MIAMI — Silversea has taken delivery of Silver Ray, the second ship in its innovative Nova Class.
During an official ceremony yesterday, May 14, in Eemshaven, the Netherlands, Jason Liberty, president and CEO of parent company Royal Caribbean Group, boarded the ship to celebrate its official handover and lead festivities that included flag-changing and signing ceremonies, commemorative speeches and a celebratory toast.
“We are thrilled to take delivery of Silver Ray, the newest ultra-luxury and expedition jewel in Royal Caribbean Group’s game-changing fleet,” said Liberty. “Delivering the best vacation experiences responsibly is at the heart of everything we do. We are fortunate to have the best people working together to dream and create unforgettable experiences for our guests, including the Meyer Werft shipyard team, whose partnership has enabled us to continue pushing boundaries.’’
The ship completed its technical and nautical sea trials in the North Sea on May 8. Following its maiden voyage from Lisbon on June 15, Silver Ray will spend its inaugural season in the Mediterranean before crossing the Atlantic to the Americas in December 2024.
Silver Ray
According to Silversea, Silver Ray joins sister ship Silver Nova as one of the most energy-efficient, ultra-luxury and expedition cruise ships ever built, marking an important milestone on Royal Caribbean Group’s journey to reduce emissions and carbon intensity.
Nova Class ships feature reimagined pool decks that overlook the water on the starboard side, and all-new outdoor venues including the Disk Bar and the Marquee. Silver Nova and Silver Ray also boast a space-to-guest ratio of 75 GRT-per-guest, and a crew-to-guest ratio of 1:1.3, plus butler service for all suites. Other Nova Class highlights include the largest selection of bars, restaurants and lounges in ultra-luxury cruising, Otium, Silversea’s Roman-inspired wellness program, and the Sea and Land Taste (S.A.L.T.) culinary program.
For information about Silver Ray’s upcoming voyages, go to https://www.silversea.com/ships/silver-ray.html.
