Silversea Cruises

Almost everything! Your suite, butler service, all onboard dining (including speciality restaurants), drinks throughout the day – wine, champagne, spirits, the lot. Gratuities and WiFi are covered too. Expedition fares often include flights, hotels, and transfers, depending on the itinerary. There’s very little you’ll need to pay extra for once you’re onboard. Furthermore, if you choose Silversea’s All-Inclusive Plus fare, you’ll receive complimentary credit for shore excursions.

Silversea isn’t really designed with young children in mind – there are no kids’ clubs or organised programmes. That said, families with older children and teenagers do sail, particularly on expedition itineraries where wildlife and adventure keep everyone engaged. Some suites interconnect, which helps with space. If your kids are curious, well-travelled types who’d rather spot penguins than hit a water slide, it can work well.

Relaxed during the day – smart casual covers most situations. Evenings are a step up: think elegant but not stuffy. Some guests enjoy dressing for dinner, others keep it simple. Formal nights exist on longer voyages but they’re optional, not enforced. Pack versatile pieces, and you’ll be fine.

Silversea doesn’t include shore excursions in its All-Inclusive or Last Minute fares. However, you will receive a shore excursion credit if you book the All-Inclusive Plus fare. Expedition cruises go further – Zodiac landings, guided hikes, and expert-led wildlife experiences are all part of the fare. If you want something more tailored or private, you can add a full menu of premium excursions. But you won’t feel shortchanged sticking with what’s included.

We are long-standing partners of both, so this one comes up a lot. They’re both six-star, all-inclusive resorts, but they suit different people. Regent’s ships are larger and include amenities such as shore excursions and valet laundry service in the price. Silversea runs smaller vessels, has a much stronger expedition programme, and leans into food with the S.A.L.T. concept. Neither is objectively better – it comes down to what you’re after. If you’re stuck between them, we can help you figure it out.

Depends what kind of cruise you’re after. Silver Nova and Silver Ray are the newest – contemporary design, lots of space, the full S.A.L.T. programme. The Muse-class ships (Muse, Moon, Dawn) hit the sweet spot for most guests: refined but not too big. Silver Spirit, Shadow, and Whisper are smaller and suit those who like a more traditional, classic feel. For expedition, it’s Silver Endeavour for polar regions or Silver Origin for the Galápagos. If you’re not sure, that’s what we’re here for.

If this style of cruising appeals to you, yes. The fare covers nearly everything – drinks, dining, gratuities, WiFi, butler service – you’ll rarely need your purse or wallet once you’re onboard. Compare it to other luxury lines once you account for what’s genuinely included, and the gap isn’t as wide as it first looks. You’re paying for smaller ships, higher crew-to-guest ratios, and a level of service that’s hard to find elsewhere.

Yes – Silversea is an excellent option for solo travellers!  There’s a single supplement, though reduced rates pop up on select sailings. The smaller ships make it easier to get to know people – you keep seeing the same faces, and conversations happen naturally. Open seating at dinner helps too; no assigned tables, no awkwardness. Expedition voyages are particularly good for solos. Everyone’s sharing Zodiacs, doing the same hikes, swapping stories at the briefings. It’s sociable without trying too hard.

Ocean cruises are what most people picture when they think of luxury cruising. Established ports, long dinners, a day by the pool, maybe a cocktail at sunset. Mediterranean, Caribbean, that sort of thing. Expedition is a different animal. Smaller ships, ice-strengthened hulls, an expert team onboard. You’re going places like Antarctica, the Galápagos, the Arctic – places where wildlife and landscape are the main event, not the port shops. Less formal, more active. Both feel like Silversea, but expedition suits guests who want adventure over routine.

Silversea’s loyalty programme. You’re enrolled automatically after your first voyage and earn points for every day at sea. Benefits increase as you move through the tiers – early access to new itineraries, onboard savings, complimentary laundry, and eventually free cruises for the most frequent guests.