Yes, there will be a renaissance in cruise ships when this is all over. Two of the biggest shipyards in Europe that were forced to close due to the coronavirus emergency are taking early steps to reopen.

Industry giant Fincantieri, whose shipyards hadn’t ever closed in a history going back to the age of sail, was forced to stop all work during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy. The shutdown stopped finishing touches on Princess Cruises’ Enchanted Princess, which was due to enter service in June. The delay will not be critical as Princess has delayed return to service until at least the end of June.

Fincantieri has called back employees at its shipyards across Italy and work will be ramped up gradually to meet guidelines to keep workers from gathering in large groups. It will mean delays of delivery of ships under construction at the various Fincantieri shipyards including Costa Firenze and Silversea Cruises’ Silver Moon, which were both due to launch this year. A new ship for Holland America Line, the Nieuw Ryndam is in early construction for completion in 2021.

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