Plans To Lengthen Silver Spirit
Silversea has unveiled plans for its
first-ever ship lengthening. The turn-key
transformation of Silver Spirit will take
place early next year at the Palermo
shipyard of Fincantieri, one of the
world’s largest shipbuilding groups and
number one by diversification and
innovation. inspiration from the innovations of the
line's new flagship, Silver Muse, creative
dining concepts will be incorporated,
and stylish décor enhancements
will be made to existing suites and
throughout the public spaces and
outdoor areas, providing an increased
level of comfort and spaciousness. Starting in early March, Silver Spirit will
be lengthened by inserting a prebuilt
49-foot-long midsection housing 6
Silver Suites, 26 Veranda Suites and 2
Panorama Suites. Technical upgrades
will also be implemented. "Based on the wonderful feedback
from guests sailing aboard our
beautiful Silver Muse, we believe the
comprehensive makeover we have
planned for Silver Spirit will enrich the
on-board experience and be equally
appreciated by guests. They will see many of Silver Muse's innovations and
elevated comforts embodied by our
reimagined Silver Spirit" said Christian
Sauleau, Executive Vice President of
Fleet Operations for Silversea Cruises.
short SeaBreaks to Fraser Island and the
Whitsundays. It will be the first time P&O
has cruised to Airlie Beach and Fraser
Island round-trip from Cairns.
More than 14,000 holidaymakers will
sail on Pacific Eden between now and
6 November, 2017. A third (36 per cent)
of guests will travel from interstate to
join the ship providing a boost to local
businesses.
P&O’s record Cairns cruise season is
expected to inject around $11 million
into the local economy in guest and
crew spending, provedoring and port
charges.
Earlier this month, Pacific Eden
underwent a multi-million dollar
dry dock in Singapore where she
emerged with two newly refurbished
entertainment venues.
Pacific Eden’s two-storey Marquee
Show Lounge was given a stylish new
look-and-feel with a dramatic black,
white and emerald-green colour
scheme, custom wallpaper and unique
artworks.
Popular late night hot spot, The Dome, was updated to take on a
contemporary nautical theme with
navy blue and white hues, drapes and
soft lighting.
Select suites and balcony cabins
received new carpets and outdoor
furniture while the cinema, spa, gym
and kids clubs were revitalised. In total,
11,000 square metres of new carpet
was fitted on the 1500-guest ship.
Completing her transformation,
Pacific Eden now wears the signature
Southern Cross livery emblazoned on
her hull, which was debuted by Pacific
Explorer in June this year.
P&O Cruises President Sture Myrmell
said Pacific Eden’s presence