12 Major New Cruise Ships Arriving in 2022

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• Other new ships
• Design & Amenities
• Wheelhouse Bar
• Love By Britto - Get ready to fall in love on Sun Princess​
• The best new cruise ships coming in 2024 from Royal Caribbean, Viking, and more
• Sun Princess Ushers in a Whole New Class for Princess Cruises
• Two New Princess Cruises Broadway-Style Shows Get Great Reviews

Fares start at $4,275 per person, not including taxes and fees, for a seven-night Caribbean sailing. Explora Journeys is competing in the same upscale cruise space as Seabourn and Crystal, as well as luxury lines like Viking, Silversea and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. It's run completely separately from its sister brand, MSC Cruises, which caters to a mass-market audience. Designed for 922 passengers, the high-end vessel will be an almost identical sister to Explora 1, the line's first ship, which debuted in August. Utopia of the Seas will be based in Port Canaveral, Florida, for short three- and four-night sailings to the Bahamas.

Other new ships

The Journey to Antiquities cruise from Rome to Athens offers a unique eight-day exploration, with stops at Pompeii, Crete, and Naples. Next summer, the Viking Vela will cruise around Iceland’s coast, showcasing majestic Nordic beauty. Also without an added fee is Mistral, the most casual dining experience with an outdoor area. All four dining venues request casual to smart casual dress codes—no formal wear required. Size aside, don't expect too much of Viking's award-winning formula to change. The Scandinavian design ethic will be present, along with fantastic restaurants and a thermal spa that are all included in the fare.

Design & Amenities

The family-friendly Disney Cruise Line follows up its recent Disney Wish with the upcoming Disney Treasure, which is expected to launch in December 2024. The 144,000-ton vessel can carry 2,492 guests at double occupancy, or up to 4,000 passengers max. As an identical sister ship to the first Explora I, the second in line will again, in the summer, offer exceptional Michelin-level cuisine and a half dozen dining venues for travelers. Private suite accommodations will range in size from 377 to 3,014 square feet. The old adage of “size matters” does actually apply to cruise ships, especially in 2024.

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Ports include stops in Croatia and Montenegro, before spending the rest of its inaugural season exploring the Mediterranean. Redefining The PiazzaSun Princess‘ reimagined Piazza pulsates as the ship’s social heart. Spanning three stories, this vibrant gathering place is filled with natural light and boasts stunning ocean views. Here you’ll find cozy cafes, stylish restaurants, street performers, and a dazzling new entertainment venue perfect for lively events. The ship embarks on all-inclusive journeys to far-flung destinations in the Mediterranean, the Middle East, India, the Indian Ocean, and Africa. With nine dining options and a champagne toast to every adventure, Explora II promises a luxurious home at sea.

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Every corner of the Caribbean is yours to explore, with the cruise line voted Best Overall for 19 years running by Travel Weekly readers. When it debuts in March 2022, the ship will offer sailings from Shanghai to Japan, before moving on to Hong Kong in November, for sailings around Vietnam, South Korea, China and Japan for the winter season. Virgin doesn’t need to grab for attention the way some of the older cruise lines do, as it’s still young enough to attract cruisers looking for a new experience without adding flashy “biggest at sea” features. The first Project Leonardo-class cruise ship from Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Prima is expected to deliver a few key elements that cruisers haven’t seen before. There's a reason Royal Caribbean's new mega-cruise ship is only operating seven-night sailings.

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This ship is designed to offer families of all ages an exciting and adventurous experience filled with thrills and wonder. Royal Caribbean continues to push boundaries with Icon of the Seas, which is expected to become the world’s largest cruise ship upon its debut. This awe-inspiring vessel boasts groundbreaking design and technology, setting a new standard for ocean voyages. The cruise industry is expanding with new state-of-the-art vessels, each offering innovative features and amenities catered to diverse tastes and preferences. Among the class of 2024, the one that stands out, Icon of the Seas, is poised to become the world’s largest cruise ship, setting new standards in scale and onboard amenities.

