It is a new year, and many new cruise ships are setting sail. To help ensure your next voyage is smooth sailing, we have our complete look at the 12 best new cruise ships of 2024!
BEST CRUISE SHIPS 2024 0:00 Introduction 0:50 Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas 4:45 Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess 9:02 Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas 11:42 Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Treasure 14:55 Explora Journey’s Explora II 17:03 Cunard’s Queen Anne 19:16 Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady 21:30 Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Ascent 23:25 Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Jubilee 26:23 Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Viva 28:30 Atlas Ocean Voyage’s World Voyager 30:46 Oceania Cruises' Oceania Vista
NEW CRUISE SHIPS 2024 In 2024, there will be a variety of new cruise ships from most major cruise lines. @RoyalCaribbean is launching Icon of the Seas. This vessel is even larger than the current world-record-holding Oasis-class ships. With several neighborhoods, the largest water park at sea, and dynamic entertainment spots, it is undoubtedly one of the best family cruises of 2024.
Not to be outdone, @princesscruises new cruise ship in 2024. Sun Princess sets sail in February and will be the line's largest cruise ship ever constructed. Sun Princess will feature several firsts for the brand, including all new dining options and entertainment. The cruise line also redesigned all the staterooms for this new Sphere-class vessel.
Royal Caribbean has a second vessel that tops our list of the new cruise ships of 2024. Debuting in July is Utopia of the Seas. The sixth Oasis-class ship will be the latest version of this popular family cruise ship with all the signature dining, entertainment spaces, and neighborhoods found on other vessels in this class, like Wonder of the Seas.
@DisneyParks has another triton-class ship hitting the high seas in 2024. The new Disney Treasure will have the same layout as her sister ship, Disney Wish. But the vessel has some completely re-imagined public venues, like a new Haunted Mansion bar, a brand-new Coco restaurant, and all-new cabins inspired by several Disney and Pixar animated films.
Luxury cruisers can sail on the new Explora Journeys II when it hits the waters in 2024. There is also Atlas Ocean Voyages World Traveler. Offering lux-expedition cruises, this adventure yacht is home to only 198 guests and literally takes cruisers to the end of the world.
Cunard will have its first new cruise ship in over a decade. Thus, the new Queen Anne tops our list of best cruise ships of 2024. This new ship will contain a new dining concept, bars, and lounges but still honor the tradition of the cruise line's historic classic cruising experience. Premium cruise line Oceania Cruises also has its latest ship, Oceania Vista, which might be a perfect selection for those seasoned travelers.
Several ships debuted at the end of the year and are certainly some of the best new cruise ships of 2024. Among them is @celebritycruises Celebrity Ascent, the 4th ship in the Edge class. With many elements of her sister ship Celebrity Beyond, this latest version is perfect for couples.
Families might want to hop on Carnival Jubilee. This massive ship from Carnival Cruises offers thrilling attractions, some of the best casual dining at sea, and a few new surprises for those VIFP club members.
Freestyle cruisers may consider a cruise on Norwegian Viva, which just made its way to the new homeport of San Juan, Puerto Rico, at the end of 2023.
