116 CRUISE ORDER BOOK new vessels in Egypt, Viking Cruises’ European river cruise fleet is set to grow further in 2025, with five ships set for delivery across next year and a further five throughout 2026. The cruise line will also continue to expand its ocean fleet with the introduction of Viking Vela in December 2024. Built by Fincantieri, the ship will be longer and wider than its 10 predecessors due to the introduction of new stability regulations by the International Maritime Organization. The updated design will also increase the ship’s capacity to 998 passengers. Viking has nine further ocean ships planned in the coming years, all of which will be identical to Viking Vela. “Together with Fincantieri, we have built the world’s most elegant ocean vessels, and it is always a proud day when our newest ship meets water for the first time,” says Torstein Hagen, chairman of Viking Cruises. “We look forward to welcoming Viking Vela to our award-winning fleet and introducing even more curious travellers to the Viking way of exploration.” Returning to the river, Viva Cruises will add a third newbuild to its fleet with the debut of Viva Enjoy in September 2024. Built at Vahali Zasavica shipyards in Serbia, the vessel will feature 95 cabins with capacity for 190 passengers. Other onboard amenities include three restaurants, an open-plan lounge, a sun deck and a fitness and wellness area. The largest ship still yet to debut in 2024 is Disney Treasure, which is set to begin sailing in the Caribbean on 21 December. Disney Treasure is the second of Disney Cruise Line’s Wish-class vessels to be built by Meyer Weft and has been designed by Walt Disney Imagineering around the theme of adventure. The 4,000-passenger ship will be the first Operator Vessel Yard Pax Delivery estimate MSC Cruises World-class 4 Chantiers de l’Atlantique 5,400 2027 Crystal Cruises Unnamed Fincantieri 690 Q2 2028 Viking Viking Ocean newbuild XV Fincantieri 998 Q2 2028 Viking Viking Ocean newbuild XVI Fincantieri 998 Q4 2028 Carnival Cruise Line Excel-class 5 Meyer Werft 6,400 2028 Royal Caribbean International Oasis-class 7 Chantiers de l’Atlantique 5,668 2028 Norwegian Cruise Line Prima Plus-class 4 Fincantieri 3,550+ 2028 Explora Journeys Explora VI Fincantieri 922 2028 Viking Viking Ocean newbuild XVII Fincantieri 998 Q2 2029 Carnival Cruise Line Unnamed Fincantieri 8,000 Q2 2029 Viking Viking Ocean newbuild XVIII Fincantieri 998 Q4 2029 Regent Seven Seas Cruises Unnamed Fincantieri 850 2029 Oceania Cruises Unnamed Fincantieri 1,450 2029 Viking Viking Ocean newbuild XIX Fincantieri 998 Q2 2030 Viking Viking Ocean newbuild XX Fincantieri 998 Q4 2030 Norwegian Cruise Line Unnamed Fincantieri 5,000 2030 Disney Cruise Line Disney newbuilds 9-13 Meyer Werft - 2027-2031 Carnival Cruise Line Unnamed Fincantieri 8,000 2031 Norwegian Cruise Line Unnamed Fincantieri 5,000 2032 Carnival Cruise Line Unnamed Fincantieri 8,000 2033 Norwegian Cruise Line Unnamed Fincantieri 5,000 2034 Norwegian Cruise Line Unnamed Fincantieri 5,000 2036 “ Together with Fincantieri, we have built the world’s most elegant ocean vessels” > Notable cruise orders up to 2036 cont.
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