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Rebecca Gibson |
Fincantieri is to construct three new LNG-powered Voyager-class cruise ships for Princess Cruises at its yard in Monfalcone, Italy, and deliver them in late 2035, 2038 and 2039, respectively.
The three 183,000gt ships will be an evolution of the brand’s Sphere-class vessels – Sun Princess and Star Princess – and feature “completely reimagined” outer decks, piazzas and staterooms. They will accommodate around 4,700 guests, making them the largest by capacity in the fleet.
Like the Sphere-class ships, the newbuilds will have dual-fuel engines, which will primarily run on LNG fuel to decrease greenhouse gas and other emissions.
“We have been leveraging extensive customer and agent research to strike the right balance between evolving our proven winners and introducing new concepts and partnerships grounded in what matters to our current and future guests,” said Gus Antorcha, president of Princess Cruises. “From exceptional dining and inviting pool environments to elevated entertainment and beautifully reimagined spaces throughout the ship, we are leaving no area untouched as we thoughtfully evolve the Princess experience.”
Princess Cruises will share specific details about the ship design, features and amenities in the future.
“These new orders secure a robust workload for our shipyards through 2039 and further support the profitable development of our cruise business, as outlined in our 2026-2030 Industrial Plan,” said Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and managing director of Fincantieri. “With the new Voyager-class ships, we are once again leveraging Fincantieri’s distinctive expertise in sustainable, next generation shipbuilding, supporting Princess Cruises in its growth trajectory and reaffirming our role as a trusted industrial partner for the evolution of the cruise industry.”