Silver Spirit (ship)

Silver Spirit in June 2018 approaching Harstad, Norway
History
NameSilver Spirit
OwnerSilversea Cruises
OperatorSilversea Cruises
Port of registryNassau,  Bahamas
Ordered2008
Builder Fincantieri Ancona[1]
LaunchedFebruary 27, 2009[2]
CompletedDecember 2009
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
TypeCruise ship
Tonnage2009–2018: 36,009 GT 2018 onwards: 39,519 GT
Length2009–2018: 195.8 m 2018 onwards: 210.7 m
Beam89 ft (27 m)
Speed20.3 knots (37.6 km/h) (est)
Capacity608 passengers (double occupancy) 648 (maximum passengers)
Crew412

Silver Spirit is a luxury cruise ship operated by Silversea Cruises. The sixth ship of the Silversea fleet, she entered service in 2009.

Description

Silver Spirit is fitted with 270 ocean-view suites, the suites of the fleet. She also features six different restaurants, an 8,300 square feet (770 m2) spa, and a supper club with live music, dancing and night-club style entertainment.

On 23 December 2009, Silver Spirit departed on her maiden voyage from Barcelona, Spain to Lisbon, Portugal. Following this sailing, she undertook her maiden transatlantic voyage from Lisbon to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. On 21 January 2010, Silver Spirit embarked on her inaugural transoceanic voyage, a 91-day voyage around America.[3] Red Sea Cruises is chartering the ship for summer 2020.[4]

Dry dock

In March 2018, Silver Spirit underwent significant renovation. In a two-month refurbishment the ship was cut in half and an additional section was added. She grew from 195.8 to 210.7 meters long. Her tonnage increased from 36,009 to 39,519 GT, and capacity - from 540 to 608 passengers.[5]


References

Notes

  1. ^ "Silversea's Newest Ship to be named Silver Spirit". Cruises.about.com. Retrieved 2009-03-24.
  2. ^ "27/02/2009". Fincantieri.it. 2009-02-27. Retrieved 2016-02-18.
  3. ^ "New Ultra-Luxury Ship for Silversea". Cruises.about.com. Retrieved 2009-03-24.
  4. ^ "Silver Spirit chartered to Red Sea Cruises for 'Saudi Summer' campaign". 11 August 2020.
  5. ^ "Silver Spirit Receives New Midsection During Stretching Event in Sicily". www.cruisecritic.com. Retrieved 2018-03-14.

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