Silversea Cruises

Overview - Silversea Cruises

Italy is the home and the world center of style, design, and everything that is called La Dolce Vita. In fashion, it is home to leading designers from Armani to Ferragamo; in the restaurant world, it offers the allure of great Italian chefs and exquisite Chiantis and Brunellos. In the ultra-luxury class of travel, it is home to the perfect cruise traditions of Silversea.

Silversea is a private cruise company owned by an Italian family of entrepreneurs. Founded in 1994, the company immediately became a pioneer in ultra all-inclusive cruise tourism and established the highest standards for luxury cruises. For example, Silversea offers its guests an amazing product called “personalized journeys”: you can choose your embarkation and disembarkation ports at your discretion-in essence, creating your own itineraries.

Today, the company’s fleet consists of eight boutique-type cruise ships, whose small size and capacity have allowed for an exceptional atmosphere of exclusivity and intimacy, as well as the highest level of personalized service. For instance, each cabin has an ocean view and its own personal butler.

No crowds during embarkation and disembarkation, a pleasant company of the upper circle on board, the ability to choose your dinner companions every evening at your own discretion-everything about a Silversea cruise makes it surprisingly enjoyable and relaxing.

Silversea regularly receives awards as the best and most innovative cruise company from leading industry publications in the travel sector, such as Condé Nast Traveller and World Travel Awards.

The cruise company’s motto is: “Every person is unique, so we make each journey of every one of our guests unique.” And that is true-each new day on board Silversea ships is like a blank canvas on which it is you who will draw your own luxurious getaway.

The SilverSea cruise company offers various themed cruises: culinary cruises, where you can learn culinary art from the chefs of the Relais & Chateaux association; card cruises, where you can take part in a bridge tournament; wine cruises, when lectures and tastings of the world’s best wines are organized on board.

Another feature of the SilverSea company is the organization of expedition cruises. The opportunity to cruise in luxurious surroundings to the most remote corners of the world: the Arctic, Antarctica, Central and Southern Africa, Greenland and Canada, the Galápagos Islands, Micronesia and Japan. On board, special lectures are held and research is conducted in natural conditions.

Regions of sailing: the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Baltic, Africa and the Middle East, Australia, Central America and the Caribbean region, South America, Alaska, Canada and New England, Transatlantic and Transpacific cruises, Expedition cruises, Asia, Round-the-world cruises.

Silversea Cruises offers:

1. Entertainment found only on large liners. Despite their small size, on ships of this cruise company there is practically everything that such giants as, for example, Royal Caribbean Int. offer: a large casino, an excellent show program, nightclubs, and a real city of pleasures-a Spa and fitness center.

2. Special advisors on board. On Silversea ships, a team of specialists works on local customs, history, and culture. With their help, you will immerse yourself in the culture of all the regions along the cruise route. The advisors will tell you about the main attractions that are a must-see, suggest where the best place is to buy souvenirs (and which specific souvenirs you should buy!), and where you can enjoy a delicious lunch. Their responsibilities include helping plan shore excursions and, sometimes, accompanying the group.

3. Visiting unusual places. Silversea offers two options for extended tours: go on an excursion in a port and join the cruise in another port after 1 or more days. Or book an excursion tour before or after the cruise. Among the unique journeys organized by Silversea are visits to the Taj Mahal, a tour to Antarctica, a safari in African reserves, a jungle tour of Borneo, and more.

4. Unique service on board. Each guest is assigned a personal butler who will help with any issues and ensure a comfortable stay on board. And all of this is available around the clock.

Recommended for

discerning travelers who value comfort and a high level of service.

Features

- Small liners with spacious apartments.

- All cabins have sea views, and more than 85% have private verandas.

- Impeccable service, with personal butler services for each cabin.

- On board, “All inclusive, including drinks and gratuities”.

- A wide entertainment program.

- Excursions are already included in the price on some itineraries.

- Complimentary transfers to the city center in most ports.

Gratuities

No gratuities are required.

Loyalty program - Silversea Cruises

Italy - the birthplace and global hub of style, design and everything that is referred to as La Dolce Vita. In fashion, it’s the leading designers from Armani to Ferragamo; in the restaurant world, it’s the allure of great Italian chefs and exquisite Chiantis and Brunellos. In the ultra-luxury travel segment, it’s the perfect cruise traditions of Silversea.

Silversea is a private cruise company owned by an Italian family of entrepreneurs. Founded in 1994, the company quickly became a pioneer in ultra all-inclusive cruise tourism and set the highest standards for luxury cruises. For example, Silversea offers its guests an amazing product called «personalized journeys»: you can choose your embarkation and disembarkation ports at your discretion, in effect creating your own itineraries.

Today, the company’s fleet consists of eight boutique-type cruise ships, whose small size and capacity have allowed for an exceptional atmosphere of elitism and intimacy, while also ensuring the highest level of personalized service. For instance, each cabin offers an ocean view and comes with its own butler.

No crowds at embarkation and disembarkation, a pleasant circle of the upper elite on board, the ability to choose your dinner companions every evening at your own discretion - all of this makes a Silversea cruise incredibly enjoyable and relaxing.

