Fincantieri and Regent Seven Seas Cruises at this time celebrated the steel-cutting ceremony for the brand new Seven Seas Status.
Scheduled for supply in 2026, the ship is the primary in a brand new sequence developed for the ultra-luxury model, which is a part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.
In response to a press launch, the ceremony passed off in Fincantieri’s Marghera yard and was attended by representatives from each firms.
Amongst these current have been Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd; Andrea DeMarco, president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises; Luigi Matarazzo, normal supervisor of Fincantieri’s Service provider Ships Division; and Marco Lunardi, director of the Marghera yard.
As the primary in a brand new sequence of ships referred to as the Status Class, the brand new 77,000-ton vessel will likely be adopted by a sister ship in 2029.
In response to Fincantieri, the Seven Seas Status will accommodate as much as 850 company in 434 suites, giving it one of many highest guest-to-space ratios within the business.
“The ship will embody sophistication and refinement that’s the epitome of timeless magnificence, integrating probably the most superior environmental applied sciences and introducing new lodging classes, new eating experiences and plenty of extra unbelievable experiences for luxurious vacationers,” the shipyard added in its assertion.
The brand new Status Class follows the Explorer sequence, which was additionally constructed by Fincantieri between 2016 and 2023, and consists of the Seven Seas Explorer, the Seven Seas Splendor and the Seven Seas Grandeur.
The Seven Seas Status is a part of an eight-ship order that was introduced by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings earlier this yr.
Along with two ships for Regent, the record-breaking settlement consists of prototype vessels for the group’s Norwegian Cruise Line and Oceania Cruises manufacturers.
With deliveries scheduled by means of 2036, the brand new ships will add practically 25,000 berths to the fleet of the three-brand firm.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s orderbook additionally consists of 5 beforehand ordered ships for Norwegian and Oceania.
