About Silversea
“With Silversea cruises you enjoy free-flowing premium wines and spirits, delicious gourmet cuisine, in-suite dining. Savour the peace of mind of knowing that there is no salient price-tag at the end of a wonderful night of entertainment. All of Silversea suites feature ocean views, and most with a private teak veranda. 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 luxury cruise line. Whether you long to mingle in the Med, swim with the turtles of the Galapagos or embrace the glaciers of Alaska, there is something special about knowing that this cruising is all inclusive. A luxurious cruise means many things to many people but Silversea’s small ship cruises personify the true meaning of comfort. With just over 300 suites on the largest ships and some of the most expansive suites at sea and ample public spaces on board, there is simply no better place between sea and sky. Silversea ships are small enough to visit exceptional destinations and berth right in the beating heart of the destination; yet large enough to make sure that everything you could dream of from exquisite fine dining to a personal butler and superlative service is catered for. That’s real luxury.” — Silversea
Silversea set out in 1994 “to create the finest travel experience at sea,” launching Silver Cloud from a shipyard near Venice and following her with Silver Wind a year later. The Venetian Society, the line’s circle of returning guests, was founded in Venice in 1996 — a reminder of the company’s Italian soul. Three decades on, Silversea sails as part of Royal Caribbean Group, yet the founding idea is intact: intimate, all-suite ships where nearly everything is included and a personal butler looks after every suite.
The fleet now numbers twelve. Eight classic ships, from the 392-guest Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper to the 728-guest Nova-class flagships Silver Nova and Silver Ray, carry guests across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska and Asia. Four expedition ships — Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Endeavour and the 100-guest Silver Origin, built expressly for the Galápagos — extend that white-glove standard to the polar regions and beyond; Silversea ran its first ultra-luxury Arctic and Antarctic expeditions back in 2008.
On board, the S.A.L.T. culinary program explores each destination’s flavors while the Otium wellness philosophy tends to body and spirit. Fares fold in gratuities, Wi-Fi, and wines and spirits poured throughout the ship, with a door-to-door option that adds air travel, transfers and excursions. It is a formula made for travelers who want the world — all of it — handled beautifully.
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Butler service in every suite
Every suite category on every ship comes with a personal butler — white-glove attention that defines the Silversea difference.
All-inclusive by design
Gratuities, Wi-Fi, multiple restaurants and beverages throughout the ship are part of the fare; a door-to-door option adds air, transfers and excursions.
S.A.L.T. culinary program
Sea and Land Taste explores each destination's food culture through regional menus, tastings and experiences on board and ashore.
Otium wellness
Silversea's spa and wellness philosophy, inspired by the Roman art of living well, weaves relaxation through suite, spa and deck.
True expedition pedigree
Four dedicated expedition ships, including Galápagos-built Silver Origin, carry ultra-luxury standards to Antarctica, the Arctic and remote islands.
Intimate ships, global reach
Ships of 51 to 364 suites slip into harbors and city-center berths that larger vessels must admire from anchor.
What's Included with Silversea
- Butler service for every suite category
- Multiple restaurants and 24-hour in-suite dining
- Wines, spirits and beverages served throughout the ship
- Onboard gratuities
- Wi-Fi
- Airfare, transfers and shore excursions with Door-to-Door All-Inclusive fares
The Silversea Fleet (12 ships sailing bookable itineraries)
Silver Cloud Expedition
After an extensive refurbishment, your favorite ship will be the most luxurious ice class vessel in expedition cruising. Her service and space ratios will be the highest in expedition cruising. And she’ll boast more dining options than any other ice-class ship to the White Continent. Along with panoramic public rooms and broad, sweeping decks, almost all suites will include verandas so that a breaching whale or a few cavorting penguins are always within sight. With her ice-strengthened hull, she will easily maneuver through the ice flows. Her limited capacity is only at 254 guests to a maximum of 200 in polar waters. That’s important, since crowds reduce the number of landings permitted in these fragile environments. And with her 18 new state-of-the-art Zodiacs, you’ll have plenty of opportunities for exploring the wonders ashore.
