Princess Cruises today announced three new shipbuilding agreements with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to build three new cruise ships on a next-generation platform, according to a statement.
The LNG-powered newbuilds are slated to be delivered in late 2035, 2038 and 2039, respectively.
“The Voyager class will delight both our loyal guests and attract the next generation of Princess guests. 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, Princess Cruises’ president.
“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.”
The three ships will be 183,000 tons and will accommodate approximately 4,700 guests.
Specification details for the ship design, along with anticipated features and amenities of this all-new platform design for Princess Cruises will be shared in the future.
Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and Managing Director of Fincantieri, commented: “We are delighted to announce this new agreement with Princess Cruises, which confirms the strength of a long-standing and forward-looking partnership. 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. 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.”
The agreements for Princess Cruises’ next-generation cruise ships represent what will be Carnival Corporation’s 19th, 20th and 21st LNG-based vessels and is part of the company’s ongoing fleet enhancement strategy.
The company said these new ships will build upon the award-winning Sphere Class platform and continue to leverage the latest guest-facing and marine technologies.
