Cruise news (FincantieriVARD-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Viking expands fleet with 2 new cruise ships from Fincantieri
Fincantieri and Viking have formalized agreements for the construction of two new ocean vessels, following the successful design of previous ships...
June 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RSSC-Regent's Seven Seas Prestige to debut in 2026
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced the addition of two new ships to its fleet within the next five years, beginning with the Seven Seas...
June 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri-built MSC ship EXPLORA II successfully completes sea trials
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of MSC Group, has announced the successful completion of sea trials for EXPLORA II. This...
June 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri leads shipbuilding innovation with Digital Twin Technology
Over the past decade, the shipbuilding industry has experienced significant advancements in digitalization, aiming to enhance efficiency, reduce...
June 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
NCL and Fincantieri mark milestone with float out of Norwegian Aqua
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line and Fincantieri celebrated the float out of Norwegian Aqua at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard on Tuesday, April 23...
April 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RINA secures contract for design approval of Carnival's 4th and 5th Excel-class ships
Classification society RINA has secured a contract to oversee the design approval and construction supervision of the CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's...
April 24, 2024 - Accidents
Princess Cruises and Fincantieri push back delivery date for Star Princess
Princess Cruises and Fincantieri jointly announced the decision to reschedule the delivery of the forthcoming Sphere Class vessel, Star Princess...
April 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri delivers Queen Anne ship to Cunard in Venice
In a ceremonial affair held today (April 19), the Queen Anne officially joined Cunard's esteemed fleet, continuing the lineage of distinguished...
April 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders 8 new ships from Fincantieri
NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced the commissioning of 8 vessels across its 3 brands, slated for delivery between 2026 and 2036. The...
April 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
The new Sun Princess cruise ship started the Maiden Voyage after delays
Princess Cruises' newest vessel Sun Princess has commenced its first voyage in Europe/Mediterranean on Wednesday, February 28th, after two delays...
February 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Brilliant Lady ship completes final drydocking before delivery to Virgin Voyages
The newbuild Brilliant Lady cruise ship has successfully concluded her final dry dock period ahead of her imminent delivery to Virgin Voyages. This...
February 28, 2024 - Accidents
Princess Cruises cancels Sun Princess maiden voyage for additional shipyard work
Princess Cruises has officially taken delivery of Sun Princess - a new vessel built by Fincantieri's yard in Monfalcone Italy. With a volume of 175...
February 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's newest ship Queen Anne to be christened at Port Liverpool's Mersey Waterfront
Cunard's newest vessel - MS Queen Anne, is set to be christened at its historic birthplace, the Mersey waterfront in Liverpool, on Monday, June 3...
February 6, 2024 - Accidents
Construction delays push Oceania Allura's maiden voyage to July 2025
Oceania Cruises has announced a delay in the delivery of its vessel Allura due to construction setbacks. Consequently, 6 sailings planned for next...
February 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises and Fincantieri postpone Sun Princess ship's delivery
Princess Cruises and the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri have amicably agreed to postpone the delivery of Sun Princess, the company's largest vessel...
January 26, 2024