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In December 2019, Silversea Cruises announced the company's first fly-cruise program to Antarctica named "Antarctica Bridge". The ultra-luxury flight+cruise packages provide travelers with the fastest and most direct travel to Antarctica. Starting December 2021, all 12 fly-cruise itineraries are on Silver Explorer. Antarctica Bridge bookings were opened on December 10, 2019, with fares from USD 17,500 per person (with double occupancy). Silversea passengers are generally, as on most small luxury ships, somewhat older than those found on bigger, mainstream vessels. In terms of nationality, about 50% are North Americans, with the other 50% coming from all over the world (mainly the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia).
Africa & Indian Ocean
On September 11, 2017, was signed a EUR 310 million (USD 370M) shipbuilding contract with Fincantieri for 3 new cruise ships - including Silver Moon, with scheduled delivery in 2020. Currently, Silversea has a fleet of 9 operational vessels, with a planned expansion up to 12 units. The last two newbuilds are the Silver Nova (2023) and Silver Ray (2024). Celebrating the company's 25th Anniversary in 2019, Silversea ships accumulated 47800+ cruising days and served passengers with 9,4+ million cruise days.
Where does Silversea Silver Wind sail from?
Silversea Postpones Silver Moon's Upcoming Cruise - Cruise Industry News
Silversea Postpones Silver Moon's Upcoming Cruise.
Posted: Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT [source]
Silversea’s Grand Voyages focus on one region of the world at a time. It’s the opposite of the each-day-a-new-country approach to travel. Instead, travelers can probe more deeply into the region, experience more cultural immersion and discover its authentic soul.
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Even packaging, like, for example, the Otium toiletries, is made of bio-sourced, recyclable and recycled materials. Speaking of toiletries, Silversea’s product team tested many fragrances and textures to custom-craft its new Otium brand, meant to reflect the ship’s spa experience, which is all about indulgence rather than sacrifice. At the same time, the always-vibrant Arts Café has a new, more central location and really is the heart of the ship. It’s open all day, from breakfast through afternoon tea, and is a great place to pick up an infused water, cappuccino, glass of wine or a cocktail. The lounge, by the way, has outdoor service, a great bar staff and a dance floor (I read somewhere on Facebook that this new Panorama Lounge doesn’t have a dance floor and that’s not true).
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I’m a big fan at breakfast of the honey-grilled peaches, and it’s a marvelous spot for a low-key, relaxing lunch. And it’s also an excellent example of how Atlantide does the small and big things in a homey way. Last night, for the sail-away from the golden city of Trieste — gorgeous, by the way — I split my time between watching the city fade away from the aft railing in the Dusk Bar and the Panorama Lounge.
In 2017, Silversea started selling bonds to the public to finance the company's business. The plan was to raise USD 550 million (up from the originally-planned USD 275M). Senior secured notes (due in 2025) paid interest at 7,25% rate. In January 2023-March 2024, Silversea's President and CEO was Barbara Muckermann (promoted from CCO/Chief Commercial Officer) while Roberto Martinoli was appointed Senior Advisor to RCG's President and CEO. In April 2024, Barbara Muckermann was succeeded by Bert Hernandez (with RCG since 2004).
Its business model was ultra-luxury cruising with smaller-sized all-suite ships. Fincantieri delivered the fleet's ninth ship, Silver Muse to Silversea on 2 April 2017, at its Sestri Ponente shipyard. Silversea's first ship, Silver Cloud, which entered service in April 1994, was followed in January 1995 by a sister ship, Silver Wind.[4]In September 2000, the line launched Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper in January 2001. Both of these ships were enlarged versions of the original two ships, carrying about 100 more passengers. Today about 50 people continue to live in the place that’s more than 400 miles from the nearest populated land. Each port highlights a place of historic, natural or cultural value and includes cities, such as Melbourne (the start and end point), Sydney, with its landmark opera house and bridge, and Adelaide.
Related Cruises
A Grand Voyage also requires a commitment of a month or more, and guests spend that time within a smaller radius. In other words, they get to see the biblical sites of Israel in depth on a Grand Voyage in the Arabian Peninsula rather than a single stop on a broader itinerary. The Grand Pacific Voyage draws a ring around Oceania, islands in the Pacific Ocean, then drags it toward Japan for a comprehensive sample of some of the region’s largest island nations. Passengers rarely receive a request denial; the staff -- from suite attendants and reception desk personnel to maitre d's -- are trained to satisfy every passenger whim, whenever possible. Whether it is for a card tournament or conference, Silversea will provide a dedicated space for the perfect guest experience. Enjoy complimentary drinks and live music at the bar while meeting other guests.
New ships
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Silver Endeavour possesses a PC6 ice-class rating, one of the industry's highest, and advanced exploration technology, including a remotely operated underwater vehicle and a remote gimbal camera system. The best part about the Venetian Society is that the benefits are cumulative. It's not similar to a points program where once you redeem points, your balance gets lower until you earn more. With Venetian Society, you can take advantage of that perk once you hit the next milestone while enjoying previous bonuses. If you're in the market for a high-end cruise vacation, here's everything you need to know about Silversea.
Textural furnishings emphasize velvety and tweed fabrics and buttery leather. New, brighter lighting (particularly in suites) lends a cheeriness throughout the ship -- even on the rare gloomy day. You'll find many lounges onboard -- from Decks 5 to including the newest additions, Dolce Vita and Arts Cafe. Passengers who enjoy reading or borrowing books will treasure Tor's Observation Library, which features an evening-only bar. Art and fashion books fill shelves in the Arts Cafe, a chill all-day hangout with outdoor seating. For the refurbishment, the ship was cut in half, and a 49-foot-long prebuilt midsection was inserted.
Silversea recognizes that reducing its carbon footprint is imperative, and the cruise line is wasting no time by introducing sharpened sustainability efforts with its Nova class ships. Having cruised on Silver Muse, Silver Moon and Silver Dawn, I appreciate Dolce Vita on Silver Nova. What’s different here is that the service areas (such as shore excursions and guest relations) have been moved away (to the Arts Café), so it’s a more intimate, calming space.
To truly immerse yourself in your destination requires a brand-new experience. The Otium Spa aboard Silver Nova features the brand’s largest thermal suite, inspired by the ancient baths of Rome. Guests will find a steam room, sauna, decorative water fountain and floor-to-ceiling windows. It will be the first Otium Spa to have a spa-centric indoor pool. Below deck, revolutionary design also applies to technology and engineering; Silver Nova is designed to achieve low-emission operation. So when there’s a chance to slow down, relax and absorb the ambience, I’ve embraced the opportunity (particularly with the photo above, simply looking out at the sea as there’s a magnificent sunset).
