275 of the best · the world’s cruise lines, ships and seas
The Ships: Every Fleet, Line by Line
From 16-guest yachts in the Galápagos to the Icon class: every ship of the lines we cover, with the figures each line publishes.
Our 275 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love the sea.
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95 suites
Four Seasons I
The first Four Seasons yacht: 679 ft, 34,000 gross tons, 95 suites and a one-to-one guest-to-staff ratio.
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728 guests
Silver Nova and Silver Ray
Silversea’s newest and largest ships, with a horizontal design that opens the public rooms and many suites to 270-degree views.
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Debuted January 2024
Icon of the Seas
The ship that started the Icon class: seven pools, the Category 6 waterpark and Surfside for young families, sailing from Miami.
The full list: The Ships, A–Z
Ultra-luxury & yachts 42
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47 suites · 94 guests
Amangati
Aman at Sea’s first yacht: 47 suites for 94 guests, a two-storey Aman Spa, four restaurants and a marina with two floating platforms.
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650 guests · from June 2028
Crystal Grace
Crystal’s first new ocean ship in 25 years, being built by Fincantieri, with voyages on sale from 11 June 2028.
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740 guests
Crystal Serenity
The larger of Crystal’s two flagships, refurbished and relaunched by A&K Travel Group, with nearly one staff member per guest.
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606 guests
Crystal Symphony
The more intimate of Crystal’s flagships, with expansive suites and the full choice of Crystal restaurants.
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400 guests
EUROPA
The classic flagship: 400 guests, 204 outside suites, a crew of 285 and five restaurants, among them THE GLOBE by Kevin Fehling.
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500 guests
EUROPA 2
The casual-luxury ship: 500 guests, 251 veranda suites, a crew of more than 370, seven restaurants at no extra charge and a 1,000 m² spa.
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149 suites
Evrima
The flagship yacht, named for a Greek word meaning “discovery”: 149 suites, five restaurants and six lounges.
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456 suites
EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II
The first two Explora ships, each with 456 ocean-front suites, five heated pools, six restaurants and twelve bars and lounges.
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461 suites
EXPLORA III
The newest Explora ship, sailing now, and the first in the fleet powered by liquefied natural gas.
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From Dec 2027 and Aug 2028
EXPLORA V and EXPLORA VI
The last two ships of the current order, with 457 suites each, joining in December 2027 and August 2028.
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95 suites
Four Seasons I
The first Four Seasons yacht: 679 ft, 34,000 gross tons, 95 suites and a one-to-one guest-to-staff ratio.
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79 suites
Four Seasons II
The sister yacht, with 79 suites, including a new collection of Yacht Residential Suites, and the same one-to-one guest-to-staff ratio.
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230 guests · PC 6
HANSEATIC inspiration
The second expedition ship, named on 11 October 2019, with Nikkei, a speciality restaurant where Japanese and Peruvian cooking meet.
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230 guests · PC 6
HANSEATIC nature
The first of the three identical expedition ships, named on 4 May 2019, with Hamptons, a speciality restaurant of North American East Coast cooking.
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230 guests · PC 6
HANSEATIC spirit
The third expedition ship, completed in 2021, with L’esprit, a speciality restaurant of French cooking.
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224 suites
Ilma
224 suites, a sun-soaked pool deck, restaurants by named chefs and an expansive Marina beach platform.
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226 suites
Luminara
The newest yacht: 226 suites, five restaurants, seven bars, a wine vault and an expanded Marina.
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54 suites · 110 guests
Orient Express Corinthian
A 220-metre sailing yacht with three rigid SolidSails, 54 suites for 110 guests and interiors by Maxime d’Angeac.
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Due summer 2027
Orient Express Olympian
Corinthian’s sister, under construction at Chantiers de l’Atlantique, with Northern Europe routes and a family pool on Deck 7.
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600 guests
Seabourn Encore
One of Seabourn’s two largest ships, with 13 categories of ocean-front suites with verandas and The Retreat on the top deck.
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600 guests
Seabourn Ovation
Seabourn Encore’s sister ship, with the same 600-guest scale, 13 suite categories and The Retreat.
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264 guests
Seabourn Pursuit
The second Seabourn expedition ship, built for remote destinations larger ships cannot reach.
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458 guests
Seabourn Quest
The 458-guest ship of 2011, renewed in 2026 in the most comprehensive interior update in Seabourn’s history.
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264 guests
Seabourn Venture
Seabourn’s first purpose-built expedition ship, built to PC6 Polar Class standards for remote coasts.
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112 guests
SeaDream I
One of the original twin yachts: 112 guests, 95 crew and 56 staterooms and suites, renovated keel to mast in 2024.
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112 guests
SeaDream II
SeaDream I’s identical twin, with the same 112 guests, 95 crew, 56 staterooms and suites and 2024 renovation.
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Due 2029
SeaDream III
The line’s new yacht, scheduled for delivery in 2029, with a guest-to-staff ratio of nearly one to one and every stateroom and suite facing the sea.
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748 guests
Seven Seas Explorer
The ship that gave the Explorer class its name, with Elite Slumber beds and private balconies in every suite.
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746 guests
Seven Seas Grandeur
The newest Explorer-class ship, delivered in 2023, with all-balcony suites from 307 sq ft and a Fabergé objet d’art on board.
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704 guests
Seven Seas Mariner
An all-balcony ship of 352 suites, with a Card Room for bridge and wide-open upper decks.
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496 guests
Seven Seas Navigator
The smallest and most intimate Regent ship, with 244 suites and Versace dinnerware.
