Cruise Ships by Line: The Complete 2026 Fleet Guide
Compare flagship vessels from the seven major cruise lines we book — sizes, launch years, and guest capacity — then let a Cruise Headquarters advisor match you to the right ship at the best available price.
From the record-breaking Icon of the Seas to intimate Disney classics, every cruise line builds ships with a different guest experience in mind. Use this guide to compare fleets at a glance, then visit each cruise line page for itineraries and pricing.
Royal Caribbean
View pricing & itineraries →Royal Caribbean operates the largest fleet on this list — 29 ships across seven classes, headlined by the Icon Class, the biggest cruise ships in the world.
| Ship | Class | Debut | Gross Tonnage | Guests (Double Occ.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icon of the Seas | Icon | 2024 | ~248,663 | ~5,610 |
| Star of the Seas | Icon | 2025 | ~248,663 | ~5,610 |
| Legend of the Seas | Icon | 2026 | ~248,000 | ~5,600 |
| Wonder of the Seas | Oasis | 2022 | ~236,857 | ~5,734 |
| Utopia of the Seas | Oasis | 2024 | ~236,473 | ~5,668 |
| Symphony of the Seas | Oasis | 2018 | ~228,081 | ~5,518 |
| Odyssey of the Seas | Quantum Ultra | 2021 | ~169,000 | ~4,198 |
Carnival Cruise Line
View pricing & itineraries →Carnival's "Fun Ship" lineup mixes brand-new Excel Class megaships with beloved mid-size vessels sailing short Caribbean and Bahamas getaways.
| Ship | Class | Debut | Gross Tonnage | Guests (Double Occ.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival Jubilee | Excel | 2023 | ~183,521 | ~5,282 |
| Carnival Celebration | Excel | 2022 | ~183,521 | ~5,282 |
| Mardi Gras | Excel | 2021 | ~181,808 | ~5,282 |
| Carnival Venezia | Vista (re-flagged) | 2024 | ~135,225 | ~4,200 |
| Carnival Horizon | Vista | 2018 | ~133,500 | ~3,954 |
| Carnival Vista | Vista | 2016 | ~133,500 | ~3,934 |
MSC Cruises
View pricing & itineraries →MSC's World Class ships rank among the largest at sea, blending European style with expansive family zones and Yacht Club suites.
| Ship | Class | Debut | Gross Tonnage | Guests (Double Occ.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC World America | World | 2025 | ~215,863 | ~6,762 |
| MSC World Europa | World | 2022 | ~215,863 | ~6,762 |
| MSC Seascape | Seaside Evo | 2023 | ~170,412 | ~5,632 |
| MSC Seashore | Seaside Evo | 2021 | ~169,400 | ~5,632 |
| MSC Grandiosa | Meraviglia Plus | 2019 | ~181,000 | ~6,334 |
Celebrity Cruises
View pricing & itineraries →Celebrity's Edge Class ships lean into modern design and upscale dining, appealing to couples and premium travelers.
| Ship | Class | Debut | Gross Tonnage | Guests (Double Occ.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Xcel | Edge | 2025 | ~140,600 | ~3,260 |
| Celebrity Ascent | Edge | 2023 | ~140,600 | ~3,260 |
| Celebrity Beyond | Edge | 2022 | ~140,600 | ~3,260 |
| Celebrity Apex | Edge | 2020 | ~130,818 | ~2,910 |
| Celebrity Edge | Edge | 2018 | ~130,818 | ~2,910 |
Princess Cruises
View pricing & itineraries →Princess pairs its new Sphere Class ships with the MedallionClass wearable tech platform for a more personalized voyage.
| Ship | Class | Debut | Gross Tonnage | Guests (Double Occ.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Princess | Sphere | 2025 | ~175,500 | ~4,300 |
| Sun Princess | Sphere | 2024 | ~175,500 | ~4,300 |
| Discovery Princess | Royal | 2022 | ~145,281 | ~3,660 |
| Enchanted Princess | Royal | 2021 | ~145,281 | ~3,660 |
| Sky Princess | Royal | 2019 | ~144,650 | ~3,660 |
Disney Cruise Line
View pricing & itineraries →Disney's smaller, family-first fleet is growing fast, with the new Disney Treasure joining Wish-class ships built around immersive storytelling.
| Ship | Class | Debut | Gross Tonnage | Guests (Double Occ.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disney Treasure | Wish | 2024 | ~144,000 | ~4,000 |
| Disney Wish | Wish | 2022 | ~144,000 | ~4,000 |
| Disney Fantasy | Dream | 2012 | ~130,000 | ~4,000 |
| Disney Dream | Dream | 2011 | ~130,000 | ~4,000 |
| Disney Magic | Magic | 1998 | ~83,000 | ~2,700 |
| Disney Wonder | Magic | 1999 | ~83,000 | ~2,700 |
Norwegian Cruise Line
View pricing & itineraries →Norwegian's Prima Class ships lead its Freestyle Cruising fleet, offering flexible dining and entertainment with no fixed schedule.
| Ship | Class | Debut | Gross Tonnage | Guests (Double Occ.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Aqua | Prima Plus | 2025 | ~156,300 | ~3,571 |
| Norwegian Viva | Prima | 2023 | ~142,500 | ~3,219 |
| Norwegian Prima | Prima | 2022 | ~142,500 | ~3,219 |
| Norwegian Encore | Breakaway Plus | 2019 | ~169,145 | ~3,998 |
| Norwegian Bliss | Breakaway Plus | 2018 | ~168,028 | ~4,004 |
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