See Silver Cloud Expedition sailings →
Silver Dawn
Silver Dawn is both classic yet modern, she is the natural evolution of the fleet. Large enough to offer eight dining options – including the superb Sea and Land Taste (S.A.L.T.) programme – yet small enough for the famed Silversea on board ambience, Silver Dawn inherits the best features of her sister ships Silver Muse and Silver Moon, but is in a class all of her own. Sumptuous suites, outstanding itineraries plus cutting-edge design and technology, Silver Dawn sets new standards of luxury. Let’s wake up to a new dawn with Silversea.
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Silver Endeavour
Silverseas Silver Endeavour built to PC6 Polar Class specifications – one of the highest Polar Class classifications there is – Silver Endeavour revolutionises the expedition voyages, and allows us to travel deeper to some of the planet’s farthest flung coasts. Her statistics speak for themselves: from unrivalled, industry-leading crew-to-guest, zodiac-to-guest and expert-to-guest ratios, to cutting-edge navigation and exploration technology and hallmark Silversea comfort make her the most luxurious expedition ship ever built.
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Silver Moon
Building on the phenomenal success of Silver Muse, Silver Moon will mirror her sister ship and will establish a new era of Silversea. At 40,700 gross tons and with a capacity to accommodate 596 passengers on board, Silver Moon will maintain the small-ship intimacy and spacious all-suite accommodation which are the hallmarks of the Silversea experience. Silver Moon will also feature the all-new Sea And Land Taste (S.A.L.T.) programme – an immersive culinary concept that will enable guests to travel deeper through a range of destination based gastronomic experiences. Get ready - a new moon is coming.
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Silver Muse
Intimate yet spacious, Silver Muse balances the warm atmosphere of a smaller ship with the elevated comfort of all-suite accommodation. As the first Muse-class ship, every element is designed to inspire and indulge — from the locally influenced dining of S.A.L.T. Kitchen and eight distinctive dining options, to serene spa facilities, refined shared spaces and the S.A.L.T. Bar’s regionally-inspired cocktails.
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Silver Nova
Introducing Silver Nova—a home away from home for up to 728 guests. Silver Nova’s innovative asymmetrical design presents the world like never before, offering an immersive destination experience. With a gross tonnage of 54,700 tons, she boasts a space-to-guest ratio of 75 GRT per passenger, making her one of the most spacious cruise ships ever built. Additionally, Silver Nova is the most environmentally friendly vessel in the fleet, propelled into a new era of sustainable cruising through groundbreaking technological solutions. It’s the Nova way to travel.
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Silver Origin
The first destination specific ship built by Silversea, Silver Origin is the height of experiential travel in the Galapagos. Never before have the islands been so superbly presented: a team of Ecuadorian national expert guides, the highest crew-to-guest ratio in the Galapagos, 8 Zodiacs, seamless hybrid spaces that offer an extraordinary voyage – for extraordinary people. All-suite accommodation, Horizon Balconies, butler service, sophisticated interiors, interactive basecamp, Ecuadorian inspired cuisine … no aspect of Silver Origin has been left to chance. The most environmentally conscious ship the cruiseline have ever built, take a vertical leap and transform your idea of travel with Silver Origin.
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Silver Ray
Discover Silversea’s second Nova Class ship, Silver Ray, offering you seamless destination connection. Silver Ray mirrors every aspect of her sister ship, Silver Nova, including a pioneering, asymmetrical design and extraordinary use of glass in both public areas and in suite for uninterrupted views wherever you are! What’s more, Silver Ray is one of the most spacious ships ever built, offering an exceptionally high space-to-guest ratio yet remaining nimble enough to offer purity in movement, as her name suggests. She is truly the ray of light.
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Silver Shadow
Authentic experiences. Simple pleasures. Shared moments. Silversea’s Millennium Class luxury cruise ships Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper offer you freedom and space to design your day. Slightly larger in size than ships Silver Cloud and Silver Wind, Silver Shadow retains Silversea’s essence – spacious suites, a complement of only 388 guests, superior service – paired with a lively cosmopolitan atmosphere and enhanced amenities. Aboard the Silver Shadow, energize body and soul with complimentary Pilates and yoga in the expanded fitness center. Savour fine wines and French gastronomy in La Dame, enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in La Terrazza, or simply gaze at endless ocean views from The Grill. Not forgetting the regional-inspired The Restaurant, dining at sea has never been so good.
