Explora Journeys and Fincantieri have marked the float-out of EXPLORA V and coin ceremony for EXPLORA VI in Italy. The milestones advance construction of the luxury fleet, scheduled for completion by summer 2028.
Explora Journeys plans to enter river cruising after signing a Letter of Intent with Dutch shipbuilder Den Breejen Shipyard for its first luxury river ships, with sales planned to open in 2027.
Carnival Cruise Line has opened reservations for Carnival Tropicale, the fifth and final Excel-class ship, ahead of four- to eight-day Galveston cruises from 15 April 2028, with new family attractions, dining concepts and Caribbean itineraries.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has opened its 2028 collection with three new ships, eight new European itineraries and an 11-day Mystery Journey, expanding options across the Danube, Rhine, France and Mekong for the 2028 season.
SeaDream Yacht Club has announced SeaDream III, its first new yacht in 25 years, with a July 2029 debut, inaugural voyages in Asia and a 180-night World Voyage to depart West Palm Beach in 2031.
Disney Cruise Line has shared the first public look at a new three-ship class debuting from 2029, positioned between its classic and newer vessels as the fleet expands to 13 ships over coming years globally.
Viking’s 2028–2029 ocean deployment will feature 80 voyages across 84 countries, two new Alaska and Mediterranean itineraries, additional Japan sailings and the introduction of the 998-guest Viking Leda and Viking Vega.
Viking has named its next two ocean ships Viking Leda and Viking Vega. The 998-guest vessels are expected to enter service in late 2028 and mid-2029, operating initial itineraries across the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will launch S.S. Helen, S.S. Clara and Mekong Mystique in 2028. The new vessels will operate across the Danube, Rhine and Mekong, expanding the company’s global fleet to 22 ships.
Fincantieri has secured an order for a third Four Seasons Yachts vessel, scheduled for delivery in 2031. The 34,000-gross-ton, all-suite ship will be designed and constructed at the company’s Ancona shipyard in Italy.
