The Newbuild Dashboard

Welcome to the CSI+ Newbuild Dashboard. Here you can search the global cruise ship industry’s ocean and expedition order book for all confirmed upcoming projects. Whether you are new to the cruise interiors industry and want to quickly accelerate your knowledge or you’re an experienced industry champion developing your business plan, the CSI+ Newbuild Dashboard is an essential strategic tool.
Use the CSI+ Newbuild Dashboard to:

Learn which cruise lines are currently working on newbuilds
Create a timeline of upcoming projects to assist in building your strategy
Information gather ahead of targeting a specific cruise line
Create a map of the projects taking place within reach of your manufacturing or distribution centres to assist in your sustainability pitches.

Want to know more about upcoming refurbishment projects? We also have a Refurbishment Dashboard available.

Try the Refurbishment Dashboard

Disclaimer: All information was correct at the time of publication. This is a live document and is constantly being updated as fresh information arises. If you would like to issue a correction, please contact Nikita.Cliff@elite-exhibitions.com.

Newbuild Project Highlight

Ship name: Norwegian Aqua

Cruise line: Norwegian Cruise Line

First sailing: March 2025

The Norwegian Aqua is the first vessel in the expanded Prima Plus class. At 156,300 tons, the Prima Plus class is a step up in size from Norwegian Prima‘s 143,535 tons. Norwegian Aqua has the capacity to carry 3571 guests, in comparison to the Plus class capacity of 3099 passengers.

London-based design studio and CSI+ Member SMC Design designed the cruise line’s first Thai speciality restaurant, Sukhothai. Other design studios involved in the design of this vessel include Rockwell Group, Studio DADO and Piero Lissoni.