Princess Cruises has announced an order for three new Voyager class cruise ships from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, marking a major long-term investment in next-generation vessels designed to enhance the guest experience. The ships are scheduled for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039, and will become the largest by capacity in the cruise line’s fleet.
The three ships will each measure 183,000 gross tons and accommodate around 4,700 guests. They will be dual-fuel powered, primarily using Liquefied Natural Gas, and will feature reimagined deck spaces, staterooms and central Piazza areas, alongside new technologies aimed at improving onboard experiences.
The new Voyager class builds on the cruise line’s existing Sphere Class platform and will be constructed at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The project forms part of a wider fleet strategy by Carnival Corporation, the parent company of Princess Cruises, to expand capacity and modernise its global operations.
Gus Antorcha, President of Princess Cruises, said, “The Voyager class will delight both our loyal guests and attract the next generation of Princess guests. We have been leveraging extensive customer and agent research to strike the right balance between evolving our proven winners and introducing new concepts and partnerships grounded in what matters to our current and future guests.”
He added, “From exceptional dining and inviting pool environments to elevated entertainment and beautifully reimagined spaces throughout the ship, we are leaving no area untouched as we thoughtfully evolve the Princess experience.”
The ships will incorporate the latest marine and guest-facing technologies, while continuing to develop features seen on the cruise line’s newest vessels. Similar to the Sun Princess and Star Princess, the new ships will use LNG as their primary fuel, reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared with conventional marine fuels.
Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and Managing Director of Fincantieri, said, “We are delighted to announce this new agreement with Princess Cruises, which confirms the strength of a long-standing and forward-looking partnership. These new orders secure a robust workload for our shipyards through 2039 and further support the profitable development of our cruise business, as outlined in our 2026–2030 Industrial Plan.”
He added, “With the new Voyager-class ships, we are once again leveraging Fincantieri’s distinctive expertise in sustainable, next-generation shipbuilding, supporting Princess Cruises in its growth trajectory and reaffirming our role as a trusted industrial partner for the evolution of the cruise industry.”
The agreements bring Carnival Corporation’s total number of LNG-powered ships on order and in operation to 21. The company also has seven additional vessels under contract for delivery between 2027 and 2033 as part of its broader strategy to stimulate demand in the growing cruise market.