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818 guests · from Dec 2026
Seven Seas Prestige
Regent’s first new ship class in a decade, debuting in December 2026 with eleven ways to dine.
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748 guests
Seven Seas Splendor
An Explorer-class ship of all-balcony suites, with the Regent Suite at the bow.
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700 guests
Seven Seas Voyager
An all-balcony ship of 350 suites, with marble bath accents and the Epicurean Enrichment Studio.
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254–274 guests
Silver Cloud and Silver Wind
Two classic Silversea ships turned expedition ships, carrying Zodiacs and expert teams to remote coasts.
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220 guests
Silver Endeavour
Silversea’s polar expedition ship, designed for the far ends of the earth.
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596–632 guests
Silver Muse, Silver Moon and Silver Dawn
Three sister ships of 40,700 tons that brought S.A.L.T. and eight dining venues to the Silversea fleet.
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728 guests
Silver Nova and Silver Ray
Silversea’s newest and largest ships, with a horizontal design that opens the public rooms and many suites to 270-degree views.
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100 guests
Silver Origin
The first destination-specific ship Silversea built, sailing only in the Galápagos.
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392 guests
Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper
The intimate pair of the Classic fleet: 392 guests each, and Silver Whisper sails World Cruises.
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636 guests
Silver Spirit
A 2009 ship renovated in 2026, carrying 636 guests on voyages across the world.
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Joins 2029
Arcadia (joining 2029)
A Vista Class ship joining the fleet in 2029, to be transformed under Holland America Evolution and given a new name.
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872 guests
ASUKA II
The classic Asuka ship: 872 guests, 436 ocean-facing cabins, course dinners and productions in the Galaxy Lounge.
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All-balcony
ASUKA III
The newest ship: every cabin with a private balcony, six restaurants and a Grand Spa at the bow.
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Itineraries from December 2028
Atlas Adventurer
The first Atlas-class yacht, which the line calls the world’s first luxury expedition sailing yacht, combining sails with Polar Class capability.
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Up to 702 guests
Azamara Journey
The fourth of the R-class sisters, sailing the same small-ship, long-port-day itineraries as her sisters.
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Up to 702 guests
Azamara Onward
One of Azamara’s four sisters, built to cross oceans, cruise scenic waterways and dock where larger ships cannot.
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Launched 2018
Azamara Pursuit
Azamara’s third ship, whose launch in 2018 opened new itineraries for the line.
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New Penthouse Deck, Dec 2026
Azamara Quest
The first Azamara ship with the new Penthouse Deck of Panorama and Grandview Suites, launching December 2026 as part of Azamara Forward.
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710 cabins
Balmoral
The smallest ship, able to sail under low cables in the fjords, up the Seine to Rouen and through the Kiel Canal.
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690 cabins
Bolette
The flagship, named after Fred. Olsen’s great-grandmother, with an Observatory for scenic cruising and a pool under a retractable roof.
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Adults only
Borealis
Bolette’s sister ship, adults only, with the new Fresco deck venue and the line’s 2027 World Cruise.
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2,910–3,260 guests
Celebrity Edge Series
Celebrity Edge, Apex, Beyond, Ascent and Xcel: the outward-facing ships with the Magic Carpet, Eden and the Infinite Veranda.
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100 guests, all suites
Celebrity Flora
The first all-suites, 100-guest ship designed exclusively for sailing the Galápagos, in Celebrity’s words.
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Four ships
Celebrity Millennium Series
Celebrity Millennium, Infinity, Summit and Constellation: the smallest of the big ships, sailing Asia, Europe, Alaska and the Caribbean.
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From 2027
Celebrity River Cruises
Five river ships, Celebrity Boundless, Compass, Roamer, Seeker and Wanderer, bringing the brand to Europe’s rivers from 2027.
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Five ships
Celebrity Solstice Series
Celebrity Solstice, Equinox, Eclipse, Silhouette and Reflection: five sisters, with a Lawn Club on selected ships.
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Coral Princess: 2,000 guests
Coral Princess and Island Princess
The smallest ships in the fleet; Coral Princess, with more than 700 balcony staterooms, was custom built to navigate the Panama Canal.
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Seven ships
Grand, Ruby, Emerald, Crown, Caribbean, Diamond and Sapphire Princess
Seven further Princess ships, each with the Piazza at its centre.
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3,560–3,660 guests
Majestic, Sky, Enchanted, Discovery, Royal and Regal Princess
The mid-sized core of the fleet: Majestic Princess carries 3,560 guests (inaugural cruise 31 March 2017), Sky Princess 3,660 (built October 2019).
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458 guests
MITSUI OCEAN FUJI
The first Mitsui Ocean ship: 229 suites, Hokusai Fine Dining and The Restaurant Fuji.
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458 guests
MITSUI OCEAN SAKURA
The newest ship, in service since 19 September 2026, Japanese-flagged, with a sushi bar and a Grand Pool with foot bath.
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Debuts November 2027
Oceania Aurelia
A ship designed for extended global journeys: 238 suites and rooms, most of them suites, served by 400 crew.
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337–340 suites and rooms
Oceania Insignia, Nautica and Sirena
The small ships: 337–340 suites and rooms, 400 staff, four open-seating restaurants and nearly 70% of rooms with verandas.
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624 suites and rooms
Oceania Marina and Oceania Riviera
Sister ships with 624 suites and rooms and 800 staff, the Lalique Grand Staircase and Owner’s Suites.
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Debuts August 2027
Oceania Sonata
The first of an entirely new class: 695 suites and rooms, 855 staff, new Horizon and Penthouse Deluxe Suites.
