Princess Cruises has confirmed an order for three next-generation cruise ships to be built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, marking a continuation of its fleet expansion strategy and reinforcing LNG as a core fuel choice for the brand’s future vessels.
The new Voyager-class ships will be built at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone yard and are scheduled for delivery in late 2035, 2038, and 2039. Each vessel will measure approximately 183,000 gross tons and accommodate around 4,700 passengers in lower berths, making them the largest ships in the Princess Cruises fleet by capacity.
The design builds on the existing Sphere-class platform, including Sun Princess and Star Princess, but introduces larger dimensions, reimagined public spaces, redesigned staterooms, and updated outdoor deck concepts aimed at enhancing guest experience across global itineraries.
Like their predecessors, the Voyager-class ships will be dual-fuel powered, primarily using liquefied natural gas (LNG). The order represents Carnival Corporation’s 19th, 20th, and 21st LNG-fuelled vessels as part of its broader fleet renewal and emissions reduction strategy.
Fincantieri described the agreement as reinforcing its long-standing partnership with Princess Cruises and ensuring a stable workload for its shipyards through 2039. The new order also contributes to a record cruise industry orderbook, which continues to expand amid sustained demand for large-scale cruise capacity.
Industry analysts note that the latest contracts further extend delivery timelines beyond 2037, underlining the long-cycle nature of cruise ship investment planning and the continued confidence in post-2030 cruise market growth.
