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Silver Moon

Building on the phenomenal success of Silver Muse, Silver Moon mirrors her sister ship and establishes a new era of Silversea. At 40,700 gross tons and with a capacity to accommodate 596 passengers on board, Silver Moon maintains the small-ship intimacy and spacious all-suite accommodation, which are the hallmarks of the Silversea experience. Silver Moon also features the all-new Sea And Land Taste (S.A.L.T.) programme – an immersive culinary concept that enables guests to travel deeper through a range of destination-based gastronomic experiences. Get ready for a new world of travel.

GO BEYOND YOUR FOOD HORIZONS WITH S.A.L.T.

Introducing a new way to experience the world’s food, drinks and traditions. The innovative Sea And Land Taste (S.A.L.T.) programme offers curated shore excursions that immerse you in the cuisine and culture of your destination. Back onboard, you’ll enjoy regional cooking classes and workshops in the S.A.L.T Lab, while in the S.A.L.T. Kitchen, you’ll enjoy experiencing the traditions, recipes and flavours in mouth-watering meals. Finally, the S.A.L.T. Bar invites you to sip locally-inspired drinks made with only the best ingredients. This is S.A.L.T., our new travel and food experience that brings the flavours of your destination right to your table.

Let’s explore the moon! With a capacity to accommodate 596 passengers on board, Silver Moon is one of the largest ships in our fleet but maintains the small-ship intimacy and spacious all-suite accommodation, which are the hallmarks of Silversea. Eight superb dining options complete the experience.

• Guests capacity : 596
• Crew capacity : 411
• Built : 2020
• Tonnage : 40,700 Tons

Owner's Suite

The name says it all. A stylish apartment. Prestigious and classic. For those who seek the superlative level of space, comfort and service on board.

Grand Suite

Expertly designed and exquisitely appointed. The ideal space for both entertaining friends and enjoying quiet alone time.

Royal Suite

Stately. Commanding and majestic. Perfect for entertaining. Enough living space to roam. The pinnacle of good living.

Silver Suite

Stylish and sophisticated. Larger verandas. Perfection in design for comfortable living.

Deluxe Veranda Suite

The Deluxe Veranda Suite offers a comfortable living space, close to the heart of the ship.

Superior Veranda Suite

The Superior Veranda Suite located on the upper deck, and offering spectacular sunset views.

Classic Veranda Suite

The Classic Veranda Suite provides generous living space for voyagers.

Panorama Suite

The Panorama offers all the comfort and attention to detail that you can expect aboard.

Vista Suite

A quiet sanctuary. Large picture windows frame panoramic ocean views. The perfect backdrop for breakfast in bed.

S.A.L.T. Kitchen

Silver Moon’s exclusive destination focused restaurant. Take your travel experience even further while enjoying the local cuisine, heritage and food culture of your destination.

Silversea’s signature French restaurant, La Dame is the epitome of fine dining. Featuring the rich, smooth flavours of France, La Dame’s reputation for gastronomic excellence is fully upheld aboard Silver Moon.

Soft breezes and ocean views beckon at the Grill, especially as the sun goes down when cruise guests gather for cocktails at the outdoor bar and talk about the day’s events.

Pivotal to Silver Moon dining experience, this elegant bar and grill incorporates the best that the sea has to offer.

La Terrazza

Authentic Italian recipes and the freshest, sustainable ingredients come together in this restaurant at sea.

Silver Note

Small plate tapas-style dishes of mouth-watering international cuisine perfectly complement the rich, exciting entertainment as the smooth sounds of jazz and blues gently caress your ears.

Spaccanapoli

Reflecting Silversea’s Italian heritage, this emblematic street in Naples divides the city in two and is renowned for its pizzerias.

One of the most immediately recognisable characteristics of Japanese culture by its stunning costumes and elaborate make-up, the ancient art of Kaiseki theatre reflects a passion for tradition and performance.

S.A.L.T. Bar

Nothing says travelling deeper better than Silver Moon’s S.A.L.T. bar. Get a taste for the authentic and settle down to enjoy locally-inspired cocktails and drinks.

S.A.L.T. Lab

Welcome to the S.A.L.T. Lab, an interactive space where guests can deep-dive into local culinary techniques through workshops, lectures and cooking demonstrations.

Panorama Lounge

A peaceful retreat that is the perfect place to break away to, a social place to meet and greet old friends, or an evening venue to partake in a cocktail as you sit back and watch the world go by.

Enjoy a selection of games at the Silversea Casino for guests 18 and older, or discover new games during your luxury cruise.

Dolce Vita is the gathering place for our savvy travellers of the world, a place where guests mingle and exchange stories and where new faces become lifelong friends.

Fitness Centre

The Fitness Centre brings together elite design with programs that are specifically created for your body type and needs.

Zagara Beauty Spa

The Zagara Beauty Spa by Silversea is a sanctuary of pure bliss… Sweeping sea views from the floor-to-ceiling windows, nine treatment rooms, an acupuncture suite, relaxation areas and a dedicated outdoor whirlpool allow delectable indulgence on board.

Observation Library

The Observation Library boasts exceptional views overlooking the ocean as it stretches out below you while you enjoy your cruise.

Connoisseur’s Corner

Rich and luxurious, yet airy and spacious, this indoor/outdoor venue is where you sip the finest cognac or whisky from a prestigious range and revel in the tranquil murmur of after-dinner conversation.

Hosting various, exciting exhibitions, the Arts Café will showcase painting and sculptures from a broad range of talent.

Pool Deck & Jacuzzi Area

Take a dip in the pool, relax in one of the whirlpools or simply soak up the view from one of the sunbeds, while your pool attendant anticipates your every whim.

There is a wealth of luxury shopping experiences aboard all Silversea ships, featuring the most distinctive and appealing brands from across the globe.

Zagara Beauty Salon

Maintain your fresh look throughout your luxury cruise at the Beauty Salon. Services are available for men and women.

Venetian Lounge

Welcome to Venetian Lounge, a place where the arts of theatre and music meet with full-scale productions and feature films.

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Activities & entertainment

• Activities Room
• Aerobics Studio
• Afternoon Trivia
• Beauty Salon *
• Coffee Chats With the Cast
• Cooking Demonstrations
• Dance Classes
• Fitness Center
• Gala Evenings
• Hot Tubs (3)
• Jogging Track
• Live Nightly Music
• Martini Tastings
• Spa Whirlpool *
• Steam Rooms and Saunas
• Thermal Suite *
• Wine Tastings
• Zagara Spa *
• Deck Parties
• Enrichment Lectures
• Liar's Club Game Show
• Panorama Lounge
• Tor's Observation Library
• Venetian Lounge
• Atlantide - American
• Indochine - Asian Fusion
• The Grill - Casual
• Connoisseur's Corner - Cigars & Cognac *
• Dolce Vita - Clubby Bar
• Arts Café - Coffee & Snacks
• La Dame - Gourmet French *
• La Terrazza - italian
• Spaccanapoli - Italian Pizza
• Kaiseki - Japanese *
• Silver Note - Jazz Supperclub
• Pool Bar - Pool Bar
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• Very Good 1
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• Vancouver (BC Canada)
• Seward (Alaska)
• Tokyo (Japan)

Silver Moon current position

Silver Moon current location is at South East Asia (coordinates 10.63961 N / 106.76236 E) cruising en route to Singapore. The AIS position was reported 1 minute ago.

Current itinerary of Silver Moon

Silver Moon current cruise is 16 days, one-way from Tokyo to Singapore . The itinerary starts on 19 Apr, 2024 and ends on 05 May, 2024 .

Specifications of Silver Moon

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Silver Moon Itineraries

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The 2020-built/2021-inaugurated MS Silver Moon cruise ship is same-designed as the sisterships Silver Muse (2017) and Silver Dawn (2021). When the shipbuilding order for Silver Moon was placed, Silversea had a fleet of 9 vessels, with a planned expansion up to 12 boats.

The vessel (IMO number 9838618) is currently Bahamas- flagged (MMSI 311000719) and registered in Nassau .

History - construction and ownership

Silversea Cruises is a Monaco -based privately-owned cruise company and top-luxury travel brand. It was established in 1994 as joint venture of V-Ships Monaco (fka Vlasov Group) and Lefebvre Family of Rome Italy . In 2018, RCCL-Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd acquired 2/3rd of the company. Silversea now has a fleet of smaller-sized boutique cruise vessels with passenger capacity between 100-700. The company's business model is to operate yacht-like vessels in the industry's ultra-luxury-all-suite ship category. Silversea's all-inclusive fares include beverages (also selected wines), gratuities (none are allowed), travel insurance, port charges, one or more shore excursions (per voyage).

The 600-passenger ship Silver Moon is an all-suite, top-luxury cruise ship. The shipbuilding contract with Fincantieri was signed on September 11, 2017. The new vessels will be constructed at the Sestri Ponente shipyard ( Genoa Italy ). Among the ship's certificates is "Green Star 3 Design" assigned to vessels specifically designed and equipped with technologies that prevent pollution. Other IMO-issued certificates relate to the vessel's lower noise levels (comfort-noise) - "COMF NOISE A" (for passengers) and "COMF NOISE B" (for the crew).

Decks and Cabins

Silver Moon staterooms (288 total) are all categorized as "suites", and 96% are with step-out balconies. The ship also has the Silversea fleet's biggest number of connecting cabins. Suite sizes range between 390-1970 ft2 (36-183 m2). Silver Suites (increased to a total of 34) are located on the ship's 3 top decks. The new category 2-Bedroom Silver Suite is sized 1120 ft2 (104 m2) including the terrace (130 ft2 / 12 m2).

The boat has 11 decks , of which 8 are passenger-accessible and 7 with cabins.

Each cabin has a private step-out balcony, walk-in closet, electronic safe box, chest of drawers, marble bathroom (bathtub, separate bathtub/shower, sink/WC area, plush robes and slippers (by Etro), towels, luxury bath products /choice of European top-brand products, Bvlgari by default).

All cabins are completely wireless, with iPod docking stations, hairdryers, alarm clocks, binoculars, umbrellas. Additional amenities in categories Owner, Silver, and Grand suites include 2 hours worldwide complimentary satellite phone use, in-cabin dining (afternoon canapes), private dinner at officers' table. Junior attendants and butlers are assigned to each suite.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

Silver Moon offers 8 different dining options, including 3 al-fresco / outdoor. The menu selections are not just creative, but gourmet food art. The Hot Rocks grill menu and La Terrazza dinner robust menu is really stepping in future gourmet cuisine at sea. As for the gratuities - all included in cruise fares, and nothing additional is expected.

Follows the complete list of Silver Moon restaurants and food bars.