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605–607 suites and rooms
Oceania Vista and Oceania Allura
Sister ships with all-veranda accommodation: Vista (2023, 607 suites and rooms, 68,000 tons) and Allura (2025, 605), each with 800 staff.
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Three ships
Pinnacle Class (Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam)
Holland America’s newest and largest ships, with five specialty dining opportunities and the line’s biggest suites.
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2,956 guests
Queen Anne
The newest member of the fleet, inspired by Cunard’s past but designed for the future, sailing to destinations such as the Norwegian fjords.
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2,074 guests
Queen Elizabeth
Launched by her namesake, the late Queen, with art deco interiors, the Garden Lounge and the Grill Suites Terrace.
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2,759 guests
Queen Mary 2
Cunard’s flagship and, in its words, the world’s only true ocean liner, built for the Transatlantic Crossing and World Voyages.
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2,079 guests
Queen Victoria
Ornate, stately spaces and a home-from-home feeling, for World Voyages and short Mediterranean breaks.
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35% fewer guests
R Class (Volendam, Zaandam)
The smallest ships in the fleet, with 35% fewer guests than the Pinnacle Class and a more traditional style of cruising.
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227 guests
Royal Clipper
The flagship and, by the Guinness World Record, the biggest five-masted full-rigged ship in the world: 134 m, 42 sails, 5,000 m² of canvas.
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Two ships
Signature Class (Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam)
Perfectly proportioned mid-size ships with additional fine dining and stylish staterooms and suites, in the line’s description.
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987 guests
Spirit of Adventure
The younger sister, built 2020, with Khukuri House, Amalfi and The Supper Club, and 109 single balcony cabins.
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987 guests
Spirit of Discovery
Saga’s first boutique ship, launched in 2019, with The Playhouse theatre and the East to West and Coast to Coast restaurants.
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Up to 312 guests
Star Breeze, Star Legend and Star Pride
All-suite yachts with spacious ocean-view suites, updated bathrooms and walk-in closets; Star Legend and Star Pride carry 312 guests.
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166 guests each
Star Flyer and Star Clipper
Identical sisters built at Ghent: Star Flyer delivered on 16 May 1991, Star Clipper on 4 April 1992.
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224 guests, 112 suites
Star Seeker and Star Explorer
Windstar’s first Star Class new builds: Star Seeker sailing since December 2025, and Star Explorer from December 2026.
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4,300 guests
Sun Princess and Star Princess (Sphere Class)
Princess’s newest and largest ships, with a three-deck Piazza, the Sanctuary Collection and an expanded casino.
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Delivery November 2026
Viking Libra
Described by Viking as the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, capable of operating with zero emissions; delivery is scheduled for November 2026.
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930 guests
Viking ocean ships (930 guests)
The original sisters: Viking Star (2015), Sea (2016), Sky (2017), Orion (2018), Jupiter (2019), Venus (2021), Mars and Neptune (2022) and Saturn (2023).
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998 guests
Viking ocean ships (998 guests)
The newer, slightly larger sisters: Viking Vela (2024), Vesta (2025) and Mira (2026), with Libra, Astrea, Lyra, Vega and Leda to follow.
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Four ships
Vista Class (Noordam, Oosterdam, Westerdam, Zuiderdam)
Four sisters, each with a three-storey atrium and central sculpture, sailing from Alaska to the Mediterranean.
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Wind Star: 148 guests
Wind Star and Wind Spirit
The yachts that started it all: Wind Star, commissioned in 1984 for 148 guests, and her sister Wind Spirit, both under real sails.
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Art deco style
World Navigator
Designed with a 1940s aesthetic and contemporary furnishings, with Reserve, Concierge and Signature suite collections.
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Italian style
World Traveller
A relaxed expression of Italian elegance, where La Dolce Vita sets the mood, in rich textures and coastal colours.
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Nordic style
World Voyager (Atlas)
Nordic-inspired elegance: light woods, marble accents and clean Scandinavian lines.
Mainstream & family 56
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Newest ship, 2022 · 337 m
AIDAcosma
AIDA’s newest and largest ship, LNG-powered, with 16 restaurants, 23 bars and cafés, a Beach Club and the Time Machine dinner show.
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337 m
AIDAnova
AIDAcosma’s sister and the other largest ship in the fleet, with a Beach Club and plenty of space for families.
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Family favourites
AIDAprima and AIDAperla
Two ships with Beach Clubs and room for families, sailing Northern Europe and beyond.
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Seven ships
AIDA’s other seven ships
AIDAbella, AIDAblu, AIDAdiva, AIDAluna, AIDAmar, AIDAsol and AIDAstella: the ships that built AIDA’s name.
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1,400 guests
Ambience
Ambassador’s first ship and the largest in the fleet, with the Palladium Theatre and the Sea & Grass tasting menu.
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1,200 guests
Ambition
The second ship, in service since May 2023, with Lupino’s Italian restaurant and pre-bookable speciality dining.
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Sailing since 2022 · 5,200 guests
Arvia
P&O’s newest ship, family-friendly, with the SkyDome, a high-ropes course and home ports in Southampton, Barbados and Antigua.
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Many adults-only holidays
Aurora and Arcadia
P&O’s two smaller ships with many holidays exclusively for adults; Aurora is the smallest in the fleet.
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Family-friendly
Azura and Ventura
Two family-friendly ships from the 2000–2010 building years; Azura was the largest ship built for the UK market in her day.
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Named in Southampton, 2015
Britannia
The family-friendly ship named by Queen Elizabeth II at Southampton in 2015.
