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Thad
First Class Passenger
Member # 1224

posted 11-17-2009 04:58 PM

I was checking out pictures of the new Silversea's ship, Silver Spirit on her trials, and I must say I think she is most unattractive. For me, Silversea's ships have gotten progressively uglier since their attractive first pair..

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jetwet1
First Class Passenger
Member # 6361

posted 11-17-2009 06:29 PM

Yep, to me she is a mini Epic, her lines are just as horrible.

However I think in both cases the interiors (will in the Epic's case) make up for it.

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Thad
First Class Passenger
Member # 1224

posted 11-17-2009 06:55 PM

To me she looks like two different ships that were fused together. The front section is a full three decks higher than the rear, and they just do not look like they belong together.

[ 11-17-2009: Message edited by: Thad ]

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avalon1025
First Class Passenger
Member # 5383

posted 11-17-2009 07:12 PM

Seabourns Odessey get the vote for best new luxury ship on the outside

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Cunard Fan
First Class Passenger
Member # 7530

posted 11-17-2009 07:19 PM

She reminds me of a fishing boat kind of. I don't know how to explain why.

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goodclicks
First Class Passenger
Member # 6216

posted 11-19-2009 03:02 PM

Oh dear... what an unfortunate looking ship. She bears a resemblance to Quasimodo. Considering she is a direct competitor to the new Seabourne ships, I think Carnival should, in this case, be given all the credit for designing an original and stylishly good looking ship.

If i were to pay Silversea prices i'd want to look back from the dock and feel proud of the ship i'd just disembarked from... I'd be ashamed to admit to anyone that i'd got off such an ugly creature.

Is Silversea Italian owned?

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 11-19-2009 03:18 PM

She looks a lot like SEVEN SEAS NAVIGATOR, which I am not overly fond of.

It seems Silversea had to get in another deck of balconies. This is unfortunate as it detracted from the looks of the vessel.

I agree the SEABOURN ODYSSEY is the best looking new luxury ship. I think Carnival did an excellent job on this one.

Ernie

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timb
First Class Passenger
Member # 5901

posted 11-19-2009 03:42 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Cunard Fan:
She reminds me of a fishing boat kind of. I don't know how to explain why.

Very understandable as they often have a high bridge and deck house witha flat deck out back for working on. Kind of like this

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 11-19-2009 03:58 PM

Fantastic.

'They' actually managed to screw up the aft of Seabourn Odyssey and the front of Silver Spirit. Can't someone get the people responsible for the front of Seabourn Odyssey and the aft of Silver Spirit to work together on one ship?

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buddhaJoe
First Class Passenger
Member # 4356

posted 12-13-2009 05:25 AM

hi there

she was delivered on saturday

see story by seatrader:

Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard handed over the 36,000gt Silver Spirit today at a ceremony attended by Silversea Cruises officials led by chairman Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio. Representing Fincantieri were chairman Corrado Antonini and ceo Giuseppe Bono.

The ship holds special significance for both the owner and the builder.

‘Despite the economic slowdown in 2008, we have continued to invest in the product and in human resources,’ Lefebvre said. ‘In July we reached a record number of bookings and for the end of December we expect to achieve approximately 70% of the revenue plan for 2010.’ He called it ‘the company’s best result since it was founded.’

For his part, Bono noted Silver Spirit is the first ship Fincantieri has produced for Silversea and ‘the first vessel of this type that Fincantieri has built, thus making its debut in the super-luxury segment.’ He added: ‘It is also a first for Ancona shipyard which has succeeded in this type of production as it can draw on a wealth of highly qualified human resources.’

Silver Spirit brings the Silversea fleet to a total of six vessels. The 540-passenger newbuild offers 270 suites, 95% with balconies, six restaurants and the brand’s largest spa. Giacomo Mortola served as the architect for the Art Deco-style interiors.

On Dec. 19 Silver Spirit is due to arrive at Monaco, and Dec. 23 sees the start of the inaugural cruise, from Barcelona to Lisbon. The christening is set for Jan. 21 in Fort Lauderdale with Manfredi Lefebvre’s sister, Silvia Lefebvre D’Ovidio, serving as godmother.

best regards
b. Joe

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