A major cruise line has ordered two new ships, “specially for the British.”
Tui owns Marella Cruises with ItalyFincantieri, scheduled to be delivered in 2030 and 2032.
This is the first time Marella has launched a new construction ship, and the deal is said to be worth £1.7 billion with Italian shipmakers.
parent company tui AG said revenue could be £128 million per ship per year, with a return on investment capital of 12%.
Marella said it is seeking to “redefine” the premium by using high-quality materials and “spacious” accommodation options.
They also said the project will “focus on environmental sustainability.”
The route currently operates a fleet of five ships: Discovery, Discovery 2, Explorer, Explorer 2 and Voyager, each with a capacity of about 2,000 passengers.
Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and Managing Director of Fincantieri, said: “We are honored to welcome Marella Cruises as a new client and support its vision as we enter the new construction field.
Tui owns Marella Cruises has ordered two new orders with Fincantieri in Italy and is scheduled to be delivered in 2030 and 2032. MarellaExplorer is one of their five ships
“This agreement demonstrates Fincantieri’s ability to build strategic partnerships through an ever-expanding customer base, thereby enhancing our long-term visibility and ensuring high capacity saturation in our shipyards.
“The project will bring together our expertise in ship design, innovation and sustainability to deliver vessels that meet the evolving expectations of modern cruise passengers. ”
Marella Cruises said: “After obtaining approval from TUI’s oversight board on Sunday, the slot machine availability at the shipyard Fincantieri was confirmed.
“The first ship delivery is expected to be made in fiscal year 2031, and the second ship is expected to continue in fiscal year 2033.”