65 Percent of 2026 Newbuilds To Be Powered by Alternative Fuels

Data from Cruise Industry News’ global cruise ship orderbook shows that nearly 65 percent of the ocean vessels on order for 2026 will be powered by alternative fuels.

According to the latest update of the report, 14 cruise ships are expected to be delivered next year, of which nine will be able to run on fuels other than traditional diesel-derived fuels.

The lineup is highlighted by a series of LNG-powered ships, which include Royal Caribbean’s new Legend of the Seas.

As the third vessel in the company’s Icon class series, the 5,610-guest ship will become one of the largest in the world.

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