Fincantieri has entered into an agreement to build four new cruise ships for Carnival Corporation. Valued at EUR 2.5 billion, the contract follows an agreement signed in March 2015. It is subjected to a set of terms including a satisfactory ship owner's investment in the project.

The new ships will be constructed at the shipyards in Monfalcone and Marghera, with work set to commence in 2016 and deliveries expected to take place in 2019 and 2020.