Silversea Cruises christens Silver Moon in Greece

 

Silversea Cruises has recently named Silver Moon as the newest ship in its fleet, building momentum in a global return to service. Held aboard the ship in the port of Piraeus, Silver Moon’s official naming ceremony was attended by many esteemed guests, including Royal Caribbean Group chief executive, Richard Fain.

Attending the Silver Moon christening ceremony were, from left, Royal Caribbean Group Chairman Richard D. Fain, Royal Caribbean Group CFO Jason Liberty, Godmother Gaia Gaja, Silversea CEO Roberto Martinoli, and Luigi Matarazzo of shipbuilder Fincantieri. (Photo via Silversea Cruises)

Also in attendance were Roberto Martinoli, Chief Executive of Silversea Cruises; Silver Moon captain Chavdar Georgiev; Luigi Matarazzo, General Manager of the Fincantieri merchant ships division; and Harry Theoharis, Greece Minister of Tourism.

Silver Moon embarked upon her inaugural season from Athens on June 18, undertaking a series of ten-day voyages in the Greek Isles. Following maritime traditions, Ioannis Patsis, Vice President of Caritas Hellas, blessed the vessel, before the ship’s godmother, Gaia Gaja of the renowned Italian Gaja Winery broke a bottle of champagne on her bow.

At 40,700 gross tons and with a maximum capacity of 596 guests, Silver Moon is the cruise line’s second Muse-class ship. Constructed by Fincantieri at its Ancona shipyard, Silver Moon is an evolution of her sister ship Silver Muse.

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