Building & Refurbishment

Project begins in October 2026 and includes a new pool bar and updates to atrium, restaurant and marketplace venues

The ferry operator will renovate guest accommodation, lounges and family entertainment areas on all 11 vessels

The Finnish shipbuilder will construct Icon 6 and Icon 7 at its yard in Turku and deliver the newbuilds in 2029 and 2030

The yacht is the first of three Wind-class vessels to be completely renovated with upgraded accommodation, technology and public space as part of the multi-year ‘Setting Sails’ initiative

Laura Hyde reports on a selection of ship refurbishment projects carried out in the latter half of 2025 and the first part of 2026

Teemu Vuorio explains how, by bringing together engineering, design and turnkey delivery services, Allstars Group can support partners throughout the shipbuilding process

The newbuilds will be the first in the Voyager class and the largest by capacity in the fleet when they are delivered in 2035, 2038 and 2039

A total of 15 new vessels in Europe, as well as new ships for Africa and Asia, will be added in expansion programme

Luxury small-ship travel is trending, with this season’s new arrivals offering enhanced onboard guest spaces and experiences

CFR reviews the latest orders, deliveries and design developments that are shaping the future of the global ferry industry

The structure will be built at Turkey’s Hat-San Shipyard and is expected to be operational by autumn 2027

Amadeus Douro will be purpose-built to navigate the river’s winding route and historic locks

The river cruise line has taken delivery of its newest longship from Meyer Group’s Neptun Werft shipyard in Germany  

The luxury cruise line marked the float out of Explora IV, the coin ceremony of Explora V and the steel cutting of Explora VI at Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente shipyard 

The Prima Plus- class ship will begin operations from PortMiami in April after a christening on 27 March 

Agreements valued at over €2 billion include options for two additional ocean ships

Updated accommodations, new dining and entertainment venues and the Sunset Park are among additions to revitalised ship

The package includes the construction for two passenger ferries for Caledonian MacBrayne network

The ultra-luxury yacht features Navis Sapiens technology to support safer and more efficient operations 

The project, which will take place at Fincantieri’s Palermo shipyard in Italy, will also involve refreshing public spaces and suites 

The ships are destined for the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands and are scheduled to be delivered between 2036 and 2037