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Silver Wind

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Second in the Silversea fleet, Silver Wind is much like Silver Cloud and is a shining example of intimate, elegant cruising. As spacious as a grand hotel and as gracious as a best friend's home, the lifestyle on board Silver Wind is one of fewer guests, more…

  • 274guests
  • 17,400gross tons
  • 42cruises now
  • $8,900fares from

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Silver Wind plies the Caribbean. Guests on board will witness some of the most memorable sunsets of their lives.

At a glance

Silver Wind is a small-size cruise ship operated by Silversea, in service since 1995. It carries 274 guests and 222 crew (1.2 guests per crew member) at 17,400 gross tons. It is the 9th largest of 12 Silversea ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for adventure & nature and dining (10/10) and lowest for party (0/10). It is rated 5 out of 5 by Cruiseable, 5 out of 5 by Stern's, 4 out of 5 by Berlitz, 4.5 out of 5 by Conde Nast and 5 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 42 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $8,900 to $81,700. 15 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

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Specs

Cruiseable
5 / 5
Stern's
5 / 5
Berlitz
4 / 5
Conde Nast
4.5 / 5
Cruise Critic
5 / 5
Guests
274
Crew
222
Gross tons
17,400
Decks
7
Length
514 ft
Beam
70 ft
Maiden voyage
1995
Launched
1995
Refurbished
2021
Space ratio
1.2
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
1.2
Speed (mph)
21
IMO
8903935

Bliss scores

What Silver Wind 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.

  1. Active 8.0
  2. Adventure and nature 10.0
  3. Cultural 8.0
  4. Dining 10.0
  5. Entertainment 7.0
  6. Family friendly 2.0
  7. Party 0.0
  8. Romantic 9.0
  9. Spa and fitness 7.0
  10. Staterooms 9.0

Our review

Silver Wind: Intimate, luxury expedition adventures

The 274-passenger Silver Wind was converted in summer 2021 into a luxury ice-class ship, the fourth expedition ship in the Silversea fleet. The ship, long known as a stellar example of intimate, elegant luxury cruising, now takes passengers to stunning destinations such as the polar regions as well as charming, off-the-beaten track ports. As spacious as a grand hotel and as gracious as a best friend's home, the lifestyle on board Silver Wind is one of fewer guests, more space and personalized service.

Who will like sailing on Silver Wind

Travelers looking for a less touristy, more intimate, more personalized experience will enjoy sailing on Silver Wind. The ship's petite size allows guests to get to know one another. Plus, Silver Wind is able to access smaller ports and more remote parts of the world, ideal for the adventure traveler.

Where Silver Wind sails

Silver Wind makes several voyages to Antarctica from November to February — summer at the South Pole — as well as sailings to South America, Central America, the Caribbean, the Americas, Canada and Northern Europe, particularly Iceland. 

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Top dining choices

La Terrazza

A divine selection of Italy's best cuisine is served a la carte in La Terrazza. Authentic recipes and fresh ingredients come together in a flavorful expression that represents Silversea's distinctive Italian heritage and embraces the principles of the Slow Food movement, using fresh, sustainable and local ingredients For example, La Terrazza uses buffalo mozzarella from Naples, organic balsamic vinegar and olive oil from Umbria, and air-dried ham out of Parma. The Emilia-Romagna region also produces Silversea’s 24-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano, while the pasta is made daily right on board. La Terrazza is open for casual, buffet-style breakfast and lunch with indoor or al fresco dining on the outdoor terrace. During the evening, the restaurant transforms into an à la carte traditional Italian restaurant.

Le Champagne

The only Wine Restaurant by Relais & Chateaux at sea can be found aboard the ships of Silversea. Indulge in an evening where fine wines are complemented by a set tasting menu of regionally inspired dishes in an intimate, elegant setting. Open seating is available for breakfast and lunch, while reservations are necessary for dinner. The experience requires a per-guest, reservation fee of $40.

The Restaurant

Sparkling with silver, crystal and candlelight, The Restaurant serves up contemporary, international cuisine. Menus feature regional specialties unique to the destinations guests visit on their cruise. For example, roasted Chilean sea bass is served while cruising the Chilean fjords, and Indian chicken korma, while en route to Mumbai. The Restaurant on board this cruise ship offers open-seating dining, which means there are no assigned times and no assigned tables. You are free to dine when, where and with whom you please.

