Vard Holdings Limited, the Norwegian unit of Fincantieri, says it has won a contract for two expedition cruise ships from Hapag-Lloyd Kreuzfahrten, the German luxury and expedition cruise operator that is owned by the Anglo-German TUI AG group.
A letter or intent regarding the ships was signed in May and at the time, Vard said the counterpart was “an undisclosed cruise company.” Final contravt is subject to financing.
The 16,100 gross ton vessels will be 138 metres in length and 22 metres wide and they will have accommodation for 240 passengers in 120 cabins. They will feature a water sports marina and extensive spa and fitness areas.
The hulls will be built in Tulcea in Romania and the fitting out will be carried at at Langsten in Norway. Both are Vard’s shipyards. The vessels will be delivered in the first and final quarter of 2019, respectively.
