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Here is a list of all the new cruise ships on order to date. Note that the delivery dates are projected dates and frequently subject to change. We will attempt to update this list as new information becomes available. Ship names that are highlighted in red are linked to details that have been released regarding that new build.

New Ship Build Details by Cruise Line

 Carnival Cruise Line

Liberty (July, 2005):
The Carnival Liberty will be the first “Fun Ship” to sail in the Mediterranean. Thirteen  passenger decks will house 22 lounges and bars, a 14,500-sq.-ft. fitness center, a nine-deck high atrium, four swimming pools, a 214 foot-long water slide, a duty-free shopping complex, an internet café and a comprehensive golf program. The youth facilities include the Children’s World play area and a teen lounge with an arcade and dance club. There will be two main dining rooms, while other Total Choice Dining options include a reservations only supper club, a seafood station, pizzeria, and patisserie. Of the ship's 1,487 staterooms, 60% will offer an ocean view with 60% of those featuring a private balcony.

Freedom (February, 2007):
To be built at a cost of $500 million, the new 2,974-passenger “Fun Ship” will be the fifth in Carnival’s highly successful Conquest-class, which also includes Carnival Conquest, Glory and Valor and Liberty.  The new Carnival Freedom will include 22 lounges and bars, a 14,500-sq.-ft. health club, a 4,200-sq.-ft. children’s play room, an 1,800-sq.-ft. teen club/game room, four swimming pools, a 214-foot-long water slide, a duty-free shopping area, nine-story atrium, full casino, and four restaurants, including an upscale reservations-only supper club within its thirteen passenger decks. 60% of the 1,487 staterooms will offer an ocean view or balcony.
 

Costa

Concordia (June, 2006):
The first of Costa’s “Concordia-class”, a new concept for the line, will become Costa’s largest ship. Designed for year round cruising in the Mediterranean, the hull will be built on a progression of the Carnival Conquest platform with the interior being unique to Costa. It will have four swimming pools, two of which will have a retractable roof, and feature innovations that include state-of-the-art telecommunications capabilities. 60% of the 1,500 staterooms will be ocean view.

Unnamed (Spring, 2007):
To be built at a cost of $636 million, this will be the second of Costa's Concordia-class. The new "Concordia-class" vessels will offer innovative facilities and features, including a wide range of formal and casual dining venues, four swimming pools - two of which will include retractable domes - and state-of-the-art telecommunications capabilities. Of the ships' 1,500 staterooms, more than 60 percent will offer either an ocean view or balcony.
 

Cunard

Queen Victoria (December, 2007):
This ship will be similar to HAL's line of Vista-class vessels, but with Cunard's own twists in the design and slightly larger. Although 90,000 tons, the ship is still being built to Panamax standards allowing it to transit the Panama Canal. The twelve passenger decks will feature a covered wrap-around promenade deck, observation lounge, exterior glass elevators, and a large Lido pool with a retractable glass roof. Like QE2 and QM2, the liner will have a Queen’s Grill, offering single-seating gourmet dining. 67% of the cabins will be ocean view, many with balconies. The on-board menus, entertainment and lecture program will be geared to British tastes and the currency will be sterling. Queen Victoria will fly the red ensign; she will have the name of her home port, Southampton, on her stern.
 

Holland America

 Noordam (February, 2006):
This is the fourth Vista-class vessel for HAL; at 85,000 tons, the largest in their fleet. These will be versatile ships for HAL because they are being built to Panamax standards, so they can be used in both the Atlantic and Pacific. It will feature exterior glass elevators on both sides of the vessel and a wide range of spacious stateroom categories. 85% of them will be outside, and 80% of those will have private verandahs.
 

Mediterranean Shipping Cruises (MSC)

MSC Musica (spring, 2006):
This will be the first of a new class of ship; and at 90,000 tons, MSC's largest. No design details are available at this time.

MSC Orchestra (spring, 2007):
This will be the second of a new class of ship for MSC; and at 90,000 tons, their largest class. No design details are available at this time.
 

