Preview of Carnival XL Cruise Ship as First Steel is Cut

Carnival XL

A brand new class of cruise ship and the largest ever for Carnival Cruise Line had its first steel cut at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland. Set to be delivered in 2020, the 180,000-ton XL vessel that will be the first-ever ship operating in North America to use liquefied natural gas (LNG). At the ceremony, Carnival Cruise Line also revealed a dramatic new red, white and blue hull design that celebrates its legacy as America’s Cruise Line and pays homage to maritime tradition.  Developed by New York-based Bluarch…

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