Princess Cruises has confirmed an order for three new vessels of a new VOYAGER class, marking a significant addition to its long-term fleet expansion. The shipbuilding agreement with Fincantieri was formalised during the Seatrade Cruise Global gathering in Miami.
The new ships are to be constructed at Fincantieri's yard in Monfalcone. Their deliveries are scheduled for 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Each vessel is projected at ~183,000 gross tons/volume and max passenger capacity of ~4700. The design establishes the VOYAGER class as the fleet's largest units to date.
The new ship class is conceived as a development of the SPHERE-class platform, incorporating revised deck arrangements, updated accommodation layouts and reconfigured 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 the ongoing fleet expansion strategy.