GTP Headlines Piraeus Hosts Official Naming Ceremony of Silversea Cruises Latest Ship

The cruise ship Silver Moon in the port of Piraeus, Greece. Photo source: Silversea Cruises

Silversea cruises on Wednesday, in the port of Piraeus, baptized Silver moon as the newest ship in its ultra-luxurious fleet driving the cruise line’s global restart. Silversea Cruises is part of the Royal Caribbean group.

As the first ultra-luxurious cruise ship to set sail after the pandemic, Silver Moon launched on June 18.

“As the first ultra-luxury cruise ship to set sail this year, Silver Moon is leading the return of ultra-luxury cruising. It represents the strength and resilience of our industry. ” Roberto Martinoli, President and CEO of Silversea Cruises, said.

As the ninth ship in the fleet of the ultra-luxury cruise line from Silversea, the Silver Moon is this year for the first time from Piraeus with a program that includes 70 departures from Piraeus to Greek ports and “unexplored” destinations such as Amorgos, Syros and Patmos . The last departure is planned for November this year.

Roberto Martinoli, President and CEO of Silversea Cruises. Photo source: Silversea Cruises

Minister: Greece supports the cruise sector

The Greek Minister of Tourism spoke during the official Silver Moon naming ceremony Harry Theoharis emphasized that Silversea Cruises was one of the first cruise lines to take part in the restart of cruise tourism in Greece with three of their ships.

“The Silver Moon is the Royal Caribbean Group’s first ship to be christened here in Greece and I am optimistic that we will see more in the near future as we will also have more ships in the Aegean,” said the minister , and underlines that Greece was the first country that actively support the restart of cruise tourism.

“During difficult times like the pandemic we have been going through since last year, we have done our best to support the cruise sector … Greece is one of the first countries in the world to have clear operating protocols for cruise lines and ports.” I am pleased to say that the situation is very well controlled with procedures and protocols that work very effectively, ”said the Minister.

Photo source: Silversea Cruises

“This year it really will more cruise ships with home ports in Greece than in transit, which has not happened since 1971. This shows the close ties and cooperation between the Greek government and the cruise lines, “he said, adding that Greece in August more than 40 cruise ships in the Aegean Sea..

“Our goal is extend the season and offer unique destinations and ports of call to a growing cruise audience looking to explore authentic Greece, ”said the minister.

During the event, according to maritime tradition, the ship was blessed in front of the ship’s godmother, Gaia Gaja – of the renowned Italian winery Gaja – broke a bottle of champagne on the ship’s bow.

Photo source: Silversea Cruises

Many valued guests attended the official Silver Moon naming ceremony, including Richard D. Fain, Royal Caribbean Group, Chairman and CEO; Jason freedom, Royal Caribbean Group, Executive Vice President and CFO; Captain Chavdar Georgiev; and Luigi Matarazzo, including General Manager of Fincantieri’s Merchant Ships Division.

With 40,700 gross tons and a maximum capacity of 596 guests, the Silver Moon is the cruise company’s second Muse class ship in its rapidly growing fleet. Built by Fincantieri in its Ancona shipyard, Silver Moon also features the brand new Sea And Land Taste (SALT) program – a comprehensive culinary concept that allows guests to explore a range of goal-oriented dining experiences.

Navigator trips is the general agent of Royal Caribbean Cruises in Greece and sales representative from Silversea cruises.

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