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Excel class
Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee
The second and third Excel-class ships, with BOLT, zones and the full Carnival line-up of restaurants.
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2027 and 2028
Carnival Festivale and Carnival Tropicale
The next two Excel-class ships: Festivale from Port Canaveral in 2027, Tropicale from Galveston in 2028.
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3–4-night cruises
Celestyal Discovery
The short-break ship, with three- and four-night Greek Islands cruises.
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7-night cruises
Celestyal Journey
The larger ship, sailing seven-night Greece, Italy and Croatia itineraries, with a whole deck given to wellbeing.
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Four ships
Costa Deliziosa, Fascinosa, Favolosa and Pacifica
Costa’s other ships: the art-filled Deliziosa, Fascinosa with its modern artworks, the fairy-tale Favolosa and Pacifica, ‘the sea in music’.
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Launched 2014
Costa Diadema
A ship for relaxation and fun, with bars, gourmet restaurants and a spa area.
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Refurbished
Costa Serena
‘The Myth Goes POP’: Costa Serena is back, refurbished, with the gods of Olympus given a Pop-art twist.
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Flagship
Costa Smeralda
Costa’s flagship of Italian style, with spaces inspired by Italy’s squares, an aqua park on the top deck and a new spa.
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The new flagship
Costa Toscana
Costa’s newest flagship, inspired by Tuscany, with the widest choice of restaurants in the fleet and LNG engines.
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Now sailing from Singapore
Disney Adventure
Disney’s ship for Asia: three- and four-night cruises from Singapore with seven themed areas and fireworks at sea.
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Sails 18 December 2027
Disney Believe
The fourth Wish-class ship, inspired by characters who believe in themselves, sailing from Port Everglades from 18 December 2027.
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Newest ship, now sailing
Disney Destiny
The newest Disney ship, themed on heroes and villains, sailing three- to seven-night cruises from Fort Lauderdale and Port Canaveral.
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Enchanted Garden and Animator’s Palate
Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy
Two ships with rotational dining at Enchanted Garden and Animator’s Palate, plus Palo for adults.
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The classic Disney ships
Disney Magic and Disney Wonder
The classic Disney ships, with Lumiere’s, Animator’s Palate and Palo.
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Wish class
Disney Wish and Disney Treasure
The first two Wish-class ships, with Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure on Wish and adventure tea parties on Treasure.
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Arrives August 2027
Hero of the Seas
The fourth Icon-class ship, arriving in Miami in August 2027 with nine pools, new slides and 28 dining venues.
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Debuted January 2024
Icon of the Seas
The ship that started the Icon class: seven pools, the Category 6 waterpark and Surfside for young families, sailing from Miami.
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2021 · first British LNG cruise ship
Iona
Britain’s first LNG-powered cruise ship, with the SkyDome, more than 30 places to eat and drink and five pools.
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Now sailing
Legend of the Seas
The third Icon-class ship and the first in Europe: week-long Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona and Rome in summer, the Southern Caribbean in winter.
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LNG-powered · Port Canaveral
Mardi Gras
The first Excel-class ship, with BOLT, the first rollercoaster at sea, six zones and her own terminal at Port Canaveral.
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Escape room and climbing wall
Marella Discovery
Nine restaurants, seven bars, indoor and outdoor pools, an escape room, a climbing wall and a Pan-Asian restaurant.
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Kids’ club
Marella Discovery 2
Nine restaurants, seven bars, indoor and outdoor pools, a sushi bar, an interactive games wall and a kids’ club.
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Biggest spa in the fleet
Marella Explorer
Eleven restaurants, the fleet’s biggest spa, The Dining Club, an indoor cinema, a kids’ pool, nightclub and casino.
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Adults only
Marella Explorer 2
Marella’s adults-only ship, with nine bars, a barbecue restaurant, a golf simulator and a Champagne and Prosecco bar.
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18 restaurants · 956 cabins
Marella Voyager
The fleet’s biggest choice: 18 restaurants, 10 bars, a food hall, an immersive speakeasy and a Mexican restaurant.
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World class
MSC World America and MSC World Atlantic
The second and third World Class ships, World Atlantic with the Grand Hamptons Villa in the Yacht Club.
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Sailing from December 2026
MSC World Asia
MSC’s newest World Class ship, sailing the Mediterranean from December 2026, with six speciality restaurants and six headline shows.
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Entered service 2022
MSC World Europa
The first World Class ship, with the 104-metre World Promenade, the Venom Drop @ The Spiral slide and 13 dining venues.
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Nine ships
MSC’s big modern ships
MSC Meraviglia, Bellissima, Grandiosa, Virtuosa and Euribia, and MSC Seaside, Seaview, Seashore and Seascape.
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Ten ships
MSC’s earlier and smaller ships
MSC Fantasia, Splendida, Divina, Preziosa, Musica, Orchestra, Poesia and Magnifica, and MSC Armonia, Lirica, Opera and Sinfonia.
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First Prima Plus ship
Norwegian Aqua
The first Prima Plus ship: more outdoor space, an infinity-edge pool and the Aqua Slidecoaster.
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Aura 2027 · Bella 2028
Norwegian Aura and Norwegian Bella
The biggest ships Norwegian has built: Aura in 2027 and Bella in 2028, around the three-storey Ocean Heights complex.
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2026 · 3,565 guests
Norwegian Luna
The line’s new ship, with the Aqua Slidecoaster, Infinity Beach and ELTON: A Celebration of Elton John.
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2022 and 2023 · 3,195 guests each
Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva
The two ships that introduced the Prima look: Ocean Boulevard, the Indulge Food Hall and the Waterfront.
