Silversea Cruises

Silversea Cruise Lines

A luxury cruise line, Silversea Cruises operates small, all-suite cruise ships. Their "Personalized Voyages" option allows guests to choose their own embarkation and disembarkation ports. They offer high quality cruise vacation packages and Silversea World Cruises on cruise ships with suites for all accommodations.

Silversea Cruises was started in 1994 by the Lefebvre family of Rome, Italy. This cruise line is known for high-quality all-inclusive cruise vacations. All of the rooms are large suites with a wide view of the ocean, shore and port. All beverages in-room and throughout the ship are complimentary, which includes spirits, bottled water, soft drinks, fine wines and champagnes. All gratuities are included in the all-inclusive trip price, and non are expected extra. When it comes to dining, there are no assigned times and no assigned tables. You decide when you want to dine and pick the table and seats of your choice. If you choose not to visit the dining area for your meal, they will serve your meal to your suite with 24-hour room service. They will deliver a snack or a full dinner to your suite at no charge and no tip.

Key Dates

1994: Silver Cloud debuts as first ship in Silversea line
1995: Silver Wind is built
2000: Silver Shadow, a larger version of the first two ships, is built
2001: Silver Whisper is introduced
2008: Prince Albert II debuts
2009: Silver Spirit debut