• Atlantide (steakhouse, bar grill restaurant, reservations-only; features designer seafood dishes and gourmet fish specialties)
• 7 Restaurant (open-seating dining room with top-quality gourmet cuisine; features mostly Mediterranean-themed meals, and always available standard menu with daily specials; all three meals are waiter-served and a la carte)
• La Grande Dame (called Le Champagne on the other Silversea ships). La Dame is a new, 24-seat upscale French cuisine specialty restaurant that offers signature dishes by Relais Chateaux. This is the only shipboard restaurant where dining is offered at an additional fee (all others are price-inclusive). La Dame is dinner-only and reservations are required.
• Kabuki (Japanese cuisine specialty restaurant, reservations required) with teppanyaki iron griddles (used for the evening meals). Sushi and sashimi are offered during the day.
• Indochine (Asian cuisine specialty restaurant)
• Silver Note (jazz club with live performances) also serves tapas-style dishes.
• La Terrazza (Terrace Cafe; complimentary buffet restaurant) offers both indoor seating and an alfresco terrace with interactive food stations (olive oil cellar, a mozzarella bar, seafood bar, salumeria, Italian-style deli). Wine is complimentary, but premium wines (from Connoisseur's Wine List) cost extra. There is an Afternoon Tea service. La Terrazza transforms each evening (between 7-9:30 pm) into an Italian specialty restaurant (reservations-only) with a la carte-priced menu. During the day, La Terrazza is also open for buffet-style breakfast and lunch.
• Hot Rocks (alfresco poolside restaurant) is an outdoor Steakhouse and Seafood restaurant for gourmet al-fresco dining under the stars; This open-air grill venue implements Silversea's new interactive dining concept "Black Rock Grill Experience". In the evenings, it allows passengers to cook their food (fresh seafood and prime steaks) on heated volcanic-rock plates at their own table. During the day, Hot Rocks serves as a rotisserie and gourmet salad and burger bar.
• Regina Margherita (outdoor/poolside pizzeria) is also complimentary and open from morning to late evening. The restaurant offers pizzas baked in a custom-made, wood-fired oven.

Silversea's new restaurant SALT Kitchen debuted on Silver Moon (deck 4 aft) and is available on all the following newbuild fleetmates. Standing for "Sea And Land Taste", the SALT culinary program was launched in 2019. At the dinner-only restaurant SALT Kitchen, passengers can enjoy cruise itinerary-based (regions and ports) food specialties. The menu is rotating and changes daily. The venue comprises SALT Kitchen (restaurant), SALT Bar (beverages) and SALT Lab (test kitchen for cooking classes led by the ship's chefs as well as by celebrity chefs and authors). Silversea also offers SALT-themed shore excursions/land tours in most destinations.

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Traditional shipboard entertainment includes bingo, team trivia, golf competitions, occasional movies, evening Broadway-style show productions and live jazz performances in The Theater lounge.

Onboard amenities include movies on demand and interactive TV service. Passengers can check messages, review accounts, or choose from a large number of newly released movies. Smart TVs are the world's latest technology - hybrid UHDTV with infotainment system (integrated Internet and interactive features). Cabin TV programming includes the channels CNN International, Fox News, ESPN, BBC World.

Eight laundry rooms are available for guests and complimentary. Also available are laundry, dry cleaning, pressing – all through the complimentary butler service for each of the cabins.

Follows the complete list of Silver Moon lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.

• Boutique shops (offer duty-free shopping: luxury jewelry and watches, brand perfumes, fashion, designer handbags, photo/video accessories, Silversea logo merchandise, special occasion gifts, convenience goods)
• The Main Bar (lounge with ample comfortable seating; offers live music performances, large dance floor, complimentary cocktails)
• The Theatre (Main Show Lounge for live music and show productions; the daily enrichment program offers trivia games, dance classes, language lessons, lectures, media presentations)
• Conference Room (hosts group meetings and conferences) is adjacent to the Card Room and the Internet Cafe.
• Swimming Pool is with saltwater and heated during cool-weather cruises. The sunbathing area has teak chaise loungers, 3 whirlpools (Jacuzzis), tennis tables.
• Connoisseur's Corner (formerly known as Humidor - ship's cigar club (smoking lounge) furnished with leather armchairs and selling brand cognacs, vintage wines, fine cigars)
• Panorama Lounge (served by its own bar; offers live music and dancing, Continental Breakfast and Afternoon Tea)
• Observation Lounge (with 270-degree panoramic views and a radar screen; serves early breakfast with coffee)
• Children's Room (kids-play facility with supervised, age-appropriate activities; has an Outdoor Area)
• The Library (with audio listening stations and on-demand movies)
• Zagara Beauty Spa has treatment rooms, Beauty Salon, 2 saunas, 2 steam rooms, Thermal Suite.
• Beauty Salon (provides a full range of services: hairstyling, manicures, pedicures)
• Fitness Centre (offers a treadmill, stationary bike, weight machine, elliptical trainer). There is a separate Aerobics Studio for classes.
• Power Walking/Jogging Track, Golf Cage, paddle tennis, golf putting green.
• 24-hour Room Service and WiFi Internet are complimentary.

Itineraries

Silversea Silver Moon itinerary program is based on summer Mediterranean cruises (in southern Europe) with departures from homeports Civitavecchia-Rome , Venice , Barcelona , Piraeus-Athens . During winter, the ship cruises in the Caribbean, leaving from homeport Fort Lauderdale (Florida USA) . There are also possibilities for seasonal Asian and Australian deployments. The liner will also offer Around The World voyages .

Following the Coronavirus crisis, in summer 2021 Silversea scheduled for Silver Moon an Eastern Mediterranean inaugural cruise season from Greece (starting July 8, 2021/Maiden Voyage). The 10-day Greek Islands itineraries (all roundtrips from Piraeus-Athens) had scheduled visits to ports in Greece ( Santorini , Syros , Paros , Patmos , Mykonos , Rhodes , Crete / Heraklion , Agios Nikolaos , Souda Crete , Cyprus / Limassol ), Israel ( Ashdod and Haifa ).

The ship's rescheduled Inaugural Cruise (July 8 through Sept 25, 2021) was a 7-day repositioning voyage from Piraeus to Venice . For November 1st was scheduled the 16-day Suez Canal relocation voyage from Athens to Dubai .

Silversea's "flight and cruise" package deals (by the company's "Silver Sky" program) are inclusive of the luxury cruise fare, discount round-trip airfare (Economy Class) and airport-pier-airport transfers.

Silversea's "hotel and cruise" package "Silver Shore Simply Hotel" offers overnight 5-star luxury hotel stays with the option of adding transfers or upgrades. The upgraded cruise and hotel package ("Silver Shore Grande Hotel") offers 1-3-nights landmark hotel stays (or at a boutique property) and is inclusive of private transfers (airport-hotel and hotel-pier).

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Silver Moon Wiki

When the Silversea-Fincantieri shipbuilding order for Silver Moon was signed (September 2017), the Italian company had a total of 78 cruise vessels built in the period 1990-2017 (of which 55 launched between 2002-2017) plus other 31 being designed or under construction.

The vessel's keel-laying ceremony was held on February 14 (Valentine's Day) 2019, at the shipyard in Ancona Italy . The newbuild is the tenth liner in the Silversea fleet. The ship's launch (float out from drydock) was on August 29, 2019. The ceremony was attended by Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio (Silversea's Chairman) and Giovanni Stecconi (Fincantieri-Ancona Shipyard's Director). The ceremony's Godmother was Roberta Bonisiol (Fincantieri employee).

In early-February 2020 was announced the ship's Godmother - Gaia Gaja (Barbaresco Italy-born, one of the owners of GAJA Winery). GAJA Winery is a 5th-generation family business and a large producer of fine wines (Piemonte wines from northwestern Italy's Piedmont region) since 1859. The christening ceremony was scheduled for August 5, 2020, to be held in Trieste Italy .

In the period August 8-20, 2020, the cruise ship successfully carried out the Adriatic Sea trials and was officially delivered on October 30. The Galapagos-based fleetmate Silver Origin joined the fleet on June 3.

On June 18, 2021, Silversea contracted Starboard Cruise Services (1958-founded, Doral Florida-based company specializing in cruise ship shopping services) for Silver Moon's retail shopping program. For the Silversea Moon ship's 3x boutiques, Starboard Cruise Services developed a Luxury Division program with premium-brand jewelry and watches, fashion clothing and accessories, handbags and shoes, cosmetics and fragrances, travel essentials.

Silver Moon was officially christened in Port Piraeus (Athens Greece) on July 28, 2021. The naming ceremony was attended by Richard Fain (shipowner's/Royal Caribbean Group-RCG's CEO), Roberto Martinoli (Silversea's President and CEO), Jason Liberty (RCG's Executive VP), Luigi Matarazzo (Fincantieri Merchant Ships Division's General Manager), Harry Theoharis (Greece's Tourism Minister). The vessel's Master was Captain Chavdar Georgiev (Bulgarian).

Grand Voyage 2022 EUROPE

In late-December 2020, Silversea announced a B2B (back-to-back cruise) connecting Silver Moon ship's "Mediterranean Grand Voyage 2022" and "Northern Europe Grand Voyage 2022". The B2B ("European Grand Voyage") departs from Piraeus-Athens Greece on March 30, 2022, and ends in Stockholm Sweden on June 28.

"Grand Voyage 2022 Mediterranean" itinerary visits 32 ports in 12 countries. "Grand Voyage 2022 Northern Europe" itinerary visits 40 ports in 13 countries. The combined (90-day) itinerary has a total of 72 ports/destinations (in 22 countries), features 7 exclusive events, 8 port overnights and 3 unique (SALT-inspired) dining experiences. S.A.L.T. (Sea And Land Taste) is Silversea's new culinary program inaugurated with Silver Moon in 2021.

The program's new 3 recipes are developed by celebrity chefs and represent traditional fare from the Faroe Islands (Denmark), Sicily Island (Italy) and Malaga Spain . In the faroes is offered the traditional roast duck with prunes - a recipe by Teitur Christensen, chef at Futastova and Aarstova restaurants in Torshavn (Streymoy Island) . In SICILY ISLAND (ITALY) is offered Buccellati (figs- and nuts-filled cookies by chef Fabrizia Lanza) during the calls in Giardini Naxos (April 18) and Palermo (April 19). IN MALAGA (SPAIN), during the ship's call on May 3, are offered Malaga-style sardines prepared by chef Alexandra Raij - the owner of 3 Spanish restaurants in NYC New York .

Silver Moon's "European Grand Voyage 2022" also includes a bus travel tour to Benanti Winery (from Giardini-Naxos, Sicily) for exploring the vineyards, a traditional Sicilian lunch and wine sampling (the winery's finest vintages).

Silversea's other planned for 2022 World Cruise was Silver Dawn 's "Grand Voyage 2022 South America" (75-day itinerary) leaving roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades, Florida USA) and visiting 45 ports in 22 countries.

Inaugural cruise itineraries 2021

In early-December 2020, Silversea canceled more scheduled for Silver Moon departures in 2021 (through April 1 /new Inaugural Cruise date) which affected the new ship's South America and Caribbean programs. In early-March were canceled 6 more departures (through May 31) and the boat's inauguration was rescheduled for July 8.

(NEW MAIDEN VOYAGE 2021/first departure) 10-day Greek Islands from Athens (USD 7800/EUR 6580/GBP 5620) per person with double occupancy.

(Inaugural Suez Canal repositioning cruise) 16-day from Piraeus-Athens to Dubai (USD 7110 pp)

(Inaugural Asia cruise) 11-day from Singapore to Hong Kong (USD 4860 pp)

Next tables show some of the cancelled voyages by destination.

( OLD MAIDEN VOYAGE 2021 /CANCELLED) 16-day South America from Fort Lauderdale to Callao-Lima (USD 8010 pp)

(around South America) 22-day from Callao-Lima to Buenos Aires (USD 10980 pp)

(around South America) 10-day from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro (USD 5760 pp)

(around South America) 21-day from Rio de Janeiro to Fort Lauderdale (USD 8640 pp)

(Inaugural Caribbean cruise/CANCELLED) 9-day from Bridgetown Barbados to Fort Lauderdale (USD 3960 pp)

(Transatlantic repositioning cruise/CANCELLED) 27-day from Fort Lauderdale to Piraeus-Athens (USD 10300 pp)

Inaugural cruise itineraries 2020 (CANCELLED)

Next are listed Silver Moon's cancelled maiden voyages as homeports, dates and call ports, with port times and lowest prices per person (double-occupancy cabin rates). Due to the Coronavirus crisis, boat's delivery was delayed and a total of 10 itineraries were cancelled.

