Cruise news (FincantieriVARD-tagged)
- Accidents
Small fire reported at Fincantieri shipyard during NCL's Norwegian Aura construction
A small fire was reported at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard, where NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line’s vessel Norwegian Aura is currently under...
September 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises floats out first Sonata-Class ship ahead of 2027 debut
On August 27th, Oceania celebrated the launch/float-out of Oceania Sonata, the first vessel in a new generation of luxury ships ordered for Oceania...
August 28, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Four Seasons Yachts ordered 3rd ultra-luxury ship for 2031 delivery
Four Seasons Yachts is expanding its fleet with a third ultra-luxury vessel scheduled for delivery in 2031. The order with the Italian shipbuilder...
August 28, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri and Viking OCEAN sign contracts for 2 new ships (deliveries in 2032)
Fincantieri and Viking OCEAN have signed contracts for the construction of two additional vessels, following the exercise of options originally...
August 21, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Crystal confirms 3rd next-generation ocean ship for 2034 delivery
Crystal has confirmed the construction of its third next-generation ocean ship at Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, with the contract becoming...
August 9, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys takes delivery of EXPLORA III
On July 23rd, Explora Journeys took delivery of EXPLORA III at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa, expanding MSC Group's luxury ocean...
July 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking OCEAN's newest ships to be named Viking Leda (2028) and Viking Vega (2029)
Viking has announced that its next two ocean-going vessels will be named Viking Leda (2028) and Viking Vega (2029). The two vessels/sisterships form...
July 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line starts construction of first ACE Class ship, Carnival Destiny
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has officially commenced construction of its first ACE Class vessel with a steel-cutting ceremony at Fincantieri's shipyard...
July 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri to build 3rd Four Seasons Yachts vessel for delivery in 2031
On July 7th, Fincantieri has signed a contract with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd, joint owner and operator of Four Seasons Yachts, for the...
July 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri delivers Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises
Fincantieri and TUI Cruises, the joint venture between TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Group, have celebrated the delivery of Mein Schiff Flow at...
June 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival schedules President’s Cruise and Project ACE ship's construction
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced plans for its first President’s Cruise, scheduled to sail in 2027. The announcement was made by CCL's...
June 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages’ ship Valiant Lady returns to service following extensive dry dock refit
Virgin Voyages’ second vessel, Valiant Lady, has returned to service following a scheduled drydocking that introduced new dining venues...
June 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys' ship Explora III completes sea trials
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has successfully completed the sea trials of Explora III, the latest vessel being constructed for Explora Journeys...
June 2, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Steel cutting marks start of construction for Crystal Grace ship
Construction of the luxury cruise vessel Crystal Grace formally commenced at Fincantieri’s Marghera/Venice shipyard with the cutting of the...
May 28, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri delivers Viking Mira at Ancona shipyard
Fincantieri and Viking have marked the delivery of Viking Mira at the Italian builder’s Ancona shipyard, continuing a long-standing partnership...
May 27, 2026