Pool Bar & Grill

Casual and convenient. At the Pool Bar, cocktails are served with soft ocean breezes. Poolside menu options feature healthy CruiseLite selections and light fare for lunch and dinner including grilled meats and fresh-from-the-oven pizza. At night, the top deck of the Pool Bar & Grill is transformed into The Grill, an intimate al fresco eatery featuring a fun, interactive Black Rock Grill experience. A preheated volcanic rock is brought to your table, allowing you to cook such delicacies as steak, veal, pork, lamb, salmon, fish or prawns exactly to your liking right at your own table. Reservations are required for dinner.

Enjoy a singular meal at Le Champagne on board your Silversea cruise. It's the only wine restaurant by Relais & Châteaux at sea.
Enjoy a singular meal at Le Champagne on board your Silversea cruise. It's the only wine restaurant by Relais & Châteaux at sea. Michel Verdure / Photo courtesy of Silversea Cruises

Expedition cruises

For its itineraries to polar climes, Silver Wind is well equipped: The ship now has a strengthened hull, ice-detector sonars designed for use on icebreaker vessels, 24 Zodiac motorized rafts and 14 kayaks. The ship carries up to 28 expedition experts who share their knowledge during onboard lectures and guide the Zodiac tours and on shore experiences. A photo studio with state-of-the-art equipment is being added in the space formerly occupied by a casino.

Entertainment 

  • Boutiques: The boutiques aboard Silversea’s luxury cruise ships, reimagined and redesigned by famed Italian architect Tiziano Vudafieri and his team at Vudafieri & Saverino Studio, are stunning modern design spaces befitting the finest creations from legendary designers including Buccellati, Damiani, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, IWC, Piaget, Gucci, La Prairie and more.
  • Card Room/Conference Room: Bridge games and tournaments take place most days in the Card Room. On days at sea, newcomers to the game can learn how to play. Should your group require a conference or meeting space, Silversea is pleased to provide a tailor-made experience, in which audiovisual equipment is available and complimentary.
  • Casino: Roulette, blackjack and slot machines are available in the casino for guests 18 years or older. If you are a novice, come to the champagne reception and learn all the games offered aboard.
  • Library: The Library aboard this luxury cruise ship has an extensive selection of hardcover books, magazines, reference materials and newspapers, as well as audio listening stations. Movies are also available and can be viewed on your in-suite entertainment center.
Head to the spa on Silver Wind for a stress-relieving massage.
Head to the spa on Silver Wind for a stress-relieving massage. Courtesy of Silversea Cruises

Bars, lounges & cafes

  • The Bar: With complimentary cocktails and engaging conversation, live music and a dance floor, The Bar welcomes guests to mix and mingle.
  • Connoisseur's Corner: The Connoisseur's Corner offers exceptional cognacs along with a premium selection of cigars for purchase.
  • Panorama Lounge: The Panorama Lounge is specially designed to provide an uninterrupted view of the day's destination from the comfort of the ship's interior. This is an ideal place to unwind, enjoy afternoon tea, listen to the pianist and watch the setting sun.
  • Pool Deck: Guest can enjoy teak chaise lounges arranged in the sun or shade and bubbling whirlpools on the pool deck. The pool water is refreshing in warmer climates, and heated for cooler weather.
  • Internet Café: Email friends and family back home or surf the Internet for a nominal fee. Headphones, digital camera media readers, and complimentary black and white laser printing are also available.
  • Show Lounge: Every seat in this multi-tiered venue enjoys a clear view of the stage. Applaud a broad spectrum of entertainment, from full-scale production shows and classical soloists to cultural entertainment and feature films.

Spa & fitness

  • Beauty Salon: A full range of salon services is available for both men and women including hairstyling, manicures and pedicures.
  • Fitness Center: The fitness center is equipped with free weights, weight machines, state-of-the-art treadmills, elliptical trainers, and recumbent and upright bicycles. Classes in aerobics, yoga, Pilates and circuit training are led by the onboard fitness trainer and are always complimentary.
  • The Spa at Silversea: Relax your body and mind in this soothing sanctuary. Indulge in a wide range of invigorating therapies including facials, body wraps and massages.