The first table shows the originally planned maiden voyage (11-day Adriatic and Mediterranean). Prices started from USD 10600 pp.

The next 5 tables show the 5 other canceled maiden voyages in the Western Mediterranean.

7-day Civitavecchia to Barcelona (USD 5850 pp)

10-day Barcelona to Lisbon (USD 6800 pp)

9-day Lisbon to Barcelona (USD 6480 pp)

11-day Barcelona to Piraeus-Athens (USD 8190 pp)

9-day Piraeus to Venice (USD 7740 pp)

(rescheduled and CANCELLED MAIDEN VOYAGE ) 10-day "Inaugural Cruise" roundtrip from Venice (USD 8460 pp)

24-day Inaugural Transatlantic crossing from Europe to Florida USA (USD 11200 pp)

15-day Inaugural Caribbean and South America voyage from Florida USA (USD 7020 pp)

15-day Caribbean roundtrip from Florida (USD 7380 pp, New Year 2020 Cruise)

Review: Silver Moon

Reviewed by Janice Wald Henderson

What is the line?  Silversea

Name of ship?  Silver Moon

Passenger occupancy? 596

Itinerary? Ft. Lauderdale to Guayaquil, Ecuador

Silver Moon may lack the revolutionary Otium spa on Silver Dawn and soon-to-debut Silver Nova, yet its existing all-inclusive amenities and über-popular S.A.L.T. programs provide top-tier luxury and include the white-gloved butler service for all passengers that makes Silversea a standout among competition. 

Start out with the big picture—what is this cruise line known for?  

Silversea is known for its all-inclusive luxury, with all-suite accommodations, tux-clad butlers for all passengers, diversified and mostly complimentary dining venues, complimentary wine and spirits (except the premium list), complimentary caviar service, gratuities and many shore excursions. Door-to-door bookings include economy airfare with discounted business class upgrades, and roundtrip transfers between home and airport and airport to ship. Passengers may only pay extra for spa, boutique and cigar purchases.

Enthusiastic well-traveled cruisers, primarily 55+, sail Silversea. Many are repeat passengers. Some even sail a duplicate itinerary and could care less; they adore the ship and the cruise line. Although the passengers are primarily American, a notable number are from the U.K. and Europe, as well as a sprinkling from other countries. Silver Moon definitely vibes international. 

Tell us about the ship in general  

The 596-passenger Silver Moon was built in 2020, and is the first Silversea ship to debut the much-heralded S.A.L.T. (Sea and Land Taste) programs now  de rigueur on all new Silversea ocean liners. Multi-layered S.A.L.T consists of a complimentary restaurant with an ever-changing menu reflecting the cruise itinerary, bar showcasing regional cocktails and spirits, shore excursions devoted to the cuisine and culture of the destination and a hands-on culinary school spearheaded by a chef instructor teaching local recipes. This well-rounded ship also offers a fitness center, spa, library and multiple lounges. No surprise, the expansive pool and whirlpool deck is a passenger mecca.  

Who is onboard?  

If seeking an international sophisticated sailing crowd of a certain age, you’ll find your tribe onboard Silver Moon. Count on mostly couples, often traveling with friends and some solo cruisers. Single travelers feel particularly comfortable on Silversea, thanks to near-nightly hosted cocktail parties on all sails, and gentleman hosts on some cruises.

Describe the cabins  

I sailed Silver Moon in January 2022, when COVID variation Omicron was topping the headlines, and received an unexpected upgrade to a Grand Suite. About 1,500 square feet including the veranda, this neutral-hued residential abode features a separate bedroom with a king-size bed, living and dining areas and a spacious granite bath with two sinks. Since it’s one of the ship’s largest suites, it includes special amenities such as complimentary La Dame dinner, espresso machine and complimentary laundry. Its location is all the way forward, offering major privacy to occupants. Did I love it? Of course. I got goosebumps every time I walked in the door, overwhelmed at my luck. Silver, Royal and Owner’s Suites are the other largest accommodations with separate bedrooms and more perks.  

Veranda Suites are the most numerous, and therefore, most popular category. I’ve stayed in a Veranda Suite on another Silver Moon cruise and find them really comfortable. They begin at 387 square feet including a veranda and sizeable marble bathroom with a separate tub and shower. Bulgari toiletries, plush bathrobe and a pillow menu are among many amenities reminding you of your luxury-travel status.        

Tell us about the crew  

Silver Moon’s crew is generally a polite, more formal bunch, except for the more relaxed servers at outdoor dining venues. With a large crew-to-passenger ratio, it’s fairly easy to  receive prompt attention. This detail feels particularly important at the Reception and Shore Excursion desks, where so many details of voyaging arise. The ever-smiling staff never makes you feel rushed. 

All passengers enjoy butler service, even in entry-level suites. These men and women, primarily from the Philippines and India, are formally dressed and deliver formal service with a smile. This service style seems fitting for a luxe ship; I felt more than a little like a one percenter. 

Although you will share a butler with several other suites, you never feel as if they’re rushing handling your requests. When I asked my butler to cancel a shore excursion and decided to dine in last minute, I never felt any annoyance on his part. I love how butlers take the time to set a beautiful table in your suite, spreading out and smoothing wrinkles from a crisp cloth, lining up gleaming silverware just so and setting out a fresh flower vase, for instance.  

  What food and drink options are available on board?  

Foodies will love this ship. Caviar devotees, rejoice: Complimentary Ars Italica Oscietra caviar service is offered anytime, anywhere. Silver Moon also offers 24-hour room service and a “dine-around” menu, where passengers can order plates delivered pretty much anywhere. Only two restaurants, La Dame and Kaiseki, charge dining fees; $60 and $40, respectively. (At lunchtime, Kaiseki is complimentary.) 

Dinner reservations are required for La Dame, Kaiseki, Silver Note tapas and jazz club, the Grill for hot rock cook-it-yourself poolside dining and the Italian La Terrazza. La Dame proves the hardest reservations to score; book before sailing as soon as they’re available. With ships now sailing back to pre-pandemic levels, it’s wise to pre-book all dining reservations (spa, too, for that matter). You can always make changes onboard.

S.A.L.T. Kitchen’s menu showcases flavors of the cruise itinerary. Chefs stay tuned to the soul of local dishes – impressive for an ever-changing menu. On my Latin and South America cruise, I could really taste the cumin and achiote marinade permeating charred octopus. A Honduran beef turnover and a cinnamon-y Panamanian bread pudding looked as homey as they tasted – far more authentic than being gussied up for a luxury ship. 

Atlantide, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, feels special despite its “main dining room” status. No doubt, in part, due to servers’ diligent attention, the ability to ask the kitchen to personalize dishes and that ingredients like primo beef and lobster lavish the sophisticated menu. 

It’s easier to devour the Neapolitan pizza in Spaccanapoli than pronounce the al fresco eatery’s name. Blistery, chewy-crusted pies with bubbling San Marzano tomato sauce are topped with premium ingredients such as 26-month DOP parmigiano Reggiano, porcini mushrooms and mozzarella di bufala. 

What’s really cool is that with advance notice, you can order a complimentary Indian extravaganza for service in Atlantide or in-suite. The many Indian cooks onboard ensure an authentic feast laden with aromatic spices. As an obsessive Indian food devotee, I can promise you it will be delicious.

I didn’t dine at Silver Note (the tapas menu isn’t my thing), but I often visited after dinner for excellent jazz and blues, usually a singer and pianist. Arts Café is my other favorite, with its stunning small plates changing throughout the day, from breakfast to after-dinner dessert. They pull a mean espresso here and pour plenty of bubbly.   

Is there a spa on board and is it worth visiting?  

At Zagara Beauty Spa, the forerunner to Silversea’s Otium, passengers can indulge in a myriad of treatments. Facials, massages, body wraps and even acupuncture are offered. Men’s and women’s sauna and steam room use are complimentary. My aromatherapy massage was great. The hard part was getting off the table. I also really like the dedicated whirlpool and loungers just outside the spa; post-treatment, this area is a must hangout to continue the chill vibe. Zagara Beauty Salon, adjacent to the spa, delivered the usual manis and pedis plus hairstyling. I had a pretty perfect pedi touchup by a friendly technician. 

Activities and entertainment  

Activities and entertainment lean low-key. Until nightfall, the biggest lure is the large pool and two whirlpools, with surrounding loungers and a pool bar. I scored satisfying workouts at the Fitness Centre with its free weights and varied Technogym equipment.

Pre-dinner, the best place to meet fellow travelers is Dolce Vita lounge, where bartenders expertly mix martinis and a singer and pianist might perform. Post-dinner, most passengers head to the Venetian Lounge for musical revues by the singers and dancers of The Voices of Silversea, guest artists like comedians or musicians or for feature film viewing. I’m not big on revues, but I did enjoy a guest pianist. Some guests head to the Panorama Lounge either after dinner or after a Venetian Lounge show, for live late-night music. Others frequent the casino, which wasn’t particularly buzzy on my sail.      

How was the experience for families?  

Silver Moon is typical Silversea; children are rarely seen onboard. If sailing, they lean older and well-behaved. (The minimum age to sail is six months.) Christmas and Easter promise some kid activities run by a youth counselor.  

Where did it sail and how were the excursions? Did anything stand out?  

My cruise from Ft. Lauderdale to Guayaquil, Ecuador was long – 16 days – providing the opportunity to dip a toe in many countries. It was quite the cool itinerary, transiting the Panama Canal and visiting Panama City, Roatan, Honduras, Belize City, Belize and Cozumel, Mexico. Silversea did the utmost to deliver safe quality shore excursions despite the pandemic peak. All local tour guides were masked and vaccinated. What a thrill to ride a riverboat along the Belize River, spotting spider monkeys and other wildlife along the way. 

A S.A.L.T. excursion exploring the cuisine and culture of the Garifuna on Roatan Island was simply amazing. A historian explained that the Garifuna arrived here centuries ago, and are descended from Carib and Arawak Indians and indentured Nigerians who intermarried on St. Vincent in the Caribbean islands. Closely identified with music and dance, local Garifuna performed for us in colorful costumes. Then we devoured a delicious lunch of fish soup and handmade casaba bread, fried fish and spicy rice and beans, prepared by a noted Garifuna chef.   

Are there any stand out sustainability or green initiatives about this cruise?

I didn’t notice any, but Silver Nova, the first of a new Silversea ship class debuting in April 2023, leans hard into green initiatives with advanced hybrid technology utilizing fuel cells and promise zero port emissions. 

Anything we missed  

Perhaps the most memorable moments of my cruise came in those quiet moments reflecting on my joy of voyaging once again despite the pandemic’s latest surge. The eager-to-please crew seemed so grateful to be working. Their happiness mingled with mine until we all seemed to experience this harmonious high at once. I’m not sure who felt like they were floating higher in the clouds, the crew or me.

Finally, give a sentence or two on why the cruise is worth booking.

Silver Moon provides an excellent foray into luxury cruising, including superb cuisine and crew pampering, and compelling itineraries exploring the world.

Silversea Silver Moon Cruise Ship Review

 Silversea Cruises

Silver Moon

 by David Swanson 

Dedicated to the upscale traveler, or for cruisers looking to splurge, Silversea’s newest and most elegant cruise ship Silver Moon lays on the creature comforts in grand style.  There are just a few add-ons you’ll ring up a bill for — two dining options and top-flight cognacs and whiskies — but otherwise the all-inclusive package features not just all drinks, butler service and included WiFi, but such niceties as Ossetra caviar, hands-on cooking sessions, and a bottle of Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rosé Champagne deposited in every suite.

