FINCANTIERI has signed an agreement with TUI for two new cruise ships for its Marella Cruises brand, marking the first-ever newbuilds for the line. The ships, which will be delivered in 2030 and 2032, will be designed specifically for the English market, and have a focus on environmental sustainability. They...
FINCANTIERI has signed an agreement with TUI for two new cruise ships for its Marella Cruises brand, marking the first-ever newbuilds for the line.
The ships, which will be delivered in 2030 and 2032, will be designed specifically for the English market, and have a focus on environmental sustainability.
They will aim to “redefine premium cruising” through refined design, high-quality materials, and a variety of spacious accommodations.
“We are proud to welcome Marella Cruises as a new customer and to support its vision as it enters the newbuild segment,” Fincantieri Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director Pierroberto Folgiero said.
“This agreement is a testament to Fincantieri’s ability to forge strategic partnerships with an expanding client base, reinforcing our long-term visibility and ensuring a high level of capacity saturation for our shipyards.
“The project will bring together our expertise in ship design, innovation, and sustainability to deliver vessels that meet the evolving expectations of modern cruise passengers.”
Fincantieri’s new relationship with Marella is the latest development in a long association with TUI Group, with the shipbuilder in Feb delivering Mein Schiff Relax (CW 11 Feb) for the travel firm’s namesake TUI Cruises brand.
The ship is the first of two InTUItion-class concept cruise ships dual-powered by liquid natural gas and marine gas.
The second ship, Mein Schiff Flow, is currently under construction at the Monfalcone shipyard, with delivery scheduled for next year. MS
