(Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- March 25, 2014) A third expedition ship,
Silver Discoverer, officially joined the Silversea Expeditions
fleet during a christening ceremony held today at the Marina Bay Cruise
Center in Singapore.
A
traditional Chinese lion dance performance and bhangra folk dancers
provided colorful local entertainment for the quayside event.
Silversea's
senior executive team and company chairman Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio
were on hand to welcome a guest list that included local dignitaries and
members of the trade and media from around the world.
Following a blessing,
honorary godmother Elda Turco Bulgherini, professor of navigation law at the University of Rome Tor Vergata,
officially welcomed Silver Discoverer to the Silversea Expeditions fleet by cutting a ceremonial ribbon.
"This
is an exciting and proud moment for Silversea," said Lefebvre d'Ovidio.
"With itineraries encompassing some of the most fascinating and remote
regions of the Pacific,
Silver Discoverer will take our guests to places where few people
have ever set foot -- offering incredible opportunities not just for
travel and learning, but for life-enriching cultural experiences."
Fresh from a major refurbishment, the 5,218-ton
Silver Discoverer has been updated with elegant carpets, upholstery, and photography.
Up to 120 guests are accommodated in 62 all ocean-view suites, each
featuring an in-suite bar set-up, refrigerator, and a totally renovated
bathroom, enhanced with rich marble detailing.
Besides a new walk-in
rainforest shower, each bathroom features a new
vanity, shelving, mirrors, lighting fixtures, and wood flooring. Plus,
all suites have been redecorated and outfitted with reupholstered
furniture, new flat screen TVs, and new mattresses topped with luxurious
Pratesi bed linens. Select suites benefit from
a small private balcony.
Public
areas include a restaurant, main lounge (and lecture room), The
Discoverer Lounge (with seating for breakfast and lunch), The Grill (for
outdoor dining), an outside
bar, and a small swimming pool. An all-new sun deck area has also been
added, along with a fitness, beauty and massage room. All public areas
have been refitted with either new or reupholstered furniture to provide
Silversea's guests an expedition cruising
experience in the comfortable and intimate Silversea atmosphere.
Guests aboard the small-sized
Silver Discoverer will be able to explore some of the world's
most secluded regions and enjoy an enriching onboard program of
destination lectures, photo presentations and daily recaps. Zodiac
excursions and interactive walks ashore will be led by experts
in their field -- marine biologists, ornithologists, geologists,
botanists, historians, and anthropologists.
Silver Discoverer will embark on her maiden voyage from Broome to Darwin on April 2, exploring
Australia's spectacular Kimberley Coast.
About Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises, which is chaired by Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio,
is recognized as an innovator in the luxury cruise line industry,
offering guests large-ship amenities aboard its intimate, all-suite
vessels:
Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper and
Silver Spirit – all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance. With the inclusion of the expedition ships
Silver Explorer,
Silver Galapagos, and Silver Discoverer, Silversea Cruises' itineraries encompass all seven continents and feature worldwide
luxury cruises to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, both polar regions and over 700 fascinating destinations in between.
In the U.S., Silversea has been voted "World's Best" by the readers of
Condé Nast Traveler (nine times) and Travel + Leisure (seven times), and awarded "Best Luxury Cruise Line" by CruiseReport.com (2012) and "Best Small Ship Cruise Line" by
Global Traveler (2013). International
awards include "Five Star Diamond Award" from the American Academy of
Hospitality Sciences (2013); "Best Small Ship Cruise Line" in the
Readers'
Choice survey conducted by Britain's Condé Nast Traveller magazine (2013); "Best Expedition Cruise Ship" by Australia's
Cruise Passenger magazine (2013); "Best Small Luxury Cruise Line" by China's
Travel + Leisure (2013); and "Star Luxury Cruise Company" according to U.K.'s
Travel Bulletin (2013).
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For more information on Silversea Cruises, please contact a travel agent.
For a complimentary brochure, please call toll-free (877) 215-9986 or visit
www.silversea.com.
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