Hybrid Cruise Ship

For the first time fully electric propulsion on a passenger ship will be possible.

Hybrid cruise ship. Portuguese cruise companies are taking keen interest in developing ships made with marine hybrid full electric propulsion systems and are able to withstand harsh weather conditions in polar regions. The Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri constructed Vista-class ships for Holland America and PO Cruises and the Finnish STX shipbuilder built Spirit -class vessels for the Carnival and Costa. Hurtigruten builds hybrid ships.

The Vista Spirit hybrid-class cruise ship is the culmination of two cruise ship designs. Up To 100 Instant Savings 50 Off Every Guest Kids Sail Free. Ad Book Today and Save.

According to Vard the vessel is the first-ever hybrid-powered polar exploration vessel propelled with LNG with ice-breaking technology Featuring 30000 gross tonnes the cruise ship is 150 metres long and 28 metres wide. Le Commandant Charcot will make its maiden voyage this. 40 facilities and activities.

The chosen solutions will reduce the fuel consumption by approximately 20 percent. Norwegian cruise operator Hurtigruten is eyeing a greener future for its fleet and recently achieved a maritime first by powering its hybrid MS Roald Amundsen ship through the water on battery. As the first hybrid-electric powered cruise ship MS Roald Amundsen from Norwegian shipping company Hurtigruten was introduced in 2019.

Carnival Corporation had two competing and very similar ship designs the Vista class and Spirit class. The hybrid design was first launched for Queen Victoria in 2007. Manufacturers are increasing their focus in adventure cruise ships to tap into incremental opportunities.

French cruise ship operator Ponant is preparing for the launch of what the company touts is the industrys first luxury electric hybrid ship. Ad Enjoy private balcony swimming pool waterslide park VR experience and free buffet. Ad Enjoy private balcony swimming pool waterslide park VR experience and free buffet.