Torstein Hagen's Viking Ocean Cruises has signed up for two more cruiseships at Fincantieri in Italy.

The deal brings the number of 47,800-gt vessels being built or completed at the yard to 10.

"Following the agreement signed last April between Fincantieri and Viking Ocean Cruises, the contracts for the construction of the seventh and eighth ships have become effective and, furthermore, the company has exercised the option for the ninth and tenth," Fincantieri said in a statement cited by Cruise Critic.