The First Encore

Fincantieri's computer-controlled torch makes the first cutting
of steel for Seabourn Encore

Seabourn began growing again today. Fincantieri began cutting steel for the first of two ships they will build for the brand at their Marghera yard. The 40,350-ton Seabourn Encore will again push the Seabourn size larger by almost a third (compared to the Odyssey-class). It will carry 600 in double occupancy.

Details appeared in the April 13 edition of Cruise News Daily.