Silversea's Silver Cloud Completes Major Refurbishment

(6 November 2012) Silversea
Cruises'
Silver Cloud is currently
sailing on her first voyage following a successful three-week dry dock in
Palermo, Italy, where extensive renovations were made
to nearly every area of the ultra-luxury ship.
Silver
Cloud's interior decoration
has been completely renovated, including all the suites, public spaces and
dining venues, in order to introduce a fresh and contemporary classic
atmosphere. Silversea made a significant financial investment in this refurbishment
to ensure its guests experience a renewed sense of luxury and comfort when
sailing aboard Silver Cloud.
As
previously announced, the enhancements include:
Refreshed Public Spaces: A
totally renewed lobby now displays a colour palette of warm earth tones that is
carried throughout most areas of the ship with the installation of stylish new
carpets, wall treatments and artwork in the corridors, staircases and public
spaces. Providing contrast to the main colour scheme of the ship is The Bar,
now decorated in cooler shades of teal mixed with neutral tones of brown and
beige. All new furniture, carpet, curtains and reconditioned wood flooring give
the Panorama Lounge a refreshed contemporary look, while The Spa and Beauty
Salon also received makeovers.
Dining Enhancements:
-- Le
Champagne, the only Relais & Châteaux restaurant at sea, has been
completely transformed with an upgraded entrance design, the addition of gleaming,
backlit wine displays, a redesigned seating layout, and new wood flooring,
fabrics and window treatments.
--La
Terrazza's updated interior includes a remodelled buffet area and handsome new
banquettes along the walls, offering greater seating flexibility, including
more tables for two.
--The
Restaurant has been refreshed with chairs dressed in bright new fabrics, new
window treatments and reconditioned hardwood flooring.
--The
Grill, with its unique interactive dining concept, is now featured aboard Silver Cloud as the existing Pool Bar
and Grill area was expanded with additional seating, a large overhead awning,
and the removal of the central stair unit, which was replaced with a curving corner
staircase. At this new outdoor restaurant, guests may enjoy an innovative dining
experience that lets them cook prime meats and fresh seafood on heated volcanic
rocks at their table.
Sophisticated New Decor for Suites: The sofas and chairs have been updated with new fabrics. All
carpets, headboards, curtains and outside veranda furniture have been replaced.
Each suite has a new mattress custom-made exclusively for Silversea. The
mattress features an individual spring system with a soft and firm side that
can be reversed to suit each guest's preference. The new beds are outfitted
with plush new Pratesi sheets, pillowcases and duvet covers. All bathrooms have
been enhanced with new flooring, marble appointments and either a new bath-and-shower
combination or a new walk-in, glass-enclosed rainforest shower with sitting
area, offering a soothing, spa-like experience. (This replaced the existing
bath-and-shower combination in nearly 90% of the Veranda and Vista Suites). The
Owner's, Grand and Royal Suites are outfitted with a modern wet room bath
configuration featuring a new rainforest shower that is separate from the bath.
Upgraded Outdoor Spaces:
The jogging track features all-new synthetic turf and the pool area is outfitted
with new deck furniture.
In addition to enjoying a fresh reconditioning and polishing of teak
decks and woodwork, the ship underwent thorough maintenance on mechanical and
propulsion systems.
About Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises,
which is chaired by Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio, is recognised as an innovator
in the luxury cruise line industry, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard
its intimate, all-suite vessels: Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver
Shadow, Silver Whisper and Silver Spirit – all designed to
offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance. With the inclusion of
the expedition ships Silver Explorer and Silver Galapagos (debuting
late 2013), Silversea Cruises' itineraries encompass all seven continents and
feature worldwide luxury cruises to the Mediterranean, Caribbean,
both polar regions and over 450 fascinating destinations in between.
In the US, Silversea has been
voted "World's Best" by the readers of Condé NastTraveler
(nine times) and Travel + Leisure (seven times), and awarded "Best
Cruise Line for Luxury Small Ships" by Luxury Travel Advisor
(2011). International awards include "World's Leading Small Ships Cruise
Line" from World Travel Awards (2010); "Five Star Diamond Award"
from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences (2011); "Favourite
Cruise Line - Small Ships" in the Readers' Choice survey conducted by
Britain's Condé Nast Traveller magazine (2012); "Best Luxury Cruise
Line" by Australia's Cruise Passenger magazine (2012); and
"Best Small Luxury Cruise Line" according to China's Travel &
Leisure magazine (2011).
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Photo caption: Le Champagne.
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visit www.silversea.com.
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Brad Ball
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