Princess Cruises has confirmed an order for three new vessels of a next-generation Voyager class, marking a significant addition to its long-term fleet development programme. The agreement, concluded with Fincantieri, was formalised during the Seatrade Cruise Global gathering in Miami.
The ships are to be constructed at the Monfalcone yard, with deliveries scheduled for 2035, 2038 and 2039. Each vessel is projected at approximately 183,000 gross tons with a passenger capacity of around 4,700, establishing them as the largest units in the company’s fleet to date.
The Voyager class is conceived as a further development of the Sphere-class platform, incorporating revised deck arrangements, updated accommodation layouts and reconfigured central public spaces. The design is intended to retain established features while introducing new concepts derived from passenger and operational research, reflecting an incremental evolution rather than a departure from existing design principles.
Propulsion will be based on dual-fuel systems, with liquefied natural gas serving as the primary energy source. This arrangement is expected to deliver a measurable reduction in emissions when compared with conventional marine fuels, aligning the project with broader environmental objectives within the sector.
Company representatives indicated that the development of the new class had been informed by extensive analysis of guest preferences, with the intention of balancing established onboard features with the introduction of new elements and partnerships. The resulting design approach was described as an effort to refine existing strengths while extending the appeal of the product to future markets.
The order continues a long-standing industrial relationship between the cruise line and its Italian builder, a collaboration that has delivered a substantial portion of the fleet over several decades and remains central to ongoing fleet expansion strategy.