Vard to build 4 expedition cruise vessels for Ponant
Mindy Tan
Singapore
VARD Holdings has signed a letter of intent for the construction of four luxury expedition cruise vessels for French cruise company Ponant.
The vessels will be developed by Vard, Ponant and Fincantieri. The ice-class expedition cruise vessels will be approximately 10,000 gross tons, about 128 metres long, 18 metres wide and will have a cruise speed of 15 knots. Each vessel can accommodate 180 passengers (92 cabins) and a crew of 110. The vessels will be arranged with luxury facilities on board, fulfilling the highest demands for environmentally friendly and safe operations.
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