Princess Cruises has signed an agreement to build three new ships with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri.
The new builds will be the largest by capacity in the Princess Cruises fleet and are expected to be delivered in 2035, 2038 and 2039.
These ships will represent an evolution of the cruise line’s award-winning Sphere Class vessels with completely reimagined outer decks, staterooms and Piazza designs.
In line with Carnival Corporation’s fleet enhancement strategy, the new Voyager Class ships will be powered primarily by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), the best readily available advanced fuel technology.
LNG delivers immediate greenhouse gas reductions and significantly reduces air emissions compared with conventional marine fuels.
Princess Cruises president Gus Antorcha said that the new builds are underpinned by extensive customer and agent research.
“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.
“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,” he said.
Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and Managing Director of Fincantieri, said that new agreement confirms the strength of a long-standing, forward-looking partnership.
“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,” he said.
The Monfalcone-based shipbuilder has built several iconic Princess Cruise vessels showcasing advanced engineering, luxury and sustainability.
Notable builds include the Star Princess, a Sphere-class LNG-powered cruise ship delivered in 2025, which is the second largest vessel ever constructed in Italy and accommodates approximately 4,300 guests.
The three Voyager Class ships will set a new record with 183,000 gross tons and will accommodate approximately 4,700 guests.
