Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri launched the cruise ship Carnival Horizon, Carnival Cruise Line's new ship, at its Marghera shipyard on May 10.

The shipbuilder said that interior fittings will now begin, leading the ship to its delivery, scheduled for spring 2018.

Featuring 133,500 gross tons and a length of 323 meters, the new cruise ship will be capable of accommodating over 6,400 people onboard, including the staff.