Silversea Cruises christens its new ultra-luxury ship

Yesterday the Silver Moon was re-christened underlining that it is the newest ship in Silversea Cruises' ultra-luxury fleet, which generates momentum in the return to global service of the cruise line.

Held aboard the ship in the port of Piraeus, the Silver Moon ship's official opening ceremony was attended by many special guests, including Richard D. Fain, Royal Caribbean Group, President and CEO; Roberto Martinoli, President and CEO of Silversea Cruises; Jason Liberty, Royal Caribbean Group, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Captain Chavdar Georgiev; Luigi Matarazzo, General Manager of the Merchant Ship Division of Fincantieri; and the Honorable Minister Harry Theoharis, Minister of Tourism of Greece, among others. As the first ultra-luxury cruise ship to set sail after the pandemic, the Silver Moon embarked on her inaugural season from Athens on June 18, embarking on a series of 10-day voyages to the Greek islands.

Following maritime traditions, the Reverend Father Ioannis Patsis, Vice President of Caritas Hellas, blessed the ship, before the ship's godmother, Gaia Gaja, from the renowned Italian wine cellar Gaja, broke a bottle of champagne on the bow of the ship. . Guests watched the event on TV screens located throughout the ship and Silversea family members streamed the ceremony online as the Silver Moon officially became the ninth ship in the leading ultra-luxury cruise fleet. .

“Seeing the official appointment of Silver Moon, the first of Silversea's christenings as part of the Royal Caribbean Group, was a very proud moment,” says Richard D. Fain. "I congratulate the Silversea leadership team, Captain Georgiev and the Silver Moon crew, the Fincantieri shipbuilding team and all those involved in the ship's launch for their tireless efforts to bring this long-awaited milestone to fruition." .

"This is an extraordinary milestone in the history of our cruise line," says Roberto Martinoli. “Today we have christened Silver Moon the ninth ship in our fleet, marking an evolution in 21st century luxury travel. As the first ultra-luxury cruise ship to set sail this year, Silver Moon is leading the way in the return of ultra-luxury cruises. She represents the strength and endurance of our industry. Aboard the latest addition to our fleet, our guests will rediscover the world in unparalleled comfort and whispered luxury. I extend my gratitude to Royal Caribbean Group, Fincantieri, Captain Georgiev and the ship's crew, as well as our teams ashore, for making this momentous occasion possible. "

"It was an honor to cut the ribbon and mark the official appointment of Silver Moon as the ship's godmother," says Gaia Gaja. “The launch of the new SALT Silver Moon culinary program embodies the core values ​​that my family's winery shares with this cruise line: a reverence for tradition, an unwavering commitment to quality, and a deep respect for cultural values. I look forward to traveling aboard this beautiful ship to immerse myself in the celebrated culinary cultures of the Greek islands. "

With 40,700 gross tons and a maximum capacity of 596 guests, the Silver Moon is the second ship of the same class and size as the Silver Muse. Built by Fincantieri at its Ancona shipyard, Silver Moon is an evolution of its sister ship Silver Muse. The ship benefits from redesigned public spaces, butler service in all suite categories, a nearly 1: 1 crew-to-guest ratio, and Silversea's signature intimacy on a small ship.

The launch of Silver Moon also marks the debut of Silversea's revolutionary new culinary program, “Sea and Land Taste,” or SALT℠. Three new venues on board form a culinary discovery hub for guests: At Silver Moon's SALT Cocina, SALT Lab, and SALT Bar, guests are invited to delve into the cuisine and culture of each region with inspirational dishes, drinks and demonstrations. regional.

SALT Special Shore excursions allow travelers to experience first-hand the food and drink cultures of each destination.

Silversea is leading the way in the global restart of ultra-luxury cruises. Silver Moon, the first of two ships in the Silversea fleet to return to service, joins the new Silver Origin ship, which now sails entirely new itineraries in the Galapagos Islands. Silver Muse will become the first ultra-luxury ship to set sail for Alaska when it sets sail for the region's glaciers from Seattle on July 29. Starting July 30, Silver Shadow will conduct all-Icelandic circumnavigations from Reykjavik. Other Silversea ships are expected to sail in the near future and Silversea's third new ship since 2020, Silver Dawn, is scheduled to depart on her maiden voyage in November 2021.

Silver Moon is one of six Silversea ships (others include Silver Muse, Silver Origin, Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper and Silver Explorer) that recently obtained the Certification in Infection Prevention for the Maritime Industry (CIP-M) from the society of world's leading ranking. , DNV. These certifications highlight Silversea's commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of guests, crew, and the communities it visits as part of the company's healthy return to service.