By
Laura Hyde |
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri is to build a third Prestige-class cruise ship for ultra-luxury cruise brand Regent Seven Seas Cruises, which is owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.
The ship is expected to be delivered in 2033, and will be a sister to Seven Seas Prestige, the first Prestige-class ship, which is currently under construction at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard and is due to be delivered in 2026. An as-yet-unnamed second Prestige-class ship is scheduled to follow in 2030.
“This newbuild order continues our measured, strategic expansion within the luxury space, providing guests with yet another way to experience the unrivalled aboard ‘The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet’,” said Jason Montague, chief luxury officer at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. “It reflects our confidence in the growing demand for Regent’s best-in-class offering and reaffirms our long-standing partnership with Fincantieri, one rooted in craftsmanship and shared pursuit of perfection.”
The newbuilds are the first new ship class for Regent Seven Seas Cruises in 10 years. The ships will be 40 per cent larger than previous Regent vessels but will accommodate only 10 per cent more guests (822 in total). With a crew of 630 members, the ships will offer one of the highest space-to-guest and crew-to-guest ratios in the industry.
“Our long-term strategic expansion with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, established over the past years through multiple successful orders, continues to strengthen our collaboration, especially within the ultra-luxury segment represented by Regent Seven Seas Cruises,” said Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and managing director of Fincantieri. “This latest contract confirms the trust Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings places in Fincantieri’s expertise to deliver innovative, sustainable and exquisitely crafted ships that meet the evolving aspirations of the luxury cruise market.”