NEW SHIP CALENDAR

Here’s a sampling of new ships slated to debut in 2022. Many were delayed by the pandemic, and accompanying supply-chain issues and other factors continue to make launch dates uncertain.

JANUARY

sees the introduction of the 378-passenger Viking Octantis, an expedition ship, to be followed by its twin, Viking Polaris, in August. Both carry submarines and host working research scientists.

MARCH

welcomes the 3,660-guest Discovery Princess with the “largest balconies at sea,” and Royal Caribbean International’s 6,988-guest Wonder of the Seas, sailing the Caribbean and Europe.

APRIL

creates a splash with the 3,260-passenger Celebrity Beyond, the third ship in Celebrity’s Edge Series.

MAY

finds the 930-passenger Viking Mars orbiting northern Europe, while the 702-guest Azamara Onward (earlier the Pacific Princess) makes its debut.

JUNE

belongs to the 4,000-passenger Disney Wish, with the Aquamouse water attraction clinging to its upper decks.

AUGUST

offers a month of debuts, from Norwegian Cruise Line’s 3,215guest Norwegian Prima to Virgin Voyages’ 2,770-guest Resilient Lady, as well as the 386-passenger Viking Mississippi and American Cruise Line’s 175-passenger American Symphony, both plying the Mississippi River.

NOVEMBER

witnesses the 6,500guest Carnival Celebration, with the BOLT roller coaster on board.

DECEMBER

presents three new superships: P&O Cruises’ 5,206–6,264-guest Arvia, powered by LNG; the 6,850guest MSC World Europa, featuring advanced wastewater systems; and the 930-passenger Viking Neptune, embarking on a world cruise from Ft. Lauderdale.