According to news from Miami, Carnival Corporation has announced plans to build a new Cunard ship. The vessel, which will become the fourth ship in the Cunard fleet, is scheduled to enter service in 2022. Carnival stated that the addition would help strengthen the Cunard brand and support its plans for continued growth.
A Fourth Ship For The Cunard Fleet
The new Cunard ship will be designed and built by Fincantieri S.p.A., the renowned Italian shipbuilder. Construction will take place in Monfalcone, Italy, enabling Cunard to operate four ships simultaneously for the first time in several decades. The vessel, which has not yet been named, will join Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Victoria in the Cunard fleet.
More Details To Follow
Further information about the new Cunard ship will be released beginning in 2018. The vessel will become the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard banner since the company was established in 1839. Following the new agreement, Carnival Corporation has 18 new cruise ships scheduled for delivery between 2018 and 2022.
Investment Across The Existing Fleet
The addition of the new vessel will allow Cunard to expand its presence in the luxury cruise market. The company’s wider investment programme has also included extensive refurbishment work, with more than $170 million spent over the previous two years on upgrades to Queen Victoria and the flagship Queen Mary 2.
Expanding The Cunard Guest Experience
Cunard continues to enhance its cruise offering through new destinations, dining venues and special events. Carnival Corporation is one of the world’s largest leisure travel companies and currently operates ten brands, including nine major cruise lines. Together, these brands manage 103 ships visiting more than 700 ports around the world.