Rossellini will collaborate with Ferri aboard Silversea ships, and in exotic destinations, to create a photographic journal of her travels, giving particular expression to the unique sensations and emotions associated with the line's award-winning concept of ultra-luxury cruising.

Daughter Elettra Wiedemann, a burgeoning model in her own right, will occasionally join Rossellini on her cruises.

Says senior vice president Barbara Muckermann:

"We asked Isabella because she is the ideal personification of Silversea's exclusive standard of elegance, glamour and sophistication. Being Swedish and Italian - and living in New York - she is especially qualified to represent Silversea's international flavour and Italian heritage.
"During her travels with us, Isabella will become part of our family, making her 'home away from home' aboard each of our ships in a suite she will personally select, which will be renamed The Rossellini Suite, and customised and refurbished to her liking during the course of 2005."

Silversea is launching additional partnerships with companies whose acclaimed products and services will provide its guests with an exclusive experience of the very best that life can offer. These new alliances will complement Silversea's existing partnerships with such prestigious companies as Relais & Ch‰teaux - Relais Gourmands and Davidoff.

New partners include

Acqua di Parma - A name that epitomises Italian style and elegance, Acqua di Parma has produced exquisite fragrances for almost 100 years, maintaining a tradition of excellence characterised by natural ingredients, delicate production processes and meticulous attention to detail - with most products still packaged and bottled by hand.

FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente Italiano: Fondo per l'Ambiente Italiano (the Italian National Trust) protects and cares for some of Italy's most beautiful architectural and cultural treasures, including ancient castles, villas, a monastery, gardens, and stretches of pristine countryside and coastline. Through Silversea's exclusive partnership with FAI, guests will enjoy an enhanced programme of shore excursions, cultural events and access to some of Italy's most intriguing historical sites.

Italian Factory - Italian Factory represent a collection of Italy's new art masters such as Petrus, Velasco, Pignatelli, Frangi, Neri and Rapetti. Silversea ships will soon house some of the most sought-after Italian artwork. By special arrangement with Italian Factory, guests will be allowed to purchase selected pieces.

Loro Piana- Loro Piana is the ultimate Italian luxury brand. For six generations, the company has excelled in fabric production by selecting, purchasing and converting the best raw materials in the world, such as the finest merino wools, cashmere and vicuna.In addition to the 65 Loro Piana directly operated stores worldwide, four new Loro Piana locations will be inaugurated on the Silversea fleet by mid-2005.

Viking Range - Viking ultra-premium appliances grace the luxury kitchens of those who truly enjoy the finer things in life, making it the perfect partner to provide the finest, professional-quality equipment and tools for the distinguished Relais & Ch‰teaux - Relais Gourmands chefs hosting Silversea's popular Culinary Cruises. In addition to outfitting the cooking demonstrations for visiting chefs, Viking will equip many areas of Silversea's ships with their innovative products.