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Designed for polar exploration, Silver Endeavour is the new definition of luxury expedition travel.
We’re proud to announce that our newest addition has joined the fleet. Silver Endeavour revolutionises our expedition voyages and allows deeper travel to some of the planet’s farthest-flung coasts. Her statistics speak for themselves: unrivalled, industry-leading crew-to-guest, zodiac-to-guest, and expert-to-guest ratios, cutting-edge navigation and exploration technology, and hallmark Silversea comfort make her the most luxurious expedition ship ever built.
Sailing to both poles, our newest ship redefines the meaning of ultra-luxury expedition cruising. Her PC6 ice-class rating is one of the highest in the industry, while her state-of-the-art equipment and exploration technology offer one of the most advanced expedition experiences ever. Silver Endeavour introduces a new era in ultra-luxury expedition cruising, and brings the remote and remarkable to you in hallmark Silversea comfort. Join us for endless possibilities both onboard and on land aboard Silver Endeavour, the most luxurious expedition ship at sea.
Spread over eight public decks, Silver Endeavour features ample onboard space, multiple restaurants, and a huge choice of bars and lounges. Additionally, her large and luxurious suites are some of the best in expedition cruising. Superbly designed, all her suites feature a balcony and an impressive crew-to-guest ratio of 1:1.
I'm a pretty critical virgo, and I found this ship, and her crew, to be pretty close to perfection. While I don't cruise often, I do travel in luxury often, so I know high-level service when I see it, and every moment on this ship was focused on guest comfort and enjoyment. While the ship is fairly new, so you'd expect it to look well maintained, it is a cruise ship being used all year to ferry passengers around, and it still looks spotless. One of the items that impressed me the most was on day 2 or 3 we received a feedback form asking us to comment on how the cruise was going so far. I completed it with some items about the food and expedition briefings that I thought might help improve the experience. A couple days later, I received a personalized response (as did everyone who completed the survey) specifically addressing the items I had mentioned and who was in charge of implementing corrective actions. Remarkably, the changes were implemented, and people actually asked if my concerns had been addressed when they saw me. Embarkation was done in groups, and went pretty smoothly. There was a bit of a back up at the port, but the staff told us that, and had us remain on the bus until the back up cleared so we wouldn't be standing around in the cold waiting in a long line. We were shown to our suite, and immediately met by our butler who gave us a tour of the suite, and offered to unpack our suitcases (we declined, but he was willing to do it). Our butler would do anything for us, he was phenomenal throughout the trip. Dining was hit or miss, but mostly decent. In the beginning the food was like hotel banquet food...pretty safe and pretty bland and boring. But as the trip went on the menus became more interesting, flavorful, and diverse. The service was almost too attentive at times, but that's better than the opposite. The menus changed regularly in each restaurant, and in The Restaurant the lunch and dinner menu changed daily. The staff was always very friendly, even when they'd worked until 10 or 11 the night before and had to be up serving a 5am breakfast. Absolutely remarkable and lovely people. Our only gripe with the restaurants was requiring men to wear jackets to La Dame. That's kind of ridiculous in this day and age, and on an expedition trip especially. We go to plenty of Michelin star restaurants worldwide, and aren't required to wear a jacket. Silversea's after six attire requirement is just fine for La Dame without a jacket. Expedition team was spot on. Even though they'd just come together for this first cruise of the season, they seemed like they had worked together for months. The lectures were like being at university at sea. They were very high level, well presented, and interesting. The level of knowledge by many members on the team was incredible. The mud room can be crowded, and annoyingly so, we would go and get our boots beforehand, and put them on in our room. Then when we headed to the mud room we could just line up to get on the zodiac. Our lockers were in a bad spot (in the line up place), so this might not be something everyone needs to do, but the mud room is crowded. The team could work on spacing out the calling of the groups to better control the crowd in this space. We were traveling as a group of 4 and we all thought this trip was remarkable. I would ask other guests who had cruised more than we have, and to a person they said this cruise had been fantastic. I really can't think of any true critiques of this ship or its staff, they provided a truly remarkable trip to The Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. I 100% recommend this ship and her crew/staff.