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3,776–4,218 guests
Norwegian’s big ships: Breakaway to Encore
Norwegian Bliss, Breakaway, Encore, Epic, Escape, Getaway and Joy: the large ships for Alaska, the Caribbean and Europe.
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1,878–2,388 guests
Norwegian’s smaller ships
Norwegian Dawn, Gem, Jade, Jewel, Pearl, Spirit, Star and Sun: smaller ships for longer, port-rich voyages.
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Utopia, Wonder, Symphony, Harmony, Allure, Oasis
Oasis class
The six ships that introduced Central Park, the Boardwalk and the AquaTheater, from week-long Caribbean cruises to three-night getaways.
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2005 · 2,180 guests
Pride of America
The ship home-ported in Honolulu all year, sailing a seven-day loop of four Hawaiian islands with two overnights.
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1,100 guests
Renaissance
The newest arrival, renovated in France, with a multilingual crew, a two-tier main restaurant and Caribbean fly-cruises.
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Delivered January 2023
Resilient Lady
The third Lady Ship, delivered in January 2023 with a hydrodynamic hull, now cruising further afield.
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First voyages 2021
Scarlet Lady
The first Lady Ship, named after one of Virgin Atlantic’s earliest aircraft, sailing short Caribbean voyages from Miami.
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Sails from Port Canaveral
Star of the Seas
The second Icon-class ship, sailing week-long Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral, within reach of Orlando’s theme parks.
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26 more ships
The wider Carnival fleet
From Carnival Venezia, Firenze and Luminosa to Carnival Sunshine and Elation: the ships for short getaways and longer itineraries.
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21 more ships
The wider Royal Caribbean fleet
The ships that came before Oasis and Icon: smaller, often on longer or more varied itineraries, and often the best-value fares in the fleet.
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First voyage May 2022
Valiant Lady
The second Lady Ship, which began in Barcelona with seven-night Mediterranean voyages.
Expedition 62
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15 cabins
Aqua Blu
A five-deck explorer yacht with 15 cabins, refitted in 2019 by Cor D. Rover, sailing eastern Indonesia.
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30 guests
Aqua Lares
A superyacht for 30 guests in the Seychelles and Tanzania, and in summer the Norwegian Arctic.
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16 guests
Aqua Mare
A 50-metre CRN superyacht in the Galápagos for just 16 guests, with an 80 m² Owner’s Suite.
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20 suites
Aqua Mekong
A river ship on the Mekong in Cambodia and Vietnam, with 20 suites and its own fleet of four tenders.
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20 suites
Aqua Nera
The newer of Aqua’s two ships in the Peruvian Amazon, joining Aria Amazon in 2021.
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16 suites
Aria Amazon
Aqua’s first ship, custom-built for the Peruvian Amazon and sailing since 2011.
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34 guests
Callisto
The smallest ship in the fleet: a 50-metre classic yacht with 17 cabins for 34 guests in the Adriatic.
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120 guests
Coral Adventurer
A tropical expedition ship launched in April 2019, purpose-designed to reach remote wilderness shores.
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72 guests
Coral Discoverer
A 72-guest expedition yacht built for remote Australian coastlines, refurbished in 2025 with balconies.
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120 guests
Coral Geographer
The newest ship, launched in 2021: a 120-guest sister to Coral Adventurer with additional Bridge Deck suites and a galley window into the kitchen.
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130 on expedition, 154 on cruises
Douglas Mawson
The newest ship, launched in 2025, with the widest choice of cabins in the fleet, including single staterooms, and a pool bar.
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49 guests
Galileo
A 48-metre motor sailer with a wood-panelled lounge bar and an outdoor bar on the upper deck.
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16 guests
Grace
A 16-guest yacht in the Galápagos, renovated in 2023, which Quasar describes as Grace Kelly’s honeymoon yacht.
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154 guests
Greg Mortimer
An X-bow polar ship joining Lindblad for Alaska in 2027, with family-friendly connecting cabins.
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130 guests on expedition
Greg Mortimer (Aurora Expeditions)
The first passenger ship with the Ulstein X-BOW, built in 2019 and named after Aurora’s co-founder.
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44–49 guests
Harmony G and Harmony V
Two sleek small yachts: Harmony G (44 guests) in the Ionian and Classical Greece, Harmony V (49 guests) in Greece, Cape Verde and West Africa.
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140 guests
Heritage Adventurer
The flagship, built at Rauma in 1991 for polar exploration and known for years as MS Hanseatic.
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130 guests
Heritage Discoverer
The former Silver Explorer, a 130-guest ship with 12 balcony suites, an observation lounge and two outdoor Jacuzzis.
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18 guests
Heritage Explorer
A 30-metre, wood-finished expedition yacht built in Picton in 2004, sailing New Zealand’s fiords and sounds with 18 guests.
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245 guests
Le Commandant Charcot
The high polar exploration ship: hybrid-electric and powered by liquefied natural gas, with two laboratories and Le Nuna by Alain Ducasse.
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32 guests
Le Ponant
The three-masted sailing yacht where it all began, and the first sailing ship to earn the Relais & Châteaux distinction (2023).
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200 guests
MS Fram
A purpose-built polar ship for 200 guests, refreshed with upgraded cabins and a new Science Centre.
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Fully hybrid
MS Fridtjof Nansen
Roald Amundsen’s hybrid sister, with an aft infinity pool and hot tubs.
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577 guests
MS Kong Harald
A hybrid coastal ship named for a Norwegian monarch who was a seasoned sailor.
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570 guests
MS Midnatsol
Previously MS Maud, the latest addition to Hurtigruten’s all-inclusive Signature fleet.
