ocean Ship
Silver Spirit
by Silversea
Built in
2009
Remodeled in
2018
Capacity
636
Length
210.7 m
Cruising speed
19.5 knots
By
Silversea
Silver Spirit is the embodiment of modern luxury infused with timeless charm. Originally launched in 2009 and beautifully refurbished in 2018, the ship blends the intimacy of a small ship with generous space and top-tier amenities. Hosting 608 guests with a crew of 411, Silver Spirit delivers impeccable service and a nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio that ensures a personalized onboard experience.
The 2018 lengthening project extended Silver Spirit’s size by nearly 49 feet, enhancing the overall space-to-guest ratio and allowing for expanded dining venues, additional suites, and new public areas. As a result, guests now enjoy more variety and flexibility while still experiencing the familiar elegance that defines Silversea.
Accommodations aboard Silver Spirit are all-suite and ocean-facing, with most offering private verandas. These luxurious sanctuaries range from the classic Veranda Suite to expansive Owner’s, Royal, and Grand Suites. Every suite includes a marble bathroom, sitting area, plush bedding, a walk-in wardrobe, premium amenities, and dedicated butler service. Each detail is thoughtfully curated for comfort and sophistication.
Culinary excellence is a cornerstone of the Silver Spirit experience. The ship offers a wide array of dining venues: Atlantide delivers refined international cuisine with a seafood emphasis; Indochine explores the bold flavors of Southeast Asia; La Terrazza presents Italian favorites with ingredients sourced from Italy; La Dame offers classic French fare in an intimate setting; and Silver Note combines small plates with live jazz. Additional casual options include The Grill (with lava-stone cooking), Spaccanapoli for authentic pizza, and Arts Café for light bites and refreshments throughout the day.
Silver Spirit’s public spaces are equally impressive. The Panorama Lounge and Observation Lounge offer panoramic ocean views in a serene setting, while the Venetian Lounge provides an elegant venue for cultural performances, lectures, and enrichment programming. Guests seeking wellness and relaxation can indulge in the Zagara Spa and Beauty Salon or keep up with their fitness routine in the well-equipped fitness center and outdoor jogging track.
Other amenities include a pool deck with ample seating and service, a casino, luxury boutiques, a library, and the Connoisseur’s Corner—a sophisticated space for cigars and premium spirits. Whether enjoying a quiet moment with a book or mingling with fellow travelers, guests will find the ambiance of Silver Spirit warm, polished, and inclusive.
Silver Spirit sails to destinations across the globe, including the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America, Asia, and the Caribbean. Each itinerary is curated to combine world-renowned ports with hidden treasures, and excursions are crafted to provide immersive, authentic local experiences.
For travelers who appreciate timeless elegance, refined cuisine, spacious accommodations, and intimate service, Silver Spirit offers an exceptional cruise experience. It is a ship where luxury and lifestyle harmonize—an ideal choice for sophisticated voyagers seeking a journey that is both cosmopolitan and comfortably familiar.
Dining
The 636-guest Silver Spirit offers included, open-seating dining in nine rooms. La Terrazza cooks Italian, La Dame French, and Spaccanapoli sends out Neapolitan pizza. Riviera, S.A.L.T. Kitchen, Seishin, Silver Note, Atlantide, and Arts Cafe round out a full range of settings.
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Sailings on this ship
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Suites
1,227 sq. feet
1,292 sq. feet
1,879 sq. feet
1,425 sq. feet
1,366 sq. feet
990 sq. feet
1,080 sq. feet
746 sq. feet
376 sq. feet
376 sq. feet
376 sq. feet
335 sq. feet
335 sq. feet
On board
Good to know
Standard Wi-Fi is free and unlimited in every suite, one device at a time, and handles browsing, messaging, and email. Premium Wi-Fi, which supports streaming and video calls, costs extra but is complimentary in the upper suite categories and for full World Cruise guests.
