Project Leonardo

Project Leonardo is the codename for an upcoming class of cruise ships built for Norwegian Cruise Line. These are the first NCL ships to built by Fincantieri. Each ship is expected to cost about $850 Million.[1]

Class overview
Builders: Fincantieri
Operators: Norwegian Cruise Line
Preceded by: Breakaway Plus class
Planned: 6
General characteristics
Type: Cruise Ship
Tonnage: 140,000 GT
Length: 300 m
Capacity: 3,300

The first ship is expected to enter service in 2022.

History

Norwegian Cruise Line ordered four ships in February 2017, with an option for two more ships.[2] The ships should be delivered in the years 2022 to 2025, the optional ships up to 2027.

In July 2018, the cruise line confirmed its order for the fifth and sixth cruise ship of Leonardo class. They are expected to join the NCL's fleet in 2026 and 2027 respectively.[3][4]

The ships will measure 140,000 gross tons and accommodate approximately 3,300 guests. [5]

Ships
BuiltShipTonnageFlagNotesImage
2022Unnamed140,000 gt Bahamas
2023Unnamed140,000 gt Bahamas
2024Unnamed140,000 gt Bahamas
2025Unnamed140,000 gt Bahamas
2026Unnamed140,000 gt Bahamas
2027Unnamed140,000 gt Bahamas

References
  1. "Cruise Ship Orderbook". Retrieved 2017-09-14.
  2. "FINCANTIERI: A NEW CLASS OF SHIPS FOR NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE" (PDF). 2017-02-16. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
  3. "Norwegian Cruise Line to Build More Leonardo-Class Cruise Ships - Norwegian Cruise Line". www.cruisecritic.com. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
  4. https://www.fincantieri.com/en/media/press-releases/2018/norwegian-cruise-line-confirms-2-additional-leonardo-class-ships/
  5. https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-confirms-orders-fifth-and-sixth-ships-next-generation-
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