CARNIVAL Cruise Line has placed an order for three new mega-ships which will become the biggest in its fleet, capable of carrying more than 8,000 guests at full capacity. The new class of ships, to be delivered in 2029, 2031, and 2033, will be built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, and...
CARNIVAL Cruise Line has placed an order for three new mega-ships which will become the biggest in its fleet, capable of carrying more than 8,000 guests at full capacity.
The new class of ships, to be delivered in 2029, 2031, and 2033, will be built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, and will run on liquified natural gas, taking Carnival’s LNG fleet to 16 vessels.
The cruise line now has five ships in its pipeline, joining the two additional Excel-class vessels ordered earlier this year (CW 27 Mar), due to arrive in 2027 and 2028.
Carnival’s fleet will also grow by five more ships as it transfers tonnage from sister brands, among which will be two ships from the retiring P&O Cruises Australia brand.
President Christine Duffy said the new class of ship will allow the line to create “innovative guest experiences that will take Carnival Cruise Line into the future”.
The ships will feature next-gen energy efficiency, waste management and emission reduction technology.
