Silversea Cruises has signed agreements with two European shipyards to build three ships.
The luxury cruise line has signed a memorandum of understanding with German shipbuilder Meyer Werft to build two new ‘Evolution Class’ ships, the first of which will be delivered in 2022.
Silversea also signed a contract with Dutch shipbuilder Shipyard De Hoop to construct a new expedition vessel, named Silver Origin, which will serve the Galapagos Islands itinerary currently sailed by Silver Galapagos.
The new ship is expected for delivery in March 2020.
Silversea executive chairman Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio said: "We are delighted to have entered into an agreement with Meyer Werft on the Silver Evolution series and De Hoop for Silver Origin.
"With our guests in mind, we are pushing the boundaries of ultra-luxury cruising, as well as expedition cruising in the Galapagos Islands and beyond, redefining the concept of immersive travel."
Richard Fain, chairman and CEO of Silversea owner Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd added: "We are excited to get to work helping Silversea grow and realise its ambitions.
"There is tremendous potential in the ultra-luxury and expedition markets of the cruise industry, and we believe discerning travellers will embrace the exciting designs Silversea is imagining for them."
RCCL finalised its two-thirds acquisition of Silversea earlier this year.