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Silver Spirit
The all-new Silver Spirit has never looked better, nor felt cosier. Fully refurbished for a superlative onboard adventure, she retains world famous standards of service and home away from home feel. With one of the highest space to guest ratios in the business and eight superlative luxury dining options, Silver Spirit offers its guests one of the most complete cruise experiences available. 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 in what is possibly the best place between sea and sky.
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Silver Whisper
Silversea’s Shadow Class ships Silver Whisper invite you to enjoy Silversea’s world-class accommodation, shipboard conviviality, and warm, personal service. Revel in the pampering treatments of an expanded spa, enjoy dynamic full-scale productions in a multi-tiered show lounge, and dine on delectable cuisine in her four superlative restaurants. Silver Whisper has it all. She emphasizes the hallmarks of boutique ship passenger pampering, including fine dining and spaciousness throughout.
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Silver Wind
Silver Wind’s improved cruising versatility means she can easily whizz from Polar Regions to iconic ports. Whether you want to get up close and personal to penguins in Antarctica or laze on the golden sands of the Caribbean, get ready for a wealth of diverse destination experiences aboard Silver Wind. Silver Wind is an intimate yet spacious ice-class ship that offers one of the best luxury expedition cruise experiences.
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Gratuities & tipping
Cancellation policy
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Days to Start of Your Cruise*
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All Inclusive Plus
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All Inclusive
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Last Minute
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150 – 121
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15% of the price
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100% of the price
if cancelled anytime after booking
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120 – 91
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25% of the price
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Greater than 90 Days
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25% of the price
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90 – 61
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50% of the price
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50% of the price
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60 – 31
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75% of the price
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75% of the price
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30 – 0
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100% of the price
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100% of the price
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For Expedition Cruises
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Days to Start of Your Cruise*
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Door-to-Door Fare
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Essential Fare
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150 – 121
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15% of the price
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100% of the price
If cancelled anytime after booking
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120 – 91
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25% of the price
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90 – 61
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50% of the price
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60 – 31
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75% of the price
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30 – 0
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100% of the price
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For Grand Voyages
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Days to Start of Your Cruise*
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All Inclusive Plus
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180 – 151
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25% of the price
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150 – 121
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50% of the price
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120 – 91
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75% of the price
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90 – 0
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100% of the price
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For World Cruises
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Days to Start of Your Cruise*
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All Inclusive Plus
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349 – 181
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20% of the price
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180 – 151
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25% of the price
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150 – 121
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50% of the price
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120 – 91
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75% of the price
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90 – 0
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100% of the price
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* "Days to the Start of Your Cruise" means the date the arrangements Guest has booked with Carrier (including any flights, hotels pre- and post-Cruise Land Adventures, etc.) commence.
** If Guest cancels a Cruise reservation during this timeframe, Carrier will refund any monies paid for the Cruise, less the administrative fee and any additional non-refundable amounts Carrier incurred on Guest’s behalf. As a courtesy, Carrier may issue Guest a future cruise credit (FCC) equal to the same amount and in the same currency as the administrative fee. The FCC will be valid for two years from the date of issue and can be applied to any new individual booking on a Cruise scheduled to commence no later than one year from the FCC’s expiration date. The FCC may not be used for incentive group bookings or sailings offered for sale by third parties (commonly referred to as resale “charters”). The FCC will not be transferable, retains no cash value, and will be forfeited if not used prior to the expiration date.
(Last updated: September 17, 2025. Click here to view the latest policy provided by the cruise line.)
