Ship profiles, specifications, stories and original photography.
Open the sourced Cruise Ship IndexAmbience is Ambassador Cruise Line's 70,285gt flagship. Built by Fincantieri in 1991 and formerly known as Regal Princess, Pacific Dawn and Satoshi, the extensively refitted ship carries approximately 1,400 guests in 789 cabins.
Ambition is a 48,123gt Mistral-class cruise ship operated by Ambassador Cruise Line. Built in France in 1999 and extensively refitted in 2023, the ship accommodates up to 1,200 guests in 680 cabins and sails from regional UK ports.
Asuka III is a 52,265gt LNG-powered premium cruise ship operated by NYK Cruises. Built by Meyer Werft and introduced in July 2025, it currently carries 680 guests in 351 all-balcony cabins.
Azamara Onward is a 30,277gt R-class small cruise ship carrying approximately 690 guests. Built in 1999 as R Three and best known for its long Pacific Princess career, it joined Azamara following an extensive 2022 conversion.
Azamara Quest is a 30,277gt R-class small cruise ship carrying approximately 690 guests. Built in 2000 as R Seven, it joined Azamara in 2007 and operates port-intensive itineraries with extended stays and overnight calls.
Titanic II is Clive Palmer and Blue Star Line's proposed 56,000gt modern interpretation of RMS Titanic. The ship has not entered confirmed construction and its previously announced June 2027 maiden voyage is no longer achievable.
Caledonian Isles is a 5,221gt passenger and vehicle ferry owned by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited and operated by CalMac. The 94-metre vessel entered service in 1993 and can carry up to 1,000 passengers and 92 cars.
Carnival Conquest is a 110,000gt Conquest-class cruise ship carrying 2,980 guests at double occupancy. Delivered by Fincantieri in 2002 and refurbished in 2026, it operates year-round Bahamas and Caribbean cruises from Miami.
Carnival Legend is an 88,500-gross-ton Spirit-class cruise ship carrying 2,124 guests at double occupancy. Built in Helsinki and introduced in 2002, the ship combines a high proportion of balcony accommodation with Carnival dining, entertainment and family facilities, and received further exterior and interior attention during a May 2026 dry dock.
Carnival Panorama is a 133,500gt Vista-class cruise ship carrying 4,008 guests at double occupancy. Delivered by Fincantieri in 2019, it operates year-round Mexican Riviera cruises from Long Beach.
Carnival Radiance is a 102,232gt Sunshine-class cruise ship operating year-round from Long Beach. Built in 2000 as Carnival Victory, it received a $200 million transformation before entering service under its present name in 2021.
Celebrity Edge is the 130,818gt lead ship of Celebrity Cruises’ Edge class. Delivered by Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2018, the Malta-flagged ship introduced features including the Magic Carpet and Infinite Veranda accommodation and carries 2,918 guests at Celebrity’s published double occupancy.
Celebrity Equinox is a 121,878gt Solstice-class cruise ship operated by Celebrity Cruises. Delivered in 2009 and extensively modernised in 2019, the Malta-flagged ship accommodates 2,852 guests at published double occupancy and is scheduled to make its Alaska debut in 2028.
Celebrity Millennium is the 91,011gt lead ship of Celebrity Cruises’ Millennium class. Built in Saint-Nazaire and entering service in 2000, the Malta-flagged vessel was extensively modernised through the Celebrity Revolution programme in 2019 and carries 2,218 guests at Celebrity’s published occupancy.
Queen Anne is Cunard's newest ship, a 114,188gt cruise vessel built by Fincantieri and introduced in May 2024. The 322.3-metre ship accommodates approximately 2,956 guests and blends Cunard traditions with contemporary dining, entertainment and wellness spaces.
Queen Elizabeth is a 90,901gt Cunard cruise ship built by Fincantieri and introduced in October 2010. The 294-metre vessel accommodates approximately 2,074 guests and combines Art Deco-inspired interiors with Cunard traditions including the Queens Room, Grills restaurants and afternoon tea.
Queen Mary 2 is Cunard's 149,215gt flagship and the world's only ocean liner operating regular scheduled transatlantic crossings. Built in Saint-Nazaire and entering service in January 2004, she carries approximately 2,683 guests and is capable of speeds of around 30 knots.
Queen Victoria is a 90,746gt Cunard cruise ship built by Fincantieri and introduced in December 2007. The 294-metre vessel accommodates approximately 2,059 guests and is known for its Queens Room, Royal Court Theatre, Grills accommodation and traditional Cunard atmosphere.
Disney Adventure is Disney Cruise Line's largest ship and its first vessel based in Asia. The 208,108gt, approximately 6,700-guest ship entered service from Singapore in March 2026 after the unfinished Global Dream was acquired and extensively redesigned for Disney.
Disney Destiny is a 144,256gt LNG-powered Wish-class cruise ship operated by Disney Cruise Line. Built by Meyer Werft and introduced in November 2025, the 341-metre vessel has approximately 1,250 staterooms and capacity for around 4,000 guests.
Disney Wish is a 144,256gt LNG-powered cruise ship operated by Disney Cruise Line. Built by Meyer Werft and introduced in July 2022, the 341-metre Wish-class vessel has 1,250 guest staterooms and capacity for up to 4,000 passengers.
Explora I is the first luxury ocean ship operated by Explora Journeys. Delivered by Fincantieri in July 2023, the 63,621gt vessel offers an all-suite, ocean-facing accommodation concept and carries up to approximately 922 guests.
