The delivery of Enchanted Princess has been delayed until further notice.
The new Princess Cruises flagship was due to be christened in Southampton on 30 June, but a shutdown of the Fincantieri yard in Monfalcone, Italy, because of the coronavirus pandemic has brought work to a halt.
The company said in a statement today: “Princess Cruises confirms that the delivery of Enchanted Princess is delayed.
“A new delivery date has not been determined since the Fincantieri yard in Monfalcone, Italy remains closed. Voyages through July 31 have been cancelled.
“The delivery delay is due to the country-wide lockdown imposed by the Italian government and public health officials in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
“The naming ceremony scheduled to take place in Southampton on June 30 has been cancelled. Inaugural activities are under review in conjunction with changes to the ship deployment.”