Carnival will one day have a small fleet of LNG-powered cruiseships bringing vacationers to exotic destinations far and wide.

The Miami-based cruise major has signed a shipbuilding contract for a second next-generation passengership for its UK-focused P&O Cruises brand.

The 5,200-berth vessel, to be built by Meyer Werft's shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, for 2022 delivery, will be powered with dual-fuel engines using LNG power in port and at sea.