Fincantieri and Crystal Partner on Luxury Cruise Ship with Focus on Eco-Friendly Innovation and Personalized Service

Fincantieri and Crystal Partner on Luxury Cruise Ship with Focus on Eco-Friendly Innovation and Personalized Service

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri and Crystal have finalized a major agreement for a new luxury cruise ship, designed to accommodate approximately 690 passengers with all-suite, high-end accommodations, including solo traveler options. This 61,800-ton vessel will feature premium interiors and a high crew-to-passenger ratio for personalized service. Aligned with Fincantieri’s focus on sustainability, the ship will incorporate next-generation eco-friendly technologies like LNG and hydrogen, reflecting both companies’ commitment to greener, high-quality cruising experiences.

(PRESS RELEASE) TRIESTE, 8-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Fincantieri and Crystal, known for luxury cruise experiences, have finalized an agreement for the construction of an advanced, high-end cruise ship. This new vessel, part of a two-unit deal initially announced on June 27, represents a significant investment, with a value estimated between €500 million and €1 billion, contingent on financing and other conditions.

The cruise ship will share design similarities with its sister ships, featuring a gross tonnage of 61,800 and space for around 690 guests. Interiors crafted by leading architectural firms will incorporate high-quality materials, with all-suite accommodations, private verandas, and special single-occupancy options tailored to solo travelers. The ship will offer one of the highest crew-to-passenger ratios in the sector, providing guests with personalized attention and service.

This order is a key component of Fincantieri’s strategy in high-tech shipbuilding, particularly in luxury and sustainable cruising. As a global leader in the industry, Fincantieri is committed to pioneering eco-friendly technologies, including LNG and hydrogen, and designing vessels that cater to modern market trends. This collaboration reflects Fincantieri’s reputation as a preferred partner for premium cruise brands focused on delivering sustainable, high-quality experiences.

Fincantieri is one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups, the only one active in all high-tech marine industry sectors. It is leader in the construction and transformation of cruise, naval and oil & gas and wind offshore vessels, as well as in the production of systems and component equipment, after-sales services and marine interiors solutions. Thanks to the expertise developed in the management of complex projects, the Group boasts first-class references in infrastructure and is a reference player in digital technologies and cybersecurity, electronics and advanced systems. With over 230 years of history and more than 7,000 ships built, Fincantieri maintains its know-how, expertise and management centres in Italy, here employing over 11,000 workers and creating around 90,000 jobs, which double worldwide thanks to a production network of 18 shipyards operating worldwide and with over 22,000 employees.

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