Silversea: Silver Origin christened
Silversea Cruises christened Silver Origin during an expedition-inspired ceremony in San Cristobal, in the Galápagos Islands.
Guests took to the water with Silver Origin‘s Zodiacs, raising a glass of champagne as Silversea officially welcomed the ship into its fleet, before Johanna Carrión, an esteemed environmentalist and permanent resident of the Galápagos Islands, was unveiled as the ship’s godmother. The choice is the basis of Silversea‘s long-term commitment to sustainability.
Christening Silver Origin
Christening Silver Origin
A bagpipe performance kicked off the intimate naming ceremony, which marked Jason Liberty‘s first baptism as the new President and CEO of the Royal Caribbean Group. Liberty co-hosted the event with Roberto Martinoli, President and CEO of Silversea Cruises; Barbara Muckermann, Commercial Director, Silversea Cruises; and Fernando Delgado, Vice President, Silversea Cruises Ecuador.
Escorted by Captain Karin Chacon, Johanna Carrión gave her first speech to the guests of Silver Origin as the ship’s godmother, before Bishop Patricio Bonilla blessed the ship.
bagpipe performance
Christening Silver Origin
Christening Silver Origin
“My heartfelt congratulations to the Silversea team on this milestone,” said Jason Liberty, President and 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 based on the mantra that “respect for the oceans is not a choice, it is a way of life”.
“It was a moment of great pride to officially welcome Silver Origin to our fleet,” says Roberto Martinoli. “In addition to simply 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 of inspiring travelers to safeguard the well-being 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 the Royal Caribbean Group for their invaluable support. We are honored to welcome Johanna Carrión to the extended family as Silver Origin’s official godmother. Johanna’s tireless efforts to support conservation in the Galápagos make her the perfect ambassador for our cruise line. ”
Christening Silver Origin
Christening Silver Origin
“It is a great honor to be selected as the godmother of Silver Origin,” says Johanna Carrión, executive director and CEO of the Scalesia Foundation. “Silversea’s support for the Scalesia Foundation helps safeguard the well-being 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 promote long-term conservation through sustainability education. ”
Furthermore, with the long-term goal of safeguarding the fragile ecosystem of the Galápagos Islands for future generations, Silversea Cruises has launched the Silversea Fund for the Galápagos to support a diverse selection of educational projects each year. In addition to benefiting regional conservation efforts and strengthening their connection to this unique destination, the fund’s donors enjoy savings on Silversea’s travel, as the cruise line matches guest contributions in the form of Future Cruise Credit.
Silver Origin
Silver Origin
Silver Origin
Silver Origin
The 100-passenger Silver Origin was built with the environment in mind to unlock immersive experiences for guests in the Galápagos archipelago, inspiring travelers to make meaningful connections with the destination. Designed with a focus on the pillars of sustainability, shipping experience, authentic local culture, comfort and service, Silver Origin welcomes travelers year-round to the archipelago. Silver Origin also 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 fresh water purification system that greatly reduces the use of plastic bottles, and Silversea also offers guests sea-friendly, reef-safe sunscreen.
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