It is one of the most wonderful times of the year outside now. One of the most precious and magical. And not just because of the festive atmosphere, gingerbread flavor, and true fairy-tale happening all around. But also because it's finally time to talk about
new cruise ships 2022
. We've been waiting for this moment for so long. Let's begin! Carnival Celebration
Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line
Due to enter service: January 2022 Class: Polar Class 6 Tonnage: 30,150 GT Capacity: 378 passengers Source: Viking Cruises/Facebook
Viking Octantis will become the first representative of the cruise company's Viking Expeditions brand. She will operate expedition cruises to Antarctica and the Great Lakes of North America.
Due to enter service: March 2022 Class: Royal Class Tonnage: 143,700 GT Capacity: 3,660 passengers Photo courtesy of Princess Cruises
The sixth and final Royal-class ship, Discovery Princess, is expected to start her career in Spring 2022. She'll debut with a series of Mexican Riviera and California Coast cruises departing from Los Angeles. Then the newbuild is going to spend her summer exploring Alaska.
Due to enter service: March 2022 Class: Oasis-Plus Tonnage: 236,857 GT Capacity: 6,988 passengers Photo courtesy of Royal Caribbean International
The fifth member of the RCI's Oasis class of cruise ships will start with Caribbean itineraries in March 2022. In May, the ship will head to Europe to operate Mediterranean sailings. Have we mentioned that she intends to become the world's largest cruise ship?
Due to enter service: April 2022 Class: Edge-class Tonnage: 140,600 GT Capacity: 3,260 passengers Captain Kate McCue
Photo courtesy of Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Edge and Apex's groundbreaking sister is getting ready for her Europe debut in April 2022. By the way, can you guess her beautiful future captain? No doubt, you can!
Due to enter service: April 2022 Class: Mega Yacht Tonnage: 23,000 GT Capacity: 264 passengers Source: Seabourn/Facebook
The purpose-built luxury expedition ship will accommodate its guests in 132 all-veranda, all ocean-front suites. The vessel will carry double sea kayaks, 24 Zodiacs, and even two custom-built submarines.
Due to enter service: May 2022 Class: small ships Tonnage: 47,842 GT Capacity: 930 passengers Photo courtesy of Viking Ocean Cruises
This all-veranda small ship will be identical to her sister ships. She is scheduled to start her cruise career in Europe. Then the newbuild will offer her guests sailings in Asia and Australia.
Due to enter service: June 2022 Class: Triton Class Tonnage: 144,000 GT Capacity: 3,466 passengers Source: Disney Cruise Line/Facebook
Probably she is among the most long-awaited new cruise ships of 2022. Disney Wish is expected to depart on her inaugural sailing in June 2022. The ship will homeport in Port Canaveral and take her guests on short Bahamian sailings.
Due to enter service: August 2022 Class: Project Leonardo class Tonnage: 142,500 GT Capacity: 3,215 passengers Source: Norwegian Cruise Line/Facebook
She is the first of six Project Leonardo class liners. The ship with a distinctive look will debut in August 2022 in Europe. In September 2022, she'll move to the USA.
Due to enter service: August 2022 Class: Lady Ship Tonnage: 110,000 GT Capacity: 2,860 passengers Photo courtesy of Virgin Voyages
The third representative of Virgin Voyages is scheduled to start her career in the Mediterranean. Then she'll move to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to offer her guests Caribbean voyages.
Viking Cruises: Viking Polaris
Due to enter service: Summer 2022 Class: Polar Class 6 Tonnage: 30,150 GT Capacity: 378 passengers Photo courtesy of Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Polaris will become the second ship in Viking Cruises' new Expeditions brand. The vessel will operate cruises to the Arctic from Tromso, Norway, from Summer 2022. Later she'll take her guests on Antarctic sailings.
Due to enter service: November 2022 Class: Excellence Class Tonnage: 180,800 GT Capacity: 5,374 passengers Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line
A sister to Carnival's revolutionary Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, is expected to join her cruise family at the end of the year. The liner will homeport in Miami and will offer Caribbean cruises.
Due to enter service: November 2022 Class: MSC Seaside EVO Tonnage: 170,412 GT Capacity: 5,877 passengers Source: MSC Cruises/Facebook
The second Seaside EVO class ship, she'll join her fleet in November 2022. The vessel is scheduled to spend her maiden winter season offering cruises from Miami.
Viking Cruises: Viking Neptune
Due to enter service: November 2022 Class: small ships Tonnage: 47,842 GT Capacity: 930 passengers Photo courtesy of Viking Ocean Cruises
She will become the cruise line's ninth ocean cruise ship and will be identical to her sisters. The liner is scheduled to depart on a 138-day World Cruise from Fort Lauderdale on December 22, 2022.
Due to enter service: December 2022 Class: Excel Class Tonnage: 184,700 GT Capacity: 6,264 passengers Photo courtesy P&O Cruises
She will become P&O Cruises' second Excel-class ship and will be powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). The liner is scheduled to operate sailings in the Caribbean and Mediterranean.
MSC Cruises: MSC World Europa
Due to enter service: December 2022 Class: World Class Tonnage: 153,516 GT Capacity: 6,314 passengers Photo courtesy of MSC Cruises
No doubt she is one of the most revolutionary newbuilds of the coming year. She'll become the first member of the MSC World-class fleet and will be powered by LNG. MSC World Europa is scheduled to spend her maiden season offering Dubai-Abu Dhabi-Qatar cruises.
It's going to be an eventful year. Let it be happy and peaceful. Let it bring warmth and coziness to every house. Let it share only good cruise news.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Stay brave and positive. Stay safe and healthy. Stay tuned.