New Expedition and Adventure Ships On Order
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Crazy about adventure but still want all the creature comforts? An expedition cruise might just be the right fit to get your adrenalin pumping. Find out about all the new adventure cruise ships on the horizon in our chart below.
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New Expedition and Adventure Cruise Ships Launching in 2024
Oceanwide Expeditions Janssonius
Launch Date: TBA 2024
Tonnage: 5,537
Berths: 170
Oceanwide’s next new vessel Janssonius will have a Polar Class 6 designation, ice-strengthened to cruise through the polar region during the spring and summer. The vessel will have 80 oceanview cabins that will accommodate up to 170 guests. Six grand suites will have private balconies, while all other accommodations will have windows or portholes. Bedding configuration will range from bunk beds to two separate lower beds and one double bed. The ship will have one main dining room, a lecture room, an observation lounge with a bar and a coffee corner, a library, and a shop.
New Expedition and Adventure Cruise Ships Launching in 2025
SunStone (Unnamed)
Launch Date: August 2025
Tonnage: 8,200
Berths: 190
Yet to be named, the seventh and final vessel of SunStone’s Infinity Series will be a Polar Class 6/Ice class 1A vessel and will feature 95 guest cabins that will accommodate up to 190 guests. Like all other Infinity class ships, the vessel will have an inverted bow, designed to cut through the waves to offer a smoother ride. In addition to restaurants, lounges, and a lecture hall, there will also be a 180˚ observation deck, a fitness center, a spa, a sauna, and a platform designed for kayakers and divers.
World Seeker
Launch Date: TBA 2025
Tonnage: 9,939
Berths: 200
World Seeker will be operated by expedition line Atlas Ocean Voyages, whose fleet currently includes World Navigator, World Voyager, and World Traveller – all built by Mystic Cruises. The vessel will have a yacht-like onboard ambiance with a main restaurant, an outdoor grill, three bars and lounges, a fitness studio, a spa, a sauna, a pool, and hot tubs. All accommodations will have oceanviews with windows, Juliette balconies, or verandahs, and there will be three categories of one-bedroom suites.
Northern Xplorer (Unnamed)
Launch Date: TBA 2025
Tonnage: TBA
Berths: 250
The newly created Norwegian company is planning to launch the world’s first emissions-free expedition ship, and a letter of intent has been signed with a Portuguese shipyard to build it. The ship will run fully on electric propulsion, and according to its website: “Northern Xplorer will offer a first-class, sustainable cruise experience exploring the smaller, hidden gems of Northern Europe.” The project is currently still in the design and capital-raising stages.
New Expedition and Adventure Cruise Ships Launching in 2026
World Adventurer
Launch Date: TBA 2026
Tonnage: 9,939
Berths: 200
World Adventurer will also be operated by expedition line Atlas Ocean Voyages. Although no details have been announced yet, the vessel is expected to be nearly identical to World Seeker and will offer similar amenities.
New Expedition and Adventure Ships Launching in 2027
World Discoverer
Launch Date: TBA 2027
Tonnage: 9,939
Berths: 200
World Discoverer will also be operated by expedition line Atlas Ocean Voyages. Although no details have been announced yet, the vessel is expected to be nearly identical to World Seeker and World Adventurer and will offer similar amenities.