German and Dutch yards win Silversea Cruises contracts

The first of the two vessels is likely to deliver in 2022. Silversea has also signed a contract with Shipyard De Hoop of the Netherlands to build a new expedition vessel, Silver Origin, that will sail on the Galapagos Island itineraries which are currently available from Silver Galapagos. This new ship will be commissioned in March 2020, the company said. The agreements are subject to certain contingencies which are expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2019.
“We are delighted to have entered into an agreement with Meyer Werft on the Silver Evolution series and De Hoop for Silver Origin,” commented Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, Silversea’s executive chairman. “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 D. Fain, chairman and CEO of RCCL, said: “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 competed its two-thirds acquisition of Silversea Cruises earlier this year.