This was our second cruise on Silversea. We were on the Silver Endeavour for 10 nights (roundtrip from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland) sailing along the western coast of Greenland. What We Really Liked * The quality of the food was overall very good * The Restaurant Dining Room waiters were excellent (most, but not all) * Expedition Team was excellent. They were both informative and engaging. * The activities host did an outstanding job with trivia, name that tune, bingo, etc. Note: other than a pianist/vocalist and guitarist - both of whom were excellent, there is no real entertainment on an expedition trip like this. * Operating in an environment like the Arctic is not easy; things change very rapidly and the team onboard really worked very hard to make things go as smoothly (itinerary-wise) as possible * Premium Verandah Suite - it is not a true suite (just part of the sensationalized jargon Silversea uses), but it is very comfortable and relatively spacious for a cruise ship stateroom; bathroom was very nice with a separated compartment area for the toilet; the walk-in closet was smaller than what we found on the Silver Wind (Deluxe Verandah Suite) * Ship was perfectly sized for this itinerary; it is a beautiful ship built for expedition cruising; the Silver Endeavour has beautiful public rooms. What We Liked * Interestingly, no chicken dishes were ever shown on the menu (but you could order "off menu" if you chose to) * Buffets for breakfast/lunch were good, but not outstanding * The Grill - this is an enclosed area for dining (it is not open to the elements as it is on the Silver Wind) - the food and service were excellent; there is no cook your-own-food (on a hot stone) option/concept as there is on the Silver Wind. * Internet was very good (Starlink service), especially given the fact we were in the Arctic. However, the basic package (which is complimentary) only allowed one device per stateroom. This is rather "cheap" for a luxury line like Silversea * Though there was no Afternoon Tea Time - but there was always a nice selection at the Arts Cafe * Land Arrangements in Montreal (Pre-Cruise - Marriott Chateau Champlain / Post-Cruise Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel): - Both hotels were 4*+ hotels; both very comfortable and with great locations - Silversea handled the check-in process very well and had a well-staffed and very friendly hospitality desk at each hotel What We Did Not Like * Embarkation in Kangerlussuaq was very challenging as it had to be done by zodiac; it took almost 90 minutes to operate enough zodiac trips to board about 200 passengers. * Butler service was bare minimum and our butler was hardly ever seen; we had more interaction with our room attendant who was fabulous. * Menu choices are very limited (2 - maybe 3 - choices per course) * Food portions were small * Il Terrazzino (specialty Italian Restaurant) - menu choices were limited; food/service were good, but not as good as found in the main restaurant * The "Mud Room" where you put on/take-off your boots and other gear is very nice, but is too small - it got very crowded * Silversea touts the fact that their crew remembers remember their guests' names; I would say about 50% of the crew we interacted with on a semi regular basis remembered our names * Pre-Trip Documentation (E-documents) - not comprehensive; not updated from previous year; not professional looking Special Note: * There is a definite and noticeable "Mass Market" creep at play with the Silversea brand as it is owned by the RCCL (Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines group) - some elements of the onboard experience were not true 5* with regard to food and service. My opinions are based on a cruising experience that spans about 10 different cruise lines; most of the cruises being on Crystal Cruises (before A&K acquisition), Ponant, and Swan Hellenic (along with AmaWaterways for river cruising).
This was the most fun cruise we have done. The experience was defined by the knowledge, cheerfulness and helpfulness of the the expedition crew. Ports of call were centered around gardens (nature), hikes, and history. The waitstaff crew in the restaurants and housekeeping were exceptional, living up to the SilverSea experience. We opted for a balcony cabin, as we prefer the ability to leave the slider door open curing the night. All SilverSea cabins have the same configuration, so we were familiar with the layout. However, this ship had tons of extra storage built into the walls (convenient if you are taking an extended cruise). Consistent with the SilverSea line, many of the restaurants are the same or similar. Food choices were plentiful and exceptional. Our traveling companions 'taught' the dining staff how to make fish sandwiches, an example of how eager they were to please the passengers. There were evening events scheduled every night, but no shows or casinos onboard. Evenings normally ended early, due to tired passengers from the days' activities and early starts in the morning. Embarkation and disembarkation were efficiently organized and proceeded proficiently.
