Silversea has taken delivery of Silver Ray, the second ship in its innovative Nova Class, in Eemshaven on May 14.
Participating in storied maritime traditions, including flag-changing and signing ceremonies, commemorative speeches, and a celebratory toast were attendees Jason Liberty, Royal Caribbean Group’s president and CEO, Silversea president Bert Hernandez, representatives from Royal Caribbean Group (RCG) and Meyer Group, as well as captain Alessandro Zanello.
Silver Ray joins her sister ship, Silver Nova, as one of the most energy efficient ultra-luxury and expedition cruise ships ever built, marking an important milestone on RCG’s journey to reduce emissions and carbon intensity.
Following a conveyance of approximately 40km down the River Ems from the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg at the end of April, Silver Ray completed her technical and nautical sea trials in the North Sea on May 8.
Due to embark on her maiden voyage from Lisbon on June 15, Silver Ray will spend her inaugural season in the Mediterranean before crossing the Atlantic to the Americas in December 2024.
Hernandez remarked: “In addition to being one of the most energy efficient ships ever built, Silver Ray‘s game-changing, outward-facing ship design enables greater access and connection for our guests to the incredible destinations we visit.
“As far as firsts go, I feel honoured that my first delivery as president of Silversea is to welcome Silver Ray to our fleet alongside Jason, my Royal Caribbean Group colleagues, and the wonderful Meyer Werft team. I can’t wait for our guests to experience everything this remarkable ship has to offer.”
