Silver Origin

Intimate ship Bliss scored

Silversea launches the Silver Origin, a beautiful sustainable ship built for the Galapagos Islands. Just 100 passengers on board means you will enjoy better service and more contact with expedition experts. Gourmet dining allows you to sample the flavors of…

100guests
5,800gross tons
11cruises now
$10,800fares from

The 100-passenger Silver Origin is Silversea's first ship built for a specific destination: the Galapagos.

At a glance

Silver Origin is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Silversea, in service since 2021. It carries 100 guests and 90 crew (1.1 guests per crew member) at 5,800 gross tons. It is the 12th largest of 12 Silversea ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for active and adventure & nature (10/10) and lowest for entertainment, family friendly, party and spa & fitness (5/10). It is rated 5 out of 5 by Cruiseable and 5 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 11 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $10,800 to $25,600. 39 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

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Specs

Cruiseable: 5 / 5
Cruise Critic: 5 / 5

Guests: 100
Crew: 90
Gross tons: 5,800
Decks: 6
Length: 331 ft
Beam: 52 ft
Maiden voyage: 2021
Space ratio: 1.1; Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew: 1.1
Speed (mph): 16
IMO: 9837937

Bliss scores

What Silver Origin is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

Active 10.0
Adventure and nature 10.0
Cultural 7.0
Dining 6.0
Entertainment 5.0
Family friendly 5.0
Party 5.0
Romantic 9.0
Spa and fitness 5.0
Staterooms 7.0

Our review

Silver Origin: Eco-conscious visits to the Galapagos

Silversea welcomed Silver Origin to its fleet in June 2021. The luxury expedition vessel was designed specifically for the Galapagos with a design that focuses on sustainability and a smaller carbon footprint for sailing in those protected waters.

Being eco-conscious is important, but Silversea adds a level of style and comfort rarely seen on expedition ships. Silver Origin maintains the all-suite configuration of larger Silversea ships, though with fewer suites. One result is more personalized service, with a nearly 1-to-1 ratio between guests and crew members.

Dining in The Restaurant or in the Grill features fresh ingredients with the flavors of Ecuador as well as other cuisines.

The destination, of course, is at the center of this cruise experience. Silversea has created BaseCamp, a knowledge center for passengers. Guides used for expeditions are licensed by the Ecuadorian National Park of the Galapagos.

Where Silver Origin sails

Silver Origin sails through the Galapagos year round. Whether you enjoy hiking, snorkeling or kayaking, you can hop into a Zodiac to spend hours exploring the islands. Or choose a Zodiac cruise with a naturalist so you get a seaside view of the islands. The fascinating flora and fauna of this archipelago are waiting for you.

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On board highlights

Blue-footed booby Galapagos
Explorer Lounge Deck 4
BaseCamp Deck 3

Dining

Where to eat on Silver Origin

Photos

Inside and out

Destinations 3

The flat terrain allows guests a close view of the blue-footed booby. About half of all breeding pairs nest on the Galápagos.
A frigate bird gets a little puffed up in the Galápagos.
A Sally Lightfoot crab in the Galapagos.

Dining 4

Start your day off with a continental breakfast aboard Silver Origin.
Grab a bite and share stories of your trip highlights during your Silver Origin sailing.
Enjoy seafood and regional specialties at the Restaurant on Silver Origin.
Enjoy seafood and regional specialties at the Restaurant during your Silver Origin cruise.

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Relax at the bar at the Explorer Lounge between your adventures on Silver Origin.
Get your bearings and reset at Base Camp during your Silver Origin expedition.
The relaxing Base Camp lounge on the Galapagos expedition ship Silver Origin.
A corridor on the luxury expedition ship Silver Origin.
Meet fellow travelers in the Explorer Lounge board Silver Origin.
Swap stories with other travelers in the Explorer Lounge during your Silver Origin voyage.
Stretch out and relax in the Explorer Lounge on Silver Origin, the luxury ship built for experiential travel.
The exterior of the Explorer Lounge board Silver Origin.
Check out the passing landscapes and seascapes from the Observation Lounge on Silver Origin.
Meet interesting travelers in the classy Observation Lounge aboard Silver Origin.
A mindful notice on Silver Origin: Respect the planet.
Look for new horizons and chat up new acquaintances on the upper deck of Silver Origin.

Ship exteriors 2

The marina of Silver Origin is where Zodiacs will launch for explorations of the Galapagos Islands.
Hop into a Zodiac to begin your exploration of the Galapagos on your Silver Origin sailing.

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The bedroom of the Deluxe Veranda Suite aboard Silver Origin.
A detail of the bedroom in the Deluxe Veranda Suite aboard Silver Origin.
The elegant interior of an Owners Suite on Silver Origin.
The bedroom of the Grand Suite aboard Silver Origin, Silversea’s ﬁrst ship built for the Galapagos.
The dining area of the Grand Suite aboard Silver Origin.
The exterior of the Grand Suite on the luxury expedition ship Silver Origin.
Relax in comfort and style in the Grand Suite of Silver Origin from Silversea.
Relax in the Medallion Suite between excursions to the Galapagos on Silver Origin.
Let your tensions slip away in the Medallion Suite during your Silver Origin sailing.
The seating area of the upscale Owners Suite on Silver Origin.
Look out at the Galapagos Islands from the veranda of the Owners Suite on Silver Origin.
A look inside the Royal Suite aboard Silver Origin, the luxury expedition ship for exploring the Galapagos.