Compared to my last experience aboard Silver Spirit a decade ago, Silversea has matured favorably.  Gone are the heavy, outdated Italian stylings and stuffy ministrations.  In their place I found luxe quarters in tune with today’s design trends, upbeat service from an attentive crew, and a soothing ambience has blossomed.  And while Silversea’s dining was always above-average, the line’s new S.A.L.T. (Sea And Land Taste) program, which debuted on Silver Moon, takes it to a new level, coming into play in a restaurant and unusual bar, cooking classes and lectures, and even into shore excursions at many ports.

Porthole Cruise and Travel Ship Rating: 4.7 out of 5

The subdued Atlantide, what would typically be classified as the Main Dining Room, serves breakfast and dinner daily, plus lunch on sea days.  There are no set dining times, and reservations are unnecessary.  The surprisingly broad menu features about 10 different starters at dinner, plus soups and salads, and about 10 entrées ranging from poached Greenland cod and pan-fried Mediterranean seabream to New Zealand lamb and Argentinean beef.  Several vegetarian selections are available nightly.

Next door is S.A.L.T. Kitchen, which offers cuisine of the region Silver Moon is sailing.  One half of the menu — called Voyage — remains through the itinerary.  On my Central America sailing this included such fare as quinoa salad, pastelitos of Honduras and a Peruvian-style duck breast.  The daily-changing Terrain Menu represents the food of the specific port of the day, even to the point of offering a selection of Cuban entrées on the sea day as we sailed past Havana.  For the incurious, the focus on food culture may feel overbearing, but I found discovering destinations via the kitchen both ambitious and satisfying.  Also of note: the S.A.L.T. Bar, where a bespoke cocktail menu is curated specifically for each voyage, using exotic liquors and ingredients tied to the destination, a mixologist’s dream assignment.  Downside: The venue seats only 15 or so comfortably, and it’s located at the entrance to the ship’s two main restaurants, and therefore crowded from the moment doors open at 6 p.m.

La Terrazza operates as Silver Moon’s buffet option for breakfast and lunch, with a breezy outdoor terrace on Deck 7 aft.  Eggs, pancakes and sides can be ordered from waiters, or retrieved on your own; I loved the selection of fruits and veggies for custom smoothies.  For lunch, a themed menu takes over, and at dinner, La Terrazza shifts into a la carte mode, with a menu of house-made pasta dishes that can be ordered as appetizer or main course, along with meats and fish in Mediterranean presentations.

On the pool deck, the Grill is the ship’s most casual option, serving lunch fare such as sandwiches, burgers, and salads, while at night, this space transitions to Hot Rocks, where diners can grill their own meat or seafood over sizzling volcanic stones (bibs on request), or leave it to the chefs to cook at the grill.  It’s a great outdoor setting, but as I found on Silver Spirit a decade ago, the meats are not quite up to par for steak aficionados.  Silver Note is another Silversea specialty, a jazz club offering a lighter, tapas-style menu, accompanied by pianist and singer starting at 8 p.m.

Two other dinner options carry a surcharge.  Kaiseki ($40) features an Asian menu and such fare as Wagyu beef and king crab tempura.  The intimate, windowless setting of Kaiseki is a nice change of pace, but I preferred the food at lunch, when a roster of quality sushi was on offer (with no add-on).  La Dame is Silver Moon’s French gourmet experience ($60), with foie gras, soups poured tableside, buttery Chilean sea bass, and soufflé for desert.  It’s a special evening.  With their limited seating, Kaiseki and La Dame were the only restaurants where reservations were encouraged.

For lighter meals, Spaccanapoli serves mouth-watering Naples-style pizzas al fresco for lunch and dinner, and the Arts Café has light snacks through the day — yogurt parfaits, pastries, and finger sandwiches, along with the full line of caffeinated options.  Located on Deck 8, the café’s aft terrace is a quiet place to hang while at sea.

Silversea also features 24-hour “all around dining,” which provides a robust menu that can be served in-room, or within any of the ship’s public areas.  Go ahead: Spoil yourself with an order of caviar for your cabin.

With its generous passenger-space ratio, Silver Moon lays on what may be, for many of us right now, the greatest luxury: breathing room.  The Zagara Spa includes a range of expected treatments along with a salon and fitness center stocked with cardio equipment, weights.  The pool deck is endowed with a large and deep swimming pool (long enough for laps), and ample loungers.  In addition to pool towels there are light blankets available for any post-swim chills.  Above, a running course is good for a short circuit.  There are two whirlpools on Deck 10 next to the pool and a “secret” one aft; a larger, shaded whirlpool is also found on Deck 6 aft, next to the fitness room.

The most unique feature on Silver Moon is, again, one keyed to its culinary program.  The S.A.L.T. Lab offers hands-on, fast-paced cooking lessons once or twice a day in a made-to-order kitchen-in-the-round.  The lessons focus on the cuisine of the region you are sailing, and reservations are necessary.

Immediately next door to the Panorama Lounge is a Silversea standard, the Connoisseur’s Corner, an indoor-outdoor cigar lounge stocked with Davidoff and Cohiba stogies and premium cognacs.  A small casino snuggles up next to Silver Note. 

While children are allowed to sail with Silversea there is no dedicated kids area or assigned staff to supervise when parents want to do their own thing.

Cabins are located on all of Silver Moon’s public decks, in the center and forward sections of the ship (on all decks the aft third is dedicated to dining and other services).  Veranda Suites make up more than 80 percent of the ship’s compliment of accommodations.  Measuring 323 square feet (plus balcony), they are among the most generously sized “standard” cabins at sea.  Throughout, the suites feature a marble bathroom with bathtub and separate shower, walk-in wardrobe with storage sufficient for long journeys and lots of smaller shelves, table that can be configured for in-room dining, ample outlets for charging, and balcony.  A dozen similarly-sized oceanview suites are available (no balcony) and three of them are configured for accessibility.  Butler service, Bulgari bath amenities and a stocked minibar are found throughout.

The 34 Silver Suites are the next category up, and are wider, measuring 657 square feet, so double the size of Veranda Suites.  The living area has a sofa that can be converted to a bed for a third guest, and there’s a dedicated dining area.  Other features here (and in higher categories) include Illy espresso machines, Bose sound system with Bluetooth connectivity, complimentary laundry, and daily canape service.  Silver Suites, along with the larger Royal, Grand and Owner’s suites, can all be connected with a standard suite to create a two-bedroom unit.

Silversea does not cater to the party hearty crowd, so don’t look for the hairy chest contest poolside.  Actually, while I appreciated that canned music was kept to a minimum, the dearth of live music around the pool deck, where many congregate for lunch and a tan, was disappointing (perhaps a side effect of pandemic protocols?).  Otherwise, live music was offered only after 6 p.m. and this ranged from guitar and piano soloists, to a band that performed pop hits, to a jazz duo that performed nightly at Silver Note. 

The Venetian Lounge is Silver Moon’s theatre, and the Voices of Silversea perform several times per cruise, with individual shows dedicated to opera, crossover tunes, or focused on a genre like 60s British pop.  Individual musical acts are brought on board (a trumpet soloist and pianist on my cruise)

In addition to the Lab, the S.A.L.T. program includes culinary demonstrations held in the Venetian Lounge, and guest lecturers on an array of subjects also do their thing here.

David Swanson

A native of San Diego, David Swanson’s writing and photography has been featured in the pages of National Geographic Traveler, American Way, and the Los Angeles Times for more than 20 years, and he served as President of the Society of American Travel Writers in 2018-2019.

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All-you-can-eat caviar and a test kitchen: This new luxury cruise ship delivers for foodies

There are few experiences as singularly luxurious as eating caviar in bed. Or returning to your suite to find your butler has cleaned your sunglasses, untangled your charging chords and drawn a post-massage bath. There are far worse ways to spend a vacation.

On Silversea's new Silver Moon, which was completed in October of 2020 but sat unused until this June due to the coronavirus pandemic, travelers can expect this type of timeless luxury. At the French restaurant La Dame, for example, Dover sole is filleted tableside. All guests have access to a butler, and there are live orchids in the suites and fresh flowers at every turn.

But the vessel itself has eschewed the dark, polished woods and crystal chandeliers found on many luxury lines in favor of bright, neutral hues and light wood and marble. As a guest of Silversea on a recent sailing that hosted both members of the media as well as paid passengers, I had a chance to check out one of the industry's most anticipated new ships .

Here's what I discovered during a recent 10-day sailing around Greece and Cyprus on board Silver Moon.

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What's new

For cruisers familiar with Silver Moon's sister ships Silver Muse and the recently refurbished Silver Spirit, the vessel will feel very familiar.

With a capacity of just 596 passengers and 411 crew members, the guest-to-crew ratio is roughly 1.45 to 1 when the ship is at full capacity. And while I was sailing with Silversea, the number of guests was roughly half.

During a Q&A following a naming ceremony on the first day of the sailing, Silversea Cruises' CEO and president Roberto Martinoli described the key differences guests might notice between Silver Moon and Silver Muse.

The aforementioned restaurant La Dame has moved upstairs. It now has ocean views and can seat more than twice the number of guests.

The Arts Café has moved, as has the Connoisseur's Corner which now has a lovely outdoor area even non-smokers may want to take advantage of. The fitness center and spa have been enlarged, too, as have other dining venues.

And of course, Martinoli said, "we've been perfecting some other things." Guests might notice some of the decks have more free height, for example.

But the biggest change, Martinoli emphasized, comes in the form of SALT (Sea and Land Taste), a culinary program that might just lure diehard epicures to cruising for the first time — and edged out the teppanyaki space on Silver Muse.

Travelers can expect a trifecta of SALT programming including talks and demonstrations; specialized SALT Ashore excursions that might include a wine tasting at a vineyard, an organic farm tour, or a cheese-making class followed by a veritable feast at a local restaurant; and onboard cooking classes.

At a gleaming new test kitchen, the SALT Lab, passengers try their hand at preparing regional recipes. While the ship was docked at the island of Crete, for example, I learned to prepare gamopilafo, a traditional wedding rice dish with both Venetian and Ottoman influences.

In addition to the new Lab, guests can dine at SALT Kitchen (billed as the first large-scale regional restaurant on a luxury cruise ship) with a menu that changes daily to reflect the port of call. After dinner, guests can order whimsical cocktails at the SALT Bar. (Order the Selene, and start filming when the drink arrives; just trust me on this, OK?)

Entertainment and activities

In addition to the SALT programming, guests will have access to a lineup of entertainment and activities similar to what you'd find on other Silversea vessels. There are no roller coasters, waterslides or Broadway-style theater productions.

While Silver Moon plied the Aegean and Mediterranean seas at night, guests could be found at the casino or enjoying live music at a number of the ship's bars and lounges, including live jazz and blues at Silver Note (which also serves small, shareable plates featuring fusion-style fare).

At the Venetian Lounge theater, the Voices of Silversea performed a medley of classic show tunes; there was a Queen tribute show; and Dain Cordean performed magic.

Silversea may not be the cruise line of choice for travelers seeking high-adrenaline thrills, but there's more than enough entertainment to keep you occupied after a lengthy multicourse dinner or a busy day at port.

After a full day at Cyprus, my friend and I went to the pool deck for Simply Divine, a performance of iconic duets which turned into line dancing and, after most of the guests had dispersed, a bit of a dance party with DJ Gabor who pulled out hits by Bruno Mars, Britney Spears and The Killers. Seriously.

