10 New Cruise Ships Still Set to Debut in 2022

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• Discovery Princess (Princess Cruises)
• Viking Octantis (Viking Cruises)
• Princess Cruises' Star Princess ship delayed, 9 sailings canceled
• New Ships Set to Cruise in 2022
• Viking Mars
• TUI Cruises Mein Schiff Relax
• Each night, my stateroom attendant replenished towels and brought flyers and schedules for the next day.
• Disney Wish

MSC World Europa will begin sailing from the United Arab Emirates in December 2022, and in March 2023, she’ll reposition for the summer in the Mediterranean. Following a 14-night Transatlantic journey from Southampton to Miami, Carnival Celebration will sail year-round from PortMiami, Florida, with 5-8 night Caribbean itineraries through at least April 2024. Viking also has several other new ships debuting in addition to Viking Octantis. Drinking spots will include an English-style pub serving beer made on board as well as a new gin bar concept, a first for MSC Cruises.

Discovery Princess (Princess Cruises)

Sister ship to P&O Cruises’ Iona, Arvia is an Excel-class cruise ship that boasts a few highlighted features. MSC has done some amazing things to utilize this massive size to the utmost, offering a wide variety of experiences, expanded and brand-new venues to appeal to everyone. The portside cantilevered whirlpool has morphed into a brand new watering hole called the Vue Bar. In place of a second FlowRider, a brand new underwater themed area called Wonder Playscape, will keep families occupied with slides, climbing walls, games and puzzles. The main pool deck has a whole new vibe with vibrant colors and large screen for poolside movies. An entire new neighborhood devoted to suite class will pamper guests like never before, with a plunge pool, bar and more.

Viking Octantis (Viking Cruises)

Along with a spa and salon, Brilliant Lady will also have an expansive fitness center with a variety of complimentary fitness classes, workout spaces, and a boxing ring. Stylish lounges throughout the ship and pools with DJs make for great spots to chill, and at night, the ship shines with Virgin’s innovative outside-the-box theatrical shows, lively nightclubs, and themed parties. TUI Cruises is a German brand whose vessels are all named Mein Schiff (My Ship in German) and numbered. So you guessed it, Mein Schiff 7 is the seventh ship of the fleet and identical to her two predecessors. At 111,500 tons, it will feature everything you’d find on any big ship – a main dining room, a buffet, a pizzeria, and specialty restaurants such as a steakhouse and Asian cuisine.

Princess Cruises' Star Princess ship delayed, 9 sailings canceled

These rooms will have an extended living area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the bow and out across the ocean. And if all that isn't enough, there will be four Royal Suites with a Sleeping Beauty theme — two of which feature an insane two-story floorplan. Cruise lines may have canceled many of their sailings over the past two years due to the coronavirus pandemic. The second in a new class of ship for Princess Cruises that will be powered, in part, by LNG fuel. Star Princess will have many of the same features as the first ship in the class, Sun Princess. Richard Branson’s adults-only (18+) cruise line will launch its fourth “Lady Ship” sometime in 2024 (the ship was delayed from its original launch date of late 2023) or in early 2025.

New Ships Set to Cruise in 2022

Resilient Lady will debut in Greece, sailing the Adriatic Sea to some of the region’s hidden gems. In 2022, Scarlet Lady is sailing the Caribbean on a variety of 4 and 5-night itineraries, all including a stop at the private Beach Club at Bimini. Scarlet Lady also features some of the most unique cabin categories at sea.

An evolution of the class of ships that first debuted more than a decade ago, the line says the signature Oasis Class experience will be combined with brand-new thrills for passengers of all ages. Utopia will boast some impressive numbers, including eight neighborhoods, 20 types of accommodations, including the new Solarium Suites, and more than 20 dining venues. Norwegian Prima marks a shift for the cruise line towards a more upscale experience. Norwegian says that the new cruise ship will be the most spacious cruise ship at sea.

The ship will sail the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, before heading to Asia and Australia. As with earlier Royal Caribbean ships, it'll even have an indoor ice-skating rink. In all cases, the new ships that are on the way already are available for booking — and, indeed, booking up fast. In some cases, the new ships will be arriving months behind schedule due to pandemic-related construction delays at the shipyards that are building them. Thanks to such delays, the arrival of a few ships that had been scheduled for delivery in 2022 will be pushed to 2023.

