Almost exactly 22 years to the day ago I sailed through the Lemaire Channel for the first time - one of the most spectacular stretches along the Antarctic Peninsula. Never did I imagine back then, that two decades later I would be in the same channel, with the honour of naming a ship and becoming its Godmother.
The naming of a ship is riven with all sorts of tradition and ceremony. Standing next to the Captain, and so commanded, I cut the ribbon that sent an ice-sculpted magnum smashing onto the hull, pronouncing ‘I name the ship Silver Endeavour. Bless her and all who sail on her.’
It was a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience and I very much look forward to a long and happy association with the Silver Endeavour as her Godmother!
Thanks to all those at Silversea, as well as fellow guests, who made the event so memorable…