Silver Moon also has a deck-top pool and a handful of hot tubs, plus the Zagara spa, salon and fitness center for travelers who prefer relaxing over the cha-cha slide.

Cabins and suites

You won't find any interior cabins with virtual balconies on Silver Moon. Here, every guest sails in a suite with an ocean view and a butler available for pretty much any request you can think of.

In our Deluxe Veranda Suite, full-size glass doors slid open to reveal a balcony with patio furniture, and there was a walk-in closet with a dresser and plenty of room to store our suitcases; more than either of us can say for our New York City-area apartments.

When we arrived, there was a bottle of Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé waiting in the separate living and dining area, and our butler, Antonio, offered to pour us glasses and unpack our suitcases.

I've had access to a butler before during luxury hotel stays, but I can't say I've ever known how to take advantage of the service, exactly. But even though we didn't ask Antonio to unpack our belongings, he always found ways to awe us during our stay. I came back to the suite one day to find my sunglasses, which I'd left out on a table, polished and wrapped in a Silversea microfiber cloth.

When we asked about different amenities, Antonio brought an entire tray of different brands and products to choose from, as if Bvlgari bath products may not be suitable. During sea days, he drew us fragrant bath with soaking salts.

The intuitive service extended far beyond our designated butler, of course. In fact, the service on board may have been the most remarkable part of the cruise — and that's really saying something when you consider that almost every suite category has a marble bathroom with both a rainfall shower and a full-size tub.

You won't find any two-story suites on Silver Moon, but during a tour we did get to see a handful of other suite categories, including a Silver Suite (which has double vanities in the main bathroom and a separate powder room).

We also saw a Grand Suite, which has the largest balconies on board and, when booked with a second bedroom, sprawls over 1,970 square feet (including the teak veranda).

Onboard dining

SALT Kitchen is, understandably, a focal mark of cruising on Silver Moon. In addition to the dedicated "terrain" menu that changes daily depending on your destination, there's also a consistent "voyage" menu that draws on influences and inspirations from the region at large.

Some of my favorite meals were at SALT, including a shrimp yiouvetsi served with local San Michali cheese from the island of Syros.

But travelers sailing on Silver Moon have seven other dining venues to choose from (or more, depending on your interpretation).

Guests who have sailed with Silversea in the past will recognize Atlantide, La Terrazza (which transforms from a buffet at breakfast and lunch to an upscale Italian restaurant in the evenings), Arts Café, Spaccanapoli, Silver Note and Kaiseki, a Japanese restaurant that usually costs $40 per person for dinner but serves knockout sushi and sashimi at lunch for no extra charge. (Thanks for the tip, Art.)

There's also The Grill, which serves casual poolside fare during the day and transforms into Hot Rocks at night, where guests can prepare their meals at their table on heated volcanic stones.

And La Dame (typically $60 per person) produced one of the best, and most memorable, meals of the entire sailing in terms of execution, service and presentation. My Chilean sea bass was so buttery, it was almost indistinguishable from the sauce it was served in. Soups were poured tableside, and every dessert arrived with a personalized flourish.

The food and beverage program was one of the best, but somewhat inconsistent, parts of our sailing — something that can likely be chalked up to a new crew on a new ship still getting their feet wet as cruising resumes after the coronavirus pandemic brought the entire industry to a halt March of 2020.

While some meals rivaled the best I've had on land, I also ordered a tuna steak at La Terrazza that was overcooked to the point of having a grayish hue. There were a few other misses as well, including a shrimp curry at Atlantide that simply fell short of expectations (which already, on the third day, were quite high). But otherwise, the food and beverage program was exceptional.

And there's something for everyone at Silver Moon, whether you're looking for a quick, casual bite or a lengthy, lavish dinner.

The cocktails at SALT Bar, for example, were downright works of art. But I personally preferred more traditional cocktails at the Observation Library on Deck 11, which boasts sunset views from the front of the ship.

The details

As you might expect for a ship stocked with Ars Italica caviar, sailings on Silver Moon aren't inexpensive. Ten-day Mediterranean voyages similar to the one I experienced start around $6,300 per guest this summer.

But the price tag includes more than just your suite. In fact, Silversea is known for offering one of the most all-inclusive products in cruising.

On an upcoming 10-day Mediterranean cruise to and from Piraeus, the port of Athens, Greece, entry-level Vista Suites start at $7,800 per person. That price includes economy-class round-trip airfare; transfers between the airport and ship; one shore excursion per port, per day; onboard gratuities; unlimited Wi-Fi and more.

Some itineraries cover flights in the form of a credit baked into the cruise fares instead, and select itineraries include private transfers between your home and airport.

Starting in 2022, Silversea will make private executive transfers a standard perk . Guests will get a chauffeured car from their home directly to their ships (if nearby) or the local airport at no extra charge. The same service will be available to passengers in reverse at the end of their cruises. Silversea said these private transfers can be arranged in more than 200 cities in over 50 countries around the world

There are still extras you'll have to pay for on Silver Muse, including spa treatments (I spent $159 for a 50-minute massage, though that included a 15% tip), dinners at Kaiseki and La Dame ($40 and $60 per person, respectively) and some activities.

Bottom line

I've cruised before, but have never on a luxury line. And my friend, who joined me for her first-ever cruise, is certainly spoiled for life.

Silversea's modern take on luxury is unfussy and instinctive. If you so much as think about asking for your wine glass to be refilled, you'll find it has already been topped off by a smiling crew member.

And Silver Moon's signature SALT program is a sensation.

I was also impressed with Silversea's no-nonsense approach to safety and health during the pandemic. Right now, Silversea is requiring all passengers on the ship to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccine before boarding. All crew members are required to be required vaccinated, too.

Even though daily temperatures before leaving your room might sound annoying, they're done quickly and really don't interfere with your morning routine.

Travelers also need to submit to an on-arrival COVID-19 test, and are not allowed to board until a negative result is returned (mine took about 20 minutes). During my sailing, Silversea also mandated mid-cruise COVID-19 tests and provided end-of-sailing rapid antigen tests for free.

At a time when coronavirus cases are surging again and concerns about coronavirus variants are causing destinations to tighten restrictions once again, many of us remarked at how safe we all felt on Silver Moon, in a protective bubble sailing around the Greek isles and stocked with enough caviar and Champagne to transport us all back to a far more relaxing time.

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Silversea: Choose from THREE All-Inclusive Fares!

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Silver Moon Overview

Mirroring her sister ship, Silver Muse , Silversea's Silver Moon  continues the beckoning of a new era of Silversea Cruises. At 596 passengers, Silver Moon sticks to the idea of small, intimate ships with larger-than-life experiences that has become a staple at Silversea. Spacious suites ranging from 344 square feet to 1,970 square feet ensure each guest has the space to feel comfortable and allow their stateroom to become home for the duration of their voyage. English-trained butlers are just the beginning of the all-inclusive experience aboard Silver Moon , as she carries guests around the world in the lap of luxury. For more information on Silver Moon , please call The Cruise Web today at 1-800-377-9383 to speak with one of our expert cruise consultants.

• Passenger Capacity: 596 (double occupancy)
• Year Built: 2020
• Last Refurbished: N/A

• All-Inclusive Cruising At Silversea and aboard Silver Moon, cruising is a way of life and life is easier when everything is included. Each suite includes a butler service for things like unpacking and packing your luggage, to scheduling your dining reservations, to ensuring your favorite bottle of whiskey is always on hand at the bar. Speaking of dining and drinks, guests aboard Silver Moon enjoy all-included dining and beverage packages for the duration of their trip. Even when not on the ship, Silversea guests are treated to shore excursions, at no extra cost.  

• Personalized Service Each suite aboard Silver Moon is complete with a dedicated butler who is at the service of the guests for the duration of the cruise. This butler does it all, from greeting you with champagne upon embarkation, to turning down you bed each night, and serving breakfast each morning. Guests staying in the Royal, Grand, or Owner's suites are in for exclusive services, including coordination of personal shore side activities, organization of in-suite cocktail parties and the drawing of a relaxing aromatherapy bath.  

• Atlantide If you cruise on Silver Moon, Atlantide is an absolute must for the foodie inside all of us. Inspired by mythology and the seven daughters of Atlas, this gourmet dining option uses fresh ingredients to create elegant dishes from the sea and on land. Have a steak or try one of the fresh seafood options, such as Verbena infused red snapper with a sea salt crust.  

Silver Moon Cruise Destinations

Silversea Cruises travels across the world’s most scenic routes, visiting intriguing ports-of-call in each of their carefully crafted itineraries. Not only do you spend time in classic, major port cities, because Silversea's smaller ships have the opportunity to visit more intimate hidden ports. From Alaska to Australia, Bermuda to Beijing and just about everywhere in between, you can see the best of the world with a Silversea cruise. Other destinations include, but are not limited to Canada, the Galapagos, Northern Europe, and the Middle East. 

You’ll be surprised and delighted by the beauty, serenity, and general calm you can find on a cruise to Alaska and the Pacific Coast.

You’ll be thrilled by the exciting historic expeditions and satisfied by supremely tasty Oriental fare when you choose a cruise to Asia.

Beaches, barbies, and bandicoots—experience the Down Under lifestyle on a cruise to Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.

Exclusive beaches. Authentic local experiences. Groundbreaking engineering. It’s all available aboard a cruise to the Caribbean, Mexico, and the Panama Canal.

You never know what you’ll discover when you cruise to an exotic destination on a Silversea Expedition cruise. Maybe paradise, the Holy Grail or yourself?

Mediterranean

The romantic countries of Europe beckon you with their charming villas and mouth-watering cuisines—take a cruise to the Mediterranean.

South Pacific / Tahiti

Experience the world’s very own paradise in the South Pacific with Silversea Cruises. Tahiti, Bora Bora and the other islands await!

Silver Moon Departure Ports

From Accra in Ghana to Valparaiso in Chile Silversea cruises embark from ports all around the world. They can be well known spots like Barcelona and Vancouver but Silversea also offers expedition cruises that take their passengers to exotic destinations that are less frequently visited like Darwin, Australia and Muscat in Oman. Silversea has plenty of options for travelers looking to see a new side of the world. Learn more by speaking with a cruise consultant at The Cruise Web.

The near perfect days, beautiful scenery, pristine beaches and sparkling water offer the perfect backdrop for any dream adventure in Sydney, Australia.

Bridgetown, Barbados

Barbados, where the weather is impeccable, the beaches are beautiful and the food is fantastically fresh.

Willemstad, Curacao

Europe meets the West Indies in colorful Willemstad, Curacao, one of the most distinctive islands of the Netherlands Antilles.

Learn about the Greek gods and the early philosophy of Socrates when you visit the incredible ruins left in Athens, Greece. At night, go out and take in the culture with the modern Athenians.

Hilo, Hawaii

Hilo, Hawaii is a big city with lots of charm. Experience the city at sites like the Lyman Museum and Farmers Market, and then get out of town to see Volcanoes National Park.

Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo is a dazzling city where you might be overwhelmed at first by its modernity but will find lots of interesting subcultures in its various neighborhoods.

Auckland, New Zealand

The mild temperatures in Auckland enhance an outdoorsy cruise destination. Tour the many beaches, hike beautiful mountain ranges or just wander Auckland’s city streets.

Cartagena, Colombia

This Spanish influenced South American city is filled with exciting attractions based on the rich history and culture that surrounds the area. 

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon has deep cultural roots that are exposed through ruins and museum artifacts. Cruise to Lisbon and discover the culture and history of Portugal in its capital city.

