Silversea Takes Delivery of their Second Nova Class Ship – Silver Ray
Silversea has taken delivery of a brand new ship- the second Nova Class vessel, and sister ship to Silver Nova- the beautiful Silver Ray!
Silver Ray Delivery
The seconds of the Nova Class ship’s has now been delivered to Silversea. The cutting-edge Nova Class began with the beautiful Silver Nova, and continues on with the brand new Silver Ray. The official handover took place on May 14th, and Silver Ray will be setting sail on her inaugural Voyage from Lisbon on June 15th, spending the summer season in the Mediterranean. Afterwhich she will be crossing the Atlantic to the Americas in December.
Silver Ray will be the sister ship to Silver Nova (read all about Silver Nova in Alaska HERE), and will continue the legacy of ultra-luxury, refined elegance, and sustainability that Nova began.
Bert Hernandez, president of Silversea said in a statement: “Silver Ray, the second ship in our cutting-edge Nova Class, alongside sister ship Silver Nova, beautifully encompasses Royal Caribbean Group’s vision for the future of innovative ultra-luxury and expedition cruise travel. In addition to being one of the most energy efficient ships ever built, Silver Ray’s game-changing, outward-facing ship design enables greater access and connection for our guests to the incredible destinations we visit. As far as firsts go, I feel honored that my first delivery as president of Silversea is to welcome Silver Ray to our fleet alongside Jason, my Royal Caribbean Group colleagues, and the wonderful Meyer Werft team. I can’t wait for our guests to experience everything this remarkable ship has to offer.”
The Meyer Werft Shipyard made delivery two days ahead of schedule, delivering yet another beautiful ship to the Silversea fleet.

An Experience Like No Other
Silver Ray will give guests an experience like no other. The laid back and elegant settings allow for complete relaxation, as you are fully taken care of by the incredible staff onboard including your own personal butler. Each and every venue onboard was designed with comfort in mind, with modern touches at every turn through art, sculptures, decor, and finishes.
There are plenty of onboard activities that facilitate learning and education about the local places through food and cuisine at the S.A.L.T. Lab and Bar. Enjoy elevated dining, both complimentary and specialty throughout your cruise at the Marquee, Atlantide, Silver Note, La Dame, and more.
Silver Ray is one of the most highly anticipated ships within the luxury cruise world, and we know guests will fall in love with this magnificent vessel. We look forward to her maiden voyage, as well as her travel to the Americas to begin cruises to the Caribbean, Central and South America!
Booking Your Cruise
Now that you are ready to book your cruise on the beautiful Silver Ray, reach out to the experts at Harr Travel. We know the spaces inside and out, and have an amazing relationship with Silversea. Our advisors will craft the cruise vacation of a lifetime for you, your friends, family, or group at an exceptional rate, and give you the Harr Travel signature service every step of the way.
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