Norwegian Cruise Line and STX France Cruise SA, STX Europe’s French shipyard, have come to an agreement to revise the original F3 order but are continuing to move forward with the construction of the first F3 cruise ship. STX France is now building only one F3 ship and at 150,000 tons with a total of 4,200 passenger berths it will be the largest ship in Norwegian Cruise Line’s fleet.
Building will continue of the original hull which is at the moment in the early stages of construction and delivery is set for late May 2010, as originally planned. The planned second vessel, only in the preparatory stages, will not be built. Any further terms of the agreement have not been released.
"We are pleased that the ongoing construction of the ship for NCL will continue. We, along with our subcontractors, will now make the necessary adjustments to our plans for this project," said Jacques Hardelay, president of STX France Cruise SA.
Norwegian Cruise Line to date have kept details of the F3 ship close to their chest and have only released information regarding F3’s staterooms and nightlife. No doubt there will be further exciting details released as construction progresses.
Known as the innovator in cruise travel with a 42-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, Norwegian Cruise Line introduced Freestyle Cruising which allows guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, NCL has the youngest fleet in the industry with 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on the newest, most contemporary ships at sea. NCL is presently building a new third generation Freestyle Cruising project known as F3, for delivery in 2010.
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