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Silversea Cruises
About Silversea Cruises
The ‘jewel in the crown’ of the Royal Caribbean Group, Silversea Cruises is the leading ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line—acclaimed for both its all-inclusive lifestyle offering and its global destination portfolio. Launched in 1994 as the world’s first all-inclusive, ultra-luxury global cruise line, Silversea officially became part of the Royal Caribbean Group in July 2018 when the Group purchased two-thirds of the cruise line’s shares, subsequently acquiring the remaining shares in July 2020.
Silversea provides one of the most inclusive offerings in ultra-luxury cruising. Voyages include butler service in every suite category; a choice of restaurants on every ship, as well as in-suite dining around the clock, complimentary sustainable caviar on-demand 24/7, and premium beverages served throughout the ship; and a true door-to-door service, with private executive transfers and flights included as standard, among other inclusions. Silversea’s guests travel deep into over 900 destinations across all seven continents, enjoying a curated selection of immersive experiences in the world’s most remarkable places.
In addition to five ultra-luxury expedition ships, Silversea counts six classic vessels in its fleet. Among the most comfortable and spacious ships at sea, each of the cruise line’s ships enjoys an atmosphere of elegance, conviviality, and whispered luxury. Silversea has recently welcomed four ships to its fleet since June 2020 – Silver Origin, Silver Moon and Silver Dawn, Silver Endeavour – bringing the fleet’s tally to 11.
Silversea Cruises continues to innovate in the ultra-luxury and expedition cruise industries. The launch of Silver Moon in October 2020 marked the introduction of Silversea’s groundbreaking S.A.L.T. culinary programme. S.A.L.T. enables travellers to dive deep into the world’s richest culinary cultures, taking regional food and drink as lenses through which guests can engage with the soul of a destination. Aboard Silver Dawn, which joined the fleet in November 2021, guests enjoy the Otium wellness programme—an indulgent innovation in wellness at sea, which, inspired by the Roman lifestyle, focuses on pampering and pleasure over sacrifice and delayed gratification.
In July 2022, Silversea welcomed Silver Endeavour to its fleet—the world’s most luxurious expedition ship, designed specifically to take travellers to the world’s most remote destinations, including both Polar Regions. Complete with state of the art amenities and the highest space-to-guest ratio in expedition cruising, Silver Endeavour strengthens Silversea’s position as the leading ultra-luxury expedition cruise line, broadening the industry’s most diverse polar offering.
Building on the ongoing sustainability efforts of the Group, Silversea will take delivery of two Nova-class ships - Silver Nova and Silver Ray - in 2023 and 2024, respectively, pushing boundaries in sustainable cruise travel, with pioneering technology that will reduce the ships’ carbon footprints. ‘Project Evolution’ will be the first cruise ship to use fuel cells to provide 100% of power while at port. It will operate using a trio of power sources, including a fuel cell system, battery technology, and dual-fuel engines that use liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the main fuel.
Why Choose Silversea Cruises
Begin your ultra-luxury cruise as soon as you leave home with our executive private transfer service. Then, once on board, you’ll enjoy the 24-hour gourmet dining, butler service, superb entertainment and premium alcoholic beverages that Silversea is known for, as well as a complimentary shore excursion every day! From off-the-beaten-track ports to iconic destinations, we guarantee a vision of travelling like no other. What’s more, all voyages benefit from added extras! From special savings to included airfares and transfers, Silversea has you covered. It simply doesn’t get any better than this.
See the difference with Silversea.
Private executive transfers
Take your Silversea all-inclusive experience to new heights. Start your cruise as soon as you leave home with our new chauffeur service. Taking you from home to your domestic airport and back again, this luxury service is included as part of our all-inclusive offer with all new bookings on all voyages.
All-Inclusive pre/post cruise benefits
Let’s talk about extras! We want your travel experience to be as smooth as possible. And that starts from the moment you book your ultra-luxury cruise with us. Our fares include international roundtrip flights, business class upgrades in selected destinations, in-country flights (when required by the itinerary), and pre and post-cruise hotel nights, according to your flights. But that’s not all! If your preferred flights aren’t available, then we’ll give you an air credit in its place. Our all-inclusive really does have it all.
Butler service in every suite
All guests are pampered equally aboard our ships. We are the only cruise line worldwide to include butler service in every suite and category. A staff-to-guest ratio of nearly one to one ensures that your every wish is fulfilled with earnest precision, from the concierge who can customise your voyage to the butler who serves your breakfast in suite.
Complimentary beverages everywhere
Enjoy a glass or bottle of champagne, wine, beer, or premium spirits on the house. We’ll also ensure you’re well stocked with water, juices and soft drinks in the public bars and your suite. Our Silversea promise is to keep your mini-bar full of your favourite drinks – alcoholic beverages (including wine, spirits and mixers) or cold bottles of water for hot, sunny days! Your butler will replenish daily, but if you want a little extra, ask, and we’ll ensure you get exactly what you want. No wish is too big or too small. Yes, really!
Gourmet dining
Enjoy breakfast in your suite or lunch and dinner in one of our speciality restaurants. Our gourmet dining options welcome you for an unforgettable meal. We aim to create an extraordinary dining experience by making long-lasting gastronomic memories for everyone to enjoy. Our regionally inspired S.A.L.T. Bar, Kitchen and Laboratory concept aboard Silver Moon, Silver Dawn, Silver Nova and Silver Ray offers a deep-dive culinary immersion beyond anything you have ever experienced aboard a cruise ship. Our speciality dining options include local and international dishes for those who take their dining seriously. Buon appetito!
