Sphere-class cruise ship
The Sphere-class cruise ship is a class of cruise ships under construction that will enter service with Princess Cruises in 2023. They will be the largest ships built for Princess Cruises and the company's first ships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy |
| Operators | Princess Cruises |
| Preceded by | Royal-class cruise ship |
| Built | 2021–present |
| In service | 2023–[1] |
| Planned | 2[2] |
| On order | 1 |
| Building | 1 |
| Completed | 0 |
| Active | 0 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Cruise ship |
| Tonnage | 175,000 GT |
| Installed power | Dual-fueled LNG power[3] |
| Capacity | 4,300 passengers[4] |
Design and construction
The ships have a capacity about 4,300 passengers and will be powered by LNG with a gross tonnage of about 175,000 GT. Steel was cut for the first ship at Fincantieri in September 2021. The second ship is planned to be completed in 2025.[5]
Ships in class
| Name | Gross Tonnage | Capacity | Builder |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | 175,000 GT | 4,300 passengers | Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy |
| TBA | 175,000 GT | 4,300 passengers | Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy |
References
- "Princess Cruises to Build Two Next Generation LNG Cruise Ships". Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. July 23, 2018.
- "Fincantieri Starts Construction of New 'Sphere' Class Ship for Princess Cruises". Cruise Industry News. September 3, 2021.
- "FINCANTIERI: CONSTRUCTION OF NEW "SPHERE" CLASS SHIP FOR PRINCESS CRUISES BEGINS". Fincantieri.com. Fincantieri S.p.A. September 3, 2021.
- Sloan, Gene (July 23, 2018). "Princess Cruises joins list of cruise lines ordering giant new ships". USA TODAY.
- Thakkar, Emrys. "Construction Begins on First Sphere-Class Princess Cruise Ship". Cruise Hive LTD.
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