8 of the Most Exciting New Cruise Ships to Launch in 2025

The mega-ship roll-out is set to continue in 2025 with seven of the top mainstream and premium cruise lines — Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Princess, Disney, MSC, and Virgin Voyages — scheduled to launch eight new ships ranging in capacity from just under 3,000 guests to almost 6,000. Most vessels are additions to the newest classes of ships introduced over the last few years, though two are entirely new concepts: one was designed specifically for the U.S., and the other for Asia. So, if you’re a fan of big ships that offer multiple specialty dining options, top-deck thrills, large-scale entertainment, and itineraries to popular destinations in the Caribbean, Americas, and Europe, 2025 is your year. Keep reading for eight exciting new ships that will be setting sail throughout next year.