Fincantieri To Build Three Ships For Virgin Cruises
Fincantieri and Virgin Cruises, brand of Virgin Group and new cruise operator, have signed a binding Letter of Intent (LOI) for the construction of three cruise ships.
The agreement, subject to the satisfaction of the usual customary conditions, is expected to be finalized in Q4 of 2015.
The new units will weigh 110,000 gross tons each and will feature 1430 guest cabins to host more than 2800 passengers on board, assisted by 1150 crew members. The delivery is scheduled respectively in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
