On June 12, Silversea officially named Silver Ray, the second ship in its Nova Class, as it celebrated its 30th anniversary.
At the ceremony, Jason Liberty, Chairman and CEO of the Royal Caribbean Group, and Bert Hernandez, President of Silversea, addressed the distinguished guests. Dr. Josefina Olascoaga, ocean scientist and the ship's godmother, and Captain Alessandro Zanello, taking the helm of Silver Ray, officially named the ship, followed by the traditional breaking of a champagne bottle against the ship's hull, an ancient maritime custom.
The celebration included a performance by bagpipers, a regular tradition of the Royal Caribbean Group, along with live dance performances and renditions of the national anthems of the United States and Portugal.
“Welcoming Silver Ray to our global fleet represents the Royal Caribbean Group’s latest commitment to continue building the Silversea brand and delivering the finest ultra-luxury and expedition travel experiences,” said Jason Liberty, Chairman and CEO of the Royal Caribbean Group.
“It is fitting that we are celebrating Silver Ray’s appointment in the same year that Silversea celebrates 30 years of excellence, connecting our past with our future as we continue to lead in luxury travel and innovation in the industry,” said Bert Hernandez, Chairman of Silversea.
“I am incredibly grateful to everyone involved, especially Captain Zanello and his crew, who will bring this ship to life, and I proudly welcome Dr. María Josefina Olascoaga to the family as godmother of Silver Ray“.
Silversea announced Dr. María Josefina Olascoaga as the Godmother of Silver Ray, a maritime tradition and a lifetime title. An ocean scientist and professor of Ocean Sciences at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Sciences, Dr. Olascoaga also co-directs OceanScope, a unique public-private-academic program that equips Royal Caribbean Group ships with oceanographic instruments to collect the ocean's vital signs.
Dr. Olascoaga's research and experience in studying ocean currents—how the ocean moves and what that tells us—helps shed light on how ocean conditions affect objects in the water. Her inquisitive spirit and deep knowledge of the ocean make her the ideal godmother for this innovative vessel.
Silver Ray
Silversea's Nova Class ships mark a new approach to luxury at sea, presenting an openness to the world with an asymmetrical design and 4,000m2of exterior glass.
The Silver Ray joins its sister ship, Silver Nova, as one of the most energy-efficient ultra-luxury cruise ships ever built, representing a major milestone in the Royal Caribbean Group's journey towards net-zero emissions.
Scheduled to begin its maiden voyage from Lisbon on June 15, the Silver Ray will spend its first season in the Mediterranean before crossing the Atlantic to the Americas in December 2024.
30th Anniversary Celebration
In its three decades of history, Silversea's ultra-luxury ships have welcomed nearly 800,000 guests who have accumulated approximately 13 million Venetian Society cruise days.
Since the all-inclusive ultra-luxury cruise concept was launched with Silver Cloud in 1994, the industry-leading brand has consistently pushed the boundaries to unlock unique travel experiences for its guests.
The brand is distinguished by offering an intimate atmosphere on ships with suites and balconies in almost every room, high space-per-guest ratios, butler service in every suite, an all-inclusive offering with free drinks and exceptional culinary experiences, and numerous immersive experiences in global destinations.
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