Skip to content
  • Home
  • Search
  • 2026 Expedition Report
  • Drydock Report
  • Orderbook
  • Research
  • About Us
  • Email News
  • Advertise
  • Store
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Search
  • 2026 Expedition Report
  • Drydock Report
  • Orderbook
  • Research
  • About Us
  • Email News
  • Advertise
  • Store
  • Contact
Twitter Facebook Linkedin
cin header 2025
Cruise Industry News Logo
  • Home
  • Cruise News
    • Cruise News Index
    • Email Alerts | E-Newsletter
    • Cruise Ship Orderbook
    • Ship Sales and Transfers
    • Search
    • Trade Shows and Events
    • PDF Resources
    • Historical Data
  • Quarterly Magazine
    • Quarterly Magazine
    • Feature Magazine Articles
    • Subscribe
  • 2026 Annual Report
    • 2026 Annual Report
    • River Report
    • Full Product Package
  • 2026 Executive Guide
    • 2026 Executive Guide
  • Digital Reports
    • Global Cruise Ship Index
    • Expedition Market Report
    • Secondhand Market
    • Luxury Market Report
    • Drydocking and Refurb
    • Orderbook Capacity Data
    • Euro River Market Report
    • China Market Report
    • Riverboat Index
    • Full Product Package
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • Home
  • Cruise News
    • Cruise News Index
    • Email Alerts | E-Newsletter
    • Cruise Ship Orderbook
    • Ship Sales and Transfers
    • Search
    • Trade Shows and Events
    • PDF Resources
    • Historical Data
  • Quarterly Magazine
    • Quarterly Magazine
    • Feature Magazine Articles
    • Subscribe
  • 2026 Annual Report
    • 2026 Annual Report
    • River Report
    • Full Product Package
  • 2026 Executive Guide
    • 2026 Executive Guide
  • Digital Reports
    • Global Cruise Ship Index
    • Expedition Market Report
    • Secondhand Market
    • Luxury Market Report
    • Drydocking and Refurb
    • Orderbook Capacity Data
    • Euro River Market Report
    • China Market Report
    • Riverboat Index
    • Full Product Package
  • SUBSCRIBE

More Than 40,000 Berths Back in the Market As 28 Vessels Resume Service in December

  • December 6, 2021
Brilliance of the Seas

December will see 28 vessels resuming service for 21 brands around the world. According to data from the latest Cruise Ships in Service Report by Cruise Industry News, the number represents another 40,000 berths back and sailing

From the Caribbean to Patagonia, the vessels are bringing the cruise restart to more destinations and also marking the return of more cruise operators.

Here is the complete list of vessels resuming service this month:

Ship: Grandeur of the Seas
Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International
Capacity (at 100% Occupancy):
1,950
Built: 1996
Homeport: Bridgetown (Barbados)
Itinerary: Southern and Eastern Caribbean
First Cruise: December 5

Ship: Norwegian Dawn
Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line
Capacity (at 100% Occupancy): 2,200
Built: 2002
Homeport: Tampa (United States)
Itinerary: Eastern, Western and Southern Caribbean
First Cruise: December 8

Ship: Azura
Cruise Line: P&O Cruises
Capacity (at 100% Occupancy): 3,100
Built: 2010
Homeport: Bridgetown (Barbados)
Itinerary: Southern and Eastern Caribbean
First Cruise: December 10

Ship: Fram
Cruise Line: Hurtigruten
Capacity (at 100% Occupancy): 310
Built: 2007
Homeport: Punta Arenas (Chile)
Itinerary: Antarctica, South Georgia and Falklands
First Cruise: December 13

Ship: AIDAnova
Cruise Line: AIDA Cruises
Capacity (at 100% Occupancy): 5,000
Built: 2018
Homeport: Hamburg (Germany), Lisbon (Portugal) and Gran Canaria (Spain)
Itinerary: Canary Islands and Madeira, preceded by a short season in Northern Europe
First Cruise: December 14

Ship: Carnival Radiance
Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line
Capacity (at 100% Occupancy): 2,984
Built: 2000
Homeport: Long Beach (United States)
Itinerary: Short cruises to Baja California, Mexico
First Cruise: December 16

Ship: Carnival Conquest
Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line
Capacity (at 100% Occupancy): 2,974
Built: 2002
Homeport: Miami (United States)
Itinerary: Short cruises to the Bahamas
First Cruise: December 16

