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These 10 amenities make Royal Caribbean Group's new ultra-luxury cruise ship worth its $4,550-a-week price
These 10 amenities make Royal Caribbean Group's new ultra-luxury cruise ship worth its $4,550-a-week price
Brittany ChangJul 5, 2024, 21:23 IST
My 10 favorite amenities on Silversea's new ultra-luxury Silver Ray cruise ship could justify its $650-a-night price tag.Brittany Chang/Business Insider
Fares in 2024 start at $4,550 per person for a seven-day cruise.
The hardest part about your Silver Ray cruise could be deciding what you want to indulge in first.
Silversea, Royal Caribbean Group's most luxurious cruise line, recently welcomed its 12th ship, the 728-guest Silver Ray. But as with any new floating five-star hotel, the cost to sail won't be ultra-cheap, with weeklong cruises starting at a whopping $4,550 per person in 2024.
I might've scoffed at this cost before boarding Silversea's second Nova Class vessel. But after experiencing all it has to offer on a complimentary five-night test cruise in mid-June, the price tag now makes more sense — and might even be justifiable.
Take a look at my 10 favorite amenities on Silver Ray, all of which shed some light on its steep fare.
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1. The butler-delivered caviar you can eat on your couch while wearing pajamas
The crew member who delivered my caviar and set up my dining table told me that caviar was among the most popular room service orders.Brittany Chang/Business Insider
2. The sushi lunch
Kaiseki is only complimentary for lunch.Brittany Chang/Business Insider
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Like the caviar, the sushi quality wasn’t comparable to Michelin-rated omakase restaurants.
The sushi and sashimi combo came with a cut from seven different rolls.Brittany Chang/Business Insider
3. The upscale café without the upscale prices
Coffee and tea are complimentary on Silversea.Brittany Chang/Business Insider
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4. The entertaining cooking class
The cooking class is led by an entertaining instructor and their assistant.Brittany Chang/Business Insider
You might think, 'I'm on vacation — I don't want to cook!'
Guests on SIlver Ray's five-night test cruise learned to make Portuguese tarts and trifles.Brittany Chang/Business Insider
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5. The restaurant showcasing dishes from the itinerary
In Lisbon, dishes at 160-seat SALT Kitchen included grilled sardines served with a grilled lemon wedge and a small saladBrittany Chang/Business Insider
6. The half-restaurant, half-jazz bar
Silver Note has 54 seats and a bar for post-dinner drinks with live music.Brittany Chang/Business Insider
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7. The spa’s view
The sauna and steam room are separated into a women's and men's area. Both sides meet at the gender-neutral thermal pool.Brittany Chang/Business Insider
8. The pool
The pool deck has 280 loungers.Brittany Chang/Business Insider
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9. The elevators
Silver Ray has two elevator banks, each with three elevators.Brittany Chang/Business Insider
Once inside, travelers can select their desired floor on the touchscreen.
No need to make awkward small talk when everyone's gawking at the ocean.Brittany Chang/Business Insider
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10. The tablet-phone-TV connectivity
Your suite's lights and temperature can be controlled from your phone, in-suite tablet, TV, and thermostat.Brittany Chang/Business Insider