MSC Cruises has clocked up two more cruise ship newbuildings at Fincantieri.

Borsa Italiana-listed Fincantieri announced a contract to expand the Seaside class series was signed today.

The additional ships were added as the 154,000-gt MSC Seaside was delivered from the shipbuilder.

In a statement, MSC Cruises says the deal means it has an EUR 10.5bn investment programme in place spanning 12 ships for delivery through until 2026.