ANCONA, Italy, Oct. 30,
2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Silversea Cruises today took
delivery of new ship Silver Moon—the ninth vessel in the
leading ultra-luxury cruise line's fleet.
During an intimate celebration held at Fincantieri's shipyard in
Ancona, executives from Silversea
Cruises, the Royal Caribbean Group, and Fincantieri expressed
gratitude to all involved: delivering live speeches via video feed,
Richard D. Fain, Chairman and CEO of
the Royal Caribbean Group, and Jason
Liberty, Executive Vice President and CFO of the Royal
Caribbean Group, each commended the more than 1,000 craftspeople
who contributed to the build. Present in Ancona, Luigi Matarazzo—Fincantieri's General
Manager Merchant Ships Division—and Roberto Martinoli—Silversea's
President and CEO—addressed attendees, before Martinoli penned his
signature to officially take delivery of the ship.
Giovanni Stecconi, the Director of Fincantieri's shipyard in
Ancona, subsequently presented
Captain Alessandro
Zanello, Silver Moon's Master—who
was also at the helm for the delivery Silver Moon's sister
ship, Silver Muse, in 2017—with a commemorative ampoule that
contained seawater from the launch. Concluding Silver Moon's
delivery, those present raised a glass of champagne, while
respecting physical distancing protocol, to welcome the ship to
Silversea's fleet.
"I congratulate all those involved in the build of Silver
Moon; it is a proud moment for everybody at Silversea Cruises,
the Royal Caribbean Group, and Fincantieri," says Richard D. Fain, Chairman and CEO of the Royal
Caribbean Group. "This beautiful ship represents the
resilience of the global cruise industry and it is encouraging to
see such innovation and progress in this challenging period. I have
long said that Silversea Cruises is the jewel in the crown of the
Royal Caribbean Group and I am today reminded of the cruise line's
quality. Silver Moon represents the pinnacle of luxury
travel; I look forward to welcoming our guests aboard in the near
future."
"We are absolutely delighted to welcome Silver Moon to
the Silversea fleet. The epitome of 21st-century luxury travel, she
possesses a number of innovations that will build on the success of
her sister ship Silver Muse, such as our pioneering new
S.A.L.T. culinary programme, which we are eager for our guests to
experience," says Martinoli. "Every exquisite detail of Silver
Moon is an expression of our successful collaboration with one
of the world's premier shipbuilders. It is apt that Silver
Moon was built here in Italy,
a cradle of luxury and a country celebrated for its rich culinary
heritage. I thank Fincantieri's leadership team and the more than
1,000 talented craftspeople who overcame the unprecedented
challenges of 2020 to make this delivery possible. I also thank
Royal Caribbean Group for their invaluable support; Silver
Moon is a testament to the success of our collaboration."
"Silver Moon is the third of Silversea's ultra-luxury
cruise ships to result from our longstanding, successful
collaboration, and we at Fincantieri take great pride in handing
over a ship that embodies the highest standards of style, comfort,
and whispered luxury," says Giuseppe
Bono, CEO of Fincantieri. "We are honoured to have partnered
with Silversea in launching their highly successful Muse-class
ships, and we are confident that Silver Moon will strengthen
the line's legacy of pushing boundaries in luxury cruise
travel."
S.A.L.T. Programme: Immersive Culinary Enrichment
Debuting aboard Silver Moon is the innovative new
culinary enrichment programme S.A.L.T., an acronym of Sea and Land
Taste, which will enable guests to travel deeper through a range of
destination-focused gastronomic experiences—both on-board and
ashore.
As part of the S.A.L.T. programme, three new venues will unlock
immersive culinary experiences for guests on Silver Moon,
forming a hub of culinary discovery on Deck 4:
- Among the largest of eight restaurants aboard Silver
Moon, S.A.L.T. Kitchen is the first large-scale regional
restaurant aboard a luxury cruise ship, offering a menu that
changes with the destination and a regionally inspired wine
list;
- S.A.L.T. Lab is a test kitchen that enables guests to learn
about local ingredients and artisanal techniques, through
insightful workshops, tastings, and demonstrations;
- and S.A.L.T. Bar allows guests to sample the most authentic
flavours of the destination, through a large selection of regional
wines, spirits, and other drinks.
Enhanced Public Spaces
At 40,700 gross tons and with a maximum capacity of just 596
guests, Silver Moon takes influence from the successful
design of her sister ship, Silver Muse, and maintains the
small-ship intimacy and spacious all-suite accommodations that are
hallmarks of the Silversea experience. At the same time, a number
of public spaces have been reimagined for the enjoyment of guests,
including the following sample:
- Serving fine French cuisine in an elegant atmosphere,
Silversea's signature restaurant, La Dame, has been redesigned and
enlarged to accommodate 56 guests, with the option to dine
outdoors. Bespoke Lalique crystal panels have been incorporated
into the restaurant's design to enrich the space's aesthetic.
- Guests' favourite Atlantide restaurant has been enlarged and
enriched to accommodate up to 220 guests.
- Minimalist yet sophisticated, the enhanced design of Kaiseki
takes inspiration from the best sushi restaurants in the world.
Here, guests will witness expert sushi chefs in action, as they
prepare fresh sushi, sashimi and other Asian-inspired dishes that
are inspired by the seasons.
- The popular Dolce Vita lounge has a new layout with the bar
repositioned to the centre of the venue. Dolce Vita will welcome
guests as both a sophisticated bar during the daytime and as an
enchanting piano bar by night.
- The Connoisseur's Corner now features a new Wintergarden area,
creating a sheltered and inviting area outdoors. In the
Connoisseur's Corner, guests will enjoy a selection of cigars and
premium liquors in a sophisticated atmosphere.
The Suite Life
Enriched with elegant décor, premium materials, and luxurious
amenities, Silver Moon's 298 spacious suites benefit from
one of the highest space-to-guest ratios of any luxury cruise
accommodation, offering superlative comfort to guests—a
characteristic feature of the Silversea experience. And, with
bespoke, handcrafted luxury beds by Savoir enriching the ship's top
10 suites—four Owner's Suites, four Grand Suites, and two Royal
Suites—guests in these accommodations will experience a distinctive
level of comfort even as they sleep. Guests in every suite will
enjoy the dedicated service of a butler, as well as an in-suite
bar, stocked with preferred beverages; in-suite dining, available
24 hours per day; and various other luxurious amenities.
Download images from Silver Moon's delivery:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5j50zo9bbvxvkeq/AAAuLThlP00BZIAchBBsdKnqa?dl=0
Watch a video of Silver Moon's build:
https://youtu.be/cp8EsZzz5OE
Watch a video of Silver Moon's flag changing
ceremony:
https://youtu.be/WKC-W8zsBr8
View and download related material on Silver Moon's media
kit:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0bbytzywhz3xhq4/AABtE3500MEuujUrKUfPEEEFa?dl=0
About Silversea
Part of the Royal Caribbean
Group, Silversea Cruises is recognised as an innovator in
the ultra-luxury cruise industry, offering guests large-ship
amenities aboard its intimate, all-suite vessels: Silver
Wind, Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper, Silver
Spirit, Silver Muse and Silver Moon –
all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual
elegance. With the inclusion of the expedition ships Silver
Origin, Silver Explorer, and Silver
Cloud, Silversea's itineraries encompass all seven
continents and feature worldwide luxury cruises to the
Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the
Galapagos, both Polar Regions, and hundreds of fascinating
destinations in between. Silversea is also looking forward to the
launch of three new ultra-luxury ships: Silver Dawn and two
Evolution-class ships. Browse Silversea's
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