar & Lounge ™ . There’s great entertainment at the red-velvety Teatro Rosso and its Playlist Productions ™ shows, plus Gondola Lounge was inspired by the famous canals of Venice. Terrazza staterooms are a whole new way to stay in style and comfort, all in a great location close to amenities like the exclusive Terrazza Carnevale , a private terrace deck made for lounging, sipping and fun, day or night! There’s also a lot of the classic Carnival fun that repeat cruisers ( hey there!) know and love. Deliciously familiar flavors come from spots like Bonsai Teppanyaki ™ and Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse ™ , while celebration spots include Piano Bar 88 and Serenity Bar , and relaxation happens at Cloud 9 Spa ™ and Serenity Adult-Only Retreat ™ . For the kids, there’s spaces just right for their age like Camp Ocean ™ , Circle “C” ® and Club O2 ® . And outdoors, get ready for a very splashy WaterWorks ™ and SportSquare ™ featuring a ropes course, jogging track, mini golf and outdoor fitness center. So as we were saying… hey, we’re cruising here! Carnival Venezia and all this Fun Italian Style sailing now from NYC. Andiamo!

• 135,225 Gross Tonnage
• 4,090 Guest Capacity
• 1,061 Length In Feet
• 1,424 Onboard Crew

INSIDE THIS SHIP

Just like a delicious cake, your ship is made of layers. Find out which fun ingredients — staterooms, dining, activities — go into each deck.

YOUR STATEROOM

Terrazza interior.

Amenities exclusive to Terrazza staterooms:

• Access to the Terrazza Carnevale area for that seaside-lounging lifestyle
• Morning access to the Carnevale Lounge for a daily continental breakfast
• Sailaway event at Terrazza Carnevale, featuring live music
• Comfy Terrazza-branded robes and towels for your use

Plus, every room includes:

• Dedicated stateroom attendant
• Soft, cozy linens
• Plenty of closet and drawer space
• In-room safe for valuables
• Stateroom climate control

Interior with Picture Window (Walkway View)

Every room includes:

Interior with Portholes

Interior upper/lower with portholes, interior upper/lower, deluxe ocean view.

Deluxe Ocean View staterooms are a great choice for families who want to let the sun shine in as they sail. Rooms of this type feature great views, a full bathroom — plus a separate washroom.

Deluxe Ocean View (Obstructed View)

Ocean view (obstructed view).

A picture window gives you views of scenery you won’t find anywhere on land, all from the comfort of your stateroom. (Note that rooms of this type have obstructed views.)

Terrazza Premium Vista Balcony

Terrazza premium balcony, terrazza aft-view extended balcony, terrazza cabana, premium balcony.

We designed balcony staterooms for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views, and this stateroom features a balcony that's even wider than our standard balcony for extra outdoor space.

Aft-View Extended Balcony

Aft-View Extended Balcony staterooms feature a larger balcony for more lounge-around room, more kick-back space... not to even mention some of the best views. Get ready to relax as you gaze upon the ship's gentle wake from your spacious balcony.

Cove Balcony

Cove Balcony staterooms get you close to the waterline, and feature balconies that let you make the most of your location, for one amazing up-close view of the wake and sea foam as the ship cruises along.

Ocean Suite

An Ocean Suite lets you experience private, spacious relaxation... more space for stretching out indoors, including a walk-in closet and bathroom with whirlpool tub, plus a large balcony for kicking back outdoors.

Amenities exclusive to suites:

• Priority check-in and boarding
• Priority Main Dining Room time assignment
• Priority debarkation at homeport, and ports of call requiring a water shuttle or with arrival times later than 9:30 AM
• Access to the Terrazza Carnevale area for that seaside-lounging lifestyle (guests 12 or older only)
• Two large bottles of water
• Pillow-top mattress

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10 hot new European cruises to take in 2025

Now’s the time to lock in a 2025 European cruise. There’s a lot to be excited about with new ships sailing in the region, new itineraries taking in unique experiences and new uncrowded ports to discover. Here’s a selection of the best itineraries to consider now before they sell out.

1. Search for the Arctic kings

Aurora expeditions.

In June Australian-owned expedition company Aurora will embark on a spectacular eight-day sailing to Norway’s Svalbard. Around-the-clock sunlight makes for more time to spot amazing wildlife on the new Spitsbergen: Realm of the Ice Bear itinerary. The round-trip from Oslo on the Greg Mortimer explores Spitsbergen, the largest island of the Svalbard archipelago, slicing through pack ice and sailing along spectacular fjords spotting walrus, bearded seals and guillemots along the way. And, of course, all eyes will be peeled for the kings of the Arctic, polar bears.

2. A new Med port

Celebrity cruises.

Celebrity Ascent, which launched this year, will take guests to explore Celebrity’s newest port in the Mediterranean in 2025. The 10-night Greece, Italy and Croatia itinerary departing Rome May 16 includes a stop at Bar in Montenegro. Here, opportunities abound for exploration, including 20 beaches, the Haj Nehaj Fortress and King Nikola’s Castle. There’s also the impressive Stara Maslina – planted more than 2000 years ago, it’s one of the world’s oldest olive trees. The cruise also stops in Olympia, Corfu, Split, Dubrovnik, Sicily and Naples before returning to Rome.

