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Silversea Cruises

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About Silversea Cruises

Silversea offers ultra-luxurious all-inclusive cruises that include unlimited beverages and gratuities. Five ships in its fleet sail traditional luxury ocean cruise itineraries while the remaining four are earmarked for expedition journeys to remote regions of the world. Stellar service and butlers for everyone are hallmarks of both types of experiences.

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Silver Shadow
Silver Shadow (Photo: Silversea)

132 Night
132 Night Expedition Cruise

274 Reviews
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Silver Nova
A rendering of Silversea's Silver Nova (Illustration: Silversea)

18 Night
Transoceanic Cruise

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Silver Shadow
Silver Shadow (Photo: Silversea)

15 Night
Caribbean Cruise

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16 Night
World Cruise

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11 Night
Canada Cruise

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10 Night
Africa Cruise

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Antarctica Cruise

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7 Night
Alaska Cruise

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17 Night
Transoceanic Cruise

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Far East Cruise

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South America Cruise

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Far East Cruise

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Alaska Cruise

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11 Night
Mediterranean Cruise

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Expedition Cruise

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Silversea Cruise Tips, Activities, and Overview

Who goes on Silversea cruise ships?

Silversea caters to Baby Boomers, affluent and often retired, with the leisure and the resources to make Silversea their cruise line of choice. Silversea Expeditions also appeals to that demographic, as well as younger professionals with a desire for active cruising that includes posh cabins and stellar service alongside Zodiac expeditions, snorkeling excursions and in-port hikes. Shorter classic voyages also tend to draw younger passengers. About 60 percent of passengers onboard come from the Americas, the rest from international markets.

Do I have to dress up on a Silversea cruise?

Yes, if you are going on a classic cruise ship; no if you're sailing on a luxury expedition cruise. The classic ships divide evenings among casual resort wear, informal attire (for men, this means a jacket, tie optional, and women wear dresses or pantsuits) and formal nights when eveningwear for women is an evening gown or cocktail dress and men wear tuxedos, dinner jackets or dark suits, and a tie is required.

The dress code is more casual on the expedition vessels, and there are no formal nights.

Is everything free on Silversea cruises?

Silversea cruises are fairly inclusive, with the only extras being shore excursions (except on Silversea's expedition cruises on which they're included in the cruise price), shop purchases, spa and beauty treatments, and send-out laundry. Some specialty restaurants also cost extra (and caviar on the room service menu).

Cruise fares include gratuities, unlimited beverages (soft and alcoholic), internet access and round trip transportation into town in most ports. Most itineraries also include transfers to/from the ship, and some even include complimentary round trip economy airfare.

What are Silversea’s most popular activities?

Onboard, each Silversea cruise ship has a pool and hot tubs that see a lot of action, and the spa gets a lot of use, as well. Silversea cruisers also enjoy attending lectures on the culture and history of the destinations they visit, and like to spend time in the library. Evening shows, which range from opera-themed to swing-era classics, also draw a crowd. When in port, most Silversea cruisers opt for one of the line's many shore excursion offerings.

Expedition cruises bring cruisers together with experts to lead hiking, Zodiac, snorkeling, diving and other small group excursions.

Why go with Silversea?

  • All-suite, all-inclusive cruise line.
  • True luxury in suites, service, food and wine -- even in remote regions.
  • Itineraries blend exotic ports and mainstream locales.

Best for: Sophisticated international travelers who enjoy unusual destinations yet want a hint of traditional formality, complete with butler service

Not for: Young families and American-centric cruisers who like to be casual all the time

Silversea Cruises Cruises Cruiser Reviews

Substandard in everything but the suite and butler service

Last night at dinner our server “re-adjusted” his mask, which covered only his mouth, every time he went to pick up food plates or utensils, making a perfect transfer from the outside of the mask (which one is supposed to handle only by the edges) to served items.Much of the food presentation is just that—presentation without any substance.Read More
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Longtime traveler

10+ Cruises

Age 60s

Very Disappointing, not value for

The food at the main restaurant has better choice, however the quality is just OK.The paid restaurant , La Dame is also boring, one menu serves the whole journey.Read More
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LOW1212

2-5 Cruises

Age 40s

VERY disappointing and not how it once was.... and neither is it 5 star.

On other cruise lines a consistent presence every evening is the head chef going from table to table ensuring all is ok.This and, without exaggeration, at every mealtime we had to return at least one dish because it was cold.Read More
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SO LITTLE TIME

10+ Cruises

Age 70s

Worst Cruise ever, undrinkable wines, 28 year old mattress, ship unstable

The La Terassa had much less selection and was mostly pasta, so it was disappointing and the service was not as good as the main Restaurant.I heard two finely dressed gentlemen next to us, tell the Sommelier, that he changed the wine he had suggested for them, so I guess he wasn't a great Sommelier after all.Read More
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6-10 Cruises

Age 60s

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