On the 19th of November 2022, Silversea officially named Silver Endeavour, the world’s most luxurious expedition ship. The ceremony took place in the Lemaire Channel, Antarctica, ahead of Silver Endeavour’s inaugural voyage. Executives from Silversea, the ship’s Godmother Felicity Aston MBE, select members of the cruise line’s extended family, trade partners and media were in attendance as an ice-sculpted Champagne magnum smashed against Silver Endeavour’s hull.
Jason Liberty, President and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group and Roberto Martinoli, President and CEO of Silversea, were unable to attend the event in person but sent a video message to thank the community, the crew and all employees involved in the milestone achievement, “We are excited to officially welcome Silver Endeavour to the Royal Caribbean Group fleet, bringing our global fleet to 64 ships. Silver Endeavour will continue to strengthen Silversea’s position as the leading ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line, allowing us to grow capacity while building upon Royal Caribbean Group’s mission of delivering the best vacations in the world, responsibly,” said Liberty.
Martinoli added, “We are incredibly proud to have hosted ultra-luxury cruising’s first Antarctica naming ceremony for Silver Endeavour, our third ship to be named in just nine months. I would like to thank Captain Niklas Peterstam and the ship’s crew, the entire Silversea team, Jason Liberty and all those involved at Royal Caribbean Group for their invaluable support in reaching this momentous milestone.
“Silver Endeavour strengthens our position as the industry’s leading cruise line, broadening our diverse polar offering for our guests’ enjoyment. A source of great inspiration for our guests, we are honoured to name Felicity Aston as the ship’s Godmother. Felicity is the perfect ambassador for Silversea; she shares the same unwavering sense of curiosity and adventure that unites all of our guests.”
Silver Endeavour has since set sail on her maiden voyage and we can’t wait to meet her!
