Fincantieri to build next-generation cruise ship for Carnival

Italian cruise shipbuilder Fincantieri and the world’s largest cruise company Carnival Corporation announced the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MoA) for the construction of one next-generation cruise ship, for the iconic luxury brand Cunard.

The ship will be built at the Monfalcone yard and will join the Cunard’s fleet in 2022. The 113,000 ton ship will join Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth, as the fourth member of the Cunard fleet, marking the first time since 1998 that the luxury cruise brand will have four ships in simultaneous service.

    “While today’s news helps drive Cunard’s overall strategic growth plans, we also look forward to launching this next-generation cruise ship to help meet increasing global demand and entice even more travelers to explore the Cunard experience,” said Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation.  

Fincantieri has built 78 cruise ships since 1990, 63 of which for Carnival’s different brands, while other 33, including agreements, are currently being designed or built in the Group’s yards, 9 of which for the shipowners of the American group.