The Towering Cost of Building a Cruise Ship
How Much Does a Cruise Ship Cost to Build?
Breaking Down the Costs
The cost of constructing a cruise ship is a complex calculation that depends on various factors, including:
- Vessel size
- Building shipyard
- Labor prices
- Taxes
- Quality of service
Even the smallest Fantasy Class ships built in the 1990s cost hundreds of millions of dollars. To provide perspective, here's a breakdown of recent construction costs:
- Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras (2021): $800 million
- MSC Cruises' Virtuosa (2021): $800 million
The total cost can easily exceed $1 billion for larger and more luxurious ships.
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