Silversea Cruises, Ltd.
Silversea’s all-inclusive ultra luxury vacations appeal to discriminating travelers accustomed to plush accommodations and attentive, individual service.
The line is distinguished by its all-suite ships, impeccable service and all-inclusive fares featuring: all outside suites (80 percent with private verandas); round-trip airfare; pre-cruise deluxe hotel stay; beverages, including select wines and spirits; all gratuities; transfers, porterage and port charges; and a special shoreside event on select voyages.
Silversea's tradition of excellence began with Silver Cloud and Silver Wind, each carrying only 296 pampered guests. In September 2000 the Silver Shadow, slightly larger and accommodating 382 guests, joined the fleet, followed by an identical sister, Silver Whisper, in July 2001. Each offers 191 ocean-view suites and boast many new amenities including the expanded Spa and Fitness Center (62 percent larger), Computer Center, comprehensive Conference Center, Cigar Club and Wine Bar. The newest vessel in the Silversea family, Silver Spirit offers the distinctive luxuries and celebrated lifestyle Silversea guests adore, plus enticing enhancements including Stars Supper Club, an Asian-themed restaurant, an expansive 8,300-square-foot spa, a resort-style pool, four whirlpools, and the largest suites in the Silversea fleet — 95% with private verandas.
The ships of Silversea navigate the waters of the globe in style, offering over 120 very different voyages to six continents. The intimate size of the ships means you can cruise to the world's most scenic harbors where larger vessels cannot go.
Since its inaugural in April 1994, Silversea has consistently garnered the travel industry's most prestigious accolades. For an unprecedented sixth consecutive year, Silversea has been voted "World's Best Small Ship Cruise Line" in Condé Nast Traveler's annual Readers' Choice Awards (1999-2003, 2005-2007, 2010).
Additionally, Silversea was named as the "World's Best Small Ship Cruise Line" by Travel + Leisure’s World's Best Awards (1997, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008) and the "Best
Luxury Cruise Line" by Luxury Travel Advisor "Best Cruise Line for Small
Ships" for years (2008-2009).
On the other side of the Atlantic and equally remarkable, Silversea was voted "World's Best Small Ship Cruise Line" for the third consecutive year in the UK Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards and the "Best Cruise Company" by the Telegraph Travel Awards, UK in 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005.
Additionally, Silversea consistently receives the highest possible rating by leading international guidebooks including Fielding's Guide to Worldwide Cruises; Stern's Cruise Guide; Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising; Unofficial Guide to Cruising; Access Cruise Guide; and America Online Cruise Critic.