Princess Cruises has announced agreements with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for the construction of three new next-generation cruise ships as part of its upcoming Voyager Class platform.
The new builds are scheduled for delivery in late 2035, 2038, and 2039, respectively, and will become the largest ships in the Princess Cruises fleet by passenger capacity.
The new vessels will seamlessly blend the most desired and highest-rated experiences and venues Princess Cruises is known for, with completely reimagined outer decks, staterooms and Piazza designs that cater to the brand’s global travellers and diverse deployments.
These new ships will build upon the award-winning Sphere Class platform and continue to leverage the latest guest-facing and marine technologies. Similar to the highly successful Sun Princess and Star Princess, the Voyager class ships will be dual-fuel powered – primarily by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), significantly reducing air emissions compared with other widely available conventional marine fuels. The new ships, which will be the largest by capacity in the Princess Cruises fleet, will be built at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.
The Voyager class will delight both Princess’ loyal guests and attract the next generation of cruisers. Princess has been leveraging extensive customer and agent research to strike the right balance between evolving its proven winners and introducing new concepts and partnerships grounded in what matters to Princess current and future guests. From exceptional dining and inviting pool environments to elevated entertainment and beautifully reimagined spaces throughout the ship, Princess is leaving no area untouched as every innovation has been thoughtfully evolved to enhance the Princess experience.
Nishith Saxena, Founder and Director of Cruise Professionals, which represents Princess Cruises in India since 2008, observes, “The new Voyager Class ship order reflects the serious commitment Princess has towards consistency of upgraded guest experience and an evolved strategy to attract all age groups, with special emphasis on multi-generational families and cruisers seeking an exceptional experience on Princess ships. We look forward to continued innovations and fleet expansion in the coming years. Such developments encourage our India trade distribution to be engaged and remain focused on promoting Princess to their clients.”
Each of these three ships will be 183,000 gross tons and will accommodate approximately 4,700 guests. Specification details for the ship design, along with anticipated features and amenities of this all-new platform design for Princess Cruises, will be shared in the future.
