Fincantieri has acquired a extremely vital order from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings for the development of 4 new next-generation cruise ships.
The order entails the development of two cruise ships for the Regent Seven Seas Cruises and two for the Oceania Cruises manufacturers respectively.
The ships designated for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, scheduled for supply in 2026 and 2029, will boast a gross tonnage of 77,000 tons and accommodate roughly 850 passengers.
Meanwhile, the vessels for Oceania Cruises, set for deliveries in 2027 and 2028, will function a gross tonnage of 86,000 tons and accommodate round 1,450 passengers. The contract for these 4 new items is now in impact and has already been secured by way of financing.
Additionally, Fincantieri has signed a letter of intent with the identical shipowner to discover the development of 4 further items.
These vessels, slated for supply in 2030, 2032, 2034, and 2036, would be the largest ever constructed for the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) model, with a gross tonnage of roughly 200,000 tons and the capability to accommodate round 5,000 passengers every.
The four-ship NCL order is anticipated to interchange a separate, efficient, two-ship order for Oceania Cruises initially positioned to safe availability with the shipyard. The four-ship order for NCL remains to be being finalized and is topic to financing. Delivery for the second Oceania Cruises ship is contractually scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2028, however could also be delayed to 2029, with all anticipated supply dates being preliminary and topic to alter, in response to Fincantieri.
“We are particularly proud of this impressive new agreement and the partnership with a historic and prestigious client like Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, confirming a continuity of strategic relationships that we consider a great industrial value,” stated Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and Managing Director of Fincantieri acknowledged: “
“We are excited to continue our partnership with Fincantieri on this strategic new-ship order for the future of our company. This will ensure the steady introduction of cutting-edge vessels into our fleet and solidify our long-term growth,” added Harry Sommer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.
