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Small all-inclusive ships, classic voyages and expedition sailings.
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☎Get your options, call nowSilversea is best described as ultra luxury. Small all-inclusive ships, classic voyages and expedition sailings. Below is an independent, source-checked look at what actually matters before you book, and the money-and-complexity details worth a phone call.
The facts that cost money
These are the details that quietly change your final bill and vary by fare, cabin and sailing. We verify each from its source and re-check every 30 days. Where we have not verified something we say so and put you through to an advisor, rather than guess at it.
| Daily gratuitiesA published service charge added to your onboard account each day | None to pay on board. The All-Inclusive fare lists onboard gratuities as included. Spa gratuities have been excluded under older terms, so confirm for your fare. |
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| What's included vs. extraDining and entertainment vs. specialty dining, drinks, wifi, excursions | On the All-Inclusive fare: butler service in every suite, dining with 24-hour in-suite service, an in-suite bar, wines spirits and champagne, onboard gratuities, wifi, port taxes and fees, enrichment lectures and entertainment, the fitness centre and sauna, and self-service laundry. Shore excursions, pre- and post-voyage air and hotels, and the spa are extra. The line sells several fares and they differ most on whether excursions and flights are in, so which fare your sailing is sold under decides it. |
| Drink package ruleWhether all adults in the cabin must buy it | Ask an advisor |
| Wi-FiIncluded, or tiered packages at extra cost | Included in the All-Inclusive fare. Terms have indicated the tier can vary by suite category on the classic ships. |
| Deposit & final paymentWhen the balance is due before sailing | Ask an advisor |
| Cancellation & refundsPenalty schedule as the sailing gets closer | Ask an advisor |
| Refundable vs non-refundableFare/deposit types and what you forfeit | Most lines sell both a refundable-deposit fare and a lower non-refundable-deposit fare. On a non-refundable fare the full deposit is held in penalty if you cancel, although payments beyond the deposit are refunded, and change fees apply to the booking. (General, fare types and penalties vary by line and sailing.) |
| Solo traveller supplementSingle supplement and whether solo cabins exist | A solo traveller in a two-person cabin normally pays a single supplement, roughly the cost of two fares. Some ships have cabins built and sold for one person, where double-occupancy rates do not apply, but they are a small part of the inventory and availability varies by ship and sailing. (General, the supplement and the cabin types vary by line.) |
| Kids, minimum age & clubsMinimum age to sail and kids-club age bands | Ask an advisor |
| Onboard credit termsRefundable vs non-refundable onboard credit | Onboard credit comes from a promotion or your loyalty status, not the base fare, and it comes in two kinds. Complimentary credit is non-refundable and has no cash value, so it has to be spent on board. Purchased credit is refundable to you before you leave the ship. Where you hold both, the non-refundable credit is normally spent first, and anything left at the end of the last evening is forfeited. (General, terms vary by line and offer.) |
| Loyalty programmeProgramme name and how tiers work | Venetian Society. Members earn one Venetian Society Day per completed sailing day, with status milestones at 1, 15, 50, 100, 250, 350 and 500 days. Since 30 January 2026 days can be applied across Royal Caribbean Group's three loyalty programmes. |
| Travel documentsPassport vs birth certificate on closed-loop sailings | Ask an advisor |
These are exactly the details that surprise people at the pier and on the final bill. Call and we'll confirm every one for your ship, cabin and dates, with today's fare.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250At a glance
Is this the right line for you?