Sustainability

Silver Wind has been outfitted with a new advanced wastewater treatment plant, new food waste treatment facilities and new fuel-saving boilers.

Your take

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On board highlights

Dining

Where to eat on Silver Wind

  • Le Champagne
    Le Champagne Wine restaurant · Breakfast, lunch & dinner
    Additional cost
  • The Restaurant
    The Restaurant Global · Breakfast, lunch & dinner
    No additional cost
  • La Terrazza
    La Terrazza Italian cuisine · Breakfast, lunch & dinner
    No additional cost

Photos

Inside and out

Destinations 9

  • On a Silversea shore excursion to Kusadasi and the ruins of Ephesus, Turkey.
    On a Silversea shore excursion to Kusadasi and the ruins of Ephesus, Turkey.
  • The famed Barbary Macaques make themselves seen on the Rock of Gibraltar.
    The famed Barbary Macaques make themselves seen on the Rock of Gibraltar.
  • The Gibraltar Airport stands in the shadow of the Rock.
    The Gibraltar Airport stands in the shadow of the Rock.
  • St. Michael's Cave is the most visited of the more than 150 caves in Gibraltar.
    St. Michael's Cave is the most visited of the more than 150 caves in Gibraltar.
  • Moorish fortifications in Gibraltar signal the contested nature of the region over the centuries.
    Moorish fortifications in Gibraltar signal the contested nature of the region over the centuries.
  • Visitors to Gibraltar can take the cable car to the Top of the Rock.
    Visitors to Gibraltar can take the cable car to the Top of the Rock.
  • British pageantry on display as the Corps of Drums of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment passes by the Convent.
    British pageantry on display as the Corps of Drums of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment passes by the Convent.
  • The Strait of Gibraltar, separating Africa and Europe, brings visitors from across the globe.
    The Strait of Gibraltar, separating Africa and Europe, brings visitors from across the globe.
  • Stroll through Gibraltar and stop for refreshments at Casemates Square.
    Stroll through Gibraltar and stop for refreshments at Casemates Square.

Dining 4

  • Enjoy an elegant evening at Le Champagne on board your Silversea cruise. It's the only wine restaurant by Relais & Châteaux at sea.
    Enjoy an elegant evening at Le Champagne on board your Silversea cruise. It's the only wine restaurant by Relais & Châteaux at sea.
  • Crystal, silver and candlelight will be your companions as you enjoy elegant dining in The Restaurant.
    Crystal, silver and candlelight will be your companions as you enjoy elegant dining in The Restaurant.
  • A server prepares a table setting at Le Champagne, the only Relais & Châteaux restaurant at sea, on five Silversea ships.
    A server prepares a table setting at Le Champagne, the only Relais & Châteaux restaurant at sea, on five Silversea ships.
  • Head to La Terrazza on your Silversea cruise for authentic Italian cuisine prepared with flair and passion.
    Head to La Terrazza on your Silversea cruise for authentic Italian cuisine prepared with flair and passion.

On board 4

  • The spa treatment rooms aboard Silver Wind have a soothing ambience and feature wood flooring, fine tiling and lovely wall décor.
    The spa treatment rooms aboard Silver Wind have a soothing ambience and feature wood flooring, fine tiling and lovely wall décor.
  • Keep in shape with a regimen to fit your lifestyle on a Silversea cruise.
    Keep in shape with a regimen to fit your lifestyle on a Silversea cruise.
  • Nothing wrong with sending loved ones an email, or keeping abreast of the news, during your Silversea sailing.
    Nothing wrong with sending loved ones an email, or keeping abreast of the news, during your Silversea sailing.
  • Get centered during a series of wellness routines on your Silversea sailing.
    Get centered during a series of wellness routines on your Silversea sailing.

