Every year, we are amazed at how the cruise industry continues to take cruising to the next level. We can’t help but look forward to the cruising experience, knowing that we will be able to cover the best and biggest new cruise ships every year. In some cases, you can even book your next cruise in advance, allowing you to look forward to the new best and biggest cruise ships that we cover every year!
Experience a different form of travel that will surely persuade those who were not previously convinced of cruising. Modern cruise ships are essentially luxury 5-star resorts on the high seas, offering incredible technological marvels, extraordinary entertainment options, exquisite world-class dining, and spacious staterooms and suites that are even more impressive and spacious.
In 2024, here’s what you can anticipate from this year’s group of new cruise vessels — but enough enthusiasm.
Symbol of the Oceans (Royal Caribbean)
If you’re even an avid traveler, particularly a fan of cruising, then you probably already know that this new cruise ship is making waves in a significant manner.
Icon of the Seas, the biggest cruise ship globally, will exceed Wonder of the Seas, the previous largest cruise ship from Royal Caribbean, when it makes its debut in 2024.
When you are on the Royal Caribbean’s Icon class ship, the largest cruise ship at sea, you will also boast the largest water park on a cruise ship. For example, the Icon class ship, the lead ship in Royal Caribbean’s planned Icon class, will also offer six water slides, the most ever on a cruise ship. Of course, when you’re on the largest cruise ship at sea, you will have plenty of room to break other records too.
The incredibly extravagant Empire Supper Club, with its menu consisting of eight courses, and Royal Caribbean’s inaugural food hall are novel dining establishments. Distributed across 20 decks and eight neighborhoods, anticipate over 40 dining and entertainment venues throughout the remainder of this ostentatious ship.
The window food street and sushi new and Mediterranean new eatery, as well as the new milkshake bar, will be featured on Utopia of the Seas, which will also be available on Royal Caribbean’s Caribbean ship in 2024.
There are also many spaces on the ship that are geared towards families, but there are plenty of adults-only offerings as well. The ship offers nearly 30 options for suites and staterooms.
Throughout the entire history of the cruise line, the highest number of reservations in a single day were recorded when Royal Caribbean unveiled highly anticipated bookings in October 2022. It is evident that cruise enthusiasts are already extremely thrilled about the arrival of Icon of the Seas.
Sun Princess (Princess Cruises)
The vessel will serve as the largest ship in the cruise company’s fleet, surpassing the line’s second-largest ship by over 20%. Nevertheless, this particular ship holds great importance for admirers of Princes Cruises. Sun Princess is not expected to make its debut as the largest cruise ship in the world, nor is it expected to come close to that title.
Cruisers can expect to sail on the largest-ever cruise ship in the Princess Cruises line, with cabins featuring balconies. This ship offers a pool during the day and shows at night, as well as an entertainment venue called The Dome, which draws inspiration from the scenic beauty of Santorini. Other notable features include various standout attractions.
The adventure park Park19 also features a variety of thrilling activities, including wall tilting, rope courses, and the first-at-sea glider. It’s a great place to experience the excitement and adrenaline rush.
The Princes’ favorite cruises, both the classic and new ones, will include dining options and other amenities on the ship. Now, the Horizons Room Dining offers access to a luxurious range of venues, taking inspiration from historic piazzas and being surrounded by a glass-domed Piazza on the ship.
Queen Anne (Cunard Line)
The fans of Cunard Line have been eagerly waiting for a long time for the cruise ship Anne Queen, which will follow in the iconic footsteps of ships like Elizabeth Queen, Victoria Queen, and Mary Queen.
Anticipate that identical timeless grace and sailing legacy, along with a few contemporary enhancements, that you might encounter on these three sibling vessels, accordingly.
The Bright Lights Society, a cozy entertainment venue with an opulent ambiance, will be a fresh addition to the ship. Featuring beloved activities such as the traditional afternoon tea, the ship will provide a total of 15 dining choices.
Moreover, anticipate two swimming pools, numerous wellness options, and luxurious cabins and suites that evoke the ambiance of a sophisticated European hotel.
TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 7
While Mein Schiff 7 from TUI Cruises still offers a lot to love, it is not the largest ship on our list of anticipated new cruise ships.
The ship provides a variety of appealing features, including a new type of cabins, which will be available for single travelers who don’t quite need the same spaces or amenities as their fellow cruisers. The ship follows Mein Schiff 2, which is from 2019.
The amenities include a pool, a sports spa, a gym, a track for running, and a wall climbing court. The cruise line ships feature a Champagne bar called Treff Champagner, which offers better views for a new look. Other new features include a smoke-free casino attached to a dance club, as well as a new sushi and Asian restaurant.
Disney Gems (Disney Cruise Line)
Disney Treasure, the sixth vessel in the fleet, and Disney’s most recent and impressive cruise ship, offers all the enchantment that the cruise line is renowned for.
There are a few similarities that you’ll find between the two sister ships, Disney Wish and Disney Line Cruise. Both ships offer the same number of guest rooms, which is (1,254), and both are powered by LNG. It was said that there are still a few new features that the long-time Disney fans can look forward to on the Disney Wish.
