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Silver Spirit offers its guests one of the most complete cruise experiences available. With one of the highest space-to-guest ratios in the business and eight superlative luxury dining options, she retains our world-famous service standards and home away from home feel. Spacious decks leave plenty of room for relaxation, yet the cosy niches make sure that there is something for everyone. Meet like-minded friends, enjoy first-class dining and relax on our original Silversea flagship.
This was our second cruise with Silversea, our first being an amazing trip around Japan in 2023. Honestly, this cruise had a lot to live up to. Was our experience in Japan a one-off, fluke? Or were all aspects of Silversea simply excellent? If I had to rate the overall experience I would give it a 9.5 out of 10. Having read some of the poor reviews, I was concerned about the condition of the ship. Let me say, bar something minor here or there, the ship is in excellent shape. Some issues arose during the cruise in some of the hallways, but the maintenance crew were on them immediately and it had zero impact on us. So I'm going to keep this simple. Service? Exceptional. Our Butler Chokhoni was by far the best we have ever had in 30 years of cruising, hands down. Armando kept our room spotless at all times. From the Maitre D's, to the Assistants, to the waiters to the wine stewards, service in the dining rooms was top notch, and it seemed like they learned your name overnight. The food? Overall excellent with one exception which I will talk about later. We dined in all dining venues EXCEPT La Dame, which we had visited on our 2023 cruise and were not impressed and felt the additional supplement was unwarranted, but I am sure others would disagree. Facilities? Excellent. We especially liked the intimacy of the Venetian Theater. We did not use the spa; the prices are exorbitant. I attempted to use the gym once. It is a small space and not very well eqipped, so I took a break from my exercise routine for the duration of the cruise. The itinerary? Very good. We chose this cruise because of the destinations, which we had never been to and, with the exception of Cape Town, need never visit again. Shore excursions ranged from terrible to very good. Let me say that a complaint to the shore excursion desk about the "terrible" experience resulted in a full refund, a "thank you for letting us know" and a decision by the corporate office to remove that excursion from future cruises. Well handled Silversea! My only criticism is of Sheisin, the japanese influenced (for fee) restaurant. While the service was excellent, thanks to Lynda and Ryta, the food and the atmosphere were lacking and certainly not worth the $40 per person fee supplement. We were unpleasantly surprised by this since we had such amazing meals in Kaiseki on Silver Muse. The food presentation in Sheisin was good, but the flavor and quality was totally lacking. The same could be said about the atmosphere. Silversea has tried to create an asian feel with black lacquered walls and what are supposed to be false rice-paper screen windows. Metal chop sticks are provided, but none of the dishes required them. Honestly, the best part of the meal was the sake. We were so disappointed in our experience we canceled our second booking. The menu in Indochine, while pan-Asian, offered much better, more flavorful choices for asian food. We have an upcoming cruise on Silver Moon to Hawaii, which we are very much looking forward to (and introducing our friends to Silversea!). This Indian Ocean cruise had a lot to live up to, with the one exception mentioned it either did or even exceeded our expectations.
This was our sixth cruise, and fourth ship, with Silversea. Though the scenery wasn’t spectacular as in the polar regions, this was the ship we liked most. After being ‘stretched’ in 2018, Spirit is quieter and more stable than her smaller sisters and we hardly noticed 3 metre (10 foot) swells, even though our cabin was quite far forward. The greater range of restaurants is a big improvement and we appreciated the Arts Café where you could get a coffee and snack at any time of day. It would be nice to get simple pasta dishes at the supposedly Italian La Terrazza, and at Spaccanapoli or the Grill, say. On the other hand, the ambience felt somewhat less cosy than in the smaller ships, and Royal Caribbean’s penny-pinching was evident again: while champagne flowed freely, the toilet paper was cheap stuff, and servicing of rooms was inconsistent. This itinerary started and ended in Cape Town, a stunning (and mostly safe) city, well worth staying a few days; unfortunately, other major cities in South Africa are less appealing. Excursions in Namibia were a mixed bag but we enjoyed a seal-watching cruise operated by a local wildlife charity from Walvis Bay. We were rather underwhelmed by game drives in South Africa too. These typically required 90 minutes each way on a coach to/from lodges, only for some animals to be hidden asleep in the midday sun. Having booked excursions a year out, we were particularly disappointed when Silversea switched vehicles in Addo Elephant Park just before we left home; instead of 4x4s we were put on buses on restricted routes and only saw a handful of elephants in a reserve home to hundreds. We did hear good feedback from people who had been on the evening game drive and barbecue at the Scotia Reserve. Otherwise plan a two or three night safari experience separately from a cruise.