Ship:
Brilliance of the Seas
Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International
Capacity (at 100% Occupancy): 2,100
Built: 2002
Homeport: Tampa (United States)
Itinerary: Bahamas and Western Caribbean
First Cruise: December 16

Ship: Magellan Explorer
Cruise Line: Antarctica21
Capacity (at 100% Occupancy): 100
Built: 2019
Homeport: Punta Arenas (Chile)
Itinerary: Antarctica
First Cruise: December 16

Ship: Seven Seas Mariner
Cruise Line: Regent Seven Seas
Capacity (at 100% Occupancy): 700
Built: 2001
Homeport: Miami and Los Angeles (United States)
Itinerary: Panama Canal

First Cruise: December 18
Ship: Sea Spirit
Cruise Line: Poseidon Expeditions
Capacity (at 100% Occupancy): 114
Built: 1991
Homeport: Ushuaia (Argentina)
Itinerary: Antarctica
First Cruise: December 20

Ship: Insignia
Cruise Line: Oceania Cruises
Capacity (at 100% Occupancy): 684
Built: 1999
Homeport: Miami and Los Angeles (United States)
Itinerary: Panama Canal
First Cruise: December 21

Ship: Norwegian Pearl
Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line
Capacity (at 100% Occupancy): 2,400
Built: 2002
Homeport: Miami (United States)
Itinerary: Caribbean and Panama Canal
First Cruise: December 23

Ship: Enchantment of the Seas
Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International
Capacity (at 100% Occupancy): 2,250
Built: 1997
Homeport: Baltimore (United States)
Itinerary: Bahamas and Caribbean
First Cruise: December 23

Ship: Zuiderdam
Cruise Line: Holland America Line
Capacity (at 100% Occupancy): 1,916
Built: 2002
Homeport: San Diego (United States)
Itinerary: Baja California and Panama Canal
First Cruise: December 23

Ship: Pegasos
Cruise Line: Variety Cruises
Capacity (at 100% Occupancy): 44
Built: 1990
Homeport: Victoria (Seychelles)
Itinerary: Seychelles and Indian Ocean
First Cruise:  December 25

Ship: Ventus Australis
Cruise Line: Australis
Capacity (at 100% Occupancy): 210
Built: 2018
Homeport: Punta Arenas (Chile)
Itinerary: Patagonia
First Cruise: December 30

Other vessels returning to service in December:

  • MSC Seaside (MSC Cruises)
  • MSC Splendida (MSC Cruises)
  • MSC Orchestra (MSC Cruises)
  • Costa Luminosa (Costa Cruises)
  • Le Dumont D’Urville (Ponant)
  • SH Minerva (Swan Hellenic)
  • Ocean Explorer (Vantage Cruise Line)
  • Coral Geographer (Coral Expeditions)
  • National Geographic Venture (Lindblad Expeditions)
  • Panorama (Variety Cruises)
  • Safari Explorer (UnCruise Adventures)
Cruise Industry News Email Alerts
 
 

 

  • Cruise News
  • Magazine Subscription
  • Email Newsletter
  • Search
  • Cruise News
  • Magazine Subscription
  • Email Newsletter
  • Search
  1. Cruise Industry News
  2. Cruise News
  3. More Than 40,000 Berths Back in the Market As 28 Vessels Resume Service in December
EMAIL NEWSLETTER

Get the latest breaking cruise news. Sign up.

CRUISE SHIP ORDERBOOK

80 Ships | 227,504 Berths | $87 Billion | View

Drydock Report
2026 Drydock Report

Highlights:

  • Full Overview
  • Record Refit Year
  • 26-27-28 Schedule
  • PDF Download
  • Order Today
2026 Executive Guide
2026 Executive Guide

Highlights:

  • All Brands
  • Decision Makers
  • Contact Info
  • Brand Background 
  • Instant Download
  • Order Today
Cruise Industry News
  • Advertising
  • About
  • Contact
Online News
  • Cruise News
  • Feature Magazine Articles
  • Orderbook
  • Events
Publications
  • Quarterly Magazine
  • Annual Report
  • Email Newsletter
  • Executive Guide
  • Digital Reports
Connect
  • Search
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
© Cruise Industry News 1996-2026. All Rights Reserved.
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT