Deliveries set for 2030 and 2032 for this order subject to financing and other terms and conditions typical of this type of contract

Fincantieri and Tui AG have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the design and construction of two new cruise ships for the Marella Cruises brand.The two vessels will be delivered in calendar year 2030 and 2032.

The Agreement

This agreement represents a major step for Marella Cruises, which is venturing into newbuilding for the first time and has chosen Fincantieri as its strategic partner for this transformation. At the same time, it establishes a new customer relationship for Fincantieri, expanding its client base with a fresh brand in the cruise sector.

The ships

The ships will be designed specifically for the English market and have a focus on environmental sustainability. They will redefine premium cruising through refined design, high-quality materials, and a variety of spacious accommodations.

Forge strategic partnerships

Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and Managing Director of Fincantieri, commented: “We are proud to welcome Marella Cruises as a new customer and to support its vision as it enters the newbuild segment. This agreement is a testament to Fincantieri’s ability to forge strategic partnerships with an expanding client base, reinforcing our long-term visibility and ensuring a high level of capacity saturation for 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.

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J V between TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Cruises

Fincantieri  fincantieri-publication-of-documents-regarding-shareholders-meeting-2025 has built a solid and successful relationship with the brand TUI Cruises, joint venture between TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Cruises. This year in February, the Group delivered the cruise ship “Mein Schiff Relax”, the first of two InTUItion class new concept cruise ships dual-fuel powered (Liquid Natural Gas – LNG and Marine Gas Oil – MGO), while the second unit, “Mein Schiff Flow”, is currently under construction at the Monfalcone shipyard, with delivery scheduled for 2026.

About Fincantieri 

Fincantieri is one of the largest shipbuilding companies in the world, with over 230 years of history and more than 7,000 ships built. They have 10,000 employees and generate approximately 90,000 jobs, which double on a global scale thanks to a production network consisting of 18 facilities on four continents.

They are a reference player for major cruise operators, the exclusive supplier for the Italian Navy, a partner of the US Navy and numerous foreign navies, and a key player in some of the most important European Defence partnership programs.

They specialize in ship repairs and conversions, the production of systems and components for the mechanical and electrical sectors, naval interior design solutions, electronic and software systems, infrastructure, marine projects, and post-sales support services.

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