A small forest-covered, volcanic island tucked away in the Gulf of Guinea, Bom Bom Island is world-renowned for its fishing opportunities. Wahoo, barracuda, dorado and cubera snapper are only a few of the varieties of fish that can be trolled for as you enjoy the indulgent bliss of a privately-chartered fishing boat. Bom Bom Island captures the essence of an island retreat with secluded golden beaches, swaying coconut fronds, and balmy tropical waters.
Cape Town - The city of Cape of Good Hope, the point where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Indian Ocean. A city with incredible natural beauty, a mosaic of nationalities and cultures, a varied landscape, with skyscrapers and huge shopping centers, with beautiful buildings of colonial architecture and aristocratic neighborhoods with quaint streets full of tall trees. The city's port is one of the largest trade ports in the world.
Langebaan is a picturesque coastal town that offers visitors a range of activities and experiences, from water sports to wildlife watching to cultural events.
Langebaan is a town located on the western coast of South Africa, approximately 120 km north of Cape Town. The town is situated on the eastern shore of the Langebaan Lagoon, a large saltwater lagoon that is popular for water sports.
Langebaan is known for its natural beauty and unique ecology, with the lagoon being a haven for a wide variety of bird species. The town is also located near the West Coast National Park, which is home to many other wildlife species such as antelope, zebras, and ostriches.
In addition to its natural attractions, Langebaan is also a popular tourist destination due to its beaches, restaurants, and shops. The town has a vibrant arts and culture scene, with several galleries and studios showcasing the work of local artists.
Luanda, formerly named Sao Paulo de Luanda, is the capital and largest city of Angola, in Southern Africa. Located on Angola's coast with the Atlantic Ocean, Luanda is both Angola's chief seaport and its administrative center.
Luderitz is a harbor town in south-west Namibia, in Africa. The town is known for its colonial architecture and for its wildlife including seals, penguins, flamingos and ostriches. Just outside of Luderitz lies the ghost town of Kolmanskop, a prominent tourist destination. This previously bustling diamond town is now abandoned, and fights a constant struggle against being buried under the shifting sand dunes of the Namib dessert.
Namibe is a coastal desert city located in southwestern Angola. Namibe has a cool dry climate and desert vegetation due to its proximity to the Namib Desert. In 2013 Namibe together with Luanda, hosted the 2013 FIRS Men's Roller Hockey World Cup, the first time that a World Cup of roller hockey is held in Africa.
Pointe-Noire is the second largest city in the Republic of the Congo. It is situated on a headland between Pointe-Noire Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Pointe-Noire is the essential center of the oil industry of the Republic of Congo and is also known for its fishing industry.
Tema city is located in Southeast Ghana, near Accra. Tema is Ghanas leading seaport and an industrial center and the city mostly exports cacao. Other industrial products of the town include aluminium, steel, processed fish, refined petroleum, textiles, chemicals, food products, and cement. It is considered the "heart of the country's development.
Takoradi lies on the south-western coast of Ghana, and is the smallest half of the twin city Sekondi-Takoradi, which is the capital of the Western Region. Takoradi is famous for attractive beaches, historic edifices and factories. There is a wide range of hotels and restaurants on offer. Takoradi Technical Institute houses a Fabrication laboratory, equipped by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which is the first of its kind in Africa.
Lome is the capital and largest city of Togo. Located on the Gulf of Guinea, Lomé is the country's administrative and industrial center and its chief port. The city exports coffee, cocoa, copra, and palm kernels. It also has an oil refinery. Notable landmarks in the city include Lome Grand Market, the Togo National Museum in the Palais de Congres, a fetish (voodoo) market, Lome Cathedral and beaches. The city of Lome is a typical African city in the sense that many styles, influences, and traditions are mixed. The landscape combines red earth, with grand boulevards and large squares, green gardens and colourful houses.
Walvis Bay is a city in Namibia and the name of the bay on which it lies. Walvis Bay contains open spaces, scenic beauty and unique marine and plant life. It is well suited for the outdoor lifestyle, boasting sports such as sandboarding, kiting, surfing, swimming, angling, sailing, golf and other indoor and outdoor sport codes.
| Day | City/Port | Arrival | Departure |
| 1 | Cape Town | ------ | 18:00 |
| 2 | Langebaan, South Africa | 06:30 | 19:00 |
| 3 | Cruising | 00:00 | 00:00 |
| 4 | Luderitz, Namibia | 07:30 | 15:00 |
| 5 | Walvis Bay, Namibia | 12:30 | 00:00 |
| 6 | Walvis Bay, Namibia | 00:00 | 14:00 |
| 7 | Cruising | 00:00 | 00:00 |
| 8 | Namibe, Angola | 08:00 | 19:30 |
| 9 | Cruising | 00:00 | 00:00 |
| 10 | Luanda, Angola | 07:00 | 23:00 |
| 11 | Cruising | 00:00 | 00:00 |
| 12 | Pointe Noire, Congo | 06:30 | 18:00 |
| 13 | Cruising | 00:00 | 00:00 |
| 14 | Bom Bom Island | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 15 | Cruising | 00:00 | 00:00 |
| 16 | Lome, Togo | 06:30 | 00:00 |
| 17 | Lome, Togo | 00:00 | 16:30 |
| 18 | Takoradi, Ghana | 08:30 | 20:00 |
| 19 | Tema, Ghana | 08:00 | ------ |
| 20 | Tema, Ghana | 00:00 | 00:00 |
Silver Wind
Break new waters with Silver Wind
A major upgrade in December 2018 saw Silver Wind looking better than ever. A second refurbishment in November 2021 saw her benefitting from a strengthened ice-class hull and made her one of the most adaptable ships in our fleet. Still timelessly elegant, still luxuriously relaxed, Silver Wind’s improved cruising versatility means she can whizz from Polar Regions to iconic ports with fluid ease. Whether you want to get up close and personal to penguins in Antarctica or laze on the golden sands of the Caribbean, get ready for a wealth of diverse destination experiences aboard Silver Wind.
Ship's Specifications
Refurbished in November 2021, Silver Wind is an intimate yet spacious ice-class ship that offers one of the best luxury expedition cruise experiences there is.
| Crew | 239 |
| Guests | 274 |
| Tonnage | 17,400 |
| Length | 514.14 feet / 156.7 metres |
| Width | 70.62 feet / 21.5 metres |
| Speed | 18 knots |
| Passenger Decks | 7 |
| Built | 1995 |
| Refurbished | 2021 |
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.
