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Princess Cruises is doubling down on its long-term growth strategy with a major new ship order that will reshape its fleet well into the next decade.
The cruise line has signed agreements with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to construct three new next-generation vessels, with deliveries scheduled for 2035, 2038 and 2039, the company announced this week.
The ships will introduce a new Voyager class platform for Princess, building on the design direction established by its newest vessels while pushing into larger, more technologically advanced territory.
The Largest Ships in Princess History
Each of the three ships will measure approximately 183,000 gross tons and carry around 4,700 guests, making them the largest ships ever built for the brand.
They will also continue Princess’ transition toward cleaner energy, operating primarily on liquefied natural gas (LNG), which reduces emissions compared to traditional marine fuels. With these additions, Carnival Corporation — Princess’ parent company — will expand its LNG-powered fleet to more than 20 vessels.
The ships will be constructed at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, continuing a long-standing partnership between the two companies.
A New Take on the Princess Experience
Princess says the Voyager-class ships will blend its most popular onboard features with entirely reworked design elements across key areas of the ship.
That includes reimagined outer decks, redesigned staterooms and an updated Piazza concept, one of the brand’s signature onboard gathering spaces.
The line is leaning heavily on customer and travel advisor feedback as it evolves the experience, according to Princess Cruises President Gus Antorcha, who emphasized a mix of familiar favorites and new concepts across dining, entertainment and public spaces.
More detailed specifications and onboard features are expected to be revealed closer to delivery.
Part of a Broader Cruise Boom
The order is part of a broader expansion push by Carnival Corporation, which currently has seven additional ships on order scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2033.
Cruising continues to be one of the fastest-growing segments of the global vacation market, and long-range orders like this signal sustained confidence in future demand — even more than a decade out.
For travelers, it means a steady pipeline of new, larger and more advanced ships coming to market, with Princess positioning itself to compete aggressively in the premium cruise segment for years to come.
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