Cruise news (FincantieriVARD-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises' newest ship Star Princess launched at Fincantieri Monfalcone
Star Princess, the second LNG-powered cruise vessel constructed for Princess Cruises by Fincantieri, was officially launched/floated out from drydock...
September 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
NCL unveils 4th PRIMA Class cruise ship Norwegian Luna (2026)
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its latest addition to the PRIMA Class fleet, Norwegian Luna, scheduled for debut in March 2026. The vessel...
September 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys expands fleet with EXPLORA II’s delivery and new ship construction milestones
On September 12th, 2024, Explora Journeys marked a significant milestone at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente (Genoa, Italy), with a triple...
September 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Global cruise shipping industry set to surge to $16.7 billion by 2031
The global cruise ship industry is projected to grow substantially, reaching an estimated US$16.7 billion by 2031, according to a report from Allied...
September 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri in talks for 6 new cruise ships for Carnival Corporation
Following the announcement of 3 new mega ships for CCL/Carnival Cruise Line, it appears that Carnival Corporation (world's largest cruise shipowner...
August 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation orders 3 new LNG-powered ships for 2029-2033 delivery
Amid unprecedented consumer demand for cruise vacations, Carnival Corporation - the world’s largest cruise shipowner, has announced the order...
July 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri started the construction/assembly of megayacht Four Seasons I
The Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, co-owners and operators of the new travel brand Four Seasons Yachts...
July 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri Ancona floated out Viking's newest ship Viking Vesta
Viking Vesta, the latest cruise ship under construction by Fincantieri for Viking, was floated out at the Ancona shipyard on July 5th. The float-out...
July 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises' new ship Allura floated out at Fincantieri shipyard
Oceania Cruises, renowned for its culinary and destination-focused voyages, has reached a significant milestone in constructing its new 1,200-guest...
July 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises (A&K Travel) signs MOA with Fincantieri for 2 new ships
Crystal Cruises has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. This agreement signals the...
June 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Explora II ship's delivery pushed to September 2024
Explora Journeys has announced a delay in the delivery of Explora II to allocate additional time for final adjustments to the vessel. The Italian...
June 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking expands fleet with 2 new cruise ships from Fincantieri
Fincantieri and Viking have formalized agreements for the construction of two new ocean vessels, following the successful design of previous ships...
June 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RSSC-Regent's Seven Seas Prestige to debut in 2026
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced the addition of two new ships to its fleet within the next five years, beginning with the Seven Seas...
June 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri-built MSC ship EXPLORA II successfully completes sea trials
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of MSC Group, has announced the successful completion of sea trials for EXPLORA II. This...
June 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri leads shipbuilding innovation with Digital Twin Technology
Over the past decade, the shipbuilding industry has experienced significant advancements in digitalization, aiming to enhance efficiency, reduce...
June 3, 2024