Silver Ray

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.

A Fleet Designed for Intimacy and Elegance

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:

• All-suite accommodations, most with private verandas and ocean views.
• Personalized butler service for every suite.
• A choice of restaurants on board, with menus from accomplished chefs.
• Enrichment programs, cultural lectures, and curated shore excursions.
• Comfortable public spaces, lounges, and spa facilities for relaxing and socializing.

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.

Wide-Ranging Destinations and Curated Itineraries

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.

• Classic ocean voyages through Europe, the Caribbean, Asia, and the Americas, taking in major cities, historic landmarks, and long stretches of coast.
• Expedition cruises to Antarctica, the Arctic, the Galapagos, and the Amazon, guided by naturalists and marine biologists.
• Curated shore excursions, from wine tastings and cultural performances to wildlife encounters and guided historical tours.

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.

A Commitment to Service and Sustainability

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.

A Curated Selection by Small Ship Travel

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.

Book With Confidence

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.