All visited and vetted by Travel + Leisure reporters, as part of the 2026 It List.

Published on April 15, 2026

The Oceania Allura cruise ship's pool deck. Credit: Oceania Cruises

With an ever-growing roster of thoughtfully designed itineraries from top cruise lines, seeing more of the world with only one key card has never been easier. Here, the best new cruise ships of the past year, each vetted and approved by T+L editors.

Disney Destiny

The Hero Suite's bathroom on Disney Destiny. Disney

Disney Cruise Line’s latest ship, the Disney Destiny , invites guests to choose their own magical adventure with whimsical spaces and interactive experiences that capitalize on what Disney does best: entertainment. There are live shows, intimate character meet-and-greets, and hero and villain parties on each sailing. “I like to think of our ships as a fleet of floating performing arts complexes,” Jenny Weinbloom, vice president of live entertainment for Disney Signature Experiences, told Travel + Leisure .…