Gratuities and personalised service onboard
Setting sail on Silversea promises peace of mind from start to finish. That means no worrying about tipping the butlers or staff. Our crew-to-guest ratio of almost 1:1 ensures flawless service from pole to pole, but with us, you never have to think about who should get a tip, how much you should give and when. It’s all included! We believe that not having to deal with tipping helps make your luxury cruise even more special and stress-free. And that is worth every penny.
Shore excursions and onboard lectures
We’ve ensured that you see the best of your itinerary at no extra cost! Every port on every cruise enjoys at least one included shore excursion. Our team of destination architects have carefully chosen onshore adventures that will allow you to get the best out of everywhere you go, where ever you are. Onboard, our knowledgeable lecturers give great talks on the background of your favourite places. And for those who want to immerse themselves even deeper in their destination, we have kept our range of bespoke shore excursions and land programmes just for you!
All-Inclusive expedition cruising
Get the best from your destination with Silversea Expedition’s superb all-inclusive offering. With a team of industry experts to design our voyages and exciting explorations on land, our ultra-luxury, expedition cruises cannot be beaten. With up to 28 expedition staff per cruise, pole-to-pole itineraries, and zodiac outings to see everything from the wildlife of the Galapagos to the icebergs of Antarctica, we offer a 360˚ immersion in some of the most unreachable places on the planet. Add to that superlative service extreme comfort and gastronomic dining onboard, and we guarantee that exploring has never felt so good with Silversea.
Rewards Programmes
Begin your ultra-luxury cruise as soon as you leave home with our executive private transfer service. Then, once on board, you’ll enjoy the 24-hour gourmet dining, butler service, superb entertainment and premium alcoholic beverages that Silversea is known for, as well as a complimentary shore excursion every day! From off-the-beaten-track ports to iconic destinations, we guarantee a vision of travelling like no other. What’s more, all voyages benefit from added extras! From special savings to included airfares and transfers, Silversea has you covered. It simply doesn’t get any better than this.
See the difference with Silversea.
Private executive transfers
Take your Silversea all-inclusive experience to new heights. Start your cruise as soon as you leave home with our new chauffeur service. Taking you from home to your domestic airport and back again, this luxury service is included as part of our all-inclusive offer with all new bookings on all voyages.
All-Inclusive pre/post cruise benefits
Let’s talk about extras! We want your travel experience to be as smooth as possible. And that starts from the moment you book your ultra-luxury cruise with us. Our fares include international roundtrip flights, business class upgrades in selected destinations, in-country flights (when required by the itinerary), and pre and post-cruise hotel nights, according to your flights. But that’s not all! If your preferred flights aren’t available, then we’ll give you an air credit in its place. Our all-inclusive really does have it all.
Butler service in every suite
All guests are pampered equally aboard our ships. We are the only cruise line worldwide to include butler service in every suite and category. A staff-to-guest ratio of nearly one to one ensures that your every wish is fulfilled with earnest precision, from the concierge who can customise your voyage to the butler who serves your breakfast in suite.
Complimentary beverages everywhere
Enjoy a glass or bottle of champagne, wine, beer, or premium spirits on the house. We’ll also ensure you’re well stocked with water, juices and soft drinks in the public bars and your suite. Our Silversea promise is to keep your mini-bar full of your favourite drinks – alcoholic beverages (including wine, spirits and mixers) or cold bottles of water for hot, sunny days! Your butler will replenish daily, but if you want a little extra, ask, and we’ll ensure you get exactly what you want. No wish is too big or too small. Yes, really!
Gourmet dining
Enjoy breakfast in your suite or lunch and dinner in one of our speciality restaurants. Our gourmet dining options welcome you for an unforgettable meal. We aim to create an extraordinary dining experience by making long-lasting gastronomic memories for everyone to enjoy. Our regionally inspired S.A.L.T. Bar, Kitchen and Laboratory concept aboard Silver Moon, Silver Dawn, Silver Nova and Silver Ray offers a deep-dive culinary immersion beyond anything you have ever experienced aboard a cruise ship. Our speciality dining options include local and international dishes for those who take their dining seriously. Buon appetito!
Gratuities and personalised service onboard
Setting sail on Silversea promises peace of mind from start to finish. That means no worrying about tipping the butlers or staff. Our crew-to-guest ratio of almost 1:1 ensures flawless service from pole to pole, but with us, you never have to think about who should get a tip, how much you should give and when. It’s all included! We believe that not having to deal with tipping helps make your luxury cruise even more special and stress-free. And that is worth every penny.
Shore excursions and onboard lectures
We’ve ensured that you see the best of your itinerary at no extra cost! Every port on every cruise enjoys at least one included shore excursion. Our team of destination architects have carefully chosen onshore adventures that will allow you to get the best out of everywhere you go, where ever you are. Onboard, our knowledgeable lecturers give great talks on the background of your favourite places. And for those who want to immerse themselves even deeper in their destination, we have kept our range of bespoke shore excursions and land programmes just for you!
All-Inclusive expedition cruising
Get the best from your destination with Silversea Expedition’s superb all-inclusive offering. With a team of industry experts to design our voyages and exciting explorations on land, our ultra-luxury, expedition cruises cannot be beaten. With up to 28 expedition staff per cruise, pole-to-pole itineraries, and zodiac outings to see everything from the wildlife of the Galapagos to the icebergs of Antarctica, we offer a 360˚ immersion in some of the most unreachable places on the planet. Add to that superlative service extreme comfort and gastronomic dining onboard, and we guarantee that exploring has never felt so good with Silversea.