MS Royal Princess Cruise Ship

Construction of Royal Princess began on 15 March 2011 at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy when the first plate was cut. The next major milestone in construction occurred on 20 October 2011, when the ship's keel was laid. She was launched in August 2012; fitting out continues, and Fincantieri expects to deliver her to Princess Cruises in Spring 2013.
The ship measure 141,000 GRT and have a capacity of 3,600 passengers. Her amenities include a pair of public areas cantilevered over the side of the ship on the top deck—a walkway on the starboard side and a bar on the port side. She also have fewer pools than previous Princess Cruises ships and feature expanded public areas, including the movie theater, the "Sanctuary" bar and the central Piazza atrium.she will also have more dining options. The ships of this class are one of the first passenger vessels built compliant to the new Safe Return to Port requirements.
On 9 April 2013, it was announced that Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge will name the Royal Princess in a naming ceremony in Southampton on 13 June 2013. The ceremony will uphold British ship-naming traditions including the blessing, a performance by the Royal Marines and the pipers of the Irish Guards. Royal Princess will arrive at the Ocean Terminal in Southampton on Friday 7 June, where she will commence a series of events for customers and travel agents, including a special naming gala on the evening of Wednesday 12 June. The ship’s inaugural celebrations will conclude with her maiden voyage on 16 June.