PRINCESS Cruises yesterday announced that it will welcome a new ship in 2017.
The yet-to-be-named 143,000-ton ship will be the only new order parent company Carnival Corporation anticipates for 2017, according to Princess Cruises president, Jan Swart.
The 3,560-passenger vessel will be built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. It will boast a design platform introduced by sister ships Royal Princess in 2013 and Regal Princess, which entered service in May.
The new ship will feature the cruise line’s signature elements such as central atrium hub with multiple dining, entertainment and retail venues; the adults-only Sanctuary; Movies Under the Stars cinema experience; and 80 per cent of all staterooms with balconies. Some brand-new innovations can also be expected.
Specific features and amenities for the ship, along with deployment details, will be revealed in the coming months.
