Sphere-class cruise ship

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Sphere class
Class overview
BuildersFincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
OperatorsPrincess Cruises
Preceded by Royal-class cruise ship
Built2021–present
In service2023–[1]
Planned2[2]
On order1
Building1
Completed0
Active0
General characteristics
TypeCruise ship
Tonnage175,000 GT
Installed powerDual-fueled LNG power[4]
Capacity4,300 passengers[3]

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).

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[]

  1. ^ "Princess Cruises to Build Two Next Generation LNG Cruise Ships". Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. July 23, 2018.
  2. ^ "Fincantieri Starts Construction of New 'Sphere' Class Ship for Princess Cruises". Cruise Industry News. September 3, 2021.
  3. ^ Sloan, Gene (July 23, 2018). "Princess Cruises joins list of cruise lines ordering giant new ships". USA TODAY.
  4. ^ "FINCANTIERI: CONSTRUCTION OF NEW "SPHERE" CLASS SHIP FOR PRINCESS CRUISES BEGINS". Fincantieri.com. Fincantieri S.p.A. September 3, 2021.
  5. ^ Thakkar, Emrys. "Construction Begins on First Sphere-Class Princess Cruise Ship". Cruise Hive LTD.


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