After 25+ cruises, our first 'Expedition' my Wife and I consider this the best ever trip. Started in Edinburgh ended in Portsmouth. The weather was fantastic as was pretty well everything about the Silversea Expedition. WE stayed on schedule and visited everything we were meant to. Emma, Expedition Director, was right at the top of her game. Was at every landing point to welcome us and give a final briefing. Can not fault anything. My only thought was that the menus were a bit restricted. Then reality hit me - we have visited 12 plus remote British islands, when were they supposed to make an uplift?? As very experienced travelers of over 50 years I would thoroughly recommend getting a Silversea expedition cruise booked. yes, we were lucky with the Scottish weather but what a a trip. The Expedition Team, approximately 25 in total were young, enthusiastic and each had a special knowledge.
This is a beautiful small ship that apparently is very advanced and handles the ice and rough waters flawlessly. The lowest priced suite was very nice and spacious and there is not a bad location on the ship. The bathroom felt a little small due to the separate toilet area but it was a nice feature. I was in a perfect location for the few public venues onboard. Of course the butlers and other staff who provided service to the rooms were spot on in every way. The staff was exactly what is expected and normally received on any high end cruise throughout the entire ship. The expedition staff had a tough job and worked like a well oiled machine. Friendly,professional,helpful and very knowledgeable. Boarding and offloading the zodiacs took some getting used to, as well as the suiting up process, but it actually worked great. The entertainment was background noise at most but served its purpose. The food onboard I may rate lower than Royal Caribbean mass produced food. Breakfast, room service, dining room, wherever was just bad. I have had a breakfast in jail that would compare. Finally just went each morning to the coffee shop area and grazed on whatever was there. Lunch was also well below expectations being told by the staff the food in the dining room or the buffet area were the same. Mediocre at best. Dinner in the dining room was probably the best onboard with the French restaurant being rated as the worst. Italian was a step above Olive Garden on a good day. The specialty restaurants are only worth it when trying to spend the onboard bucks. The specialty restaurant’s also were crowded and be ready for up close and personal in them. The bars and bartenders were above average and went the extra mile to know their customers. The expeditions were beautiful and as well organized as can be due to ever changing weather. If you need a set schedule this may not be your gig. If being up close and personal to beauty and wildlife is your gig, this is it. The biggest caution would be if a customer is not in good physical condition and willing to risk an injury then plan on staying onboard except for the zodiac ride. Most of the landings were dangerous and I was in awe that there were not busted heads and broken bones everywhere. Some landings took place on icy rocks with very steep and long treks to the top. The white stuff is not snow but very slippery ice with very steep trails. I am 60 years old and frequent the gym for strength and cardio and I questioned my ability on a couple of the landings. Nothing, and it is drilled into the customers head, nothing can touch the ground but your rubber boots. Not your “free” backpack that was designed for a child, not a camera case, and not your your body. Boots only. This cannot be stressed enough as it is certainly possible a fall could make this trip life changing in a very negative way. Over 80 of the 200 passengers did the polar plunge. I found it to be a fun event, well done, as safe as it can be, and a memory as vivid as the beauty of the area. One thing the cruise line should stress is that this is not the Caribbean and the salt content is very low. Do not jump in and expect to be sent to the surface as happens in all the salt water I have jumped in. My personal experience was I kept plunging until I panicked a little and swam back to the surface. I was under about 4 seconds and although that does not seem like much, it is different to say the least. The liquor shot on reentry to the ship was a welcomed and nice touch. The customer is tethered so drowning is probably not an option. The chartered planes. The first one from Santiago to Punta Arenas was horrible. It was on LATAM. Silversea failed miserably. The customer is basically dumped at security in the airport and sent to find their on way. The airplane was an Airbus 321 neo with over 200 seats. As a customer I was led to believe the middle seats would be blocked for comfort and the service onboard was Silversea quality. I am unsure where I got that but it was a lie. This 3.5 hour ride made Spirit Airlines seem like a trip on Singapore Airlines. It had the class Carnival my present if they did charters. I was truly embarrassed for Silversea. Someone should be fired. The second flight on DAP was better. There was a separation in the three seat configuration and was more comfortable