Regal Princess

KONE ensures seamless people flow for a royal-class vessel

Customer: Princess Cruises
Shipyard: Fincantieri Monfalcone, Italy
Size: 142,229 gross tons
Date of completion: 2014

On a grand vessel like Regal Princess, every detail contributes to a luxurious and relaxing journey. With thousands of guests and crew moving between multiple decks, effortless mobility is key to maintaining a truly royal experience. Drawing on decades of marine expertise, KONE delivered flexible and reliable vertical transportation solutions that ensure smooth sailing for everyone on board.

Navigating complex shipyard schedules with precision people flow

Constructing a large cruise ship like Regal Princess demands exacting coordination among thousands of suppliers and workers to meet strict delivery schedules. Princess Cruises and Fincantieri needed a partner who could provide high-performance elevators and escalators while adapting to the dynamic shipyard setting.

KONE’s on-site marine experts adapted swiftly to shipyard demands, ensuring every people flow solution was delivered and installed on time. Their dependable performance helped Fincantieri meet its schedule and create a cruise experience defined by effortless movement and comfort.

Uninterrupted journeys and on-time delivery

Smooth and reliable vertical transportation for 4,800 individuals

KONE's People Flow solutions ensure that 3,500 passengers and 1,300 crew members can move effortlessly and dependably across the ship's decks, enhancing comfort and operational efficiency.

Project schedule maintained through flexible and dedicated support

KONE's dedicated shipyard team demonstrated crucial flexibility and resourcefulness, successfully synchronizing activities with thousands of other suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and installation of all equipment.

Technology highlights

27

Total KONE units onboard

2

KONE MiniSpace™ scenic passenger elevators

12

KONE MiniSpace™ passenger elevators

13

KONE MiniSpace™ service elevators

Results of the modernization

2 KONE MiniSpace™ scenic passenger elevators

These elevators offer passengers breathtaking views while providing efficient and comfortable vertical transportation in key areas of the ship.

12 KONE MiniSpace™ passenger elevators

By ensuring smooth and quiet movement for guests throughout the vessel, these elevators contribute to a relaxed and enjoyable onboard experience.

13 KONE MiniSpace™ service elevators

Essential for the ship's operations, these elevators facilitate the rapid and reliable movement of goods and crew, supporting efficient service delivery.

Easy-access platforms and stairlifts

These inclusive solutions ensure that all passengers, including those with impaired mobility, can comfortably access all areas of the ship.

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Regal Princess

The three Royal-class sister ships, Regal, Royal and Majestic, are all equipped with KONE People Flow solutions to ensure smooth and reliable vertical transportation for the guests and crew.

Description

One of the most challenging aspects during the construction of a large cruise vessel is keeping up with the schedule at the shipyard. With thousands of suppliers required to synchronize their activities during the construction, KONE’s dedicated team at the shipyard found the needed flexibility in time and resources to deliver according to the project.

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Building facts

Class: Royal Class
Tonnage: ≈ 142,229 GT
Capacity: 5,600 (passengers and crew)
Shipyard: Fincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy)
Owner: Princess Cruises (Carnival Corporation)

KONE Solutions

16 KONE MiniSpace™ elevators
6 KONE MonoSpace® elevators
2 KONE escalators
Accessibility platforms for passengers with reduced mobility