Luxury Without Limits

What We Love About Silversea Cruises 

Luxury cruising has changed in recent years. It’s no longer simply about white-gloved service and polished marble (although Silversea still does both exceptionally well) - today’s luxury traveller wants space, substance, authenticity and a sense that the journey itself is as carefully curated as the destination.  

After sailing on five very different voyages with Silversea Cruises - from the Caribbean to the Galápagos, from a christening voyage in the Mediterranean to a world cruise segment in South Africa - we’ve seen first-hand how the brand has quietly redefined what modern luxury at sea looks like. 

Space and privacy: the new luxury essentials 

One of the most striking constants across the Silversea fleet is space. Not just in suite size, but in how the ships feel. With all-suite accommodation, generous verandas and high crew-to-guest ratios, Silversea ships never feel busy. Public areas are calm rather than crowded, dining is relaxed rather than rushed, with privacy at hand whenever you need it, but never at the expense of comfort. On longer itineraries in particular, this balance becomes invaluable. Days at sea feel restorative, not repetitive, and there’s always somewhere to retreat to - whether that’s a quiet lounge, your suite, or a sunlit corner deck. 

Design evolution: from Silver Moon to Silver Nova 

That sense of space has evolved beautifully with the ships themselves. When Silver Moon launched in 2021 as part of Silversea’s new generation, it brought with it a fresh, contemporary design - light, airy interiors and a stronger connection to destinations. It also debuted one of Silversea’s most important innovations: S.A.L.T. 

But Silversea didn’t rest on their laurels, introducing the innovative Silver Nova just two years later, a ship that feels like a genuine leap forward. Its asymmetrical design allows for expansive outdoor spaces and uninterrupted sea views, while interiors feel more like a modern boutique hotel than a traditional cruise ship. Silver Nova and now her sister Silver Ray don’t just look different, they behave differently and nowhere is this more evident than on the top deck. The offset pool with expansive sea views; the indoor/outdoor dining venue, The Marquee; and the sunset bar complete with live saxophone music and sundowner cocktails meant that we spent most of our time up here on our Caribbean voyage on Silver Nova.