This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with retired lawyer Peter Antonucci, who spent six years living on The World — a residential ship for millionaires. Antonucci has written three novels about scandals on the high seas.
Carnival Cruise Line Orders Fourth Excel Class Cruise Ship
14.02.2024 - 18:43 / forbes.com / Christine Duffy / Cruise Line / Josh Weinstein
Carnival Cruise Line has signed a deal with leading German shipbuilder Meyer Werft to build its fourth Excel class cruise ship, set to launch in spring 2027.
Joining its current fleet of Excel-class ships: Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, and Carnival Jubilee, the new 180,000-ton ship will carry over 6,400 guests.
Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, says, "Our Excel class ships have been a tremendous addition to the Carnival fleet and proven very popular with our guests.
This new ship enables us to continue the growth of our incredible fleet as we welcome our loyal guests back to cruise more frequently and attract new-to-cruise guests to experience all that a Carnival cruise has to offer."
Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation, says, "Building on our strong performance and growing momentum around the world, we are excited to resume our newbuild program and further enhance our global fleet with yet another state-of-the-art ship that will wow Carnival Cruise Line’s guests.”
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