Silversea Cruises has officially welcomed Silver Dawn to the fleet – the line’s third arrival in nine months and bringing with it an indulgent new wellness programme, Otrium, and a ramped-up S.A.L.T. culinary programme.
Executives from the Royal Caribbean Group, Silversea and builders Fincantieri celebrated the milestone in Lisbon yesterday (31 March) with a formal ceremony and gala dinner.
After parent company Royal Caribbean’s customary bagpipe performance to open the formal naming ceremony, performers took to the stage for a performance that weaved a narrative from the 2021 launch of Silver Moon to the modern day and the launch of Silver Dawn.
Godmother Nilou Motamed, an influential food and travel editor, tastemaker and television personality, cut the ribbon with an axe to trigger a champagne bottle to smash on the ship’s hull, signalling the end of the ceremony.
“Celebrating the naming of Silver Dawn in Lisbon marked an incredibly proud moment for all involved,” said Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean.
“Silver Dawn is a jewel in the Silversea fleet and speaks to Royal Caribbean’s commitment to delivering the best vacation experiences in a responsible way.”
Godmother Nilou Motamed cuts the ribbon to trigger the traditional champagne smashing against Silver Dawn’s hull, top of page
“An evolution of our unique take on luxury, Silver Dawn is the third Silversea ship to be named in the last nine months,” said Roberto Martinoli, president and CEO, Silversea Cruises.
“As well as S.A.L.T., our immersive culinary program, the Silver Dawn enriches guests’ travels with Otium, our indulgent new wellness program, which is inspired by the ancient Roman lifestyle. She really is magnificent.
Silver Dawn departs on her inaugural voyage on 1 April, sailing from Lisbon to Barcelona, and is scheduled to sail in the Mediterranean until November, when she will cross the Atlantic, via the Canary Islands, to cruise the Caribbean and Central America.