Silversea's Silver Ray sets sail on...

Second Nova Class ship to spend inaugural season in Mediterranean

Silversea's Silver Ray has embarked on its maiden voyage from Lisbon, Portugal.

Departing on 15 June 2024 the new Nova Class ship is spending its inaugural season in the Mediterranean before crossing the Atlantic to the Americas in December.

Silversea has taken delivery of six ships to its fleet since 2018. Silver Ray, the second ship in Silversea’s Nova Class, was officially named by godmother Dr Maria Josefina Olascoaga at a ceremony (pictured) held onboard in Lisbon ahead of its maiden voyage.

Olascoaga is an ocean scientist and professor of ocean science at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science. She also co-leads OceanScope, an academic programme that equips Royal Caribbean Group vessels with oceanographic instruments that provide real-time data on atmospheric conditions along voyages.

Speaking at the ceremony, Silversea President Bert Hernandez said: “It is fitting that we are celebrating Silver Ray’s naming in the same year that Silversea celebrates 30 years of excellence.”

Jason Liberty, Chief Executive of parent company Royal Caribbean Group, added: “As part of our interest in Silversea, one of the things we wanted to do was substantially grow the fleet.

"Welcoming Silver Ray to our global fleet represents the latest commitment from Royal Caribbean Group to continue building the Silversea brand and delivering the very best experiences in ultra-luxury and expedition travel.”

For more information, visit www.silversea.ae

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