Silversea Cruises has officially named its new polar expedition ship, Silver Endeavour, hosting luxury cruising’s first Antarctica naming ceremony .
The industry-leading cruise line held an expedition-style celebration in the Lemaire Channel on Saturday (19 November) to welcome Silver Endeavour as the 11th ship in its fleet.
Silversea executives, the ship’s godmother Felicity Aston MBE, and select members of the cruise line’s extended family witnessed an ice-sculpted champagne magnum smash against Silver Endeavour’s hull to mark the cruise line’s third naming ceremony in just nine months.
“Silver Endeavour strengthens our position as the industry’s leading cruise line, broadening our diverse polar offering for our guests’ enjoyment,” said Roberto Martinoli, Silversea’s President and CEO.”
Celebrations had begun at an intimate blessing ceremony, held at the Cape Horn Sub-Antarctic Center in Puerto Williams, on 15 November. Local dignitaries joined the festivities, which honoured maritime traditions.