September 23, 2025. Fincantieri and Princess Cruises, one of the premiere cruise lines in the world, celebrated the delivery of Star Princess, the second liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered cruise ship in Princess Cruises’ Sphere Class, at the Monfalcone shipyard.
With a gross tonnage of approximately 178,000, Star Princess – sister ship to Sun Princess, delivered in 2024 by the Monfalcone yard – is the second largest vessel ever constructed in Italy and the second LNG-powered cruise ship that Fincantieri has built for this shipowner. It is also the second dual-fuel vessel, primarily powered by liquefied natural gas, to officially join the Princess fleet.
The new vessel will accommodate approximately 4,300 people and is based on a next-generation platform which features several new systems designed to enhance the energy efficiency of the ship.
Princess Cruises is the world’s most iconic cruise brand, operating a fleet of 17 modern ships that carry millions of guests each year to 330 destinations worldwide.
