Cruise & Ferry Review - Autumn/Winter 2022

5 9 Nova will be one of the most spacious cruise ships ever built when considering her space-to-guest ratio of 75gt per passenger. She will introduce the next iterations of our renowned culinary programme, S.A.L.T., and our Romaninspired wellness programme, Otium.” Martinoli says that Silversea’s commitment to sustainability also focuses on reducing its environmental impact and preserving the very remote and beautiful locations that its ships visit, while actively enhancing destinations and communities. As part of this project, the company introduced the Silversea Fund for the Galapagos to safeguard the islands’ well-being through education. “Another of our top priorities is supporting and engaging our trade partners who are invaluable to us,” says Martinoli. “We remain focused on delivering a wealth of dedicated activities and support for our partners who work at the core of the industry. Most recently, we launched our Trade Appreciation Month initiative to thank our travel advisor partners.” With demand for ultra-luxury cruising has come an interest in expedition cruising. Travellers are increasingly keen to journey to remote destinations in comfort. In response to guests’ growing needs and desires, Silversea has invested heavily to cement its leading position in the ultra-luxury polar travel segment. One initiative was to form a strong collaboration with the authorities in Chile. “We became the first cruise line to introduce Puerto Williams, Chile, as our turnaround port for Antarctica voyages,” says Martinoli. “Guests sailing aboard Silver Cloud, Silver Explorer and our newly converted Silver Wind will enjoy more convenient flight times, personalised service during a private charter flight, and quicker transfers to the ship from Puerto Williams.” In addition, Silversea has strengthened its “destination leadership” with a flycruise programme – Antarctica Bridge. “It provides the fastest, most direct route to Antarctica, enabling guests to fly over the Drake Passage in European business-class comfort,” explains Martinoli. “We recently added three new fly-cruise Antarctica Bridge voyages for the 2023-2024 season, offering even more choice to guests. “We are on a trajectory of growth and we will continue to diversify our offering for our guests’ enjoyment as the leader in ultra-luxury cruising. We will keep pushing boundaries with new, immersive experiences across all seven continents, pioneering product enhancements, and sustainability-focused innovations.” CFR Photos: Silversea Cruises

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