Marking a significant achievement in expedition cruising, SunStone Maritime Group recently celebrated the steel-cutting ceremony for the seventh and final Infinity-class vessel, based on an Ulstein design.
Said to redefine the cruising experience, this new expedition cruise vessel has been designed with a focus on luxury, safety, and environmental consciousness.
The steel-cutting ceremony marks the start of construction and was arranged at China Merchants Heavy Industries shipyard in Haimen. The vessel is based on the Ulstein CX103 design. It has an Ice Class 1A certification for polar cruising. It adheres to high standards of comfort and safety, including SOLAS certification with a Safe Return to Port passport.
The new PC6-class expedition cruise ship, which has not yet been named, is scheduled to enter service in 2025. It features up to 95 passenger cabins, plus amenities including restaurants, a lecture space, lounges, a 180-degree indoor observation deck, outdoor viewing areas, a gym, a sauna, a spa, and a specially designed platform for kayakers and divers. Additionally, the vessel will include a sea-level Zodiac loading platform and a mudroom to enhance off-board activities.
While all SunStone’s Infinity-class vessels share the same basic design – 104.4m in length and 18.4m in width – each is customised according to client specifications, including passenger and crew capacity and the design of public spaces. A distinctive feature of this vessel, shared with three other vessels in the series, is the inclusion of windows around the bow lounge, offering a bright indoor environment.