On the flip side, the new mega-ships have mind-boggling rides and attractions. What's exciting about Queen Anne is how much the line is shaking things up on the culinary front. The line has partnered with two-Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux to develop a new menu for the ship's Queens Grill, as well as the Golden Lion pub. The ship will also have a new restaurant with outdoor dining, Tramonto, with a Mediterranean-inspired menu. As for Explora II, its sustainability features include reduced underwater noise to protect marine life; high-efficiency and energy-saving appliances; shore-to-ship power; LED lighting; anti-fouling paint, and more.

Sun Princess Ushers in a Whole New Class for Princess Cruises

In addition to a roller coaster, Carnival Jubilee has a giant water park on its top deck. Like its sister, its interiors are filled with a far broader array of suites than you'd find on earlier Carnival ships. New features include two ocean-themed zones with new bar and dining options — including an underwater-themed bar adorned with octopus arms that will serve drinks. For its inaugural season, Utopia of the Seas will embark on short cruises to the Bahamas, departing from convenient Port Canaveral.

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Launching in May 2024, the Queen Anne will reprise ocean-liner loyalist favorites, like the Golden Lion pub for classic fish and chips and pints of Guinness. New additions include the Bright Lights Society cabaret lounge, named after the fact that Cunard was the first to use electric illumination onboard. The adult-only Viking Vela will be a pinch larger than other Viking ships to accommodate its environmentally friendlier, fuel cell-powered propulsion system. But its signature “exploring the world in comfort” appointments, catering to 998 guests, are expected to be the same. Expect Vela excursions to Iceland, around the Mediterranean to Morocco, and more. If you want the best of everything, opt for the Regent Suite, a 3,150 square foot suite (with 1,300 square foot balcony) with its own in-suite spa, a mini pool, and three walk-in closets.

As with earlier Royal Caribbean ships, it'll even have an indoor ice-skating rink.

In a first for the company, the LNG-powered newbuild will spend its maiden season offering short cruises to the Bahamas departing from Port Canaveral. The Mein Schiff 7 is set to enter service for TUI Cruises on June 23, 2024. Under construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, the 2,900-guest vessel is set to spend its maiden season in Northern Europe before repositioning to the Canary Islands for the winter. Ushering a new era for Princess Cruises, the new Sun Princess is set to enter service in the Mediterranean in early February.

We don’t know specific details but the ships are expected to be identical sisters, so World Adventurer will be the same as World Seeker and the existing ships in the fleet – MS World Explorer and MS World Voyager. This means she is designed to be able to navigate polar waters safely – not just without being damaged, but also minimising the discomfort to passengers as the ship breaks through. We don’t know where Ilma will sail yet, but Evrima has been offering cruises around the Caribbean in the winter months and the Mediterranean in the summer. Ilma may do the same, or it may be a chance for Ritz-Carlton to expand their offering to more destinations instead. There’ll be varied dining options, including the Worlds of Marvel interactive experience. There are currently eight ships scheduled to launch for the ocean cruise line between 2024 and 2028, almost doubling the fleet (Viking Saturn, the new ship for 2023, takes the current fleet to nine).

Each of these new ships promises a unique and diverse cruising experience as the luxury cruise industry continues to evolve, and mainstream cruise ships add more bells and whistles. Accommodations Fit for RoyaltyFrom cozy interior staterooms to expansive suites, Sun Princess caters to every cruiser’s needs. Indulge in the ship’s new Signature Collection accommodations, offering premium services, upgraded amenities, and exclusive access to a suite lounge and restaurant. Opt for luxurious staterooms overlooking the Piazza for spectacular, ever-changing views. While adrenaline junkies are setting their sights on Thrill Island, with the Category 6 waterpark full of slides and an over-the-water obstacle course, we're more excited about Icon's newest laid-back neighborhood.

Of course, when you’re the largest cruise ship at sea, you have plenty of room to break other records, too. For example, Icon of the Seas, the lead ship in Royal Caribbean’s planned Icon class, will also boast the largest water park at sea. The water park will offer six water slides (the most ever on a cruise ship). Among its standout features are what will reportedly be the largest water park ever on a cruise ship and a striking indoor entertainment venue specifically designed for the line's signature acrobatic and diving performances.