Fincantieri, the Italian state owned shipbuilder, and Seabourn, the ultra-luxury brand of Carnival Corporation & plc, the Anglo American cruise shipping group, the world’s leading cruise operator, have announced today the signing of a contract for the construction of an ultra-luxury ship. The order follows last October's letter of intent between the two companies.
"The ship, due to join the Seabourn fleet in the second half of 2016, will be built according to the standards and technical solutions that make Seabourn one of the most prestigious brands in the ultra-luxury segment and will continue the fleet modernization that began in 2009," Fincantieri said.
The all-suite ship will be approximately 40,350 gross tons, 210 metres long and 28 metres wide and will be able to reach a cruising speed of 18.6 knots. It will carry up to 604 guests, accommodated in 302 spacious suites, all with a private balcony.
Safety will be one of this ship's major strong points. It will be built using the very latest technologies, whose standards will exceed the requirements of the relevant legislation. Fuel consumption will be significantly reduced by optimizing the ship's hydrodynamics, the shipbuilder said.