✓ A strong fit for
- Travellers who want a ship measured in hundreds of guests rather than thousands
- Anyone who would rather pay once and not sign for drinks all week
- Guests going somewhere a large ship cannot, on the expedition ships
- Repeat cruisers who have done the big-ship lines
✕ Probably not for
- Families looking for children's programming
- Anyone who wants waterslides, a casino floor and a theatre show every night
- Travellers booking on fare alone, since these are the most expensive ships we cover
The fleet, class by class
Classic class
Silver Dawn
596 guests
View ship →Silver Moon
596 guests
View ship →Silver Muse
632 guests
View ship →Silver Nova
728 guests
View ship →Silver Ray
728 guests
View ship →Silver Shadow
392 guests
View ship →Silver Spirit
636 guests
View ship →Silver Whisper
392 guests
View ship →Expedition class
Silver Cloud
254 guests
View ship →Silver Endeavour
220 guests
View ship →Silver Origin
100 guests
View ship →Silver Wind
274 guests
View ship →Not sure which Silversea ship fits your trip? A specialist knows which ships sail where, and when.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250What's included, and what isn't
Included in your fare
- Butler service for every suite
- Dining, up to 6 options and 24-hour in-suite dining, varying by ship
- In-suite bar, stocked with preferred beverages and spirits
- Wines, spirits and champagne, including up to 50 wines from the ship's cellar
- Coffees, teas, sodas and sparkling water
- Onboard gratuities
- Wifi
- Port taxes and fees
- Enrichment lectures and onboard entertainment
- Fitness centre, sauna, steam room and relaxation areas
- Self-service launderettes
- City centre transportation, where the destination requires it
Costs extra
- Shore excursions and land experiences, on the All-Inclusive fare
- Pre- and post-voyage air, hotel and transfers
- Spa treatments
Cruising with children
Travelling with kids? An advisor books connecting cabins, dining times and the right club, and finds the family deals.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250Accessibility
Some ports are reached by tender, a small boat that ferries guests ashore from a ship at anchor. Tendering can be difficult or impossible with a wheelchair or scooter, and the captain can cancel a tender call for weather on the day. If a specific port matters to your trip, confirm before booking whether it is a dock or a tender call.
What actually drives the cost
Prices move daily by ship, date and cabin. One call gets you the real number for your trip.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250Latest Silversea updates
No updates right now. Call and we'll confirm the latest policy from the source.
Questions people actually ask
Are drinks and tips included?
On the All-Inclusive fare, yes. The line's own fare page lists onboard gratuities, an in-suite bar, unlimited pours of champagne and spirits, up to 50 wines from the ship's cellar, wifi and port taxes. It states that fare is available on Classic voyages.
Are shore excursions included?
It depends which fare the sailing is sold under, and this is the detail that catches people out. On the All-Inclusive fare, excursions are bought separately. Other Silversea fares include them. Call and we will have a partner agency confirm which fare applies to the voyage you are looking at.
How big are the ships?
The classic ships carry 392 to 728 guests and the four expedition ships carry 100 to 274, per the line's own ships page. Silversea publishes crew numbers alongside, which is unusual and tells you more about the service than tonnage would.
Helpful guides
Free, factual reading to help you decide, then one call books it.
Choosing a cabinInterior to suite, what you get, what to watch for, and the cabins to avoid.Read guide →
What's includedThe gap between the fare and your final bill, explained plainly.Read guide →
Cruise gratuities explainedThe daily service charge, how it works, who it goes to, and how to plan for it.Read guide →
Find an affordable cruiseThe real levers that move the price, without the fake-deal gimmicks.Read guide →
Deposits, payment & cancellationThe booking timeline that keeps you in control of your money.Read guide →
Are drink packages worth it?How to tell, plus the whole-cabin rule that catches people out.Read guide →
Cruise Wi-Fi explainedPackages, tiers and what to realistically expect at sea.Read guide →
Refundable vs non-refundableWhich fare type fits your plans, and where insurance helps.Read guide →
Hidden cruise costsThe extras first-timers forget to budget for, in one checklist.Read guide →
How cruise pricing worksWhy fares vary, how lines price a sailing, and how to time it right.Read guide →
Onboard credit, explainedWhere it comes from, refundable vs not, and how to spend it well.Read guide →
Contemporary vs premium vs luxury linesWhat the three tiers really describe, and which one fits your trip.Read guide →
Big ship vs small shipFloating resort or intimate vessel? How to pick the size that fits.Read guide →
How to choose a cruise lineMatch the line to how you travel, in three quick steps.Read guide →
Solo cruisingThe single supplement, solo cabins, and how to travel alone well.Read guide →
Groups & familiesConnecting cabins, kids' clubs, group dining and split payments, sorted.Read guide →
Accessible cruisingAccessible cabins, tendering, and what to confirm before you book.Read guide →Talk to a cruise specialist
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