P&O unveils plans for biggest cruise ship ever
Just when you thought cruise ships couldn’t get any bigger a new mega liner is set to hit the high seas, and this one might just prove size does matter (on a cruise at least).
P&O Cruises has detailed plans to create the line's biggest ever cruise ship. The new 180,000 tonne vessel will hold 5,200 passengers and be ready in 2020.
Just three cruise ships in service will be able to hold more passengers – Royal Caribbean International’s Harmony of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas.
The new, as-yet-unnamed ship is one of three LNG-powered vessels ordered by P&O Cruises’ parent company Carnival Corporation. While much is still unknown about the new vessels, they're expected to predominantly cater for the British market.
P&O Cruises senior vice president Paul Ludlow said: "These are very exciting times. The number of British passengers taking a cruise in the past five years has significantly increased, boosted most recently by our very successful launch of Britannia last year.
“We know there is still huge potential as more and more people realise the value for money, choice and range of dining and entertainment options available on ships of all sizes. With an amazing range of itineraries, from two days to three months, there is a cruise to suit every budget.”
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