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452–590 guests
MS Nordkapp, MS Nordnorge and MS Polarlys
Three coastal ships named for the North Cape, northern Norway and the polar light.
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505 guests
MS Nordlys
A modern hybrid ship whose name and interiors are inspired by the Northern Lights.
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Fully hybrid
MS Roald Amundsen
One of HX’s two fully hybrid ships, with an infinity pool, hot tubs and three restaurants.
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Brygga Bistro since 2025
MS Spitsbergen
Named for Svalbard’s largest island and the 1896 “Sports Route”, a modern ship for off-the-beaten-track voyages.
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500 guests
MS Trollfjord
Hurtigruten’s first Signature ship, named after a small but spectacular fjord in the Vesterålen islands.
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274 guests
MS Vesterålen
The classic coastal ship, refurbished in 2025 and named after Hurtigruten’s first steamship of 1893.
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96 guests
National Geographic Endeavour II
A 96-guest small expedition ship, one of Lindblad’s coastal fleet.
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138 guests
National Geographic Endurance
Lindblad’s first new polar build, with the X-bow and ice class PC5, Category A, named for Shackleton’s Endurance.
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148 guests
National Geographic Explorer
Originally built for Norway’s coastal express and rebuilt as an ice-class expedition ship with updated Scandinavian-style suites.
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48 guests
National Geographic Islander II
Lindblad’s Galápagos ship, sailing all year with a one-to-one guest-to-crew ratio.
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138 guests
National Geographic Resolution
Endurance’s sister, built for polar waters and named for Captain Cook’s second voyage.
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138 passengers
Ocean Explorer
A modern 138-passenger polar ship with the ULSTEIN X-BOW® for a smoother ride, and balconies on almost every cabin.
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49 guests
Panorama
A 54-metre, three-masted motor sailer with wood-panelled lounges and 24 ocean-view cabins.
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49 guests
Panorama II
A 50-metre, two-masted motor sailer that sails Tahiti and French Polynesia all year round.
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44 guests
Pegasos
A 45-metre, double-hulled yacht sailing the Seychelles on four- and seven-night voyages all year round.
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184 guests
PONANT EXPLORERS
Le Lapérouse, Le Champlain, Le Bougainville, Le Dumont d’Urville, Le Bellot and Le Jacques Cartier, each with the Blue Eye underwater lounge.
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Up to 264 guests
Ponant Sisterships
Le Boréal, L’Austral, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial: small expedition yachts built to reach remote shores and ports reserved for small vessels.
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Up to 96 guests
Scenic Azure
A Space-Ship for up to 96 guests, sailing round trips on the Douro from Porto.
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228 guests
Scenic Eclipse
“The World’s First Discovery Yacht”: 228 guests (200 in Antarctica), two helicopters and a submersible.
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Launched 2023
Scenic Eclipse II
The second Discovery Yacht, launched in 2023, for 228 guests (200 in Antarctica).
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Up to 124 guests
Scenic Gem
A custom-built Space-Ship for up to 124 guests on the Seine, able to reach Honfleur.
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From April 2028
Scenic Ikon
The next Discovery Yacht, sailing from April 2028 with 15 dining venues and eight bars and lounges.
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Up to 163 guests
Scenic Space-Ships, Europe
Scenic Crystal, Jewel, Jade, Jasper, Opal, Amber, Ruby, Pearl, Sapphire and Diamond, for up to 163 guests.
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Up to 68 guests
Scenic Spirit
A boutique river ship on the Mekong for up to 68 guests, with what Scenic calls the largest lead-in suites on the river.
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152 guests
SH Vega
An ice-class ship for 152 guests, with a PC5 hull, built at the Helsinki Shipyard.
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12 guests
Spirit of Ponant
A Lagoon Seventy 7 maxi-catamaran chartered whole in the Seychelles: you choose the dates, the length and the route.
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130 guests
Sylvia Earle
A 2022 X-BOW ship honouring oceanographer Dr Sylvia Earle, with a Citizen Science Center and a glass atrium lounge in the bow.
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Two helicopters
Ultramarine
Quark’s helicopter ship: two twin-engine Airbus H145s, twenty Zodiacs in an internal hangar and the largest suites in her category, in Quark’s words.
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72 guests
Variety Voyager
The flagship: a 68-metre mega yacht with 36 ocean-view cabins, a glass-enclosed dining room and a mini spa.
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168 passengers
World Voyager
The newest Quark ship, built for science and discovery, with all-balcony suites and a Science Hub.
River 66
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120 guests
AmaDara
French colonial elegance on the Mekong: 60 staterooms and suites, every one with twin balconies, and the Saigon Lounge for evening performances.
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60–64 guests
AmaMagdalena and AmaMelodia
The line’s first ships on Colombia’s Magdalena River: AmaMagdalena (2025, 60 guests) and AmaMelodia (64), with a pool on the Luna Deck.
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98 rooms and suites
AmaMagna
The double-width Danube ship: 72 ft across, with four included restaurants, a Zen Wellness Studio, a pool and a pickleball court.
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Inaugural cruise 11 April 2027
AmaRudi
The next-generation Danube ship, named for co-founder Rudi Schreiner, with full-balcony suites and four restaurants.
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102 guests
AmaWaterways Douro ships
AmaDouro, AmaVida, AmaSintra, AmaGaia and AmaLusa, each carrying 102 guests through Portugal’s port-wine valley.
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72–82 guests
AmaWaterways Nile ships
AmaLilia and AmaCleo (82 guests), AmaDahlia (72) and the new AmaNubia (76), each with an Egyptologist on board.