Days are relaxed, comparable to five-star resort wear. From 6:00 p.m. evenings are Elegant Casual, with Formal Optional nights that scale with voyage length: none on sailings of 7 days or fewer, one or two on 8 to 14 days, two or more on longer voyages. Jackets are always optional and formal wear is never required. Expedition ships stay Elegant Casual throughout.
Shipboard gratuities are included in the fare, with spa services the one exception, so there is no working out who to tip on board. Tips for shore-excursion guides are not included; a common guideline is about $2.50 per guest on a half-day tour and $5 on a full day.
Select wines, champagnes, spirits, beer, and soft drinks are included in bars, restaurants, and your suite, and the butler keeps the minibar stocked to your preferences. A short list of premium labels, cigarettes, and cigars costs extra. Silver Origin does not carry champagne or caviar.
Every suite in every category comes with butler service, backed by a crew-to-guest ratio close to one to one. Butlers unpack your bags, serve in-suite breakfast, restock the minibar daily, and arrange laundry. In-suite dining runs around the clock.
Special diets are accommodated on request. Tell us when you book so the details reach Silversea at least 75 days before sailing. Guests with allergies can also arrange hypoallergenic detergent for their bedding in advance.
Most ships carry dedicated wheelchair-accessible suites, though Silver Origin has none, and public areas include accessible restrooms and Braille signage in the elevators. Mobility needs must be flagged before sailing, and guests who use a wheelchair throughout the cruise bring their own collapsible chair. We handle the arrangements with Silversea when you book.
Suites, balconies, and most public areas are nonsmoking. Smoking, including e-cigarettes and cigars, is permitted in the Connoisseur's Corner, plus a few designated outdoor spots that vary by ship.
A self-service launderette with machines, irons, and supplies is free on every ship except Silver Origin. Valet laundry and pressing are available for a fee through your butler, and come complimentary in the higher suite categories.
Silversea is an adult-oriented line: there are no children's programs, childcare, or babysitting on board. Infants under 6 months cannot sail, and the expedition ships, including Silver Endeavour, Silver Cloud, Silver Origin, and Silver Wind, do not take children under 5.
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Silversea is a leader in luxury small-ship travel, with intimate, refined voyages that pair personal service with real exploration. Founded in 1994, it has built a reputation for attentive hospitality and a reach that extends to more than 900 destinations across all seven continents. Its fleet of ocean and expedition ships lets guests move between landmark ports and genuinely remote regions in comfort, on the same brand standard throughout.
Silversea's fleet is built around boutique, all-suite ships, each designed for space, privacy, and a polished onboard feel. Whether you sail a classic ocean ship or join an expedition voyage, you can expect:
Every Silversea ship is intimate in scale, which supports a personal style of service and lets the fleet call at smaller ports that larger lines often pass by.
Silversea holds one of the broadest destination portfolios in luxury cruising, calling at more than 900 locations worldwide. Picture the ice of Antarctica, the warmth of the Mediterranean, or the quiet coves of the South Pacific. The line builds each route to deliver depth rather than just mileage.
Each itinerary is shaped to blend culture, exploration, and rest, so guests get the most out of every destination with expert-led excursions and luxury accommodations.
Silversea pairs its service standards with a commitment to responsible travel. The line invests in environmentally minded practices, supports the communities it visits, and backs conservation work. Guests can explore widely while helping protect the places that make these voyages worth taking.
At Small Ship Travel we keep our recommendations tight, choosing the small-ship lines we know well and would sail ourselves. Silversea holds its place in that selection on the strength of its service, its dining, and the depth of its itineraries.
Working with Silversea, we arrange tailored itineraries and handle the planning around them, so the trip comes together cleanly. Whether you want a luxury escape to the Mediterranean or an expedition to the Arctic, we build the voyage around how you actually want to travel.
Booking through Small Ship Travel brings advisor guidance, personal service, and added value on your Silversea voyage. From pre- and post-cruise stays to private shore excursions and the travel logistics in between, we look after the detail so you can relax into the sailing.
Reach some of the world's most rewarding destinations with Silversea and Small Ship Travel, where luxury, exploration, and cultural discovery meet. Contact us to begin planning your next voyage.
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