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08 Apr 2025, 18:56
Carnival Corporation Orders Two Next-Generation AIDA Cruises Ships for Delivery in 2030 and 2032
Carnival Corporation & plc has finalized an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for two new mid-sized AIDA Cruises ships, set to be delivered in fiscal years 2030 and 2032. These multi-fuel-capable vessels, each with around 2,100 cabins, will fall between AIDA’s current Hyperion and Helios classes in terms of size.
The ships will be equipped with engines that can run on a range of fuels, including low- and zero-carbon options like bio and synthetic fuels, supporting Carnival’s sustainability goals. AIDA President Felix Eichhorn noted the new class will offer innovative features and strengthen the brand’s leadership in the German cruise market.
The announcement brings Carnival Corporation’s total newbuild pipeline to eight ships between 2025 and 2033. CEO Josh Weinstein emphasized the company’s disciplined growth strategy and its focus on high-performing brands such as AIDA and Carnival Cruise Line.
The order is contingent on financing, expected to be completed later this year. Design details and itineraries for the new ships will be released in the future.
Carnival Corporation & plc has finalized an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for two new mid-sized AIDA Cruises ships, set to be delivered in fiscal years 2030 and 2032. These multi-fuel-capable vessels, each with around 2,100 cabins, will fall between AIDA’s current Hyperion and Helios classes in terms of size.
The ships will be equipped with engines that can run on a range of fuels, including low- and zero-carbon options like bio and synthetic fuels, supporting Carnival’s sustainability goals. AIDA President Felix Eichhorn noted the new class will offer innovative features and strengthen the brand’s leadership in the German cruise market.
The announcement brings Carnival Corporation’s total newbuild pipeline to eight ships between 2025 and 2033. CEO Josh Weinstein emphasized the company’s disciplined growth strategy and its focus on high-performing brands such as AIDA and Carnival Cruise Line.
The order is contingent on financing, expected to be completed later this year. Design details and itineraries for the new ships will be released in the future.
