Adamstown

Adamstown is the only settlement on, and as such, the capital of the Pitcairn Islands. It is located on the Pacific Ocean, in the north-central part of the Pitcairn Islands and very close to Bounty Bay, the one and only port on the island. The hamlet currently holds the record for being the smallest capital of the world, as having a population of 48. It has access to television, satellite internet and a telephone. The only named road in the capital is called “The Hill of Difficulty”.

Alexander Selkirk Island, Chile

Alejandro Selkirk Island, renamed after the sailor Alexander Selkirk, is the second largest and westernmost island of the Juan Fernández archipelago of the Valparaíso Region of Chile.  It is situated 145 km (90 mi) west of Robinson Crusoe Island, in the southeastern Pacific Ocean.

Atuona, Hiva Oa

Atuona is a small town located on the southern end of Hiva Oa in the southern chain of the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia. The population is a mixture of Polynesians from all over the Pacific Islands and Caucasians, primarily from France.  

Easter Island

Easter Island, in Spanish Isla de Pascua and Rapa Nui also the eponymous local language is Polynesian island located in the Pacific and is a province of Chile. The name Easter Island is due to the Dutch navigator Jacob Rogkeven, who arrived there at Easter 1722. The main species among the existing agricultural crops are potatoes, sugar, tobacco and tropical fruits.

Hanavave, Fatu Hiva

Hana Vave is the name of the northernmost bay on the west coast of Fatu Hiva in French Polynesia. Hanavave boasts a splendid setting, at the mouth of a steep-sided valley, best enjoyed from the sea.  There’s a small church with an elaborate wooden altar in the village, as well as a waterfall at the end of the valley.North of Hanavave, the stunning Vaipo Cave is carved into black cliffs. 

Omoa, Fatu Hiva

Omoa, a peaceful fishing village far from all civilisation, nestling in a magnificent bay on the island of Fatu Hiva. In the valley, you will be able to spot some tohua, former sacred sites, as well as the many burial caves lost in the island’s abundant tropical forest.You’ll be able to discover the Maison Grelet, a museum that houses remarkable wooden sculptures and local works of art. Right in front of you, the village’s artisans will demonstrate how they make tapa, a bark cloth obtained through the technique of beating layers of wood, and explain the manufacturing processes of umu hei, a bouquet garni made from a delicious mix of fragrances.

Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands

Nuku Hiva is the largest of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. The central part of the island is a high plateau called Tōvi‘i, covered primarily by a tall-grass prairie, on which experiments in cattle raising are taking place for the first time. Pine forest plantations covering large areas all around the crater of Tōvi‘i give an overall impression of the lower Alps and parts of Germany, Wales and Switzerland.

Papeete (Tahiti French Poly)

French Polynesia is a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean, part of the French territory. The most famous island of French Polynesia is Tahiti, where is located Papeet. Here you can wonder around and visit on foot all the attractions such as Bougainville Park, the cathedral of Notre Dame, the presidential mansion, the city hall and the papeete market.

Rangiroa, Tuamotu Islands

Rangiroa is the largest atoll in the Tuamotus, and one of the largest in the world. It is part of the Palliser group and it is located about 355 km Northeast of Tahiti. Black pearls are abundant in the atolls of French Polynesia. These pearls, which have a wide range of natural colors, from white to dark and all kind of grey, are the only cultured pearls in the world with so many different natural. Tourism is a major economic activity of the island with the exceptional lagoon and the passes which are good sites for scuba diving attract a steady number of tourists.

Robinson Crusoe Island, Chile

Robinson Crusoe Island is the second largest of the Juan Fernández Islands, situated 670 km  west of San Antonio, Chile, in the southeast Pacific Ocean. Robinson Crusoe has the greater population of the two inhabited islands in the archipelago with most of that concentrated in the town of San Juan Bautista at Cumberland Bay on the island's north coast. The island offers the chance to scuba dive with some of the best visibility in Chile (over 20 meters). There's an abundance of marine life, as well as some playful seals.

