Silver Ray, the second ultra-luxury ship in Silversea’s Nova Class has been officially named by its ‘godmother’, Dr. María Josefina Olascoaga.
Dr. María Josefina Olascoaga is an ocean scientist and Professor of Ocean Science at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science.
She also co-leads OceanScope, which equips Royal Caribbean Group ships with oceanographic instruments to collect the ocean’s vital signs.
Dr. Olascoaga’s research and experience in studying ocean currents, how the ocean moves, and what that tells us, helps to shed light on how ocean conditions affect objects in the water.
Following the official naming, a champagne bottle was broken on the ship’s hull in a longstanding maritime tradition.
Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO, Jason Liberty says, “Welcoming Silver Ray to our global fleet represents the latest commitment from Royal Caribbean Group to continue building the Silversea brand and delivering the very best experiences in ultra-luxury and expedition travel”.
Silversea President, Bert Hernandez added, “It is fitting that we are celebrating Silver Ray’s naming in the same year that Silversea celebrates 30 years of excellence, connecting our past with our future as we continue to lead in luxury travel and industry innovation”.
Silver Ray joins her sister ship, Silver Nova, as “one of the most energy-efficient ultra-luxury cruise ships ever built”.
Due to embark on her maiden voyage from Lisbon on June 15, Silver Ray will spend her inaugural season in the Mediterranean, before crossing the Atlantic to the Americas in December 2024.
Lead image: Peter Greenberg, Captain Alessandro Zanello, Dr.Josefina Olascoaga, Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO, Jason Liberty, Royal Caribbean Group President, Bert Hernandez.
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