A cruise to Civitavecchia is a chance for you to hop a quick train to Rome and explore the enormous history through ruins, galleries and The Vatican museums.

Discover imaginative architecture, impressive Spanish dishes and beautiful excursions into nature when you cruise to Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia.

With incredible weather, delicious fare and some stupendous attractions, you will find that Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades is one of the most attractive ports in the entire US.

The possibilities are endless when cruising to or from the City of Angels. Let your inner rock star shine as you explore the many wonders of Los Angeles, California.

Seward, Alaska

The beautiful small coastal town of Seward, which is most known for its picturesque scenic views and many visitors’ attractions, is a perfect addition for your next Alaska cruise.

Whether it’s your cruise destination or a launching point, Vancouver is a beautiful destination in itself with a sophisticated downtown and lots of natural elements to explore.

Fusina (Venice), Italy

A short distance from Venice, this quaint neighborhood has the canals you know and love, coupled with a classic Italian feel.

Silver Moon Deck Plans

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Adjacent suite for use as second bedroom.

Adjoining Suite for use as second bedroom.

Indulge in the epitome of ultra-luxury cruising. The Grand Suite is for those who want to experience sailing in style. The sophistication of the Silversea philosophy coupled with ample interior and exterior space makes this the perfect choice for serious travellers. With the biggest verandas on board, enjoy entertaining new friends or simply sharing intimate meals while contemplating spectacular sunsets. Savour the sense of well-being offered by the luxurious furnishings and modern amenities.

Located lower bow, the Classic Veranda Suite offers all the comfort and attention to detail that you can expect aboard both inside and out. A generous expanse of interior comforts elegant decor, stunning marble bathroom and ample seating area, make this a cosy home away from home. But perhaps this suite's finest asset lies just outside, as floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a private veranda, making every sunset feel as if it is yours alone.

Located on the upper deck, and offering spectacular sunset views, the Superior Veranda Suite has all the comforts and luxury that you can expect aboard. A comfortable living space, attention to detail and a generous expanse of amenities, this stunning suite makes for a cozy home while on the seas. But perhaps this suite's finest asset lies just outside, as floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a private veranda, making every sunset feel as if it is yours alone.

Picture yourself taking a delicious breakfast on your private veranda. Imagine watching the sun set, a flute of chilled champagne in hand, setting sail for your next destination. Prestigious, classic and sophisticated, this stylish apartment suite offers the ultimate in finest accommodation on board. Set aside for those who seek a superlative level of space, comfort and service, the Owner's Suite has it all. The adjoining bedroom, with its en-suite bathroom, offers its own spectacular sea views.

Step onto your terrace and bask in the calm feeling of the ocean breeze. Dissolve into the comfort of your king size bed. Prepare for the evening in the beautiful marble bathroom. The upper deck location gives the most spectacular of sea views, the spacious living area allows for comfortable relaxing where cosy nights in become veritable experiences in themselves. The two-bedroom configuration of this suite makes this it the ideal option for families.

The Panorama Suite provides generous living space for voyagers. Located lower bow, the Panorama offers all the comfort and attention to detail that you can expect aboard. A generous expanse of interior comforts elegant decor, stunning marble bathroom and ample seating area, make this a cosy home away from home. The seating area of the Panorama Suite has plenty of room to relax, while large picture windows frame panoramic ocean views.

The Royal Suite offers a vast, eloquent space. Precise lines, authentic Italian craftsmanship and fine materials make up just some of the details of this stunning suite. The Royal Suite boasts a lavish living area perfect for entertaining, plush interior furnishings and sweeping seascapes from the private terrace. The comfort of the spacious apartment makes this the ideal space for those wanting to feel the true comfort and luxury of the Silversea philosophy.

The Vista Suite offers all the comfort and attention to detail that you can expect aboard. A generous expanse of interior comforts elegant decor, stunning marble bathroom and ample seating area, make this a cosy home away from home. The seating area of the Vista Suite has plenty of room to relax, while large picture windows frame panoramic ocean views, the perfect backdrop for breakfast in bed! 3 Wheelchair Accessible Suites (407, 409, 417)

With its preferred mid-ship location and all the comfort and attention to detail that you can expect aboard, the Deluxe Veranda Suite is the savvy traveller's paradise both inside and out. Elegant decor, stunning marble bathroom and ample seating area, make this a cosy home away from home. But perhaps this suite's finest asset lies just outside, as floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a private veranda, making every sunset feel as if it is yours alone.

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Explore the world on a Silversea cruise, which offers all the finer things on their luxury ships, but also has itineraries into some of the world’s most exotic spots, so you can have an adventurous vacation and a pampering getaway all in one. 

Atlantide aboard Silver Moon

Grand Suite aboard Silver Moon

Grand Suite additional space aboard Silver Moon

The Grill aboard Silver Moon

Guests dinning aboard Silver Moon

Library aboard Silver Moon

Pool deck aboard Silver Moon

Top 10 Silver Moon Cruises

• Silver Moon 11 NIGHT Mediterranean CRUISE Departing From Piraeus (Athens), Greece (Jun 2024 - Jun 2024)
• Silver Moon 8 NIGHT Mediterranean CRUISE Departing From Piraeus (Athens), Greece (Jul 2024)
• Silver Moon 10 NIGHT Mediterranean CRUISE Departing From Piraeus (Athens), Greece (Jul 2024)
• Silver Moon 7 NIGHT Mediterranean CRUISE Departing From Fusina (Venice), Italy (Jul 2024 - Sep 2024)
• Silver Moon 21 NIGHT Mediterranean CRUISE Departing From Fusina (Venice), Italy (Jul 2024)
• Silver Moon 11 NIGHT Mediterranean CRUISE Departing From Fusina (Venice), Italy (Jul 2024 - Sep 2024)
• Silver Moon 10 NIGHT Mediterranean CRUISE Departing From Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (Aug 2024 - Oct 2024)
• Silver Moon 10 NIGHT Mediterranean CRUISE Departing From Barcelona, Spain (Aug 2024)
• Silver Moon 21 NIGHT Mediterranean CRUISE Departing From Barcelona, Spain (Aug 2024)
• Silver Moon 11 NIGHT Mediterranean CRUISE Departing From Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (Aug 2024)

Learn More About Silversea Cruises

Accessibility

Learn about Silversea Cruises' handicap accessible luxury cruises and accommodations for guests with special needs or disabilities.

Savor fine dining aboard Silversea Cruises, including the elegant Restaurant, the Italian-inspired La Terrazza, Le Champagne, Stars Supper Club, Pool Grill, Seishin Restaurant and in-suite dining.

Entertainment

Enjoy Silversea Cruises' onboard entertainment, including Broadway-style productions, casino games, the buzzing Observation Lounge, Pool Bar and more.

Onboard Activities

Engage in Silversea Cruises' onboard activities, including enrichment courses, dance classes, cooking demonstrations, fitness classes, bingo, internet cafés and duty-free shops.

Service & Awards

Learn how Silversea Cruises' attentive staff anticipate your every need with an extensive list of onboard services, including baggage valet. Plus, view Silversea Cruises' awards.

Spa & Fitness

Unwind in Silversea Cruises' beautiful fitness centers, spa and salon. Relax with a facial, hot stone massage, aromatherapy and more.

Special Events

Learn about Silversea Cruises' special cruises, including Food and Wine themed cruises or Bridge sailings with the American Contract Bridge League.

Explore Silversea Cruises' luxurious suites (Owner's, Royal, Silver, Medallion, Expedition and more) - each beautifully appointed with Bvlgari toiletries, a stocked bar and other personal touches.

Youth Programs

Learn about cruising with children aboard Silversea Cruises. There isn't a formal youth program, but children ages 6 months and older are permitted with an accompanying adult (21+).

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Silversea Silver Moon: New…And Perfectly Seasoned!

Silversea’s New S.A.L.T. Culinary Program Immerses Guests in Their Destination

Until last week when I sailed a segment of Silver Moon’s Panama Canal voyage from Fort Lauderdale, the dishes I most closely associated with Mexico and the Caribbean were things like chicken wings, jalapeno poppers, nachos and other artery-cloggers I’d pluck off the grubby menus of places like Señor Frog’s.

Silversea’s Silver Moon has changed all that with S.A.L.T (Sea and Land Taste), an innovative and ambitious five-pronged program that immerses guests in the local cuisine, traditions and culinary heritage of a voyage’s destination–in my case, Honduras, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama.

S.A.L.T was designed by Silversea in collaboration with award-winning travel and food writer Adam Sachs, most recently Editor-in-Chief of the prestigious Saveur Magazine . “My mission for S.A.L.T,” states Sachs, “is simply to apply an endless curiosity and adventurous appetite to deep-dive explorations of the ingredients, cuisine and rituals of the countries and communities we visit.”

And that he does with a program that is, at once, educational, entertaining, fun and, above all, delicious!

– The S.A.L.T. Lab is an elaborate hands-on kitchen where guests whip up a local dish while receiving instruction and hearing the fascinating story of the ingredients and their place in the history of the region. Did you know, for example, that tamales didn’t suddenly pop up at your local Mexican take-out joint, but date back to 8000 B.C. and appear in South American cave drawings and hieroglyphics?  And bravo to the S.A.L.T. Lab for selecting dishes that are simple enough for even novice cooks to prepare:  the colors, textures and taste of my finished Tamal de Olla were inspiring!

– The S.A.L.T. Talks include entertaining and informative lectures that explore a region’s culinary focus and often include a cooking demonstration and discussion of the most suitable wine for the dish—samples and recipes included. On my sailing, Nicholas Gill, co-author of The Latin American Cookbook, took us on a culinary journey of dishes and ingredients that span Mexico’s tropical coasts to the icy islands at the foot of South America, skipping over the book’s chapter on insect recipes, thank God.

– The S.A.L.T. Bar celebrates the local cocktails, wines and beers found in the region and/or island or city where Silver Moon is right now . The perfect cozy spot for cocktails and pre-dinner conversation, if you sail Central America, ask bartender Andreas to whip you up the El Dorado, a delicious Columbian concoction that includes gold rum, coconut, mango, lemon, and vanilla, topped with a light and airy egg white froth.

– The S.A.L.T. Kitchen is a spacious, contemporary spot done in a restful blue and beige color scheme, with throw pillow-adorned banquettes and table seating. This is the jewel in the S.A.L.T. crown, celebrating local cuisine with elevated versions of destination-specific and regional favorites, the destination menu changing daily while the regional selections remain for as long as the ship is sailing the area. For me in Belize, that meant a moist and tasty yucca bread slathered with lime and garlic-infused butter followed by a rich and briny coconut and clam soup and a main course of hot and spicy jerked ground beef generously topped with crispy spiced potatoes. A crunchy coconut tart that rivalled the best macaroon I’ve ever tasted sweetly topped off a sumptuous meal. (Reservations suggested; no surcharge.)

– S.A.L.T. Ashore delivers guests to the destination’s chefs, markets and restaurants for experiences that truly capture a location’s culinary soul. In Roatan, Honduras, we travelled to Punta Gorda’s oceanfront Halisco Place Restaurant where, while sipping water from a freshly picked coconut, we witnessed the ancient process that creates crispy, cassava-based areba bread and learned of the medicinal qualities of local herbs like jack-ass root, which is reputed to cure cancer, diabetes and malaria and is currently being used to attack Covid. Later, beneath the restaurant’s cheerful yellow and orange wooden canopy, Chef Astel Samuel Raymond introduced us to Garifuna cuisine with a rich and savory coconut milk-based stew studded with bananas, dumplings, and shrimp before serving a delicious main course of deep-fried yellowtail which just hours ago was happily swimming in the sparking blue sea before us.

