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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 my first cruise, so I have nothing to compare it to. All I can say is I thorougly enjoyed it. The embarkation was super quick and smooth. We were on the ship sipping the welcome drinks in no time. The cabin was spacious and the bed comfortable. The ship may be ”old” but everything l saw was in good condition. Overall look was understated elegance, do not expect bling or glitz. Thanks to their partnership with a high end gallery, there was amazing art everywhere, many good museums cannot boast. such collections Food was mostly good, sometimes okay, excellent in La Dame. Special mention to the pizza in Spaccanapoli! My special favorite was the Arts Cafe. The offering changed throughout the day, and I found it perfect for a continental breakfast and light lunch. Truffles served late night were yummy! Service was excellent, friendly but not snivelling. Our butler did a solid job, offered to fill our water bottles every night so that they were ready for the tour next morning, brought us a new bottle of champagne before we even asked etc. Included tours were okay, but the one paid tour we did, to Knossos, was top notch. We did not see the shows, but the jazz duo Esther and Andre at Silver Note was a treat. Her voice is amazing. Of course, there were some hiccups here and there, but we did not dwell on them or let them sour our overall experience. People have their own ideas on what luxury is. The laid back luxury on Silver Spirit was a good match for us.
Service was excellent! Spirit is a bit dated and needs a bit of love. Surcharge for LaDame ($60/pp) and Seishen ($40/pp) was a bit much considering the price of the cruise and they don't change their menu, so no reason to go back. Silver Note was the best restaurant on the ship and no surcharge. The ambience and the dinner entertainment and dancing were a great experience. Indochine and Le Terrazza were also favorites and they change their menu every 3-4 days, so always something new to try. Overall food was great. Excursions were good and didn't need to pay for extra's this time. The drinks are included which was a nice feature. We did pay extra for nicer bottles of wine a few nights, but the standard wine choices were excellent and varied, so always had lots of choices. Tip, if you don't like the original "house wine" they are pouring just ask for a different bottle that is included and they will bring you options, we didn't know this until someone else shared the tip. No coffee makers in rooms, this is a downfall, yes we got our coffee delivered every morning by our Butler, who was wonderful, but I don't want to wait for my coffee, I want it when I wake up and I want it hot. We got up for excursions at different times everyday, so it was not easy to have to order coffee service in advance.
After a not so hot experience on the Silver Nova, last December, I am enjoying the usual WONDERFUL Silversea adventure. Mine is an Iceland, and Ireland’s west coast sail which will end in Southampton. We have had to make itinerary adjustments due to very rough seas, but I have no complaints. The very experienced Captain. has kept us constantly advised, the crew has been outstanding. The food has been really good…..up to the old standards and always beautifully presented. The wines have been very good and if you aren’t fond of what is being poured you will be offered other choices until you like it. This is an area in which you fully appreciate how the staff wants to please…always with a wonderful, sincere attitude. The Arts Cafe is a special favorite for snacks from early morning until late at night…such a charming spot in which to relax. I love it! And everyone also appears to be happy!
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.