Staterooms 9

  • The Silver Suite aboard Silver Wind offers separate dining and living rooms and larger verandas.
    The Silver Suite aboard Silver Wind offers separate dining and living rooms and larger verandas.
  • The Silver Suite bathroom aboard Silver Wind is tastefully decorated with marble tiling and a full bath. Marble bathrooms are the standard aboard all Silversea ships.
    The Silver Suite bathroom aboard Silver Wind is tastefully decorated with marble tiling and a full bath. Marble bathrooms are the standard aboard all Silversea ships.
  • The marble bathroom and full-size bath in Silver Wind's Veranda Suite. Marble bathrooms are the standard aboard all Silversea ships.
    The marble bathroom and full-size bath in Silver Wind's Veranda Suite. Marble bathrooms are the standard aboard all Silversea ships.
  • The Owner's Suite appeals to those who want the most luxurious stateroom aboard Silver Wind. It features a large teak veranda, living room, separate dining area and bar, and a well-appointed bathroom.
    The Owner's Suite appeals to those who want the most luxurious stateroom aboard Silver Wind. It features a large teak veranda, living room, separate dining area and bar, and a well-appointed bathroom.
  • The Medallion Suite aboard Silver Wind offers guests a spacious, roomy suite with panoramic ocean views.
    The Medallion Suite aboard Silver Wind offers guests a spacious, roomy suite with panoramic ocean views.
  • The Veranda Suite aboard Silver Wind features floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a large teak veranda.
    The Veranda Suite aboard Silver Wind features floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a large teak veranda.
  • Silver Wind's Vista Suite offers a sitting area with plenty of space for relaxing and a writing desk if the mood strikes you.
    Silver Wind's Vista Suite offers a sitting area with plenty of space for relaxing and a writing desk if the mood strikes you.
  • Silver Wind's Medallion Suite offers guests a spacious living room space with large windows, affording panoramic ocean views.
    Silver Wind's Medallion Suite offers guests a spacious living room space with large windows, affording panoramic ocean views.
  • The Royal Suite aboard Silver Wind lets you spread out with its extra living space, separate dining area, writing desks and lounge furniture.
    The Royal Suite aboard Silver Wind lets you spread out with its extra living space, separate dining area, writing desks and lounge furniture.

More photos 8

  • Silver Wind plies the Caribbean. Guests on board will witness some of the most memorable sunsets of their lives.
    Silver Wind plies the Caribbean. Guests on board will witness some of the most memorable sunsets of their lives.
  • Silver Wind nimbly glides through Venice's channel.
    Silver Wind nimbly glides through Venice's channel.
  • Wine tasting on a Silversea shore excursion.
    Wine tasting on a Silversea shore excursion.
  • The Panorama Lounge is an ideal place to unwind, relax, enjoy complimentary drinks and listen to the ship's pianist.
    The Panorama Lounge is an ideal place to unwind, relax, enjoy complimentary drinks and listen to the ship's pianist.
  • Silver Wind: a luxury cruise ship that's spacious as a resort hotel yet inviting as your best pal's home.
    Silver Wind: a luxury cruise ship that's spacious as a resort hotel yet inviting as your best pal's home.
  • The bar aboard Silver Wind offers complimentary cocktails, live music and dancing. Mingle with some new friends.
    The bar aboard Silver Wind offers complimentary cocktails, live music and dancing. Mingle with some new friends.
  • Enjoy a singular meal at Le Champagne on board your Silversea cruise. It's the only wine restaurant by Relais & Châteaux at sea.
    Enjoy a singular meal at Le Champagne on board your Silversea cruise. It's the only wine restaurant by Relais & Châteaux at sea.
  • Head to the spa on your Silversea sailing for a stress-relieving massage.
    Head to the spa on your Silversea sailing for a stress-relieving massage.