I've been Cruising since 1978 and must say my Silversea experience was amazing. I felt like I was royalty & my every wish came through. Amazing crew, staff, food. Wonderfully huge cabins, large bathrooms, great balcony, & more champagne (not sparkling wine) & more lobster then anyone could hope for. The size of the ship was just right, never a line up for anything: not the elevators, dinning, shows - no line ups ever!!!!! No kids, people my age (64) from many countries. Ok the pool could be larger especially for those who like to do laps but I just improvised & did my Aquafit in the deep end instead. Spa staff were also amazing. They even have a staff member cleaning sunglasses by the pool. They greet you upon return from shore excursions with a smile, a warm cloths, & often - yes more champagne!! I don't think I will ever enjoy another cruise line again!!!
This was our second cruise with Silversea, our first being an amazing trip around Japan in 2023. Honestly, this cruise had a lot to live up to. Was our experience in Japan a one-off, fluke? Or were all aspects of Silversea simply excellent? If I had to rate the overall experience I would give it a 9.5 out of 10. Having read some of the poor reviews, I was concerned about the condition of the ship. Let me say, bar something minor here or there, the ship is in excellent shape. Some issues arose during the cruise in some of the hallways, but the maintenance crew were on them immediately and it had zero impact on us. So I'm going to keep this simple. Service? Exceptional. Our Butler Chokhoni was by far the best we have ever had in 30 years of cruising, hands down. Armando kept our room spotless at all times. From the Maitre D's, to the Assistants, to the waiters to the wine stewards, service in the dining rooms was top notch, and it seemed like they learned your name overnight. The food? Overall excellent with one exception which I will talk about later. We dined in all dining venues EXCEPT La Dame, which we had visited on our 2023 cruise and were not impressed and felt the additional supplement was unwarranted, but I am sure others would disagree. Facilities? Excellent. We especially liked the intimacy of the Venetian Theater. We did not use the spa; the prices are exorbitant. I attempted to use the gym once. It is a small space and not very well eqipped, so I took a break from my exercise routine for the duration of the cruise. The itinerary? Very good. We chose this cruise because of the destinations, which we had never been to and, with the exception of Cape Town, need never visit again. Shore excursions ranged from terrible to very good. Let me say that a complaint to the shore excursion desk about the "terrible" experience resulted in a full refund, a "thank you for letting us know" and a decision by the corporate office to remove that excursion from future cruises. Well handled Silversea! My only criticism is of Sheisin, the japanese influenced (for fee) restaurant. While the service was excellent, thanks to Lynda and Ryta, the food and the atmosphere were lacking and certainly not worth the $40 per person fee supplement. We were unpleasantly surprised by this since we had such amazing meals in Kaiseki on Silver Muse. The food presentation in Sheisin was good, but the flavor and quality was totally lacking. The same could be said about the atmosphere. Silversea has tried to create an asian feel with black lacquered walls and what are supposed to be false rice-paper screen windows. Metal chop sticks are provided, but none of the dishes required them. Honestly, the best part of the meal was the sake. We were so disappointed in our experience we canceled our second booking. The menu in Indochine, while pan-Asian, offered much better, more flavorful choices for asian food. We have an upcoming cruise on Silver Moon to Hawaii, which we are very much looking forward to (and introducing our friends to Silversea!). This Indian Ocean cruise had a lot to live up to, with the one exception mentioned it either did or even exceeded our expectations.