Silversea regularly receives awards as the best and most innovative cruise company from leading industry publications such as Condé Nast Traveller and World Travel Awards.

The cruise company’s motto is - «Every person is unique, so we make each of our guests’ journeys unique». And it’s true - each new day on board Silversea ships is like a blank canvas on which only you will be drawing your own luxurious getaway.

The SilverSea cruise company offers various themed cruises: culinary cruises, where you can learn the art of cooking from Relais & Chateaux association chefs; card cruises, where you can take part in a bridge tournament; wine cruises, when the onboard program includes lectures and tastings of the world’s best wines.

Another feature of the SilverSea company is the organization of expedition cruises. The chance to enjoy a cruise in luxurious surroundings to the most remote corners of the world: the Arctic, Antarctica, Central and Southern Africa, Greenland and Canada, the Galapagos Islands, Micronesia and Japan. On board, special lectures are held and research is conducted in natural conditions.

Sailing regions: the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Baltic, Africa and the Middle East, Australia, Central America and the Caribbean region, South America, Alaska, Canada and New England, transatlantic and transpacific cruises, expedition cruises, Asia, round-the-world cruises.

Silversea Cruises offers:

1. Entertainment available only on large ships. Despite their small size, on this cruise company’s ships you’ll find practically everything that such giants as, for example, Royal Caribbean Int. offer: a large casino, an excellent show program, nightclubs, a real city of pleasure - an on-board Spa and fitness center.

2. Special consultants on board. On Silversea ships, there is a team of specialists in local customs, history and culture. With their help, you’ll immerse yourself in the culture of all regions along the cruise route. The consultants will tell you about the main sights you absolutely should see, suggest where the best place is to buy souvenirs (and which exact souvenirs you should buy!), and point you to where you can enjoy a delicious lunch. Their responsibilities include assisting with planning shore excursions, and sometimes escorting groups.

3. Visits to unusual places. Silversea offers two options for extended tours: take an excursion from a port and join the cruise in another port after 1 or more days. Or book an excursion tour before or after the cruise. Among the unique trips organized by Silversea are visits to the Taj Mahal, a trip to Antarctica, safari in African reserves, a Borneo jungle tour, and more.

4. A unique service on board. Each guest is assigned a personal butler who will help solve any problems and ensure a comfortable stay on board. And all of this - around the clock.

Dress code - Silversea Cruises

The cruise company recommends having three types of clothing during your trip:

- everyday wear for rest and sports activities (casual),

- clothing and shoes for excursions depending on the season and route features (sport and casual),

- elegant attire for evening visits to restaurants and evening events: shows, casinos, clubs, bars (smart casual "more strict" and formal "strict").

On formal evenings, the following are welcome: cocktail dresses for women, suits with ties or tuxedos for men.

Cancellation policy - Silversea Cruises

No penalties arise when booking a cruise online, since the booking is considered a request!

The booking is automatically cancelled if the order is not confirmed by payment from the Client.

If the cruise is paid, the cruise company Silver Sea applies the following conditions upon cancellation of the order to cover the actual costs incurred depending on the remaining time before the start of the cruise:

In the event of cruise cancellation in cases where the Client has purchased an insurance policy «due to inability to depart», the Client must immediately inform the Company of the occurrence of the insured event. If the amount of compensation under the insurance policy does not cover the entire cost of the actual costs arising as a result of the Client’s cancellation, any difference  between the amount covered by the insurance policy and the actual costs arising as a result of the cancellation must be reimbursed by the Client to the Company.

In case the Client cancels tours for dates of a period of high demand (New Year, Catholic and Orthodox Christmas, May holidays and others designated by the Cruise Company) and under the Cruise Company’s special offers (promotions, sales, etc.), the cruise company SilverSea. applies the following cancellation rules:

Replacement of surnames in a cruise booking. If the Client is unable to use the booked services and cancels the cruise order, they have the right to replace the Tourists’ surnames in the cruise order with those of Tourists who agree to use the booked cruise instead of them. The Client is required to notify the Company in writing about the cancellation with the possibility of replacing surnames no later than 30 (thirty) working days before the start of the cruise. The new Client must not have any difficulties with document processing (visas, air travel, accommodation in hotels, etc.).

The new Client pays all costs associated with replacing the details when booking the cruise.

When replacing surnames in the cruise booking, the Client pays 50$ for each person as administrative costs. The new Client assumes full responsibility for full payment of the tour cost and any missing funds under the agreement for the cruise tour and signs a new agreement with the Company.

When replacing surnames, the Cruise Company cancels the booking using the corresponding cancellation rules and confirms the new booking under the new surnames at the rate that will be in effect at the time of the new booking.

Age restrictions - Silversea Cruises

Age requirements of the cruise company Silversea Cruises

Minor children (under 21 years old): all minor passengers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by at least one parent or a companion over 21 years of age. If the accompanying person is not a parent or guardian, they must present a written parental or guardian consent for escorting the minor passenger at check-in.

Infants:
- the Silver Explorer ship does not accept children under 1 year old; on the rest of the company’s ships, children under 6 months are not   allowed;
- all children (from 6 months to 18 years) must have individual personal passports for international travel.