ocean Ship
Silver Shadow
by Silversea
Built in
2000
Remodeled in
2019
Capacity
392
Length
186 m
Cruising speed
18.5 knots
By
Silversea
Silver Shadow is a hallmark of timeless elegance in the Silversea fleet, offering a classic luxury cruising experience. Accommodating 388 guests and serviced by a crew of 302, the ship delivers a nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, ensuring personalized attention and refined service at every turn. Silver Shadow is renowned for its intimate size, spacious suites, and a rich onboard ambiance that reflects the spirit of traditional luxury travel.
Each of Silver Shadow’s all-suite accommodations features ocean views, with most offering private verandas. Inside, guests enjoy marble bathrooms with full-size bathtubs, walk-in closets, a sitting area, and a dedicated butler to attend to every need. The larger suites—such as the Royal, Grand, and Owner’s Suites—boast expansive living and dining areas, ideal for entertaining or longer voyages.
Dining aboard Silver Shadow is a sensory journey. The Restaurant offers open-seating gourmet cuisine with international flair, while La Terrazza showcases fresh Italian recipes made from the highest quality ingredients. The Grill, on the pool deck, provides a more relaxed environment with lava stone cooking under the stars. For an elevated experience, La Dame presents fine French dining paired with premium wines in an intimate setting.
Silver Shadow’s public areas reflect a sense of understated luxury. The Panorama Lounge offers sweeping views and afternoon tea service, while the Observation Lounge is perfect for quiet reflection or stargazing. The Connoisseur’s Corner features a curated selection of cigars and fine spirits. The Show Lounge hosts enrichment lectures, musical performances, and cultural events. The ship also features a casino, boutiques, a fitness center, and a tranquil spa offering a full menu of treatments.
One of Silver Shadow’s defining qualities is its world-spanning itineraries. The ship journeys across the globe—from the fjords of Norway to the vibrant cities of Asia and the sun-drenched coasts of the Mediterranean. Every voyage is enhanced with shore excursions curated by Silversea’s Destination Experts, delivering exclusive access to local culture, history, and cuisine.
Silver Shadow is also a proud participant in Silversea’s World Cruise program, offering extended voyages that span multiple continents and deeply connect guests with the world’s most iconic and remote destinations. With fewer guests, abundant space, and attentive service, Silver Shadow appeals to travelers seeking an immersive experience grounded in timeless sophistication.
Whether embarking on a short luxury getaway or a months-long grand voyage, Silver Shadow provides a warm and elegant atmosphere that echoes the golden age of cruising—refined, intimate, and unforgettable.
Dining
Silver Shadow sets 392 guests among four included, open-seating rooms. The Restaurant carries the classic evening, with La Terrazza for Italian and La Dame for French close at hand. The Grill brings a lighter, cook-at-your-table option for warmer days.
Complimentary
Sailings on this ship
We'll email you the current itineraries we sell on Silver Shadow, plus the reasons travelers book with Small Ship Travel. Reply anytime to ask about specific cabins, dates, or itineraries.
Suites
1,264 sq. feet
919 sq. feet
1,435 sq. feet
941 sq. feet
1,352 sq. feet
967 sq. feet
653 sq. feet
521 sq. feet
345 sq. feet
345 sq. feet
345 sq. feet
287 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.
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.
consultation
Reach out to our travel concierges today to create your perfect journey.