Silversea's Silver Wind Completes Multimillion-Dollar Transformation
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Silversea's Silver Wind Completes Multimillion-Dollar Transformation
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Category: Worldwide - Industry economy
vRenovation / Addition
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2008-12-12
Highlights Include the Addition of an Observation Lounge, Expansive New Spa and Eight New Suites
Silversea Cruises has just put the finishing touches on a multimillion-dollar renovation of Silver Wind, involving virtually every aspect of the ultra-luxury ship.
Undertaken over the past month during a dry dock at the San Giorgio shipyard in Genoa, Italy, the comprehensive refurbishment of Silver Wind sets a visionary course for the future with a refreshed décor embodying a sophisticated contemporary style that is warm and inviting with touches of natural cherry wood, russet and golden tones.
A centerpiece of the project was the addition of an Observation Lounge (seating 60 guests), Spa, Beauty Salon and Fitness Centre on the forward section of Deck 9, altering the ship's exterior appearance with floor-to-ceiling windows that wrap around the new space. A new two-floor, glass-enclosed elevator was also installed connecting Decks 8 and 9.
"We're delighted with the results of this major renovation," said Amerigo Perasso, Silversea's President and CEO. "Silver Wind has a refreshed look and feel, yet the ship retains her elegance and charm throughout. The company has made an important investment to bring this vessel in line with the style and design themes that are planned for our new ship, Silver Spirit, currently under construction. With these enhancements, our guests are sure to enjoy a renewed sense of luxury and comfort aboard Silver Wind."
Perasso added, "Despite the challenging economic environment, our company is showing a strong commitment with this important investment. This is clearly a difficult and unpredictable time and while our business is not immune, we have the strength of our assets, brand and management team that position us well in the long term."
SUITE ENHANCEMENTS
Accommodating 298 guests, Silver Wind's 149 ocean-view suites range in size from 240 to 1,314 square feet (22 - 122 square metres), with eighty percent now featuring a private veranda.
Suite modifications include the following:
* Four of the always-in-demand Silver Suites added on Deck 8.
* One Owner's Suite with a connecting second-bedroom suite added on Deck 7.
* One Medallion Suite added on Deck 7.
* One Vista Suite added on Deck 7.
* Fixed queen beds in larger suites have been replaced with convertible twin-to-queen beds.
* Custom-built TV cabinets added to all Vista and Veranda Suites.
* New flat screen TVs.
* New sofa, armchair, desk, vanity, night tables and headboard.
* New carpets, drapes and bed coverings.
* Updated bathroom fixtures and bathtubs, including new marble countertops, walls and flooring.
THE SPA
The new Spa, which encompasses the Beauty Salon and Fitness Centre, occupies over 650 additional square feet (60 square metres) following the renovation. The expanded Spa features an inviting reception area, four massage rooms, one body treatment room, one dry sauna and one steam sauna. The new Fitness Centre includes a body-building room and separate aerobics room, both offering spectacular panoramic ocean views.
Other ship enhancements include new upholstery, curtains, wall treatments, carpets and/or flooring in the restaurants, public lounges, lobbies, stairs and corridors.
The first guests to experience the Silver Wind enhancements are sailing on a December 2, Las Palmas-to-Cape Town cruise, an exotic 18-day voyage calling in the Cape Verde Islands, Dakar, Banjul, Bom Bom Island and Walvis Bay.
Silversea Cruises is recognised as an innovator in the luxury segment, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard five intimate vessels, Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper, and expedition ship Prince Albert II, whose itineraries encompass all seven continents.
In the U.K., Silversea has been voted "Number One" small-ship line for the eighth time in the Readers' Choice survey conducted by Britain's Condé Nast Traveller magazine (2007) and Best Luxury Cruise Line according to UK’s Travel Weekly Globe Awards (2008). International awards include "World's Best" by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler nine times and seven times by the readers of Travel & Leisure in the US; "World's Leading Luxury Cruise Line" from World Travel Awards (2007); "Five Star Diamond Award" from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences (2007); "Best Luxury Cruise Line" by Spain's Cruceros & Destinos magazine (2008); "Best Small Cruise Line" by Australia's Luxury Travel Magazine (2008); and Best Luxury Cruise Operator according to Asia's Travel Weekly (2008).
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