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Silversea Officially Names Silver Nova in Fort Lauderdale

January 5, 2024 Editor

Heralding a new world of luxury at sea, Silversea™ officially named Silver Nova® during an intimate ceremony in Fort Lauderdale on January 4, honoring maritime traditions to welcome the ‘Ship of Light’ to its fleet. The most environmentally conscious ultra-luxury ship ever built, the 728-guest Silver Nova strengthens Royal Caribbean Group’s commitment to delivering the world’s best vacations, responsibly. SILVER NOVA’S NAMING CEREMONY: BAGPIPES, BLESSINGS, AND…

Royal Caribbean Group’s Execs Enjoy Sneak Preview of Silver Nova, Silversea’s 12th Ship

July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 Editor

Embarking the ship in Eemshaven, Netherlands, on July 11, Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty, Royal Caribbean Group Chairman Richard Fain, and Silversea’s President Barbara Muckermann enjoyed a sneak preview of Silver Nova℠, the most environmentally conscious ultra-luxury cruise ship ever built. As well as representing an important milestone on Royal Caribbean Group’s journey to Destination Net Zero, Silver…

Viking Takes Delivery of Newest Ocean Ship

April 26, 2023 Editor

Viking® (www.viking.com) has taken delivery of the company’s newest ocean ship, the Viking Saturn®. The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Viking also announced that the Viking Saturn will be officially named in New York City on June 6, 2023, by her ceremonial godmother, Ann Ziff, the esteemed philanthropist…

Silversea Cruises Celebrates Keel Laying of Second Nova Class Ship, Silver Ray

March 24, 2023 Editor

Silversea Cruises® and MEYER WERFT celebrated the keel laying of Silver Ray℠ on March 23, hosting select Travel Advisors for a symbolic ceremony at the shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. An age-old shipbuilding tradition, the keel laying marks the start of a ship’s assembly. The second ship in Silversea’s pioneering Nova class, the 728-guest Silver Ray is expected to enter service…

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Announces Faberge Spotlight Voyages

March 16, 2023 Editor

Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading luxury ocean cruise line, and Fabergé, the globally revered jewelry Maison, have collaborated to create two new Spotlight Voyages. The two special sailings will bring guests into the world of Fabergé with small group master-class programs, exclusive access to unique and intimate shore-side tours, jeweled egg demonstrations and fascinating lectures and screenings. Additionally,…

Celebrity Cruises Launches 2 New Preview Sailings for New Ship Ascent

March 16, 2023 Editor

Offering two exclusive preview sailings prior to her official maiden voyage, Celebrity Cruises, is giving travelers the chance to sample a taste of relaxed luxury at sea on board the brand-new Celebrity Ascent, the fourth ship in the industry-transforming Edge Series. The two new sailings include: a four-night Western Caribbean itinerary departing Port Everglades on November 22, 2023, and taking guests to…

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Floats Out Seven Seas Grandeur

February 2, 2023 Editor

The culmination of a 30-year Heritage of Perfection, Seven Seas Grandeur™ floated from the building dry dock on January 26, 2023, marking a major construction milestone. Luxury travelers can see the moment the traditional good luck champagne bottle was shattered against her hull during the float out ceremony here. “While our new ships are always highly anticipated Seven Seas Grandeur…

Azamara’s Latest Ship, Azamara Onward, Makes its Miami Debut

December 13, 2022 Editor

Azamara – the upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion experiences – celebrated the arrival of its latest ship, Azamara Onward, in Miami with a plaque exchanging ceremony on December 12. Local government officials, PortMiami leadership team, and Azamara’s shoreside team came together to commemorate Azamara Onward’s debut at the state-of-the-art PortMiami terminal in the city where the cruise line is headquartered….

Silversea Cruises Cuts Steel for Second Nova-Class Ship, Silver Ray

November 23, 2022 Editor

Leading ultra-luxury travel brand Silversea Cruises® officially begins the construction of Silver Ray℠, the second ship in the Nova class, holding a traditional steel cutting ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, on November 23. Silver Ray is set to join her sister ship, Silver Nova℠, as one of the most environmentally conscious ships ever built when she…

Viking Takes Delivery of Newest Ocean Ship, Neptune

November 10, 2022 Editor

Viking® (www.viking.com) has taken delivery of the company’s newest ocean ship, the Viking Neptune®. The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. While identical to Viking’s other ocean ships, the Viking Neptune is equipped with a small hydrogen fuel system, making it the cruise industry’s first ship to test the…