This was our sixth cruise, and fourth ship, with Silversea. Though the scenery wasn’t spectacular as in the polar regions, this was the ship we liked most. After being ‘stretched’ in 2018, Spirit is quieter and more stable than her smaller sisters and we hardly noticed 3 metre (10 foot) swells, even though our cabin was quite far forward. The greater range of restaurants is a big improvement and we appreciated the Arts Café where you could get a coffee and snack at any time of day. It would be nice to get simple pasta dishes at the supposedly Italian La Terrazza, and at Spaccanapoli or the Grill, say. On the other hand, the ambience felt somewhat less cosy than in the smaller ships, and Royal Caribbean’s penny-pinching was evident again: while champagne flowed freely, the toilet paper was cheap stuff, and servicing of rooms was inconsistent. This itinerary started and ended in Cape Town, a stunning (and mostly safe) city, well worth staying a few days; unfortunately, other major cities in South Africa are less appealing. Excursions in Namibia were a mixed bag but we enjoyed a seal-watching cruise operated by a local wildlife charity from Walvis Bay. We were rather underwhelmed by game drives in South Africa too. These typically required 90 minutes each way on a coach to/from lodges, only for some animals to be hidden asleep in the midday sun. Having booked excursions a year out, we were particularly disappointed when Silversea switched vehicles in Addo Elephant Park just before we left home; instead of 4x4s we were put on buses on restricted routes and only saw a handful of elephants in a reserve home to hundreds. We did hear good feedback from people who had been on the evening game drive and barbecue at the Scotia Reserve. Otherwise plan a two or three night safari experience separately from a cruise.
Silversea’s suites offer one of the highest space-per-guest ratios of any luxury cruise accommodations. All Silversea suites have ocean views, and most include a private teak veranda so that you can breathe in the fresh sea air simply by stepping outside your door. And regardless of the ship or suite category, all guests will be pampered with the personalised services of an attentive butler.
For a truly personal experience, customise your suite with an abundance of thoughtful options and luxurious amenities from Bulgari toiletries and personalised stationery to a bar with your favourite wines and liquors. Settle in with a complimentary movie or choose instead to simply watch the ocean swim by. You can even have dinner in-suite served course by course by your butler. Then, when it’s time to retire, curl up beneath Egyptian cotton linens and a fluffy duvet, with your choice of nine different pillow types. The ultimate in luxury cruise accommodations, Silversea’s suites are your home away from home.
With the importance of food in Italian culture, you would expect dining to be a high priority at Silversea. And it most assuredly is. No matter where you dine, you will experience a great diversity and presentation of culinary selections on board your all inclusive cruise. Silversea offers a wide choice of open-seating dining venues, even aboard their smallest ships, and as many as eight restaurants on Silver Spirit and Silver Muse — remarkable for ships of their size. With the worldly crowd of international guests who sail on Silversea ships, socialising is yet another great advantage of the Silversea experience.
Select voyages go the extra mile with enrichment programmes that will invigorate mind, body and soul, so from the tips of your taste buds to the depths of your soul, be prepared for a sensory rollercoaster of discovery while not only aboard but also ashore. Silversea's travel experience is a second to none and after 23 years in the business, travelling from pole to pole, Silversea has carefully sourced some of the world’s most renowned artists, experts and guest speakers who will travel on select voyages in order to offer culturally immersive experiences from a unique perspective. These carefully curated parties and performances have been designed to engage, enlighten and enrich your voyage, so that whatever your passion, you can indulge it on board.
The ocean views and soothing sound of the surf can be quite intoxicating at sea, so it’s not surprising that daydreaming on deck is one of the most popular pastimes. However, every Silversea all inclusive cruise also includes a considerable number of more active pursuits — some for the body, some for the mind … and some just for fun.
While on your luxury cruise, embark on a personal journey of wellness to complement your global adventures. Work out in the well-equipped Fitness Centre, take a class in circuit training or Pilates in the aerobics room, and let the sauna and steam rooms work their magic to soothe every muscle.
Silversea offers seminars ranging from aromatherapy and nutrition to how to burn fat. A holistic approach to wellness fully integrates exercise, fitness and spa therapies with health lectures and nutritious dining to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle, even while away from home.
Please note: Although Silversea accepts guests over the age of six months, there are no special programmes for children on board, and Silversea does not provide for the care, entertainment and supervision of children.
