SILVER ENDEAVOUR - Naming Ceremony in Antarctica

The SILVER ENDEAVOUR, completed in Stralsund, Gemany, in 2021 as CRYSTAL ENDEAVOR and taken over by Silversea Cruises in 2022, was christened on November 19, 2022 in Antarctica. Silversea Cruises held an expedition-style celebration in Antarctica’s Lemaire Channel to christen their SILVER ENDEAVOUR, the eleventh ship in their fleet. Silversea Cruises executives, the ship’s godmother, Felicity Aston, Member of the Order of the British Empire, and select members of the cruise line’s extended family were present when an ice-molded champagne magnum slammed into the hull of the SILVER ENDEAVOUR, to celebrate Silversea Cruises‘ third naming ceremony in just nine months. Blessing Ceremony in Puerto William The celebrations began with an intimate blessing ceremony held on November 15 at the Cape Horn Sub-Antarctic Center in Puerto Williams. Local dignitaries from Puerto Williams attended the celebrations. After the usual Royal Caribbean Group bagpipe performance, the Chilean and American national anthems were sung, and Felicity Aston was officially introduced as the ship’s godmother. Jason Liberty, President and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, and Roberto Martinoli, President and CEO of Silversea Cruises, who were unable to attend in person, sent a video message to thank the community, crew and all employees involved in this milestone to thank. Barbara Muckermann – Silversea’s Chief Commercial Officer – and Felicity Aston addressed the audience. First christening ceremony in the Lemaire Canal On Saturday, November 19, SILVER ENDEAVOR became the first ship ever to be christened in the Lemaire Channel – one of the continent’s most scenic straits off the Antarctic Peninsula. In keeping with maritime tradition, Felicity Aston blessed the ship and wished her luck by cutting a ribbon alongside Captain Niklas Peterstam on one of the ship’s outer decks to release a magnum-sized ice-shaped bottle, which was smashed against the hull. The christening guests witnessed the historic moment off the ship, perched on Zodiacs on the 11km long cliff-lined body of water. „Champagne on the rocks“ took on a whole new meaning as guests raised their glasses to toast the christening. Photo Credit + Video Footage: Silversea Cruises #silverendeavour #silversea #silverseacruises