2018
List of cruise ships built in 2018
The cruise industry saw the launch of several impressive ships that expanded the options available to travelers. The following cruise ships were launched in 2018: AIDAnova, Seabourn Ovation, Symphony of the Seas, MS Nieuw Statendam, MSC Seaview, Norwegian Bliss, Viking Orion, Celebrity Edge, Carnival Horizon, and Mein Schiff 1.
These ships collectively offered a total passenger capacity of 31,201 based on double occupancy. The average gross tonnage across these ships was approximately 130,983 GT, with an average length of 308 meters. The largest ship in terms of passenger capacity was Symphony of the Seas, accommodating 5,518 passengers, while the smallest was Viking Orion, with a capacity of 465 passengers.