Fincantieri to build Virgin Cruises vessels

The new vessels will weigh 110,000 tonnes each and will feature 1,430 guest cabins to carry more than 2,800 passengers and 1,150 crew members.

“We now have the right partners in place to build a world-class cruise line that will redefine the cruising experience for good,” said Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group. “The Virgin Cruises approach will appeal to cruisers and non-cruisers alike, and we look forward to being in Miami and delivering an experience for people who want a new way to cruise”.

“I am convinced that this choice will contribute to expand the audience of cruise passengers, considering that the market segment still has wide growth margins,” added Giuseppe Bono, CEO, Fincantieri. “This agreement increases the number of our partners and strengthens our world leadership.

Delivery of the new cruise ships is scheduled respectively in 2020, 2021 and 2022.