by miles. On the return DAP wasn’t as nice and there was no separation. Don’t let the charter word send you into a dream of a G650 charter, a Cessna 172 would have been closer and more comfortable than LATAM. The trip down from Houston was certainly long and the trade off for the Antarctic Bridge cruise is the flight to hotel and then back to the airport then another hotel stay then back to the airport and on. The Ritz Carlton in Santiago is way over rated and when landing mid morning be prepared to wait till 3 pm for a room or 150 per night for the old “immediate upgrade”. The restaurants were not as good as room service and the bar menu. The hotel in Punta Arenas was very basic, but clean with a very nice staff. The trip down is long and tough and the trip home is worse. If your goal is not to ride the Drake Shake understand the weather plays a big part. Our trip back due to weather gave us an extra ship day due to fog taking us across the Drake Shake. It was rough and there were many ill passengers. Arriving back into Puerto Williams with a 6 am disembark time was early especially when facing a trip back home. The entire ship ended up back in Santiago for the return international flight at 3 pm when checking in did not open until 6.45 pm for a 9.30 pm flight. So the customer is stuck in and airport for three hours with bags and really nowhere to go until checkin opened. Horrible service at checkin for United but the LATAM lounge apparently spent all the money on their lounge because it was 5 star. 22 hours from the ship to Houston. The first 12 were really tough. In closing I would do more research on other lines. I would consider doing the Drake Shake both ways just to avoid the hotel stays, airports and endless luggage handling. I would strongly recommend weighing the options of port to port versus door to door. Once arriving in Santiago the flights to and from Santiago are part of the cruise. Hotels and transportation are inexpensive in Santiago and easy. Door to Door in my opinion was a rip off. This was my first Silversea experience and overall I was not impressed. I think as customers we tend to try and be loyal and talk up who where we are loyal and never look at other options and I think Silversea has succeeded in gaining loyalty to the older crowd. I have cruised Crystal, Oceania, and the new Explora Journeys ship and found Explora to be far superior to my first Silversea in all categories. And really, I promise, finally do not overpack. Silversea did a great job for the warmth needs but onboard it was truly casual. Jeans and a collared shirt with comfortable shoes were certainly the norm. Use the onboard dollars for laundry or do it yourself as very few I found to use the laundry. And the onboard credit I found to be a joke. It could be used for the overpriced and underrated spa or the very small shop, but you could not use it towards extra tipping…..what does that say about the way their staff is treated? It would be interesting to see how much of the onboard credit is used overall. Do your research!
Regardless of the ship or suite, all guests will be pampered by the personalised services of an attentive butler, sailing in style aboard the best cruise line for luxury travel. For a truly personal experience, customise your suite with an abundance of optional amenities. From toiletries and personalised stationery to a bar with your favourite wines and spirits, we offer only the finest comforts in luxury cruise accommodation. You can even enjoy dinner in-suite served by your butler, and choice of pillows. The ultimate in luxury cruise accommodations, Silversea’s suites are your home away from home.
From fine French cuisine, delicate Asian options to relaxed Italian family-style meals, our chefs' creativity knows no limits.
With the importance of food in Italian culture you would expect dining to be a high priority at Silversea. And it most assuredly is. Moreover, gastronomic excellence is a given, thanks to our recipes that reflect heritage and revamp tradition. No matter where you dine, destination influence is readily apparent in the great diversity and freshness of your selections. And every ship also features an array of dining venues. The main dining room, The Restaurant, is an open-seating venue where you can dine whenever you please, and where impromptu dinners with new-found friends is a matter of course. After all, with our worldly crowd of international travellers, socialising is one of the things people love most about our luxury cruise ships. Per guest reservation fee for specialty restaurants
Get right to the heart of the action without waiting in line. While Silversea goes above and beyond your expectations onboard, we understand that sometimes you want to have fun and adventures ashore. So if you want to snorkel through coral reefs, enjoy a fascinating train journey to Moscow or a guided tour of Ephesus, we have designed and curated perfect shore excursions for you. From day excursions, private arrangements or mid-voyage land adventures, we offer you the world.
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.
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.
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