MSC Cruises and MEYER WERFT have confirmed that negotiations for a major newbuilding contract covering four next-generation cruise ships are progressing and are expected to be finalized in the coming weeks.
The two companies signed a letter of intent in December 2025 for the construction of four vessels, with options for two additional ships. According to the joint statement, negotiations and detailed design work have reached an advanced stage, with the final agreement involving a complex set of contracts that typically requires at least six months to complete.
The planned vessels will form a new cruise ship class named New Frontier. Each ship will have a gross tonnage of approximately 180,000 GT, accommodate up to 5,400 passengers, and be delivered annually from 2030 onwards.
If finalized, the order will secure MEYER WERFT’s production capacity well into the next decade.
Both companies said they remain confident that the negotiations will conclude successfully and will announce the final agreement once the contracts have been signed.