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144–164 guests
AmaWaterways twin-balcony ships (Europe)
The European fleet on the Danube, Rhine, Main, Moselle, Seine, Rhône and Dordogne, with French and step-out balconies side by side.
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Averaging 150 guests or fewer
Avalon Suite Ships (Europe)
Avalon’s European fleet of Suite Ships, with Panorama Suites across two full decks and a Sky Deck nearly the size of a football field.
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11 ft Open-Air Balconies
Avalon Suite Ships (Southeast Asia)
Avalon’s Suite Ships in Southeast Asia, where the Open-Air Balcony windows open 11 ft wide.
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22 passengers
Canal barges (CroisiEurope)
Six barges recreated from the old Freycinet freighters, each with an outdoor jacuzzi, on the canals of Alsace-Lorraine, Burgundy, Provence, Champagne, Paris and Belgium.
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180 guests, 2026
Emerald Astra
The newest Star-Ship, with a grey-tinted glass exterior modelled on the yachts, sailing the Rhine, Main and Danube from 2026.
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Up to 100 guests
Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara
Twin luxury yachts (2022 and 2023) with an infinity-style pool, an Observation Lounge, an infrared sauna and a Marina Platform.
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Docks in Ho Chi Minh City
Emerald Harmony
Emerald’s first self-built Star-Ship (2019), designed for the Mekong, with a Sun & Pool Deck, a wellness area and Asian-inspired dining.
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Up to 128 guests
Emerald Kaia
The next-generation yacht, launched in April 2026, with a Wellness Deck, Sky Deck, Observation Sun Deck, the Night Market Grill and Soléa Bar & Bistro.
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Rhône, Douro, Seine
Emerald Liberté, Emerald Radiance and Emerald Lumi
Emerald Liberté on the Rhône and Saône since 2017, Emerald Radiance on the Douro, and Emerald Lumi on the Seine from 2027.
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Up to 180 guests
Emerald Star-Ships (Central Europe)
Star-Ships on the Rhine, Main, Moselle and Danube, among them Emerald Sky, Star, Sun, Dawn, Luna and Destiny, with an indoor pool that becomes a cinema.
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56 guests
Ganges Voyager II
An all-suite ship on the Ganges (2016) with hand-painted murals and a French balcony in every suite.
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130–200 passengers
La Belle de l’Adriatique and La Belle des Océans
The coastal fleet: La Belle de l’Adriatique (2007, up to 200 passengers on four decks) and the Premium La Belle des Océans (130 passengers, renovated 2014).
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68 guests
Mekong Jewel
An all-suite Super Ship on the Mekong since January 2020, with a pool, spa, sauna, steam room and two dining venues.
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84 guests
ms Andorinha
An 80-metre (263 ft) riverboat built in 2020 for the Douro, from Porto to the Spanish border, with 12 Tauck Suites.
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62 guests
MS Antares
A classic Nile ship owned and operated by Viking, refurbished in 2018, with staterooms from 290 to 829 sq ft.
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77 passengers
MS Elbe Princesse
A 2016 paddlewheeler with a Nordic interior, built to sail the Elbe between Berlin and Prague.
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172 passengers
MS Gérard Schmitter and the Rhine and Danube fleet
Fourteen ships on the Rhine and Danube, among them the Premium MS Gérard Schmitter, named after the company’s founder.
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130 guests
ms Grace and ms Joy
Two 135-metre (443 ft) riverboats built in 2016, with 67 cabins including 22 Tauck Suites for no more than 130 guests.
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130 guests
ms Inspire and ms Savor
Two 135-metre (443 ft) sisters on the Danube, built in 2013 and 2014 and renovated in 2020, each with 22 Tauck Suites, a putting green and a plunge pool.
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94 passengers
MS Loire Princesse
The first French river cruise ship on the Loire, built at Saint-Nazaire in 2015 with side paddle wheels and a shallow draft.
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130 guests
ms Lumière
A 135-metre riverboat built for the Rhône, which debuted in 2026 with 22 Tauck Suites and a resort-style sun deck with a pool.
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132 passengers
MS Miguel Torga and the Douro fleet
Six ships on the Douro, led by MS Miguel Torga (2017), whose décor recalls Port wine barrels and Porto’s iron bridge, with a permanent pool on the sun deck.
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124 guests
ms Serene
A 125-metre riverboat purpose-built for the Seine, which joined the fleet in 2026 with 20 Tauck Suites and 80% of cabins at 225 sq ft or more.
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98 guests
ms Treasures, ms Esprit and ms Sapphire
Three 110-metre (361 ft) riverboats redesigned to carry no more than 98 guests, with 14 Tauck Suites each and over 70% of cabins at 225 sq ft or more.
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30 cabins and suites
Nile Adventurer
Contemporary décor with Pharaonic touches and circular windows giving wraparound views of the Nile.
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64 guests, launching 2026
Nile Seray
The newest and largest A&K Sanctuary boat: 32 suites, a spa treatment area, a modern gym and works by Egyptian artists.
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Up to 22 guests
Pure Amazon
A&K’s riverboat in the Peruvian Amazon, launched in 2025: 12 suites and cabins, Italian design with Peruvian textiles, and one staff member per guest.
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Rhine
Riverside Debussy
An all-suite ship for the Rhine, described by Riverside as a luxury resort on the water.
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Rhine and Danube
Riverside Mahler
The fourth Riverside ship, sailing the Rhine and the Danube, including an eight-day Danube journey through four countries from Budapest.
