.jpg) Silver Spirit in June 2018 approaching Harstad, Norway | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Silver Spirit |
| Owner | Silversea Cruises |
| Operator | Silversea Cruises |
| Port of registry | Nassau, Bahamas |
| Ordered | 2008 |
| Builder | Fincantieri Ancona[1] |
| Launched | February 27, 2009[2] |
| Completed | December 2009 |
| Identification | |
| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Cruise ship |
| Tonnage | 2009–2018: 36,009 GT2018 onwards: 39,519 GT |
| Length |
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| Beam | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Speed | 20.3 knots (37.6 km/h) (est) |
| Capacity |
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| Crew | 412 |
Silver Spirit is a luxurycruise ship operated bySilversea Cruises. The sixth ship of the Silversea fleet, she entered service in 2009.
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]
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]
