SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
July 30, 2014 /CNW/ -- Today
Princess Cruises, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc
(NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK), announced that it has reached an
agreement with the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to build a new
ship, which will enter service in 2017.
The as-yet unnamed 143,000-ton vessel, which will be built at an
all-in cost of approximately 600 million
euros, will carry 3,560 passengers, and feature the
successful design platform introduced by sister ships Royal
Princess in 2013 and Regal Princess which entered service this past
May.
The new ship will include the signature elements that have
become synonymous with the Princess Cruises guest experience such
as a soaring central atrium hub with multiple dining, entertainment
and retail venues; the adults-only Sanctuary; Movies Under the
Stars cinema experience, and 80 percent of all staterooms with
balconies. The ship will also include some brand-new
innovations to enhance the guest experience even further.
"We are incredibly excited to add this fabulous new ship to our
already formidable fleet," said Jan
Swartz, Princess Cruises president. "Royal Princess and
Regal Princess have been exceptionally successful for us and have
received numerous accolades from guests, travel agents and media,
so adding another sister ship will enable us to continue to expand
our innovative vacation experiences. We're very pleased that this
new ship order is an indication of the confidence that our parent
Carnival Corporation has in the future of the Princess brand." She
added that this is the only new order Carnival Corporation &
plc anticipates for 2017.
Specific features and amenities for the ship, along with
deployment details, will be revealed in the coming months.
Giuseppe Bono, Fincantieri Chief
Executive Officer, commented: "All the orders we win are important
for our Group, but some are more special than others. The one we're
announcing today certainly belongs to this select category. In
fact, it's no coincidence that Fincantieri is the universally
recognized leader among the builders of cruise ships. It's a source
of great pride to be able to immediately build another ship for a
prestigious brand like Princess Cruises following the successful
deliveries of two jewels like "Royal" and "Regal," which have
already become part of maritime history." Bono ended by saying,
"Our objective has always been to build ships of the future, and
thanks to the Carnival Group, the leading market player, which has
reconfirmed its well-founded confidence in us, we have proven over
time not only to have kept faith with this ambitious goal but also
to have been able to consolidate our world leadership in a sector
of absolute technological excellence, like cruise ships."
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS
(1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's website at
http://www.princess.com.
About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a
global cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 18 modern ships
renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in
dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment
of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide
cruising, Princess carries 1.7 million guests each year to
destinations around the globe ranging in length from three to 111
days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc
(NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
Newsroom:
Additional media information is available
at princess.com/news
SOURCE Princess Cruises