Silversea Cruises has revealed the name of its next new ship as Silver Nova. Developed as part of the ultra-luxury cruise line’s innovative new-build project encompassing twin ships, known until now as “Project Evolution”, Silver Nova commenced construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany quietly last month. Executives from Silversea and Meyer Werft held a traditional steel cutting ceremony on 18 November.

Silversea Cruises’ Silver Explorer has relaunched expedition cruising to Antarctica, setting sail from her new departure port of Puerto Williams in Chile on 10 November. Silver Cloud joined her fleetmate in Antarctica a few days later, sailing from Punta Arenas in Chile, on 14 November.

Silversea Cruises took delivery of the luxury line’s 10th ship Silver Dawn at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Executives from Silversea Cruises and Fincantieri participated at an intimate ceremony.

Virtuoso is bolstering its focus on the cruise market, announcing the recruitment of highly-regarded luxury cruise specialist Melissa Araya, and revealing that next year’s annual Symposium will be held aboard Silversea Cruises’ new ship, Silver Dawn, in March 2022.

Silversea Cruises’ next series of ultra-luxury ships will be operated using a combination of power sources – fuel cells, battery technology and LNG.

Silversea Cruises has reassured guests with a refund and cancellation policy that takes into account border restrictions that may be imposed, to provide greater certainty and reduce risk for trade partners and travellers.

Silversea Cruises has launched its first international TV commercial, inspiring curious travellers to rediscover the world. The 30-second television spot will appear on major national television networks and streaming platforms in the US and UK from 27 September 2021, before rolling out in markets around the world.

Silversea Cruises has unveiled its 2022/23 Kimberley program aboard Silver Explorer. Voyages range from 10- to 32-days duration, operating roundtrip from Darwin, one-way between Darwin and Broome (and vice-versa) and Darwin to Fremantle.

Silversea Cruises has confirmed it will deploy three ships – Silver Cloud, Silver Wind and Silver Explorer – to Antarctica for the 2021/22 season. The news comes after the ultra-luxury cruise line struck a deal with Chilean authorities to operate from Punta Arenas for its upcoming season. Silver Cloud and Silver Wind will cruise from Punta Arenas, while Silver Explorer will operate, as scheduled, from Puerto Williams from November 2021.

Silversea Cruises has opened general sales on its World Cruise 2024, Far East-West itinerary, designed by the cruise line’s destination experts in response to strong demand for far-flung destinations.

Silversea Cruises is rewarding travel advisors with a bottle of Pommery Champagne for every new booking made as part of a new trade incentive.

Silversea Cruises has released a sneak peek of its new 2023/2024 program, packed with over 280 new itineraries exploring more than 900 destinations in 125 countries around the world.