MONACO, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
View and download images and videos from
Silver Origin's naming ceremony.
Leading ultra-luxury cruise line, Silversea Cruises,
christened Silver Origin on February
25, 2022, during an expedition-inspired ceremony in
San Cristobal, the Galápagos
Islands. Guests took to the water on Silver Origin's
Zodiacs, raising a glass as Silversea officially welcomed the ship
to its fleet of 10, before Johanna Carrión, esteemed
conservationist and permanent resident of the Galápagos Islands,
was unveiled as the ship's Godmother—a selection that underpins
Silversea's long-term commitment to sustainability.
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A tradition of Royal Caribbean Group, a bagpipe performance
initiated the intimate naming ceremony, which marked Jason Liberty's first ship christening as the
new President and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group®. Liberty co-hosted
the event with Roberto Martinoli,
President and CEO, Silversea Cruises; Barbara Muckermann, Chief
Commercial Officer, Silversea Cruises; and Fernando Delgado, Vice President, Silversea
Cruises Ecuador. Escorted by Captain Karin
Chacon, Johanna Carrión made her first address to Silver
Origin's guests as the ship's Godmother, before Bishop
Patricio Bonilla blessed the
vessel.
@Silversea officially welcomes #SilverOrigin to the fleet with an
expedition-inspired naming ceremony in the Galapagos. Galapagos
resident @JoyCarrion was named Godmother of Silver Origin due to
her commitment to sustainability.
"My heartfelt congratulations to the Silversea team on this
milestone," said Jason Liberty,
President & CEO of the Royal Caribbean Group. "Silversea's
efforts to support long-term conservation here in the Galapagos
Islands speak to our commitment to the environment. Our approach is
built on the mantra that 'respect for the oceans is not a choice,
it's a way of life.'"
"It was a very proud moment to officially welcome Silver
Origin to our fleet," says Roberto
Martinoli. "Beyond just visiting the most beautiful corners
of our planet, Silversea aims to enrich each destination. This is
especially true in the Galápagos Islands. Silver Origin is
our strongest means to inspire travellers to safeguard the
wellbeing of this beautiful archipelago for future generations. I
would like to thank Jason Liberty
for joining us as we celebrate this momentous occasion and our
colleagues at Royal Caribbean Group for their invaluable support.
We are honoured to welcome Johanna Carrión to the extended family
as the official Godmother of Silver Origin. Johanna's
tireless efforts to champion conservation in the Galápagos make her
the perfect ambassador for our cruise line."
JOHANNA CARRIÓN: GODMOTHER OF SILVER ORIGIN
Raised in the Galápagos Islands and a permanent resident of the
archipelago, Johanna Carrión is the Executive Director and CEO of
the Scalesia Foundation—an educational foundation, supported by
Silversea Cruises, that champions the long-term conservation of the
Galápagos through education. Silversea selected Carrión for the
role of Silver Origin's Godmother due to her unwavering
commitment to sustainability and her passion for benefiting future
generations with hands-on, conservation-focused education in the
Galápagos. Her ethos perfectly aligns with that of Silversea—both
strive to safeguard this treasured destination and its
communities.
"It is a great honour to be selected as the Godmother of
Silver Origin," says Carrión. "Silversea's support for the
Scalesia Foundation helps to safeguard the wellbeing of the
Galápagos Islands for generations to come. I look forward to
strengthening the collaboration between Silversea Cruises and the
Scalesia Foundation, as we continue to foster long-term
conservation through education on sustainability."
THE SILVERSEA FUND FOR THE GALÁPAGOS
With the long-term aim of safeguarding the Galápagos Islands'
fragile ecosystem for future generations, Silversea Cruises
launched the Silversea Fund for the Galápagos to support a diverse
selection of educational projects each year. The fund strengthens
the balance between humans and nature in the Galápagos, as part of
a long-term sustainability strategy. In addition to benefiting
regional conservation efforts and enhancing their connection with
this unique destination, the fund's donors enjoy savings on
Silversea's voyages, as the cruise line matches guests'
contributions in the form of a Future Cruise Credit.
The Scalesia Foundation also receives support from Silversea
Cruises. A recent donation from the cruise line will cover 50% of
the scholarships for 30 students at the Tomas de Berlanga School,
which, operated by the Scalesia Foundation, offers education to
inhabitants of the Galápagos Islands with a focus on sustainability
principles, teaching students to appreciate and care for the
environment in which they live.
SILVER ORIGIN: BUILT WITH THE ENVIRONMENT IN
MIND
Silversea's first destination-specific ship, the 100-guest
Silver Origin was built with the environment in mind to
unlock immersive experiences for guests in the Galápagos
Archipelago, inspiring travellers to form meaningful connections
with the destination. Designed with a focus on the pillars of
sustainability, destination on board, expedition experience,
authentic local culture, and comfort and service, the all-suite,
all-balcony Silver Origin welcomes travellers
year-round in the unique archipelago. The ship provides guests with
the ultimate destination experience, inspired by Silversea's
accrued expertise and founded on a deep respect for the fragility
of the natural environment, while maintaining the cruise line's
trademark quality of service. Silver Origin incorporates
state-of-the-art technology, including a dynamic positioning system
that protects the delicate seabed and an advanced propulsion
system. All suites feature a freshwater purification system that
significantly reduce plastic bottle usage. Silversea also offers
reef-safe sun block to guests.
Watch a video of the Silver Origin naming ceremony:
https://youtu.be/ieDO4m43rZghttps://youtu.be/YkxbDCawxU8
Silver Origin media kit:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1c5nkcwudk27ofh/AAAc8oI08RXOFvnJxddK4Duya?dl=0
Read an interview with Silver Origin's Godmother, Johanna
Carrión:
https://discover.silversea.com/ships/silver-origin/johanna-carrion-godmother/
About Silversea Cruises
Silversea
Cruises is recognized as an innovator in the ultra-luxury
cruise industry, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard its
intimate, all-suite vessels: Silver
DawnSM, Silver Shadow®, Silver Whisper®, Silver
Spirit®, Silver Muse® and Silver MoonSM –
all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual
elegance. With the inclusion of the expedition ships Silver
Origin, Silver Wind®, Silver Explorer®, and Silver
Cloud®, Silversea's itineraries encompass all seven continents and
feature worldwide luxury cruises to the Mediterranean, the
Caribbean, the Galápagos,
both Polar Regions, and hundreds of fascinating destinations in
between. Silversea is also looking forward to the launch of two new
ultra-luxury Nova class ships. Browse Silversea's
blog, Discover, and subscribe to receive the latest
content directly into your inbox. Silversea Cruises is one of
five cruise brands owned by global cruise company Royal Caribbean
Group. (NYSE: RCL)
About Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is one of the leading cruise
companies in the world with a global fleet of 61 ships traveling to
more than 800 destinations around the world. Royal Caribbean Group
is the owner and operator of three award winning cruise brands:
Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and
Silversea Cruises, and it is also a 50% owner of a joint venture
that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Together, the
brands have an additional 12 ships on order as of December 31,
2021. Learn more
at www.royalcaribbeangroup.com or www.rclinvestor.com.
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