Silversea’s Silver Ray Float Out Marks Major Milestone in Ship’s Construction

Silversea celebrated a significant milestone in constructing its second Nova-class ship, Silver Ray, with a float out at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, on February 25. The float out, which marks the project’s advancement into its final stages, saw the 728-guest ship repositioned from the vast construction hall into the neighbouring harbour basin, where the docking out phase will continue.

The Silver Ray, now nearing completion approximately 15 months since Meyer Werft first cut steel for the ship, is scheduled to debut in the Mediterranean in June. It will be the sixth addition to Silversea’s fleet in just three years.

In observance of shipbuilding traditions, Captain Alessandro Zanello, Master of Silver Ray, welded a newly minted commemorative coin to a wall on the pool deck — a symbol of good luck.

“With the float out of Silver Ray, excitement is building for the launch of the second ship in our pioneering Nova class,” said Barbara Muckermann, President of Silversea. “The launch of Silver Ray will strengthen Royal Caribbean Group’s unwavering commitment to delivering a lifetime of vacations for guests with its industry-leading global brands.”

Silversea’s Nova-class ships are a testament to Royal Caribbean Group’s commitment to responsibly delivering the world’s best vacation experiences. With pioneering energy efficiency standards, Silver Nova and Silver Ray are 40% more energy efficient than required international standards and regulations. On board, guests enjoy the brand’s customary hallmarks of luxury with a range of enhancements, including all-new venues and unprecedented suite options, new Otium wellness experiences and amenities, and enrichments to the S.A.L.T. culinary program, with the introduction of the S.A.L.T. Chef’s Table.

Silver Ray will soon undertake a conveyance of approximately 32 kilometres (20 miles) down the Ems River to the North Sea ahead of her sea trials — a unique journey because of the narrowness of the waterway. She is scheduled to enter service in June 2024, spending her inaugural season in the Mediterranean before crossing the Atlantic in December.