Cruise news (FincantieriVARD-tagged)
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CLIA and MSC react after cancellation of Explora 1 debut
CLIA (the trade organization representing the cruise shipping industry) and MSC Cruises have emphasized that strict safety standards must be met...
July 11, 2023 - Accidents

Fire safety fears delay the delivery of Explora Journeys' first ship MSC Explora 1
The highly anticipated delivery and inauguration of a luxury cruise ship has been postponed due to safety concerns. Explora I, which is operated by...
July 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry

Fincantieri signs contract for the construction of second Four Seasons cruise ship
Fincantieri Italy has entered into an agreement with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, the Joint Owner/Operator of Four Seasons Yachts, for the...
June 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry

New Sun Princess boasts fleet's first family-themed, 3-deck-high Park19
When the new Sun Princess debut in February 2024, she will introduce several new for Princess Cruises family-themed activity spaces. One of these is...
June 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry

Adora Magic City completing final tests before moving out of drydock
China has commenced the countdown for the maiden voyage of its first large, domestically-built cruise ship, marking a significant milestone in the...
June 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry

Princess Cruises 2nd SPHERE Class ship to be named Star Princess
The name of Princess Cruises' second Sphere Class cruise ship, Star Princess, has been revealed. She will embark on her inaugural season of...
May 14, 2023 - Cruise Industry

NCL's Norwegian Viva ship departs Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera to undergo sea trials
On May 5th, the 2nd NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line Prima Class ship, Norwegian Viva, left the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera/Venice (Italy) for her...
May 12, 2023 - Cruise Industry

Cunard Line celebrates float out of Queen Anne in Italy
Carnival Corporation's luxury cruise brand Cunard Line celebrated a construction milestone on Wednesday, May 3rd, with the launch/float out from...
May 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry

Oceania Cruises’ newest ship Vista delivered at Fincantieri Genoa yard
On May 1st, Oceania took delivery of its newest ship - Vista. The ceremony was held at Fincantieri's shipbuilding yard in Genoa (Italy). The vessel...
May 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry

Viking OCEAN takes delivery of its newest cruise ship Viking Saturn
Viking OCEAN has officially taken delivery of its newest ship - Viking Saturn. The delivery ceremony was held this morning at Fincantieri's...
April 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry

Princess Cruises' largest ship Sun Princess to operate Caribbean itineraries from Fort Lauderdale...
In October 2024, Princess Cruises will introduce its newest ship - Sun Princess, in the USA. This ship is the largest in the Sphere class and will...
April 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry

MSC Explora 1 successfully completes sea trials
MSC Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle hospitality brand under the MSC Group, has announced that the sea trials for their first ship, Explora 1...
April 14, 2023 - Cruise Industry

Tech company ABB to power four Fincantieri-built cruise ships
Tech company ABB signed a contract with the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to deliver 8 mid-range Azipod propulsion systems for 4 forthcoming...
March 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry

Princess Cruises' new Sun Princess ship floated out at Fincantieri Monfalcone (Italy)
Princess Cruises celebrated a construction milestone with the float-out of the fleet’s next-generation ship Sun Princess at Fincantieri's...
March 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry

Explora Journeys' first ship EXPLORA I to be named in Civitavecchia-Rome (Italy)
EXPLORA I, the first of 6 ships to join the Explora Journeys' fleet by 2028, is to be officially named on July 8th in Civitavecchia (Rome, Italy...
February 9, 2023