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BACKGROUNDER Silversea is a luxury cruise company reflec3ng genera3ons of mari3me and travel experience. In the early 1990s, the Lefebvre family of Rome, former owners of Sitmar Cruises, conceived and organised a unique cruise company pledging to build and operate the highest quality ships in the ultra-luxury segment. The name "Silversea" was chosen because it connotes quality and luxury as well as capturing the romance and special sensa3ons of the sea. Silversea launched its first ship, Silver Cloud, in 1994, followed by Silver Wind in 1995, Silver Shadow in 2000, and Silver Whisper in 2001. The fleet was purpose-built for the ultra-luxury market, establishing a new class of smaller, in3mate vessels that could slip into more exo3c ports off the beaten path. These elite vessels were specifically designed for fewer guests, with more space and the highest levels of personalised service, delivered by mainly Italian and other European officers overseeing an interna3onal staff. In December 2009 Silversea took delivery of its next genera3on of ultra-luxury vessel, Silver Spirit. At 36,000 grosse tonnes (gr)t, and accommoda3ng just 540 guests, this in3mate ship has spacious suites— with 95% featuring a private veranda—and one of the highest space-to-guest ra3os at sea today. The onboard decor lends a sophis3cated 1930s Art Deco ambience to the public spaces, highlights of which include an indoor/outdoor spa measuring over 8,300 square feet (770 square metres), a resort-style pool, four whirlpools, and a choice of six dining venues including Seishin, showcasing Asian-fusion cuisine, and the innova3ve Stars Supper Club, offering trendseng menus and all-night entertainment. Debu3ng in April 2017, the simply divine Silver Muse, at just 40,700 grt, accommodates 596 guests in 298 sumptuously appointed suites. Possessing unprecedented flexibility in her accommoda3on, there are more connec3ng suites for families and friends, and more larger, higher-category suites than any other vessel. Guests can enjoy a delectable diversity of cuisines offered at eight restaurants, providing more dining op3ons than any other ultra-luxury ship. Plus, Silver Muse redefines open-air cruising with an abundance of outdoor spaces, including three open-air restaurants and lounge areas. The company launched Silversea Expedi3ons in June 2008 with the debut of its first expedi3on ship, Silver Explorer (formerly Prince Albert II). The move heralded the beginning of a new mode of adventure travel—where the exhilara3on of explora3on cruising is paired with the unmatched comfort of Silversea’s signature lifestyle. In June 2012 Silversea purchased Canodros S.A., the premier Ecuadorian tourism company opera3ng in the Galápagos Islands, and their upmarket expedi3on ship, Galapagos Explorer II. The all-suite, 100- guest ship was renamed and launched for Silversea as Silver Galapagos in late September 2013, offering year-round expedi3on cruises in the Galápagos. A third expedi3on ship, Silver Discoverer, set sail for Silversea in April 2014. Exploring some of the world's most remote, most pris3ne, and least explored regions, this all-suite, 120-guest ship quickly earned her place in Silversea's award-winning fleet, being named "Best Luxury Cruise" by USA's TravelChannel.com—within a few months of her debut. In November 2017, Silver Cloud will be the fourth ship to join Silversea's expedi3on fleet. Des3ned mostly for polar waters, the innova3ve ship that launched the ultra-luxury cruise line will be converted into an ice-class vessel during an extensive refurbishment scheduled to start in August 2017. The all-suite expedi3on ship will accommodate 260 guests and also sail on i3neraries to non-polar regions. When sailing Arc3c and Antarc3c i3neraries, the guest complement will be restricted to 200. Today, with its fleet of nine ships and a cruise programme that encompasses all seven con3nents and over 800 des3na3ons, Silversea is recognised as the defining elite luxury experience and is regularly lauded by leading consumer and trade publica3ons. In the US, Silversea has been voted "World's Best" by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler (nine 3mes) and Travel + Leisure (seven 3mes), and awarded "Best Luxury Cruise Line" by Global Traveler (2016). Other awards include "Best Adventure Cruise Line" by UK's World of Cruising magazine (2016); "Best Expedi3on Cruise Ship" by Australia's Cruise Passenger magazine (2015); and "Best Luxury Cruise Company" by UK's Travel Weekly Globe Travel Awards (2016). Silversea caters to the cosmopolitan world traveller and maintains branch offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore and Germany. The company's headquarters are based in Monaco. Media Contact Siren Communicaons Olivia Brulo 416-351-0777 [email protected] .