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Cruises on Silver Wind

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  1. 9 Night Antarctica Sail and Fly the Drake Passage 9 nights · from Puerto Villamil Next Oct 20, 2026 13 dates from $10,700
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  4. 8 Night Antarctica Fly and Sail the Drake Passage 8 nights · from King George Island Next Dec 4, 2026 from $34,100
  5. 10 Night Antarctica Exploring the Peninsula 10 nights · from Puerto Villamil Next Dec 12, 2026 2 dates from $13,700
  6. 15 Night Antarctica Exploring the Peninsula and South Georgia 15 nights · from Puerto Villamil Next Dec 22, 2026 from $39,700
  7. 16 Night Portugal and Ireland Exploring the Azores 16 nights · from Malaga, Costa Del Sol Next Apr 23, 2027 from $13,900
  8. 27 Night Portugal Ireland and the British Isles Exploring the Azores 27 nights · from Malaga, Costa Del Sol Next Apr 23, 2027 from $81,700
  9. 11 Night The British Isles Exploring Scotland and the Faroe Islands 11 nights · from Dublin Next May 9, 2027 from $10,300
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  11. 11 Night The British Isles Exploring Scotland and the Faroe Islands 11 nights · from Dublin Next May 31, 2027 from $9,900
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  7. 6 Night Arctic Exploring Western Greenland and Disko Bay 6 nights · from Nuuk Next Sep 11, 2027 from $11,500
  8. 14 Night Canadian Arctic Exploring Baffin Island and Newfoundland 14 nights · from Nuuk Next Sep 17, 2027 from $18,720
  9. 21 Night Antarctica Exploring South Georgia and the Falklands 21 nights · from Puerto Villamil Next Mar 9, 2028 from $18,900
  10. 13 Night Morocco Algeria and Italy Exploring Sicily 13 nights · from Las Palmas Next Apr 14, 2028 from $12,900
  11. 23 Night The Mediterranean Exploring North Africa Italy and Greece 23 nights · from Las Palmas Next Apr 14, 2028 from $19,700
  12. 10 Night Italy Albania and Greece Exploring the Aegean 10 nights · from Valletta Next Apr 27, 2028 from $8,950
  13. 10 Night Greece and Croatia Exploring the Dalmatian Coast 10 nights · from Athens (Piraeus) Next May 7, 2028 from $9,300
  14. 14 Night Croatia Algeria and Spain Exploring the Barbary Coast 14 nights · from Split Next May 17, 2028 from $13,450
  15. 26 Night The Mediterranean and the British Isles Exploring Iberia 26 nights · from Split Next May 17, 2028 from $20,800
  16. 12 Night The British Isles Exploring Scotland and England 12 nights · from Lisbon Next May 31, 2028 from $10,900
  17. 10 Night The British Isles Exploring Scotland 10 nights · from Belfast Next Jun 12, 2028 from $8,900
  18. 12 Night The British Isles and Iceland Exploring the North Atlantic 12 nights · from Leith Next Jun 22, 2028 from $9,900
  19. 24 Night Arctic Exploring the British Isles Iceland and Greenland 24 nights · from Leith Next Jun 22, 2028 from $21,000
  20. 12 Night Arctic Exploring Western Greenland and Disko Bay 12 nights · from Reykjavik Next Jul 4, 2028 from $13,500
  21. 14 Night Arctic Exploring Greenland and Canada 14 nights · from Nuuk Next Jul 16, 2028 2 dates from $20,000
  22. 8 Night Arctic Exploring Western Greenland and Disko Bay 8 nights · from Nuuk Next Aug 13, 2028 from $12,400
  23. 20 Night Arctic Exploring Greenland Canada and the Northwest Passage 20 nights · from Nuuk Next Aug 21, 2028 from $26,900
  24. 22 Night Arctic Exploring Greenland and Canada 22 nights · from Nuuk Next Sep 10, 2028 from $26,500
  25. 8 Night Arctic Exploring Western Greenland and Disko Bay 8 nights · from Nuuk Next Sep 10, 2028 from $14,050
  26. 14 Night Canadian Arctic Exploring Torngat Mountains National Park and the Maritimes 14 nights · from Nuuk Next Sep 18, 2028 from $29,000
  27. 14 Night Antarctica and South Georgia Sail and Fly the Drake Passage 14 nights · from Puerto Villamil Next Oct 26, 2028 from $25,750
  28. 9 Night Antarctica Fly and Sail the Drake Passage 9 nights · from King George Island Next Nov 9, 2028 3 dates from $12,200
  29. 9 Night Antarctica Sail and Fly the Drake Passage 9 nights · from Puerto Villamil Next Nov 18, 2028 3 dates from $12,200
  30. 6 Night Antarctica Fly the Drake Passage 6 nights · from King George Island Next Nov 27, 2028 2 dates from $15,500

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