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Suites from 20 m²
Riverside Mozart
The line’s Danube flagship, with four restaurants, a spa with saunas and a counter-current pool, and suites from 215 sq ft.
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France
Riverside Ravel
An all-suite ship for the Rhône and Saône, where everything from jam to bread is made on board.
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16 passengers
RV African Dream
A 33-metre safari ship built in 2018 with eight cabins of 17 m², a small pool and binoculars in the lounge for game viewing on Lake Kariba.
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32 passengers
RV Brasilian Dream
A 2026-built catamaran for 32 passengers, designed to tread lightly on the Amazon, with solar panels, low-carbon engines and onboard water treatment.
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56 passengers
RV Ganges Voyager
A 2014 Premium ship with a British colonial atmosphere, 28 cabins and suites, a spa and a yoga area on the Ganges.
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62 passengers
RV Indochine II
A 2017 Premium ship in colonial-style exotic wood, with 31 balcony cabins, a pool and a massage salon, on the Mekong through Vietnam and Cambodia.
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152 guests
S.S. Antoinette
Uniworld’s first Super Ship (2011): Brazilian marble, a Baccarat chandelier from Tavern on the Green, the Bar du Leopard and an onboard cinema.
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130–148 guests
S.S. Beatrice and River Duchess
S.S. Beatrice (148 guests, remodelled 2018) has works by Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder and Pino Signoretto; River Duchess carries 130.
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Remodelled 2019 and 2020
S.S. Bon Voyage and S.S. La Venezia
S.S. Bon Voyage sails the Dordogne and Garonne; S.S. La Venezia, the former River Countess, sails the Venice Lagoon with 126 guests.
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158 guests
S.S. Catherine
The second Super Ship (2014), with a two-storey lobby, a Murano glass chandelier and a life-size glass horse.
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128 guests
S.S. Joie de Vivre
Scaled to dock in the heart of Paris, with antiques, original art and Parisian design from the 1920s to the 1960s.
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150 guests
S.S. Maria Theresa
An 18th-century Habsburg palace afloat, inaugurated in 2015 and named after the empress, with original art by Frederik Bloemaert.
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94–98 guests
S.S. São Gabriel and S.S. São Rafael
Azulejo tiles and polished wood on the Douro: S.S. São Gabriel (2021, 98 guests) and her new sister S.S. São Rafael (2027, 94 guests).
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82–84 guests
S.S. Sphinx and River Tosca
On the Nile: S.S. Sphinx (2021, 84 guests, 42 suites) and the all-suite River Tosca (82 guests), each with a pool.
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110 guests
S.S. Victoria and S.S. Elisabeth
Sister ships that joined the fleet in 2024 and 2025, with the largest suites on Europe’s rivers: two 47 m² Royal Suites each.
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1930s glamour
Sun Boat III
An intimate Nile boat with four-poster beds draped in Egyptian linen and wooden shutters recalling 1930s Egypt.
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38 cabins and suites
Sun Boat IV
A&K’s classic Nile boat, topped with a chic sun deck and pool, with two Royal Suites with private balconies.
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Fully operational, Oct 2026
The Oberoi Philae
Spacious rooms, gourmet cuisine, a luxurious spa, an in-house movie theatre and a dance floor on the Nile.
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Fully operational, Oct 2026
The Oberoi Zahra
A five-star Nile cruiser with a limited number of rooms, all-day fine dining, The Oberoi Spa and an 11-metre pool on the upper deck.
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154 guests
Uniworld’s new Super Ships (2026–2028)
S.S. Emilie (Danube, 2026), S.S. Marlene (Danube, 2027), S.S. Audrey (Rhine, 2027), S.S. Helen and S.S. Clara (2028), each for 154 guests.
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80 guests
Viking Brahmaputra and Viking Ganges
Identical 80-guest sister ships built for India’s Brahmaputra, where Viking begins sailing in 2027.
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106 guests
Viking Longships (Douro)
Six smaller Longships custom-built for Portugal’s Douro: Viking Gyda, Helgrim, Hemming, Osfrid, Sol and Torgil.
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98 guests
Viking Longships (Elbe)
Viking Astrild and Viking Beyla, with customised hulls and engines built for the historic Elbe.
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190 guests
Viking Longships (Rhine, Main and Danube)
Sixty-nine near-identical sister ships on the Rhine, Main and Danube, each with the Aquavit Terrace at the bow and a two-room suite at every turn.
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168 guests
Viking Longships (Seine)
Six ships with custom hulls and engines for the Seine, docking in central Paris a short walk from the Eiffel Tower.
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386 guests
Viking Mississippi
Viking’s American river ship, sailing between New Orleans and St Paul since 2022 with 193 all-outside staterooms.
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82 guests
Viking Osiris and her Nile sisters
Viking-owned ships built for the Nile, including Viking Osiris (2022) and Viking Thoth (2025), with a pool on the sun deck and an Aquavit Terrace.
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52 guests
Viking Ra
An all-suite Nile ship for just 52 guests, refurbished in 2017, with a pool and two Jacuzzis on the sun deck.
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80 guests
Viking Saigon and Viking Tonle
Two 80-guest sister ships designed for the Mekong, with a pool, an open-air Sky Bar and a spa.
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28 guests
Zambezi Queen
A floating lodge for 28 guests on the Chobe River along the Botswana–Namibia border, with elephants and hippos seen from the deck.
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6 suites, 12 guests
Zein Nile Chateau
A six-suite, wood-clad recreation of the 19th-century dahabiyas that sailed the Nile for centuries.
Guest numbers, tonnage and years are quoted only as each cruise line publishes them.