“Silver Door-to-Door All-Inclusive Fares”
All fares are available in USD dollars, per guest, based on double-occupancy and include: “Air Programme,” “Shore Excursions Programme,” “Private Executive Transfers Service,” the “Expedition Package” (on Expedition Cruises only), and the “Fare Guarantee” policy. Cruise fares also cover certain shipboard services including: suite accommodations, butler service in any suite, unlimited Wi-Fi, onboard meals and entertainment, 24-hour dining service, beverages aboard ship including select wines, champagnes, spirits, soft drinks, water, tea and coffee, and gratuities aboard ship (except spa). Single supplements will apply and vary by voyage.
“Silver Door-to-Door All-Inclusive Fares” Penalty Schedule:
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Days prior to the sailing
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Cancellation Charge
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Grand Voyages
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Days prior to the sailing
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Cancellation Charge
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121+ days
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USD $350 fee per person*
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181+ days
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USD $600 fee per person*
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120–91 days
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35% of total cruise fare per person
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180–151 days
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35% of total cruise fare per person
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90–61 days
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60% of total cruise fare per person
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150–121 days
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60% of total cruise fare per person
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60–31 days
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85% of total cruise fare per person
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120–91 days
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85% of total cruise fare per person
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30–0 days or nonappearance
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100% of total cruise fare per person
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90–0 days or nonappearance
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100% of total cruise fare per person
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World Cruise Penalty Schedule:
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World Cruise 2025
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World Cruise 2026 & 2027
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290+ days
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USD $600 fee per person*
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350+ days
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USD $600 fee per person*
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226–181 days
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30% of total cruise fare per person
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349–181 days
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30% of total cruise fare per person
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180–151 days
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35% of total cruise fare per person
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180–151 days
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35% of total cruise fare per person
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150–121 days
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60% of total cruise fare per person
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150–121 days
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60% of total cruise fare per person
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120-91 days
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85% of total cruise fare per person
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120-91 days
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85% of total cruise fare per person
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90-0 days
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100% of total cruise fare per person
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90-0 days
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100% of total cruise fare per person
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*Fee is assessed on a per-person basis, double occupancy per suite/guest room. For solo travelers, cancellation fee will be 200%.
“Port-to-Port All-Inclusive Fares”
“Port-to-Port All-Inclusive Fares” are available on select cruises, in USD, per guest, based on double-occupancy. “Port-to-Port” fares include: “Shore Excursions Programme” and the “Expedition Package” (on Expedition Cruises only) — for additional details, please check the specific paragraphs below. Cruise fares also cover shipboard services including: suite accommodations, butler service in any suite, unlimited Wi-Fi, onboard meals and entertainment, 24-hour dining service, beverages aboard ship including select wines, champagnes, spirits, soft drinks, water, tea and coffee, and gratuities aboard ship (except spa). Single supplements will apply and vary by voyage.
“Port-to-Port All-Inclusive Fares” Penalty Schedule:
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Days prior to the sailing
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Cancellation Charge
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Grand Voyages
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121+ days
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USD $350 fee per person*
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181+ days
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USD $600 fee per person*
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120–91 days
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35% of total cruise fare per person
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180–151 days
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35% of total cruise fare per person
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90–61 days
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60% of total cruise fare per person
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150–121 days
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60% of total cruise fare per person
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60–31 days
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85% of total cruise fare per person
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120–91 days
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85% of total cruise fare per person
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30–0 days or nonappearance
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100% of total cruise fare per person
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90–0 days or nonappearance
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100% of total cruise fare per person
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“Essential Fares”
“Essential Fares” are available on select cruises, in USD, per guest, based on double-occupancy. Essential fare is a “Cruise Only” fare which does not include any pre- or post-travel arrangements such as flights, hotels, and transfers. Flights, hotels and transfers cannot be purchased through Silversea and should be booked independently. Shore excursions (except for Expedition Cruises) are not included and can be purchased on “My Silversea” after booking or during the cruise. Essential fare is non-refundable in case of cancellation.
“Essential Fares” Penalty Schedule:
The cancellation of the booking or nonappearance at the time of sailing: 100% of the total cruise fare per person.
(Last updated: April 14, 2025. For other policies, please click here.)
