Silversea Cruises has taken delivery of new ship Silver Moon – the ninth vessel in the luxury cruise line’s fleet and boasting “the highest standards of style, comfort and whispered luxury”.
During an online celebration at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, executives from Silversea Cruises, the Royal Caribbean Group and Fincantieri expressed gratitude to all involved.
Speaking by via video feed on 30 October, Richard D. Fain, chairman and CEO of the Royal Caribbean Group, commended the more than 1,000 craftspeople who contributed to the build.
“It is a proud moment for everybody at Silversea Cruises, the Royal Caribbean Group, and Fincantieri,” said Fain. “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.
“Silver Moon represents the pinnacle of luxury travel; I look forward to welcoming our guests aboard in the near future.”
Giovanni Stecconi, the Director of Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, presented Captain Alessandro Zanello, Silver Moon’s Master, with a commemorative ampoule that contained seawater from the launch.
Giuseppe Bono, the shipbuilders’ CEO, said: “Silver Moon is the third of Silversea’s ultra-luxury cruise ships to result from our longstanding, successful collaboration, and we take great pride in handing over a ship that embodies the highest standards of style, comfort and whispered luxury.”
She is the third ship to be built by Fincantieri for Silversea, with the fourth, Silver Dawn, scheduled for arrival in 2021.