5 8 INTERV IEW Leading the luxury segment Roberto Martinoli explains to Sandra Speares how Silversea Cruises is strengthening its position at the ultra-luxury end of the cruise segment Silversea Cruises, together with parent company Royal Caribbean Group, has long been committed to investing in innovation to create unforgettable experiences for guests and remain at the forefront of the ultra-luxury cruise industry. This will remain a key focus to ensure continued success in the future. “It is important that our growth enables us to offer guests even more immersive experiences in the world’s most enriching destinations, while maintaining our signature level of luxury and comfort,” says Roberto Martinoli, CEO of Silversea Cruises. “This requires us to go above and beyond the expectations of our loyal guests and new-to-cruise luxury travellers. We are focused on innovation, sustainability, and elevating the guest experience and these key areas will remain at the forefront of Silversea’s business operations to ensure that we continue to lead the way in ultra-luxury travel.” Martinoli shares an insight into how some of the newest ships and the innovative experiences Silversea plans to offer to guests in the coming years. “Silver Nova, set to join our fleet in 2023, and our future Nova-class ships exemplify how we are creating a new era of ultra-luxury cruising that prioritises both sustainability and the guest experience,” he says. “Silver Nova will be the world’s first low-emission cruise ship with advanced hybrid technology that includes fuel cells, enabling it to be free of local emissions at port. We are proud to mark that as an industry first.” Silversea’s industry-leading onboard service will continue to play a key role in the future too, adds Martinoli. “We proudly deliver a highly personalised service where every wish is anticipated and promptly delivered. Marking the next iteration of our unique take on luxury, Silver Nova will offer one of the most personalised services at sea, with a 1:1.3 crew-to-guest ratio and butler services for all suites. Privacy, exclusivity, safety and comfort have always ranked highly in individual needs for the luxury traveller and these core pillars will be enhanced aboard our newest ship. Silver “ We are creating a new era of ultra-luxury cruising that prioritises both sustainability and the guest experience” Photos: Silversea Cruises
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