Silversea Cruises and the Meyer Werft shipyard celebrated the float out of the brand new ship Silver Nova in Papenburg, Germany, on April 28, 2023, in response to a press launch.
Set to change into the twelfth ship within the main cruise line’s fleet when she launches in summer time 2023, Silver Nova would be the most environmentally acutely aware ultra-luxury cruise ship ever constructed, in response to the corporate.
Excitement ran excessive amongst onlookers on the Meyer Werft shipyard as the development corridor’s doorways parted forward of the ship’s repositioning. In a matter of hours, the Silver Nova was positioned alongside the pier within the neighboring harbor basin, the place the becoming out section will proceed. Commemorating the vital milestone and in observance of shipbuilding traditions, Captain Cosimo Pontillo welded a particular coin to a wall on the pool deck, which is able to stay seen to the ship’s future visitors as a logo of fine luck.
Silver Nova’s subsequent journey—scheduled for the top of May—will entail a conveyance of 32km (roughly 20 miles) down the slim Ems River to the ocean.
“With her float out at the Meyer Werft shipyard, anticipation is building among our guests, travel partner community, and the extended Silversea family for the launch of our 12th ship, Silver Nova,” mentioned Barbara Muckermann, President and CEO, Silversea Cruises. “Silver Nova embodies the vision of our cruise line and the evolution of our fleet. She has been purpose-built for ocean cruising, ushering an evolution of Silversea’s industry-leading, ultra-luxury cruise experience. We at Silversea and the entire Royal Caribbean Group are looking forward to welcoming her to the fleet.”
“Silver Nova is unlike anything we have seen in the luxury cruise industry so far,” mentioned Roberto Bruzzone, SVP Marine Operations, Silversea Cruises. “The float out marks the completion of the first construction phase and we will now focus on installing the ship’s beautiful interiors. As well as being the most sustainable ultra-luxury ship at sea, Silver Nova will introduce our guests to a new level of comfort, with some of the industry’s most spacious accommodations; the largest array of bars, lounges and restaurants of any ultra-luxury ship; and a host of unprecedented innovations for our cruise line.”
“We have reached another important milestone in the construction process with the float out of Silver Nova. This ship is an important step towards green cruising due to its many technological features, as well as high environmental compatibility and energy efficiency. Beyond that, Silver Nova features a particularly innovative interior design,” mentioned Jan Meyer, Managing Director, Meyer Werft.