T. Mariotti, an Italian luxury cruise shipbuilding company, and Damen Shipyards Group have formed a new partnership to build cruise vessels.
The partnership between the two companies is a complementary fusion of expertise and facilities that will focus on the construction of cruise vessels. Together, the Damen and Mariotti will operate under a new common brand, Mariotti Damen Cruise.
Two Ultra-luxury Expedition Vessels
As the two companies made their announcement, ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn made public the signature of a letter of intent for two ultra-luxury expedition vessels with the newly-formed partnership.
The new ships will be a brand new innovative design, created specifically for the ultra-luxury expedition traveler. The first delivery is expected in June 2021 and the second ship is anticipated in May 2022.
The 170 m, 23,000 GT vessels will add new capacity for Seabourn in Antarctica, the Arctic, and other exotic destinations around the world while meeting PC6 Polar Class standards. Each will feature 132 luxurious oceanfront veranda suites, which will be home for up to 264 guests.
Picture by Seabourn.