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)

Norwegian Jewel (August, 2005):
The 2,240-passenger Norwegian Jewel is the sister ship of Norwegian Dawn and Norwegian Star. Norwegian Jewel will have 1,188 cabins, 76 more than her sister ships. In addition to 2 Garden Villas, 10 new courtyard penthouse suites will share a private courtyard with swimming pool, Jacuzzi, small gym and private sundeck. All staterooms have a refrigerator and tea and coffee maker and many are interconnected to create larger accommodations for families. It will feature 10 restaurants including NCL's signature Cagney's Steak House, Blue Lagoon and Le Bistro as well as Tango's (Latin), Chin Chin (Asian) and Mama's Italian Kitchen. New features will be the "Bar Central" connecting three venues: Shakers Martini and Cocktail bar with a 60's décor, Magnum's Champagne and Wine Bar inspired by 1920's Paris and the Beer and Whiskey Pub, a contemporary styled bar with artwork themed around whiskey and beer production. Other highlights will include a complete service digital photo lab, sports deck with basketball/volleyball/tennis court, state of the art fitness center and extensive children's and teens facilities.

Pride of Hawaii (April, 2006):
This will be the second of a two ship order based on progression of the Norwegian Star-class of vessel. The 2,400 passenger Pride of Hawaii will be a sister to Norwegian Jewel, but is has been designated as the second Project America ship and will be utilized by NCL America and US-flagged. It will feature 10 restaurants, a 1,000 seat theater and have a distinctive Polynesian theme, inside and out.
 

Princess Cruises

Crown Princess (May, 2006):
Although a sister ship to the Caribbean Princess, the Crown Princess will not be an identical twin. Similar to Caribbean Princess, it will feature a number of innovations designed for cruising in the Caribbean waters, but the ship will also offer a number of new design concepts to create additional options for passengers, including a piazza-style atrium, even more dining venues and redesigned public space. The ship's Internet Cafe will be housed in the atrium as well as the Travel Cafe -- a place to plan future travels. Crown Princess' public areas on decks six and seven will also offer new or redesigned spaces. The ship's casino will now feature a private cocktail lounge for those who want to indulge in cigars and spirits. Princess' signature Wheelhouse bar will be expanded and moved forward (as on Diamond Princess), offering a club-like atmosphere with the addition of a menu of traditional pub fare and draft ale. The martini bar, Crooners will move its menu of 50 specialty martinis to an intimate location on the port side of the vessel. An evolution from previous ships' Sterling Steakhouse concept, a new Steak and Seafood house will move into the area traditionally held by Sabatini's and the Wheelhouse Bar. This showplace eatery will feature an open, theater-style kitchen where chefs will custom-prepare steamed shellfish -- such as lobster, scallops, clams and mussels -- and cooked-to-order steaks and chops. Passengers can choose to sit at the kitchen's eat-up counter and watch the show as they dine. Larger than the Sterling Steakhouse venues, this 180-seat restaurant will feature the privacy of booths as well as tables and counter seating.  The ship's profile will more resemble that of Diamond Princess with the signature Skywalkers nightclub moved forward towards the ship's funnel. A sports court will crown the top of this trademark disco and observation lounge. And the company's Lotus Spa will grow to a two-story space. New to the top decks is Trattoria Sabatini, which will offer additional space for diners to enjoy this eight-course Italian extravaganza. The space will also offer a lounge area where Sabatini diners can enjoy a convenient pre-dinner cocktail. Other ship features include a wedding chapel with Internet wedding cam, and an extensive children and teen's center with splash pool and outdoor play area, sports and fitness facilities and a wide array of educational ScholarShip@Sea classes. About 900 staterooms will have private verandahs.

Emerald (Spring, 2007):
This is an additional Caribbean-class vessel ordered as part of the four-ship order with Fincantieri. It will be the third in the series and sister ship to the Crown Princess.
 

Royal Caribbean International

Freedom of the Seas (May, 2006):
At 158,000 tons, the much anticipated Freedom of the Seas will be the world’s largest cruise ship when she enters service. She is slated to sail year-round, 7 night Western Caribbean itineraries from Miami. This will be a slightly larger version (15% larger) of the Voyager-class vessel at 1,112 feel long, 184 feet wide. It will have a cruising speed of 21.6 knots and a 28 foot draft. Even though bookings for future sailings have already begun, very few details have been released about the ship’s design. Royal Caribbean promises to release details on the ship's unique and innovative features throughout 2005. But for now, this is what we know: There will be extensive WiFi capabilities and connectivity for cell phones and a full-size, flat-screen TV in every stateroom.

Ultra-Voyager 2 – yet to be named (Spring, 2007):
This will be the second of the "Ultra Voyager-class" When it is delivered the class will still have bragging rights to being the largest passenger ships in the world.