Silversea Cruises has formally named its latest vessel, Silver Endeavour, in a novel and acceptable approach. The ship, billed as probably the most luxurious expedition ship on the earth, was christened in Antarctica, utilizing an ice-sculpted bottle for the momentous ceremony.
Silver Endeavor Christened in a Cool Way
The latest ship for Silversea Cruises, Silver Endeavor was formally named on November 19, 2022, bringing the cruise line’s fleet dimension to eleven.
The special day really started a number of days earlier, on Tuesday, November 15, with the normal blessing ceremony held on the Cape Horn Sub-Antarctic Center in Puerto Williams, Chile.
Festivities in Chile included the customary bagpipe efficiency, singing the Chilean and American nationwide anthems, and the introduction of the ship’s godmother, British explorer, local weather scientist, and the primary lady to ever cross Antarctica alone, Felicity Aston.
“A source of great inspiration for our guests, we are honored to name Felicity Aston as the ship’s Godmother,” stated Roberto Martinoli, President and CEO, Silversea Cruises. “Felicity is the perfect ambassador for Silversea; she shares the same unwavering sense of curiosity and adventure that unites all of our guests.”
“Being among the first to sail aboard Silver Endeavour, naming the ship in the company of such esteemed guests, and assuming the role of Godmother makes me incredibly proud,” stated Aston.
“Today, exploration is not only about geographical discovery; it is also about finding new ideas, new inspiration, and new perspectives. Silver Endeavour will allow more people to become explorers and return home with new outlooks. She will be a source of self-enrichment, as people connect with the planet and each other. Fair winds and following seas to all those who sail on her.”
Unique Naming in Antarctica
Silver Endeavor‘s official christening took place within Antarctic waters. The official naming on Saturday, November 19, was in the iceberg-filled, 6.8-mile (11-kilometer) Lemaire Channel off the continent’s mainland, one of many high cruising locations for Antarctica for its scenic magnificence and guarded waters that present calm, stunning vistas.
For the christening, as an alternative of breaking a bottle of champagne on the ship’s bow, an ice sculpture carved as a magnum-sized bottle (equal to 2 customary bottles) was smashed on the hull, whereas visitors noticed the historic second from Zodiacs and toasted with their very own glasses of champagne.
“We are excited to officially welcome Silver Endeavour to the Royal Caribbean Group fleet, bringing our global fleet to 64 ships,” stated Jason Liberty, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group.
“Silver Endeavour will continue to strengthen Silversea’s position as the leading ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line, allowing us to grow capacity while building upon Royal Caribbean Group’s mission of delivering the best vacations in the world, responsibly.”
Using a carved ice “bottle” is a unusual instance of accountable tourism in Antarctica, as no shattered glass or champagne fell into the water to christen the ship.
About Silver Endeavor
The new ship was initially inbuilt 2021 as Crystal Endeavor for the now-defunct Crystal Cruises and was purchased for Silversea Cruises when that line declared chapter in early 2022.
Silver Endeavor is designed for polar expeditions and options an industry-leading Zodiac-to-guest ratio together with kayaks and different onboard expedition craft. Cutting-edge navigation and exploration know-how features a distant gimbal digital camera system, which may seize high-quality photos from as far-off as 3.1 miles (5 km).
At the identical time, nevertheless, visitors onboard will luxuriate in a mega-yacht expertise, full with a crew-to-guest ratio of 1:1, butler service for each suite, and amazingly spacious lodging in addition to elegant public areas that present excellent views.
Silver Endeavor additionally incorporates a health heart, magnificence salon, wellness spa, a number of eating venues, glass-enclosed pool deck, and a complicated cigar lounge.
The 20,449-gross-ton ship has a visitor capability of simply 200, guaranteeing an intimate, unique expertise for everybody aboard, and can supply a variety of polar itineraries each in Antarctica and round Iceland and Greenland, in addition to British Isles, northern Canada, and related locations.