As soon as guests step aboard, they’ll be delighted by the three-story atrium in the Grand Hall, which takes inspiration from the story of Aladdin’s Disney. The atrium features rich tapestry colors, geometric motifs, and accents of gold that can be seen everywhere.
The new artwork showcases Disney’s Treasure. It is suitable for those who want to explore the jungle and serves as a great example of Minnie Mouse and Captain Mickey donning appropriate attire for a cruise adventure. You may come across characters that are dressed in a way that fits the theme of Treasure’s Disney, and you can go on a search for hidden treasure while enjoying all the adventures it has to offer.
Will guests of Disney Treasure experience new adventures as they look forward to 2024 and the opening of the second Bahamian cruise on Lighthouse Point? Another exciting aspect of this ship’s launch in 2024.
Silversea Cruises, also known as Silver Ray
Several reasons for our most-anticipated new cruise ship, Silver Ray, include gaining a spot following Silversea Cruises’ first Nova-class ship, Silver Nova.
Both ships boast the status of being some of the most spacious ships in the industry, not only for Cruises Silversea but also for the overall industry. Additionally, Silversea’s Ray Silver is not only one of the most spacious ships but also one that boasts environmentally conscious features, making it one of the most environmentally friendly ships to ever take to the high seas.
The vessel is adored even further, but that’s precisely the justification to observe considerable disparity between the two sibling ships, since Silver Ray is essentially identical if you’ve previously sailed on Silver Nova.
Occasionally, magnificent entities arrive in minuscule containers. However, it merely demonstrates that, occasionally, remarkable entities arrive in diminutive containers. Indeed, the vessel is relatively compact. Eight dining establishments and additional accommodations, which provide panoramic views spanning 270 degrees, anticipate an abundance of sunlight.
Paradise on the Seas (Royal Caribbean)
Another brand-new cruise ship, Utopia of the Seas, from Royal Caribbean, belongs to a distinct category compared to Icon of the Seas, and it won’t be as expansive. However, it is still remarkably impressive, which is exactly what you would anticipate from Royal Caribbean. Icon of the Seas is not the sole Royal Caribbean vessel scheduled to embark on voyages in 2024.
The Utopia, which is the final ship in the Oasis-class, stands out from its sister ships as the only ship being run on LNG while also being the largest cruise ship in the world, though it does not hold the title of “the largest ship.”
The fresh Pesky Parrot Bar and an additional food truck for increased dining choices close to the pool are a few of the amenities you will discover on Utopia of the Seas. Izumi in the Park, which is typically not included on Oasis-class vessels, is also a novel feature on the Icon-class ships.
In total, the vessel will feature over 40 diverse eating and drinking establishments, comprising of 10 complimentary dining choices and 11 exclusive dining choices.
Explora II (Explora Expeditions)
If you haven’t yet familiarized yourself with Journeys Explora, a relatively new cruise line owned by MSC Group, you wouldn’t be alone in experiencing intimate atmospheres and cruising luxury.
The new cruise ship, II Explora, offers nearly 500 ocean-facing suites and no interior staterooms. It is decked out with various ways to drink and dine, including six restaurants. There are also three outdoor pools and one indoor pool, as well as an indoor-outdoor spa. The ship is located just a few days away from the sea.
LNG-powered ships will be part of the planned future of Explora brand Journeys, and sustainability is a key component. Even later, ships will be hydrogen-powered.
II Explora for As includes features such as reducing underwater noise to protect marine life, using more environmentally-friendly paint and anti-fouling, LED lighting, shore-to-ship power, and energy-saving and high-efficiency appliances to promote sustainability.
TUI Cruises’ Ship 8 (Mein Schiff 8)
We are aware of a few facts. Although not many specifics about the vessel have been disclosed as of now, Mein Schiff 8 is anticipated to reach its destination in late 2024 and will be the biggest cruise ship for the cruise company thus far. Similar to Royal Caribbean, TUI Cruises is also preparing to introduce two ships in 2024.
Walkways and interconnected platforms will feature open areas outdoors. Expansive areas dedicated to well-being will be available, in addition to fresh and innovative forms of entertainment never before experienced on previous vessels. Eventually, the ship will be equipped for e-LNG, an 18-floor ship powered by LNG.
The ship’s stern showcases an endless pool and lounge area, along with a terrace. A fresh design element, a spacious deck canopy, will offer ample ventilation and shade without creating a sense of confinement.
Viking Vela (Viking Cruises)
The Vela Viking is the largest cruise ship in Viking Line’s fleet, offering an adults-only experience with a variety of classes and styles. It is said to be the sister ship of the Viking ship, with similar channels and a 10th addition to the new cruise ships from Viking.
During previous Viking cruises, you may have already encountered the identical interior and layout, along with dining options and entertainment. In order to maintain a consistent guest experience, Viking Cruises has consistently strived to maintain similarity across its fleet, with minimal additions on this particular ship.
The Viking Vela offers private verandas for their own suites and staterooms. It is worth noting that there is not enough notice that the extra space is quite substantial. However, the ship will allow for extra cabins to accommodate the extra space.