Maybe I’m getting ahead of myself here, something that’s easy to do when you’ve experienced the debut of a program as ground-breaking and multi-faceted as S.A.L.T.  Because what makes the S.A.L.T Program even more exciting is that you’ll find it aboard Silver Moon , the most dazzling ship to debut this year!

Intimate Ship, Spacious Accommodations and Butlers for All!

Silver Moon , which debuted in June 2021, is the latest addition to Silversea Cruises’ elegant, ultra-luxury fleet. At 40,700 grt and a guest capacity of 596, this is an intimate all-suite ship with accommodations that range from the 333 square foot Vista Suite to the massive 1,055 square-foot Owner’s Suite. 96% of the ship’s 298 suites include private verandas, and in all categories, you’ll find marble bathrooms with a full line of high-end Bulgari toiletries, interactive wall-mounted flat-screen TV, beds outfitted with the finest Italian linens and a spacious walk-in closet. A butler, who is available to unpack your suitcase on request, service your in-suite bar or deliver and serve room service orders, is assigned to each suite. And you can expect a voyage-full of little surprises during your stay:  From the bottle of champagne that greets guests at embarkation to the lovely Bulgari clutch/make-up bag stuffed with Covid essentials like masks, hand sanitizer and Bulgari hand cream to combat the drying effect of the sanitizer, a durable Silversea leather-trimmed tote bag, a stylish Silversea baseball cap and chocolates (sometimes individual and other times a delightful little box of them) each night.

All-Inclusive…and Soon To Be More So!   Like all ships in the Silversea fleet, Silver Moon is an all-inclusive experience with gratuities, all beverages, and most specialty restaurants complimentary on each sailing. And things get even better this spring aboard the line’s classic cruise ships:  Beginning in March, Silversea includes in fares international round trip economy flights, pre- and post-cruise hotel stays, private limousine transfers to and from a guest’s airport (within 50 miles) and offers at least one complimentary shore excursion at each port.

New…Yet Familiar:

Veteran Silversea guests will find much of Silver Moon familiar, from the architecturally-stunning, plushly-carpeted double staircase that ascends through midship (on my holiday sailing, adorned with pine garland, Christmas stockings and ornaments) to favorite cocktail destinations like the Panorama Lounge and Dolce Vida and the breathtaking sunsets viewed from The Observation Lounge/Library high atop the ship on deck 11. They’ll know that the quirky Arts Café is where they’ll head for a particularly early morning coffee, a sweet, sandwich or snack at any time of the day. Cigar lovers will appreciate an expanded Connoisseur’s Club which, aboard Silver Moon , includes the traditional clubby space filled with overstuffed leather easy chairs plus a new sheltered outdoor area.

Those who’ve sailed Silver Moon’s sister ship, Silver Muse , may already be familiar with the enormous size of Silver Moon’s swimming pool (you can actually swim laps) but those who have not will be astonished that a ship as intimate as Silver Moon could feature a pool three times the size of that found on most megaships!

No matter which ship a Silversea veteran has sailed, they’ll be very familiar with the extraordinary service aboard Silver Moon …and newbies will be dazzled!

A World of Dining:

Perhaps we shouldn’t be all that astonished by the innovation of Silver Moon’s S.A.L.T Program—it’s not surprising that a line that is known for the excellence of its on-board dining should add a new and exciting twist to its culinary options.  S.A.L.T. is certainly shaking up Silver Moon’s dining scene but fans of other, more traditional Silversea dining venues, will be delighted to find many of their favorites still on board!

The light-filled Atlantide, Silver Moon’s main dining room, celebrates continental cuisine with the freshest seafood, tender steaks, sweetly-glazed duck and more. And every night caviar is available as an appetizer. (Caviar is even available through room service aboard Silver Moon !)

In the evenings, a generous antipasti platter of meats, cheeses and bruschetta and a basket brimming with savory breads greet guests at the indoor/outdoor La Terrazza. This romantic and popular Italian eatery is the place to go for tender fresh pastas under a blizzard of shredded parmesan, or a perfectly-charred veal chop alongside a rich and flavorful sauce with, perhaps, a strawberry-and-whipped cream- filled rum cake wrapped in a dark chocolate collar for dessert.

Dinner and a show?  The Silver Note and its live (though unintrusive) blues or jazz backdrop is the perfect setting for those looking for inventive “small plate” meals that are as artistic as they are delicious:  From buttered lobster tail to a vivid artist’s palette of bite-sized vegetables and seafood and a small, asparagus-topped sliced glazed duck dish. Start your evening at the intimate Silver Note Bar at the entrance to the supper club.

Fine Asian-inspired cuisine is the theme at the sophisticated Kaiseki (surcharge $40 at dinner; complimentary at lunch). Think entrees like tender black cod and the freshest sushi and sashimi against an experience that emphasizes meticulous preparation, drama and traditions.

For something more casual, head to The Grill and its Hot Rocks, a poolside dining experience that allows guests to grill their own meat or fish selections at their table under the stars, atop volcanic rock heated to a temperature of 400 degrees. Apprehensive?  Let the chef do it for you…though you’ll miss all the fun!

An even more casual option may be found at the outdoor Spaccanapoli where, at dinner, 15 varieties of luscious pizza are available alongside an appetizer plate of briny olives, sweet marinated tomatoes and pungent chunks of parmesan reggiano.

And for that special occasion, it’s La Dame, Silver Moon’s ultimate French-inspired fine dining experience ($60 surcharge). Amid romantic lighting and tables set with crisp linens and sparkling crystal, guests are surrounded by magnificent panels of hand-crafted Lalique as each memorable course is impeccably served. Caviar to begin, perhaps, followed by a creamy and earthy mushroom soup and a refreshing intermezzo–lemon sorbet topped with the thinnest slice of candied lemon. What follows might be a luscious portion of Chilean sea bass slathered in a buttery, parsley-studded sauce and resting atop a rainbow of perfectly braised vegetables, and a Grand Marnier souffle dessert, its delectable vanilla sauce sensuously drizzled tableside by the attentive server. A tray of rich and decadent chocolate truffles concludes this amazing dining experience.

Silver Moon certainly continues the elegance and comfort that Silversea is famous for. And with its myriad extraordinary dining options and the addition of the innovative S.A.L.T. Program, there’s no question: sophisticated travelers are going to eat it right up.

Photos credit Silversea and Judi Cuervo

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Silversea cruise review: a Central and North American adventure

An incredible journey featuring cultural exploration, cooking classes, comfort and more

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Sailing on Silversea's luxurious and exquisitely designed Silver Nova ship is dreamy in itself, but add to that an incredible itinerary including the iconic Panama Canal and you have yourself a bucket-list cruise. 

As a solo traveller , I was pleasantly surprised by how well solo guests are looked after, with nightly solo traveller drinks, hosted by the friendly guest relations team. I made some fantastic friends here on day one, which turned into a group who met for dinners, drinks on deck and post-trip conversations. 

Tours and activities

Some people book their excursions as soon as they are released, but I booked mine the day I arrived and still managed to get on my desired trips. However, I would recommend booking tours and activities in advance, if possible, to avoid disappointment.

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For me, the stand-out excursion had to be my first Mayan ruins experience, in Belize. It was certainly worth the hike to see the fascinating geometric carvings face to face, and the tasty traditional lunch of Belize chicken, rice and beans beforehand certainly helped keep us going.

Another exciting excursion was the all-terrain vehicle trip through the rainforest in Costa Rica. Seeing the colourful flora and fauna comfortably from inside was fun, then we got out for a stroll where our guide pointed out local species such as the eye-catching bright red poison dart frog. 

In Honduras, we were exposed to the culture with song and dance, history lesson opposite the bright blue sea from a knowledgeable local, as well as a taste of the traditional taro bread. 

The high point, however, was traversing the Panama Canal. Guests sat together in the plush panoramic lounge, with mimosas in hand, eagerly waiting to pass through the first lock. It felt monumental, and the Panamanian cooking class and talk about the history of the canal, as well as the Panamanian dance show in the evening, made the day all the more memorable. 

During "sea days" there are a host of activities to choose from, including dance classes, language classes, and even origami. My favourite was the quiz sessions – especially since my team won a few times! 

For a more relaxing pastime, pay a visit to the smart Otium spa, where you're offered champagne upon arrival before an exfoliating and nourishing 'Roman Bliss' massage.

A cabin should be a place you look forward to retreating to after an adventurous day on excursion, or even a fun-filled day at sea, and my cabin was a real haven. 

There is a choice of toiletries, from pH-balanced Sebamed to luxuriously scented Bvlgari, and my attentive butler made sure I received the right ones. My delicious ganache chocolates were also topped up daily. 

The bathroom was very spacious, with clean lines and Carrara marble finish, which was carried through to tabletops in the suite. The walk-in closet meant I could stash my suitcase, with plenty of space to unpack and hang all my clothes, and ample shelving too. 

I also had a desk, a dressing area with plug sockets adapting to all nationalities, and a comfortable sofa to sit. If I wanted to dine outside, there was also a balcony with two chairs and a table.

Eating and drinking

Breakfast can be eaten at a few venues, as well as a room service, which was popular with guests, set up on their balconies and always brought on time. 

I particularly enjoyed the 'healthy' options at the Marquee restaurant which also offers fabulous poke bowls for lunch, or you could order an excellent pizza from adjacent restaurant Spaccanapoli, which are cooked in a traditional oven. 

There's a broad, ever-changing buffet menu at La Terrazza for lunch – its dessert selection is huge and for dinner Italian classics shine. At delicately designed Japanese restaurant Kaiseki, there's sushi and hearty ramen bowls, among a larger dinner selection. 

At my favourite, the S.A.L.T restaurant, where the menu centres on the country you're in, try some of their local cuisine, elevated yet authentic. You can enjoy some jazz accompaniment at La Dame, the ship's signature French restaurant.

Throughout the day I popped into the Arts Café for delicious coffee – always a plus –or a slice of cake and fresh juice in a light-filled space that's a joy to sit in. 

One evening I fancied something chocolate-y and ended up with one of the best brownies ever from the room service menu. 

The verdict

This voyage took me on an incredible journey from Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel, Belize to Roatan, Honduras and Costa Rica to Panama. 

As well as the journey, Silversea adds exciting context to the countries you are visiting, from cooking classes that highlight the fascinating cuisines, to talks giving the background history and much more – all creating an incredible and unforgettable trip. 

Yasemen Kaner-White was a guest on the Silver Nova ship, and her trip was a segment of the Fort Lauderdale, US to Callao, Peru voyage. 

Door-to-door fare is £9,700 per person based on double occupancy in a Classic Veranda (including private executive airport transfers, overnight hotel stay, round trip flights, food and beverage on board, butler service, expedition gear and shore excursions). For more information, visit Silversea.com or call 0844 251 0837.

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6 Top Luxury Alaska Cruises for 2024 & Beyond

C ruising to Alaska on a small luxury ship affords a very different experience than sailing through The Great Land on a larger vessel. On a smaller luxury ship, you'll enjoy the expected perks like fewer passengers and more personalized service – but you'll also physically get closer to the boundless wilderness, abundant wildlife, icy blue glaciers and majestic snow-capped mountains that you've waited a lifetime to see.

While the fares to sail on such vessels are quite a bit higher than those of larger cruise providers, the all-inclusive (or mostly all-inclusive) prices typically include all-suite accommodations with balconies, all meals, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, 24-hour room service, Wi-Fi access, gratuities, welcome bottles of sparkling wine, pillow selection, some shore excursions and butler service. Best of all, you won't feel like you're being nickel-and-dimed while on board. As a special touch, the attentive crew members may even learn your name and memorize your preferred pre-dinner cocktail.

