Introducing the 2026 Fleet: Over 30,000 New Berths and $10 Billion in Investment

Over 30,000 new berths are set to join the cruise industry in 2026, with 14 new ocean-going ships expected to start operations. The total investment for these new arrivals exceeds $10 billion. Among these ships are some of the largest, such as the Legend of the Seas from Royal Caribbean International and Disney Adventure, alongside smaller vessels like Antarctica21’s Magellan Discoverer, designed for nearly 100 guests.

New Ships of 2026

• Disney Cruise Line: Disney Adventure

  • Capacity: 6,000 guests | Size: 208,000 tons | Launch: Spring from Singapore

• Four Seasons Yachts: Four Seasons I

  • Capacity: 190 guests | Size: 20,000 tons | Launch: Q1

• Emerald: Emerald Kaia

  • Capacity: 128 guests | Size: 11,000 tons | Launch: Q1

• Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Luna

  • Capacity: 3,571 guests | Size: 156,300 tons | Launch: Q1

• Royal Caribbean: Legend of the Seas

  • Capacity: 5,610 guests | Size: 258,800 tons | Launch: Q2

• TUI Cruises: Mein Schiff Flow

  • Capacity: 4,000 guests | Size: 161,000 tons | Launch: Q2

• Viking: Viking Mira

  • Capacity: 998 guests | Size: 54,300 tons | Launch: Q2

• Orient Express: Corinthian

  • Capacity: 108 guests | Size: 30,000 tons | Launch: Q2

• Explora: Explora III

  • Capacity: 922 guests | Size: 64,000 tons | Launch: Q3

• Antarctica21: Magellan Discoverer

  • Capacity: 100 guests | Size: 5,900 tons | Launch: Q3

• Adora: Adora Flora City

  • Capacity: 4,260 guests | Size: 141,000 tons | Launch: Q4

• Viking: Viking Libra

  • Capacity: 998 guests | Size: 54,300 tons | Launch: Q4

• MSC: World Asia

  • Capacity: 5,400 guests | Size: 205,700 tons | Launch: Q4

• Regent: Seven Seas Prestige

  • Capacity: 822 guests | Size: 77,000 tons | Launch: Q4

Additionally, three coastal ships from American Cruise Line—the Encore, Maverick, and Ranger—will also enter service.

• American Encore

  • Capacity: 180 guests | Size: 6,000 tons

• American Maverick

  • Capacity: 125 guests | Size: 5,000 tons

• American Ranger

  • Capacity: 125 guests | Size: 5,000 tons

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