Silversea Cruises took delivery of the luxury line’s 10th ship Silver Dawn at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Executives from Silversea Cruises and Fincantieri participated in an intimate ceremony late last week.
Following a video screening of the official coin and flag ceremonies, Roberto Martinoli, Silversea’s President and CEO, penned his signature to officially take delivery of Silver Dawn. Richard D. Fain, Chairman and outgoing CEO, Royal Caribbean Group, and Jason Liberty, Executive Vice President, CFO and incoming CEO, Royal Caribbean Group, connected via video to deliver a speech.
Luigi Matarazzo, General Manager of Fincantieri’s Merchant Ships Division, was also in attendance. A testament to the strength and resilience of the global cruise industry, Silver Dawn is the third ship to join Silversea’s fleet since the start of 2020.
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“In welcoming the beautiful Silver Dawn as the 10th ship in our fleet, we have reached a huge milestone on our mission to take our guests deep into the world in luxury,” said Roberto Martinoli, President & CEO, Silversea Cruises.
“As well as the tireless efforts of the teams at Fincantieri and Silversea Cruises, I would like to recognise the great contribution of the Royal Caribbean Group. I am grateful for the Group’s continued support, which has proven invaluable once again. Silver Dawn represents an evolution of luxury cruise travel; she builds on the innovations of her sister ships, Silver Moon and Silver Muse, with Otium – our pioneering new wellness program. With Silver Dawn, we affirm our position as the leader in ultra-luxury cruising. I look forward to welcoming our guests aboard Silver Dawn from spring 2022.”
Fincantieri’s Matarazzo said; “In spite of the pandemic, we have been able to keep all deliveries in line with the contractual dates. That’s why I am particularly pleased to celebrate the delivery of Silver Dawn, just a few months after the successful delivery of her sister vessel, Silver Moon. We have cooperated with Silversea for many years, realising a line of distinctive vessels, but we are already looking ahead to the new challenges we will have to face—ready for a new generation of cruise vessels.”
Silver Dawn is slated to enter service in mid-March 2022, with the ship’s inaugural commercial itinerary a 14-day transAtlantic voyage from Fort Lauderdale to Lisbon, departing on 18 March, currently waitlisted.