Finally, Norwegian Prima will also offer some of the most spacious accommodations at sea with the brand’s largest-ever bathrooms and showers. Ranging from Studio Cabins to Suites and everything in between, the ship will offer cabins to satisfy all types of travelers. The order book for new vessels in 2022 is looking full; lots of cruise lines have new ships on the horizon that we can’t wait to experience. Yes, it’s only a little over halfway through 2021 right now, but we couldn’t resist putting together this piece a little early this year. The luxury market will also see several new ships during the year as Viking will add five ships into operation. The Viking Mississippi is slated to debut in the United States, and the Octantis and Polaris will enter the expedition market.

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This 5-deck ship, purpose-built for the Mississippi River, will be the largest and most modern vessel in the region. It will feature Viking’s signature Scandinavian design, expansive windows, and other comfortable amenities. Billboard Onboard is Holland America Line’s piano bar with two musicians performing all the chart-topping hits from the decades.

Be sure to stay updated on the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance for cruising. With well-appointed staterooms and unique itineraries, Rotterdam is sure to appeal to those globetrotters looking for great dining and enriching entertainment. However, the ship will remain in non-guest operations until its transatlantic crossing. This crossing from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Fort Lauderdale, Florida will occur in October 2021. Regardless of which ship you choose, you will be treated to the same Princess MedallionClass experience. With the use of this technology, Princess Cruises can deliver a more contactless and personalized cruise vacation.

Royal Caribbean's first Oasis Class ship, Oasis of the Seas, debuted in 2009. Each of the ships has been a little bigger than the last, and they're all more than 20% bigger than any other cruise vessels afloat. The yet-to-be-named ship will be TUI’s second ship of the InTUItion class and will be the sister ship to the Mein Schiff Relax that is slated to enter service in March 2025. The ship will have a completely redesigned interior, which draws on the line's 182-year history while giving the brand a modern aesthetic. This includes a gallery of 4,000 contemporary works, many of them by upcoming artists, inspired by the Cunard archive.

Those will be followed by a two-week transatlantic voyage to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Oct. 22, 2025. At the time, it was the largest cruise ship in the world, but the title has since been replaced by Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. The largest ship in the Disney fleet is a result of the line buying the partly completed cruise vessel Global Dream after the collapse of former owner Asia Cruises. Although itineraries have yet to be announced, Disney says Disney Adventure will sail in "new global destinations" and will be based outside the U.S. and based in Singapore.

But, like its fleetmates, MSC Seascape will offer some of the most distinctive features of this class, including the massive Waterfront promenade and the spectacular glass-floored "Bridge of Sighs" perched 16 decks above the water. Royal Caribbean fans have been eagerly awaiting the launch of the fleet’s newest ship, Wonder of the Seas. The new ship is the fifth of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class ships and will be the biggest cruise ship in the world when it sets sail in March 2022. Originally slated to launch in the Asian market for full-time sailings from China, Wonder of the Seas will redeploy to the Caribbean and sail instead from Fort Lauderdale. The ship is very similar to Viking’s past vessels, with all the upscale, luxurious and refined spaces and experiences that fans have come to love about the brand.

Like other expedition ships, Viking Octantis also sails with a large and seasoned "expedition team" that includes biologists, botanists, geologists, glaciologists and ornithologists who lecture regularly. The new ships are coming even as many lines have yet to resume sailings with all the vessels in their existing fleets. The ship’s new inaugural itineraries will include 11 and seven-day Mediterranean cruises on Oct. 4 and 15, 2025, respectively.

MSC Cruises' second Seaside EVO class ship, MSC Seascape will debut at PortMiami in November 2022 when it launches. Families will be excited by the ship's new Wonder Playscape, an underwater-themed area for kids that will include slides, climbing walls, views and an interactive mural. Finally, a new cantilevered pool bar, called The Vue, will offer fantastic sunning opportunities during the day and turn into a colorful outdoor venue after sunset. Celebrity Cruise Line has stated that Beyond will have the biggest offering of staterooms and suites of any ship in its fleet, including a 2-story villa! Those who choose to stay in suites will enjoy The Retreat, a multilevel sundeck only for suite guests.

Le Voyage is an intimate 50-seat restaurant by world-renowned chef Daniel Boulud. Aptly named Le Voyage, travel is the inspiration for the globally inspired flavors at this upscale specialty restaurant. It will feature small niches and covered enclaves for more intimate conversations, cascading terraces, and a rather impressive bar.