MIAMI and MONACO, Oct. 8,
2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:
RCL) and Silversea Cruises today announced agreements to build
three new ships for Silversea Cruises, the ultra-luxury and
expedition cruise brand that recently joined the RCL family.
Silversea signed a memorandum of understanding with German
shipbuilder Meyer Werft to build two
new vessels in a new "Evolution Class." The first Evolution-class
ship is expected to deliver in 2022.
Silversea also signed a contract with Dutch shipbuilder Shipyard
De Hoop to construct a new expedition vessel, named Silver
Origin, that will serve the Galapagos Islands itinerary
currently sailed by Silver Galapagos. The new ship is
expected for delivery in March
2020.
"We are delighted to have entered into an agreement with
Meyer Werft on the Silver Evolution
series and De Hoop for Silver Origin," says 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 Galápagos Islands and beyond, redefining the concept of
immersive travel."
"We are excited to get to work helping Silversea grow and
realize its ambitions," said Richard D.
Fain, Chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.,
which finalized its two-thirds acquisition of Silversea earlier
this year. "There is tremendous potential in the ultra-luxury and
expedition markets of the cruise industry, and we believe
discerning travelers will embrace the exciting designs Silversea is
imagining for them."
"We are very happy to build these new ships for Silversea
Cruises. Together with Silversea we will create a new generation of
environmentally friendly ships in the ultra-luxury cruise market,"
said Tim Meyer, Managing Director of
Meyer Werft.
"We are excited and proud to receive this order," said Patrick
A.B.M. Janssens MA, CEO, Shipyard De Hoop. "It is not only about
building the best small expedition cruise vessel, but also about
building and maintaining a high-quality partnership with Royal
Caribbean and Silversea."
The agreements are subject to certain contingencies which are
expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2019.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) is a global cruise
vacation company that controls and operates four global brands:
Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara Club
Cruises and Silversea Cruises. We are also a 50 percent joint
venture owner of the German brand TUI Cruises and a 49 percent
shareholder in the Spanish brand Pullmantur Cruceros. Together,
these brands operate a combined total of 59 ships with an
additional 15 on order. They operate diverse itineraries around the
world that call on all seven continents. Additional information can
be found on www.rclcorporate.com.
Silversea Cruises, in which Manfredi
Lefebvre d'Ovidio serves as Executive Chairman, is
recognized as an innovator in the ultra-luxury cruise line
industry, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard its intimate,
all-suite vessels: Silver Wind, Silver Shadow,
Silver Whisper, Silver Spirit and Silver Muse
– all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual
elegance. With the inclusion of the expedition ships Silver
Explorer, Silver Galapagos, Silver Discoverer,
and with Silver Cloud recently joining the Expedition fleet,
Silversea's itineraries encompass all seven continents and feature
worldwide luxury cruises to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, both Polar Regions and hundreds of
fascinating destinations in between.
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SOURCE Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.