Shipbuilder Fincantieri has announced that the Letter of Intent signed with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) and announced on April 8, 2024 has been transformed into a firm order for the construction of four new cruise ships, destined for Norwegian Cruise Line. The value of this agreement, subject to financing and other typical terms and conditions, is considered very important.
With a gross tonnage of approximately 226,000 tons, the new units will be the largest ever built for NCL. The ships will be built at the Fincantieri Monfalcone shipyard, with the first unit to be delivered in 2030 and the others to follow in 2032, 2034, and 2036.
The new ships will be smaller than Icon of the Seas (248,663 GT), Utopia of the Seas (236,473 GT), Wonder of the Seas (235,600 GT), and Symphony of the Seas (228,081 GT). The new build will be similar in size to Harmony of the Seas (226,963 GT), Oasis of the Seas (226,838 GT), and Allure of the seas (225,282GT). MSC World Europa (215,863 GT), Costa Toscana (186,364 GT).
With over 5,100 berths, the ships will be able to accommodate over 8,300 people, including crew. Designed according to the highest standards of comfort and technology these ships will also include sustainability features.
Fincantieri has already built two ships for the NCL brand, Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva, while Norwegian Aqua, the first unit of the Prima Plus class, will be delivered in the coming months. In addition, three other units are in various stages of design and construction.
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