Explora III is Explora Journeys' third luxury ship and the fleet's first LNG-capable vessel. Delivered by Fincantieri in July 2026, the 72,810gt ship has 463 oceanfront suites and carries approximately 900 guests.
Explora V is a future LNG-capable luxury ship for Explora Journeys. Under construction by Fincantieri for a December 2027 debut, the fifth vessel in the fleet will offer 457 ocean-front suites.
Borealis is an adults-only ocean cruise ship operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. Originally launched as Rotterdam for Holland America Line in 1997, she joined the Fred. Olsen fleet in 2020 and began sailing for the company in July 2021.
Oosterdam is an 82,305gt Vista-class cruise ship operated by Holland America Line. Built by Fincantieri in 2003, the Netherlands-flagged vessel carries approximately 1,964 guests and completed its latest major dry dock in April 2025.
Zuiderdam is an 82,305gt Vista-class cruise ship operated by Holland America Line. Built by Fincantieri in 2002, the Netherlands-flagged vessel carries approximately 1,964 guests and returned from its latest major dry dock in December 2025.
Connect is a 120-guest European river ship owned by Transcend Cruises and chartered by Lindblad Expeditions. The purpose-built vessel entered service in 2026 with 60 flexible cabins, extensive wellness facilities and expedition-led Rhine, Dutch and Belgian itineraries.
Marella Discovery is a Vision-class ocean cruise ship operated by Marella Cruises. Originally launched as Royal Caribbean International’s Splendour of the Seas, she entered service in March 1996 and joined the Marella fleet as TUI Discovery in June 2016.
Marella Discovery 2 is a Vision-class cruise ship operated by Marella Cruises. Originally launched as Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, the ship offers a relaxed British-focused cruise experience with a range of restaurants, bars, entertainment venues and accommodation.
Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber is a forthcoming 102,669gt Fortuna-class cruise ship scheduled to sail from Miami in January 2027. Built by Fincantieri in 2003 as Costa Fortuna, the 1,358-cabin vessel is due to undergo a major transformation in Belfast from September 2026.
Margaritaville at Sea Islander is an 85,861gt Spirit-class cruise ship sailing from Tampa. Built in Helsinki in 2000 as Costa Atlantica, the 1,100-cabin vessel was extensively transformed in Belfast before entering Margaritaville at Sea service in June 2024.
Margaritaville at Sea Paradise is a 53,015gt Classica-class cruise ship sailing short Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries from Palm Beach. Built by Fincantieri in 1991 as Costa Classica, the 658-cabin vessel became the inaugural Margaritaville at Sea ship in 2022 and was refreshed again in 2026.
MSC Armonia is a 65,542gt Lirica-class cruise ship operated by MSC Cruises. Built in 2001 as European Vision, she joined MSC in 2004 and was lengthened by 24 metres during the line's Renaissance Programme in 2014.
Norwegian Aura is a 170,000gt Prima Plus-class cruise ship under construction for Norwegian Cruise Line at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard. Scheduled to enter service in May 2027, the 344-metre vessel will accommodate 3,879 guests at double occupancy across 1,976 staterooms.
Norwegian Getaway is a 145,655gt Breakaway-class cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line. Built by Meyer Werft and entering service in 2014, the Bahamas-flagged vessel carries 3,903 guests at double occupancy and was most recently refurbished in 2024.
Oceania Sonata is an 86,000gt, 1,390-guest luxury cruise ship under construction at Fincantieri's Marghera yard. The first of five Sonata-class ships is scheduled to enter service for Oceania Cruises on 7 August 2027.
Regatta is a 30,277gt R-class cruise ship that helped launch Oceania Cruises in 2003. Built in 1998 as R Two, the 684-guest vessel is completing 23 years of Oceania service before beginning an extensive Explorations by Norwegian charter in September 2026.
Arvia is a 184,700gt LNG-powered Excel-class cruise ship operated by P&O Cruises. Built by Meyer Werft and introduced in December 2022, the 344.5-metre ship carries approximately 5,200 guests at standard occupancy and offers 15 guest decks.
Seven Seas Navigator is a 28,803gt ultra-luxury cruise ship operated by Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The one-off vessel carries 496 guests with approximately 365 crew and combines a Soviet-built research-ship hull with superstructure and interiors completed by T. Mariotti in Italy.
Seven Seas Prestige is the first ship in Regent Seven Seas Cruises' new Prestige class and the line's first new ship class in a decade. The 76,550gt Fincantieri newbuild is scheduled to debut in December 2026 with 411 all-suite accommodations for 822 guests.
Seven Seas Splendor is a 55,498gt all-suite luxury cruise ship operated by Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Delivered by Fincantieri in 2020, the Explorer-class vessel accommodates 746 guests in 373 suites, each with a private balcony.
Spectrum of the Seas is Royal Caribbean International's first Quantum Ultra-class ship. The 169,379gt vessel entered service in 2019 and operates primarily in East Asia, offering 2,137 cabins and capacity for 4,246 guests at double occupancy.
Silver Whisper is a 28,258gt all-suite luxury cruise ship operated by Silversea. Completed in Italy and entering service in 2001, the Bahamas-flagged Shadow-class vessel accommodates 392 guests with 302 crew and received its latest recorded refurbishment in 2024.
Valiant Lady is Virgin Voyages' second adults-only Lady Ship. Delivered by Fincantieri in 2021 and entering passenger service in March 2022, she accommodates up to 2,762 sailors across 1,404 cabins and suites.