Silversea unveiled new details regarding its Silver Origin ship, which is the cruise line's first ever destination-specific ship that will take guests to the Galapagos Islands in 2020.
Silver Origin is designed to be one of the most environmentally friendly cruise ships ever and was designed with the Galapagos in mind.
Beginning in summer 2020, the 100-passenger, all-suite Silver Origin will be led by Silversea's Expedition Team, who are certified by the National Park of the Galapagos. Guests onboard will enjoy Ecuadorian culture, through insightful content, including daily briefings, lectures, videos, and scientific information; authentic local cuisine, prepared by expert Ecuadorian chefs; and various other luxurious enhancements. Offering the highest Zodiac-to-guest ratio in the region, at 1:12.5, Silver Origin will offer a luxurious outpost from which guests will enjoy personalized experiences throughout the Galapagos Islands. Every aspect of guests' cruise experiences will be tailored to take them closer to the authentic beauty of the Galapagos Islands in luxury.
Bright, colorful motifs and regional materials will accentuate the design of Silver Origin. Silver Origin's public spaces were designed by HBA Miami, while GEM – Design for Cruise Ships, the team behind the interior design of Silver Muse, oversaw the interior design of the ship's suites.
Basecamp, an elegant lounge in which guests can socialize before and after excursions, will be among Silver Origin's most innovative spaces. Connecting with the ship's Zodiac embarkation area to represent the synergy between destination and ship, it will host educational activities, through which guests will be able to interact with the onboard Expedition Team to learn more about the rare wildlife, amazing landscapes and captivating history of the Galapagos Islands, before and after experiencing these attractions first-hand. Basecamp will feature a large, interactive digital wall—through which guests will be able to access destination-related content, including pictures, videos, excursion previews and scientific presentations.
With floor-to-ceiling windows for sweeping views of the destination, Silver Origin's Explorer Lounge will host daily briefings and lectures from the ship's Expedition Team. The venue will feature a large video wall and wide HD screens in different seating areas to optimize guests' destination experience. It will also be a sophisticated space in which guests to relax, with a bar and piano. With Silversea's all-inclusive approach, guests will enjoy complimentary drinks throughout the ship, including spirits, champagne, and many varieties of wines.
Located at the very front of the ship, the beautiful Observation Lounge will offer an elegant hideaway to guests, benefiting from incredible views on the destination. It will be the ideal place for guests to relax with a book from the library, which will be carefully curated by Silversea's destination experts and will be the most extensive destination-focused collection the cruise line has ever had on one ship.
Silver Origin will feature eight different suite categories to offer guests superlative comfort—the largest of which, the Owner's Suite, will offer a panoramic view on the destination. Guests in every suite will enjoy the use of a private balcony, while certain suite categories will feature an innovative Horizon Balcony, which can convert to enclose the balcony with a floor-to-ceiling window for added space and better shelter from the elements. Plus, a first for Silversea, selected suite categories will incorporate an ocean-view bathtub, as well as an ocean-view shower that is accessible from the balcony for guests' convenience and comfort.
With culinary immersion offering a means to travel deeper into Ecuadorian culture, expert local chefs will take guests on a journey of culinary discovery in Silver Origin's two dining venues: The Restaurant and The Grill—each of which will be able to accommodate all guests at full capacity. Authentic flavours; fresh, local ingredients; and regional wines will complement international cuisine to inspire the palates of diners, showcasing the best of Ecuadorian culinary heritage in refined settings. In The Restaurant, guests will enjoy an abundance of natural light and far-reaching views as they dine; in The Grill, a sophisticated open-air venue that can be partially enclosed for comfort, Silversea's signature Hot Rocks concept will enhance guests' dining experiences, with Ecuadorian twists enhancing the offering further still.
Matt Hochberg
Matt loves to cruise, and started Cruise.Blog as a place to share different cruise experiences, advice, and what to know before going on a cruise.
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