3. Fresh floral itinerary

Avalon waterways.

River cruise brand Avalon Waterways is introducing a new itinerary, The Netherlands in Bloom , in 2025. The 10-day round-trip from Amsterdam sails during the country’s peak tulip season. Take in all the colour of tulip fields and flower farms, and experience windmill and architecture tours. There’s also a visit to Antwerp in Belgium where you can explore the cathedrals (and sample crêpes) by bike with your adventure host. There are two departures in April 2025. The itinerary is just one of Avalon’s new range of longer cruises for 2025. Their “wishlist” survey of past cruisers found that guests wanted longer, more in-depth getaways.

4. A classic sailing with a new port

The popular 15-day Jewels of Europe river cruise takes in a new port next northern summer, allowing cruisers the opportunity to discover a lesser-known gem. In the town of Krems, Austria, guests can join a guided bicycle tour along the Danube passing by scenic vineyard landscapes. Also new on the itinerary is an excursion to the magnificent Göttweig Abbey in the Wachau Valley, which features the largest Baroque staircase in Austria. The journey, from Amsterdam to Budapest (or vice versa), takes in the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.

5. The perfect combo

Crystal cruises.

Want to truly make the most of a European holiday? Crystal Cruises is introducing combination cruises to maximise every minute. Its 18-day Lisbon to Copenhagen voyage aboard the 740-guest Crystal Serenity visits eight European countries. The journey begins by taking in ports in Portugal and Spain before venturing to Bordeaux. Here the ship docks for two nights, which means there’s ample opportunity to take advantage of shore excursions such as a French cooking class at the Relais & Châteaux Michelin-starred Le Saint-James Bouliac restaurant. From there it’s onwards to Brittany, then Plymouth and Portsmouth in the UK before venturing to Belgium and the Netherlands. The cruise then sails north to Norway before arriving in Denmark’s capital. The cruise departs June 12, 2025.

6. Restaurants with a view

Australian luxury brand APT will have not one but two new European river vessels next year, and the on-board options are impressive. APT Solara and APT Ostara will each have six dining venues, a highlight being the Grüner Bar & Dining, a world-first innovation in river cruising thanks to a hydraulic system that raises the venue from Deck 3 to the upper sun deck for panoramic vistas. Both ships feature a gym and a spa offering a range of treatments. Fitness classes are also available in the lounge and on the sun deck, held by APT’s wellness host. The ships will sail the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers on various itineraries such as the 15-day Magnificent Europe.

7. Thrill then chill

Royal caribbean.

Come Euro summer 2025 there will be a freshly glowed-up girl in port. Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas is undergoing a $US100 million rejuvenation before she sets sail on European itineraries from April. On board there will be more than 35 ways to dine and drink, including at the Pesky Parrot tiki bar, and also new resort-style pools to recline by and a 10-storey dry slide. Consider experiencing it all on the five-night France and Italy cruise departing from Barcelona and taking in Provence, Florence and Rome before returning to Barcelona.

8. A Baltic return

In April, Viking will return to a fascinating Baltic Sea port. The 998-guest Viking Vela – launching in December – will sail on the 15-day Viking Homelands journey, which is scheduled to take in Tallinn, the Estonian capital, for the first time since 2021. There’s a distinct vibe of creativity and energy in this highly walkable city, and it’s all within a 10-minute stroll of the ship. The cobblestone streets of the Unesco-listed compact Old Town feature such gems as the Estonian History Museum in the medieval Great Guild Hall. The voyage, from Bergen to Stockholm (or vice versa), also includes two overnight stays in port – in Oslo and Stockholm.

9. New-ship allure

Oceania cruises.

There’s nothing like being on board a brand-new vessel in a bucket-list destination. When Oceania Cruises’ newest ship, the 1200-passenger Allura , sets sail from Trieste, Italy, on her six-day maiden voyage to Athens in mid-July, guests will be the first to join hands-on cooking lessons in The Culinary Centre and experience culinary-focused shore excursions. In Dubrovnik, for example, a shore excursion will take in an underwater wine cellar off Drače. Here, you can learn about this unusual underwater ageing process before a tasting on shore. Several eastern and western Mediterranean itineraries will also be available for Allura’s inaugural season.

10. Family-friendly France

Demand for French cruising was only going to increase after the Olympics and, as such, Tauck will redeploy its 110m MS Esprit riverboat to the River Seine in 2025. The eight-day Family Fun Along the Seine voyage running in June and July from Paris to Normandy could be the perfect way for families to savour the French mode de vie. The itinerary highlights French art as well as war history with hands-on discoveries at the D-Day Academy in Normandy. The journey begins in Paris with either a guided walking tour or a guided bicycle ride along the Seine. There’s also a Tauck exclusive: an early-opening visit to Musée Marmottan Monet.

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