For bookings confirmed on or after September 11, 2025, the cancellation fees shall be as follows:
| All-Inclusive Plus | All-Inclusive | Last Minute | ||
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| Days to Start of Your Cruise | Percentage of the fare | Days to Start of Your Cruise | Percentage of the fare | |
| From confirmation to 121 | 0% | From confirmation to 121 | 25% | 100% of the fare |
| 120 – 91 | 25% | 120 – 91 | 50% | |
| 90 – 61 | 50% | 60 – 31 | 75% | |
| 60 – 31 | 75% | 30 – 0 | 100% | |
| 30 – 0 | 100% | |||
“All-Inclusive Plus Fares”
"All-Inclusive Plus fares" are available in USD dollars, per guest, based on double-occupancy and included Shore Excursion Credit for Oceangoing voyages, based on the length and region of your voyage. Expedition voyages include all landings and Shore Excursions.
“All-Inclusive Fares”
“All-Inclusive fares” are exclusively available on Oceangoing voyages, in USD, per guest, based on double-occupancy. “All-Inclusive fares” is a “Cruise Only” fare which does not include any pre- or post-travel arrangements such as flights, hotels, and transfers. It does not include shore excursions which may be purchased on “My Silversea” after booking or during the cruise, at the guest’s own expense. ALL RESERVATIONS MADE UNDER THE ALL INCLUSIVE FARE ARE SUBJECT TO A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT, WHICH WILL NOT BE RETURNED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ONCE THE RESERVATION IS CONFIRMED.
“Last Minute Fares”
“Last Minute fares” are available on select cruises with close-in departure dates, in USD, per guest, based on double-occupancy. Last Minute fare is a “Cruise Only” fare which does not include any pre- or post-travel arrangements such as flights, hotels, and transfers. It does not include shore excursions (except on Expedition where the expedition package is included) which may be purchased on “My Silversea” after booking or during the cruise, at the guest’s own expense. ALL HOLIDAYS BOOKED WITH THE LAST MINUTE FARE ARE SUBJECT TO A 100% CANCELLATION FEE FROM THE DATE OF BOOKING.
| WORLD CRUISES AND GRAND VOYAGES | CANCELLATION FEES (PER GUEST) - All Inclusive Plus |
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| 349 – 181 | 20% of the price |
| 180 – 151 | 25% of the price |
| 150 – 121 | 50% of the price |
| 120 – 91 | 75% of the price |
| 90 – 0 | 100% of the price |
ALL CRUISE FARES ABOVE cover certain shipboard services including: suite accommodations, butler service, unlimited Wi-Fi, onboard meals and entertainment, 24-hour dining service, beverages aboard ship including select wines, champagnes, spirits, soft drinks, water, tea and coffee, gratuities aboard ship (except spa). Single supplements will apply and vary by voyage.
(Last updated: September 19, 2025. For other policies, please click here.)
Smoking on board
Traveling with minors
Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper and Silver Spirit cannot accommodate infants under the age of 6 months. Guests must notify Silversea of any children between the ages of 6 months and 1 year who will be sailing on board the ship. A signed and notarised waiver will be required for all children between these ages. Children under the age of 8 years old are only permitted to participate in suitable Silver Shore Excursions / shuttle service if the vehicles are equipped with the correct safety harness and seating equipment. Child harnesses and secure seating cannot be guaranteed. Silversea reserves the right to refuse children under the age of 8 years old on any tour on the basis of safety. Guests may use their own approved safety seat, booster seat or harness provided they are compatible with the local touring vehicle and can properly secure the child.
Silver Explorer and Silver Cloud: Carrier is unable to accommodate children less than one (1) year of age. No children under the age of five (5) years will be allowed onboard Zodiacs®. Children under the age of five (5) years will be unable to participate in any expeditions which require the use of Zodiac® transfer to go ashore. As Silversea does not provide babysitting services, an adult family member will be required to remain on board Silver Explorer with their child(ren) during Zodiac excursions.
There are no special programmes for children of any age on board, and Silversea does not provide for the care, entertainment or supervision of children. Silversea reserves the right to limit the number of children less than 3 years of age.
Pregnancy policy
Policies are provided by Silversea and can change; your Pavlus advisor will confirm current terms for your specific sailing before you book.