Silversea has promoted Barbara Biffi as its new Senior Vice President, Global Sales, with immediate effect, taking over from Massimo Brancaleoni.

Silversea has opened general sales on its World Cruise 2027, The Three Oceans. Set to call in 80 destinations – more destinations than any voyage in the company’s history – the 149-day sailing will connect 50 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 35 countries.

Silversea has officially named Silver Ray, the second ship in its innovative Nova Class. Silver Ray has a capacity of 728-passengers and a bold, asymmetrical design which creates wide open spaces and vast breathtaking views of destinations it visits.

Silversea has reintroduced its popular ‘$6,000 Reasons to Sail with Silversea’ offer. The promotion provides a savings of AU$6,000 per suite on Door-to-Door All-Inclusive fares — or AU$ 3,000 savings per suite on Port-to-Port All-Inclusive fares — with a 15% reduced deposit.

Loyalty members of Royal Caribbean Group three wholly-owned brands – Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea – will attain equivalent tier status on any one of its brands.

Silversea has shunned Sydney in favour of Brisbane on the just unveiled 149-day World Cruise 2027, The Three Oceans, which will depart Los Angeles on 8 January aboard Silver Dawn.

Silversea is closing its Australian call centre based in Sydney, moving the roles offshore, LATTE can exclusively reveal.

Kempinski Hotels has named former Silversea CEO, Barbara Muckermann, as its new Chief Executive Officer. Muckermann joins Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group with 82 hotels in 36 countries at an exciting time, as Kempinski prepares for impressive growth in new regions worldwide and more spectacular properties on the horizon.

Silversea has taken delivery of Silver Ray, the second ship in its innovative Nova Class, from Meyer Werft during a presentation overnight on the Eemshavem in the Netherlands.

Silversea has introduced Duval-Leroy as its champagne of choice. A long-standing, independent, family-operated producer of fine champagnes with six generations of expertise, Duval-Leroy’s core values align with those of Silversea: an unwavering commitment to exceptional quality, uncompromising attention to detail, and a deep passion for its craft. Silversea has commenced the introduction of Duval-Leroy Brut Réserve as it’s pouring champagne of choice aboard its ultra-luxury ships.

Silversea’s Silver Nova has arrived in Alaska for the first time, embarking on a series of week-long voyages between now and 5 September.

Travel + Leisure has named its 19th annual It List of the best new and renovated hotels around the globe. This year for the first time the list includes newly launched luxury cruise ships.