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PROTECTING THE GALÁPAGOS,
TODAY AND TOMORROW
Roberto Martinoli,
President & CEO, Silversea Cruises
It is vital we all get to enjoy the Galápagos.
We know it is important to protect this fragile ecosystem and leave
it as untouched as possible, while contributing to its preservation.
Our guests are also more and more attentive to the impact their
travel has on the planet and share our desire to make our travel as
ecologically sound as possible.
Silver Origin has been designed with the environment in mind.
With state-of-the-art technology and solutions adopted explicitly
for sailing here, the ship’s footprint is minimal, and includes a
dynamic positioning system that keeps her stationary without
needing an anchor, protecting the delicate seabed and underwater
flora and fauna. And thanks to a new hull design and advanced
propulsion system, Silver Origin will meet or exceed the highest
standards of energy efficiency, while all suites feature a fresh water
purification system that significantly reduces plastic bottle usage.
As education is often cited as the best way to encourage proper
conservation, we created the Silversea Fund for the Galápagos.
Dedicated to safeguarding the archipelago through innovative
educational projects, the fund is a big part of our commitment to
keep the islands as pristine as possible, for generations to come.
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