Princess Cruises has announced plans for three brand-new ships in what will become its new Voyager Class, marking a major expansion for the cruise line and a big sign of where Princess is heading in the years ahead.
Three New Princess Ships Are on the Way
The three ships will be built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and are scheduled to debut in late 2035, 2038, and 2039. According to Princess Cruises, these vessels will be part of a next-generation platform that is expected to build on the cruise line’s current success while introducing new features and redesigned spaces for future guests.
The New Voyager Class Will Be the Largest in the Princess Fleet
At 183,000 gross tons and carrying approximately 4,700 guests each, the new Voyager Class ships will become the largest in the Princess fleet by capacity. Princess says the ships will combine many of the cruise line’s most popular venues and experiences with newly imagined outer decks, staterooms, and Piazza spaces.
A Reimagined Piazza and New Public Spaces
This is especially notable for Princess fans, as the Piazza has long been one of the brand’s signature features. Seeing that area reimagined on a larger and more advanced class of ship will likely be something many loyal cruisers will be curious about.
The Ships Will Build on the Sphere Class Platform
Princess also shared that the new ships will build on the award-winning Sphere Class platform, the same platform behind Sun Princess and Star Princess. Like those ships, the new Voyager Class vessels will be dual-fuel powered and primarily run on liquefied natural gas, or LNG.
LNG Fuel and Sustainability Focus
This fuel technology is currently considered one of the most readily available options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and lowering air pollution compared to conventional marine fuels.
Princess Says Guest Feedback Helped Shape the New Class
Princess Cruises President Gus Antorcha said the line has been using customer and travel advisor research to help shape the new class of ships. The goal, he explained, is to strike the right balance between keeping the Princess experience guests already love and introducing new ideas that will appeal to future cruisers as well.
What Guests Can Expect
That means guests can expect updates across the ship, from dining and pool areas to entertainment and public spaces. While Princess has not yet revealed specific onboard venues or ship features, the cruise line says more details about the design and amenities will be shared later.
Fincantieri Will Build the New Ships in Italy
For Fincantieri, the agreement also continues a long-standing partnership with Princess Cruises and helps secure shipyard work well into 2039. The shipbuilder described the project as another step forward in sustainable and next-generation cruise ship construction.
The Order Is Part of Carnival Corporation’s Bigger Fleet Strategy
The order is also part of Carnival Corporation’s broader fleet strategy. With these three ships, Carnival Corporation will have a total of 21 LNG-based vessels either in service or on order.
More New Ships Are Already on Order
The company also noted that, in addition to the new Princess ships, it currently has seven more ships on order across its brands for delivery between 2027 and 2033.
Why This Matters for Princess Cruises
For Princess Cruises, this announcement is a big one. Not only does it signal long-term confidence in the future of cruising, but it also shows that the line is continuing to invest heavily in larger, more modern ships designed to appeal to both loyal Princess guests and new cruisers alike.
As more details are released in the coming years, the Voyager Class will definitely be one to watch.
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Happy cruising!
Ethan