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A Silversea luxury ship at sea
Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line

Silversea

All-inclusive, door to door, aboard some of the most spacious small ships at sea.

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The line

Ultra-luxury, the Silversea way

Silversea is an ultra-luxury line built around intimacy and reach. Its ships are small by design, from a few hundred guests on the classic vessels to 728 on the newest, so the world opens up in ports the giants cannot enter and the crew comes to know you by name.

Founded in 1994 by the Lefebvre family of Rome and now part of Royal Caribbean Group, Silversea sails to all seven continents and more than nine hundred destinations. The style is quietly formal, the service is genuinely personal, and almost everything is included before you ever step aboard.

Style
Ultra-luxury
Fleet
13 ships
Guests
300 to 728
Fares
Door to door
Sails to
All 7 continents
Founded
1994, Monaco
In a word

“Few lines reach more of the world than Silversea, and fewer still make every mile of it feel door to door.”

A Silversea ocean-view suite

All-suite living, and a butler for every guest

Every accommodation on Silversea is a suite, and the great majority open onto a private veranda. Butler service comes with all of them, from the smallest vista suite to the owners suites, so requests are handled before you think to ask.

Because the ships carry so few guests, the spaces never feel crowded. The Evolution class ships, Silver Nova and Silver Ray, took the idea further with an asymmetrical design that turns more of the ship toward the sea and gives guests some of the most generous outdoor space in luxury cruising.

Silversea open-air restaurant and pool bar

All-inclusive, from your front door

Silversea fares are door to door on most voyages. That means private executive transfers, flights, all dining across the ship, wines and spirits poured freely, gratuities and unlimited wifi, with shore excursions included on many sailings. You unpack once and the details take care of themselves.

Dining is a genuine highlight, with multiple restaurants across cuisines and the S.A.L.T. program, short for Sea and Land Taste, which builds meals, classes and market visits around the food and drink of the region you are sailing through.

A Silversea lookout lounge overlooking the sea

Every continent, expeditions included

The fleet splits into eight luxury ocean ships and five purpose-built expedition vessels, among them Silver Endeavour and the Galapagos-based Silver Origin. It lets Silversea offer the same standard of comfort whether you are crossing the Mediterranean or landing by Zodiac in Antarctica.

From Northern Europe and the Caribbean to Asia, Africa, Australia and the polar regions, Silversea covers more of the map than almost any luxury peer. We help you match the right ship and season to the trip you have in mind.

Since Silversea sails the Italian coast, it is easy to add a week in the Tuscan countryside before or after your cruise.

Booking Silversea with CDV

Why book through us

Exclusive Silversea value

Group amenities and onboard credit on Silversea sailings that you will not find booking direct.

Combinable offers

Our exclusive value can usually be layered with Silversea's current promotions, plus full loyalty credit.

Luxury specialists

Advisors who know the fleet suite by suite and match the right ship, category and voyage to you.

Seamless land and sea

Because we run our own tours ashore, we make it easy to add a CDV land tour where your voyage begins or ends.

Pair your voyage with a land tour

Sail the Mediterranean, then stay a while in Tuscany

Many Silversea voyages begin or end in Italy, which makes them a natural match for our own culinary tours. Add a week in the Tuscan countryside with Culture Discovery and you turn a beautiful cruise into an immersion in the food, wine and villages of the region.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Silversea known for?

Silversea is known for ultra-luxury, all-inclusive sailing on small ships. Highlights include all-suite accommodations with butler service, refined multi-restaurant dining, the S.A.L.T. destination culinary program, and one of the widest itinerary ranges in luxury cruising, reaching all seven continents.

Who is Silversea for?

Silversea suits travelers who want a high-end, all-inclusive experience with genuine reach. Guests tend to value space, personal service and destination immersion over big-ship entertainment, and appreciate that flights, transfers, dining, drinks, gratuities and many excursions are already handled in the fare.

What type of cruise line is Silversea?

Silversea is an ultra-luxury, small-ship line. Its fleet of thirteen ships splits into eight luxury ocean ships and five purpose-built expedition vessels, so it covers classic luxury voyages and true expedition sailing to places such as Antarctica and the Galapagos.

How many ships does Silversea have?

Silversea operates thirteen ships as of 2026: eight luxury ocean ships and five expedition vessels. The newest and largest are Silver Nova, which debuted in 2023, and Silver Ray, which followed in 2024. Each carries 728 guests and leads the line’s Evolution class.

What is included in a Silversea fare?

On most voyages Silversea fares are door to door. That typically includes private executive transfers, flights, all onboard dining, wines and spirits, gratuities and unlimited wifi, with shore excursions included on many sailings. The exact inclusions vary by voyage, which is one thing we confirm for you before you book.

Does Silversea offer expedition cruises?

Yes. Five of Silversea’s ships are purpose-built for expedition travel, with ice-strengthened hulls, Zodiac fleets and expert expedition teams. They sail the polar regions, the Galapagos and other remote destinations while keeping the comfort and service of a luxury ship.

What is the dress code on Silversea?

The ocean ships lean elegant, with a mix of casual and formal evenings depending on the voyage. Expedition sailings are noticeably more relaxed, built around comfortable, layered clothing for landings and outdoor time. We can tell you what to expect for your specific itinerary.

Are Silversea cruises stuffy?

No. The atmosphere is refined but relaxed and sociable rather than stiff. With so few guests aboard, the mood is more like a private club at sea than a formal ballroom, and the crew sets an easy, welcoming tone.

What is the typical guest age on Silversea?

Silversea tends to attract well-traveled guests, often in their fifties and older, though this shifts with the itinerary. Longer and more exotic voyages skew a little older, while shorter Mediterranean and Caribbean sailings draw a broader range of ages.

How much does a Silversea cruise cost?

Fares vary widely by ship, suite category, season and voyage length, and because so much is included the headline number is not directly comparable to a mainstream cruise fare. Rather than quote a misleading range, we price your specific voyage and secure the best available CDV value. Request a complimentary quote and we will lay out the real numbers.

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