Cruise news (FincantieriVARD-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
First steel cut for Four Seasons' first superyacht at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
The commencement of the construction for the inaugural mega yacht of Four Seasons Yachts has been officially initiated, marking a historic moment at...
December 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Viking Vela floated out at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Viking Vela, the first vessel in a new cruise ship series by the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for Viking Cruises, was launched/floated out from...
December 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
First InTUItion class ship Mein Schiff Relax launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard
The launch event for Mein Schiff Relax, the newest vessel of TUI's InTUItion class (a series of new concept ships powered by dual-fuel capability...
November 28, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri signs with Central Adriatic Sea System Authority for Ancona Port's development
The Port System Authority of the Central Adriatic Sea (ADSP) and the shipbuilder Fincantieri recently formalized a program agreement aimed to advance...
November 16, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RSSC/Regent's ship Seven Seas Grandeur delivered by Fincantieri Ancona (Italy)
The Ancona shipyard on Monday, November 13, delivered Seven Seas Grandeur, the third luxury cruise ship constructed by Fincantieri for RSSC/Regent...
November 14, 2023 - Cruise Industry
TUI's first InTUItion Class ship to be named Mein Schiff Relax/fka Schiff 8
TUI Cruises has revealed that its 8th vessel (Schiff 8) in the Mein Schiff fleet - a newbuild from the InTUItion-Class series, will be christened as...
October 17, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises unveils The Magic Castle At Sea aboard Sun Princess
Princess Cruises has introduced a new collaboration with the iconic Hollywood venue, the Magic Castle, titled "Spellbound by Magic Castle," to be...
October 15, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri to build a ferry for the Sicilian regional government
The Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has signed an agreement to construct a ferry for the Sicilian regional government. This vessel will serve route...
October 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Four Seasons Yachts to kick off inaugural 2025-2026 season in the Caribbean
Four Seasons is set to enter the luxury cruise market with the launch of its boutique cruise line, Four Seasons Yachts. This new venture is scheduled...
October 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC's Explora Journeys confirms 2 shipbuilding orders (hydrogen-powered vessels)
MSC Group's new expedition cruise company Explora Journeys has officially placed orders for 2 hydrogen-powered ships in partnership with Italian...
September 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages' newest ship Brilliant Lady launch delayed due to supply chain & staffing issues
Virgin Voyages has postponed the launch of its fourth ship, Brilliant Lady, citing unexpected challenges in construction, supply chain, and staffing...
September 8, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Explora 2 floated out, first steel cut for Explora 3 at Fincantieri Sestri Ponente Shipyard...
In a noteworthy development within the maritime world, MSC Group's luxury cruise brand Explora Journeys continues to expand its fleet. Just two...
September 6, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Symphony restarts cruises after refurbishment under the new A&K ownership
Crystal Symphony has returned to service after a substantial drydock refurbishment (conducted by Fincantieri in Trieste Italy) under the...
September 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri completes parallel modernization of Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony cruise ships
Fincantieri has recently completed the simultaneous drydock refits and modernization of two ships operated by Crystal Cruises (acquired in 2023 by A...
September 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Symphony cruise ship successfully completes sea trials
Crystal Cruises' second ship is soon to resume operations after the recent return of Crystal Serenity. Crystal Symphony has successfully concluded...
August 16, 2023