Silversea Cruises has named Felicity Aston MBE as the Godmother of its new PC6 polar class ship Silver Endeavour. Felicity Aston is a celebrated polar explorer, author, television presenter, climate scientist, and the first woman to ski solo across Antarctica in 2012. Aston has since been awarded the Polar Medal and has been appointed MBE for services to exploration. The ship's Godmother will bless the vessel for good fortune during a ceremony in Antarctica held in the days before the ship's inaugural voyage, on November 21. 

'We are delighted to welcome Felicity Aston to the Silversea family as Godmother of Silver Endeavour,' said Roberto Martinoli, President and CEO of Silversea Cruises. 'A leading authority in the field of polar exploration, Felicity is the perfect ambassador for our cruise line. She shares the unwavering senses of curiosity and adventure that unite all Silversea guests. In becoming the first woman to cross Antarctica alone, as well as the first person to traverse the continent purely by muscle power, Felicity demonstrated exceptional commitment, resilience, and passion, embodying a true spirit of discovery. Her explorations are more than a test of physical stamina; they are a test of oneself. They will be a source of great inspiration for travellers as they set forth on their journey to Polar Regions and beyond with Silversea.'

'I am honoured to have been selected as the Godmother of Silver Endeavour - a beautiful ship that will introduce countless travellers to the magnificent allure of the Polar Regions,' says Felicity Aston. 'With each of my expeditions, I am driven to push boundaries, to explore new frontiers, and to experience the planet's most spectacular places. Guests travelling aboard Silversea's newest ship will exercise these same ambitions with the charting of each course, the launching of every Zodiac, and the arrival in each destination. She is a vehicle for discovery in every sense of the term and I am excited to sail to the Polar Regions in such comfort.'