11:08 AM EDT, 03/26/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Carnival (CCL) said Tuesday it signed an agreement with the Meyer Werft shipyard for a fifth Excel-class cruise ship for its fleet, with delivery expected in 2028.

The 180,000-ton ship will be powered by liquefied natural gas and designed to transport 6,400 passengers and 1,800 crew, the company said.

Carnival said the order is contingent upon financing, which is expected to be finalized later this year.

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