Tahuata, Marquesas Islands

Tahuata is a small island located in the Marquesas Islands, which is a group of islands located in the South Pacific Ocean, part of French Polynesia. Tahuata is known for its pristine beaches, lush tropical vegetation, and traditional Polynesian culture.

Valparaiso, Chile

Valparaiso is one of the most picturesque ports in the world. The view as you approach from the sea is particularly fascinating because Valparaiso seems to hang on steep precipices. Most of the city is a maze of alleys, winding streets, staircases and funicular lifts called "ascensores"-if you have not climbed to one before, it will be a surprise for you!

Silver Cloud

As the inaugural ship for Silversea Cruises, Silver Cloud epitomises everything that is Silversea. Designed to provide the most intimate of sailing experiences, a Silver Cloud cruise provides 296 privileged guests with the luxury of space and the ability to slip into exotic ports off the beaten path. Our shining luxury cruise ship is often described by returning guests as their own private yacht, their home away from home.

Ship's Specifications

Let us take you on a personal journey of discovery. Amid the tranquillity of the sea and the exuberance of distant lands, we will arouse your curiosity and seduce your senses. We will stimulate your imagination and spark new insights. Our aim is to create experiences that will enrich your life for years to come. From the moment you step onboard to the time you say "Arrivederci", our Italian sense of style will shine. The ebullience of our hospitality, the genuine warmth of our service and our evident appreciation of the finer things in life are genial qualities of our founders and owners. They are the principles on which Silversea were founded.

Small is beautiful and bountiful. With fewer guests and a high staff to guest ratio, we can tailor our unobtrusive service to individual needs. And you can join a select on board community of travellers with similar aspirations. The intimate ambience on our shιps has parallels with the atmosphere of a refined club. We are happy to sail against the tide. While most cruise lines build larger and ever-larger ships, we prefer to stay small. In this way we can preserve the special Silversea experience our guests have come to expect ... the intimate ambience, personal service and access to more intriguing secluded ports.

SMALLER GETS YOU CLOSER

Our small ships are agile enough to visit more remote, lesser-known ports and to bring you closer to some of the world's greatest destinations. They can sail up narrow waterways into the heart of a city, they can navigate around tiny islands and they can tie up right at the dock while others must anchor offshore. In the world of upscale cruising, less is more... considerably more, as our seven small ships offer infinite opportunities across all seven continents.

SILVERSEA CLASSIC FLEET

Silver Cloud - 296 Guests Resembling a private yacht, Silver Cloud sets the standard of excellence as the inaugural ship. Recently refurbished in 2012, she provides the most intimate sailing experiences, the luxury of space and the ability to slip into exotic ports off the beaten path.

Silvel Wind - 296 Guests Embraces Silversea's most lauded features ... fewer guests, more space and highly personalised service. One of the most intimate ships, afloat, she is still large enough to offer multiple entertainment venues, plenty of room on deck and a spacious spa.

Silver Shadow - 382 Guests takes award-winning, all-suite luxury to the next level while maintaining Silversea's genuine hospitality and intimate, elegant ambience. This ship features one of the highest space-to-guest ratios in cruising.

Silver Whisper - 382 Guests Maintaining an intimate ambience offers many amenities usually found only on larger ships. She reinforces Silversea's reputation for combining small-ship service with a choice of wide-ranging facilities.

Silver Spirit - 540 Guests combines our distinctive luxuries and celebrated lifestyle with new enhancements, including six dining venues, an expansive 8,300 square foot spa, a resort-style pool, four whirlpools, and the largest suites in the Silversea fleet - 95% with private verandas.

SILVERSEA EXPEDITION FLEET

Silver Explorer - 132 Guests Designed for navigating waters in some of the world's most remote destinations, including both polar regions, our purpose-built expedition ship can push through ice floes with ease. She offers a level of luxury and service unmatched in expeditiong cruising.

NEW Silver Galapagos - 100 Guests With a proven skill for navigating the waterways throughout the Galapagos Islands, the newest addition to our fleet is naturally suited for in-depth explorations of this spectacular region. Rest assured, she offers Silversea's intimacy and elefgant sophistication.