Unlike many mainstream lines, most luxury Alaska cruises do not offer pre- and post-cruise tours to extend your adventure. However, you can plan these experiences on your own through third-party providers.

Alaska Tour & Travel has pre-cruise packages that include visits to Denali National Park & Preserve and the small, quirky Alaska towns of Homer and Talkeetna. You can also see a different side of Alaska via a train ride on the Alaska Railroad, take a national parks tour that includes Kenai Fjords National Park or head northbound to Fairbanks , one of the best places in the world to see the northern lights (if you visit during aurora season, from late August to late April). In addition, the company can plan a self-drive tour from Anchorage to Seward, which includes a stay at a wilderness lodge, helicopter flightseeing over Knik Glacier and guided tours in the parks.

The following luxury cruise lines will ensure you make the most of your voyage in Alaska – one of the most magical destinations on Earth.

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Silversea Cruises

Silversea Cruises' small luxury ships are designed for adventurers interested in visiting a mix of Alaska's top ports and more rugged, off-the-beaten-track locales. Extended itineraries offer stops in less-visited destinations like the towns of Haines and Wrangell. On board, guests can expect a personalized experience that includes luxurious ocean-view suites with butler service, multiple gourmet dining options, complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, and attentive service with one of the highest crew-to-guest ratios in the industry.

Base fares for Silversea's 2024 and 2025 Alaska itineraries start at $3,250 per person. If you upgrade to Silversea 's door-to-door fare (which starts at $5,200 per person), you'll receive private chauffeur service from your home to the airport (and back home upon your return) and round-trip flights, with business class upgrades in some destinations.

Silversea also offers immersive pre- and post-cruise land experiences, departing from Seward, Alaska. Highlights include sightseeing flights over Denali National Park & Preserve or into bear country to see Alaska's magnificent grizzly bears. In Vancouver, travelers can take a flightseeing transfer to Victoria to tour the 55-acre Butchart Gardens or board the Rocky Mountaineer for a two-day train ride through the Canadian Rockies.

Silversea's Alaska itineraries extend from May to September, with voyages ranging between seven and 16 days. The line's newest and largest vessel, the 728-passenger Silver Nova , sails its inaugural Alaska season in 2024 along with two smaller ships, Silver Muse (596 guests) and Silver Shadow (392 guests). There are 35 Alaska voyages available in 2024. In 2025, luxury cruisers can hop aboard one of 45 scheduled voyages on either Silver Nova or the 596-guest Silver Moon .

For a seven-day itinerary, consider a sailing from Seward, Alaska, to Vancouver, British Columbia. This voyage cruises the Hubbard Glacier and the Inside Passage and stops in the Alaska towns of Juneau, Skagway, Sitka and Ketchikan. Complimentary excursions in Ketchikan include a tour of Saxman Native Village; a visit to Bonfire Bay Oyster Farm, featuring a sea-to-table oyster tasting; the Alaskan Cultural, Culinary & Lumberjack show; the Alaskan Lodge Adventure & Seafeast and a day as a fisherman aboard the Aleutian Ballard, as seen on Discovery Channel's "The Deadliest Catch." You can also opt for a Selected Shore Excursion (for an additional cost), such as mountain biking or a private fishing trip.

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Regent Seven Seas Cruises' elegant Seven Seas Explorer sails the line's Alaska itineraries in 2024 and 2025. The lavish 746-guest ship was coined "The Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built" when it debuted in 2016; among its impressive features are the 3,875-square-foot Regent Suite and a high-end collection of art displayed throughout the ship, including works by Pablo Picasso.

Alaska voyages with Regent in 2024 and 2025 start at $4,799 per person. Upgraded 2-for-1 all-inclusive fares (starting at $5,499 per person) cover elegant all-balcony suite accommodations; round-trip airfare (business class on international flights); a one-night pre-cruise hotel package; free two- or three-night land programs; free unlimited shore excursions; free unlimited beverages (alcoholic and nonalcoholic); complimentary specialty dining; and prepaid gratuities. You'll also receive complimentary airport transfers, unlimited Wi-Fi access and valet laundry service.

Every suite style includes a private balcony, roomy closets and upscale finishes. Concierge Suites (and above) add cozy in-room amenities like cashmere blankets, perfect to bundle up in while you take in the scenery. Meanwhile, Penthouse Suites (and higher) include a private butler who can book excursions, make dinner and spa reservations, unpack your luggage, arrange for a private cocktail soiree in your suite and indulge any other special requests.

Between May and September 2024, Regent sails 22 Alaska voyages. There are 16 Alaska sailings scheduled for the same period in 2025. Itineraries range from seven to 14 nights. For plenty of scenic cruising days, consider a round-trip itinerary from Vancouver departing May 28, 2025. The cruise includes five relaxing days at sea, where you'll enjoy scenic cruising through the Inside Passage (twice), Hubbard Glacier (twice) and Endicott Arm Fjord. Ports of call in Alaska include Wrangell, Juneau , Skagway, Sitka, Seward, Icy Strait (Hoonah) and Ketchikan. You'll also have a full day in Victoria, British Columbia, before returning to Vancouver.

While in Wrangell, consider the Tongass Botanical Forest Walk excursion. Tongass National Forest is the largest national forest in the U.S., with towering old-growth trees and unique flora, fauna and ecosystems. While in the temperate rainforest with your naturalist guide, look for local wildlife like Sitka black-tailed deer, porcupines and birds of prey. Other complimentary excursions at this stop include a round of golf at Muskeg Meadows Golf Course; a canoe trip through Wrangell harbor and nearby islands, and a heritage tour about Tlingit culture and the history of the town.

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Recently relaunched Crystal offers just seven voyages in Alaska aboard Crystal Serenity in July and August 2024. The 740-guest luxury vessel was refurbished in 2023 and features the line's signature top-notch service, elegant interiors and suites, and personal butler service in every room category.

Other perks and amenities include plush bathrobes and Sicily's Ortigia bath products; an impressive passenger-to-crew ratio; prepaid gratuities; complimentary beverages; and outstanding cuisine, including Umi Uma (an exclusive Nobu restaurant at sea, available only on Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony ). Guests can also feast on Italian cuisine at Osteria d'Ovidio; book an exclusive dining experience at The Vintage Room; indulge in Parisian cafe-style fare at The Bistro; opt for American cuisine at Waterside Restaurant or take their pick of several other casual indoor and alfresco options.

Cruisers also have their selection of unique shore experiences curated by Crystal's parent company A&K Travel Group, such as a ride on the world's largest zip line in Hoonah (Icy Strait Point); dog sledding and glacier flightseeing in Skagway; fishing and wilderness dining in Ketchikan and the Wildlife Quest and Fin Island Lodge experience in Sitka, boasting a feast of Alaska king crab and wild salmon.

Crystal offers seven- and eight-night round-trip voyages from Vancouver , as well as one-way cruises from Vancouver or Seward, Alaska. Select itineraries – like the July 30, 2024, voyage from Vancouver to Seward – offer a scenic cruising day in the Seymour Narrows in British Columbia. On this sailing, you'll also enjoy a day at sea cruising Hubbard Glacier, as well as stops in Ketchikan, Sitka, Hoonah (Icy Strait), Skagway and Sitka in Alaska. Or, opt for the July 2, 2024, round-trip sailing from Vancouver for three scenic cruising days in the Inside Passage, Endicott Arm and the Seymour Narrows.

The line's Aug. 13, 2024, round-trip sailing from Vancouver features a special guest: Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio, the executive chairman of A&K Travel Group. As such, the cruise will include an exclusive gala dinner and other unique experiences. Other special voyages welcome marine biologist and National Geographic photographer Flip Nicklin, who will share personal stories from his extensive career and expert insights about humpback whale habitats and behaviors.

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Viking Ocean Cruises

Viking Ocean Cruises' 11-day Alaska & the Inside Passage cruise is available on 11 dates during the 2024 season. It sails from Vancouver to Seward (or the reverse) on the 930-passenger Viking Orion . In 2025, the line offers the same itinerary on 22 dates between May and September, split between Viking Orion and its sister ship, the 930-passenger Viking Sea .

Viking's destination-focused itineraries are curated for travelers who are interested in history, science, culture and cuisine, as they feature onboard enrichment like lectures by Viking's resident historians. You'll also find regionally inspired dishes in The Restaurant and special access to unique tours and excursions ashore.

The line's mostly all-inclusive fares cover accommodations in spacious all-veranda staterooms and suites; beer, wine and soft drinks at lunch and dinner; meals at all the dining venues; one shore excursion in every port; free Wi-Fi access; 24-hour specialty teas, coffees and bottled water; complimentary access to The Nordic Spa & Fitness Center; and other upscale amenities.

Voyages traveling northbound from Vancouver include one day of scenic cruising through the Inside Passage before stopping in Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Skagway and Icy Strait Point in Alaska. The eighth day of the cruise sails through picturesque Yakutat Bay, which includes the Hubbard Glacier. The ship then calls on Valdez, Alaska, before the trip ends with two days in Seward.

While in Valdez, take an optional tour to explore the incredible scenery surrounding the small fishing town. Viking offers a kayaking trip to see the Valdez Glacier; a scenic cruise through picturesque Prince William Sound to view the Columbia Glacier; a wildlife cruise where you can look for humpback whales, orcas, porpoises, sea otters and bald eagles; a helicopter ride over the area's rugged, icy wilderness; or a UTV adventure through the Chugach Mountains to Mineral Creek Canyon.

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Seabourn Cruise Line

Between May and August 2024, Seabourn Cruise Line will host 20 Alaska voyages aboard the Seabourn Odyssey , before the ship leaves the cruise line in the fall. In 2025, the line offers 27 Alaska sailings on Seabourn Quest. Both yacht-inspired ships accommodate up to 458 guests and feature Seabourn's signature all-inclusive amenities, including luxurious oceanfront suites with verandas; personalized service; complimentary fine wines and premium spirits; complimentary dining; and caviar served throughout the sailing. You'll also have a complimentary W-Fi package and an in-suite minibar stocked with your favorite beverages. Ashore, sign up for exclusive programs like shopping for fresh salmon, halibut and Alaska king crab alongside a Seabourn chef.

Guests booking Seabourn Quest for 2025 will be able to sample the line's new dining concept, Solis. Inspired by destinations in the Mediterranean, the menu features a fresh, modern take on traditional dishes and whimsical cocktails. The restaurant is a collaboration with master chef and culinary partner Anton Egger and senior corporate chef Franck Salein. In addition to dishes like salt-encrusted whole branzino and Tuscan-style steak, guests will also find a wide selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes.

The seven-day Alaska Fjords & Canadian Inside Passage itinerary on May 31, 2024, aboard Seabourn Odyssey, sails from Juneau to Vancouver and includes a day in either Tracy Arm or Endicott Arm, depending on the ice conditions. From there, you can take one of the optional guided excursions: Ventures by Seabourn. These tours are an additional cost but offer opportunities for up-close Zodiac, kayaking or catamaran experiences in the wilderness to see glaciers calving and view local wildlife, such as black bears, mountain goats, seals, wolves and seabirds.

You'll also enjoy many days of scenic cruising on this voyage, and have the opportunity for more optional adventures in Rudyerd Bay (Misty Fjords). The ship makes additional stops in Wrangell, Alaska, and Prince Rupert, British Columbia, before disembarking in Vancouver.

If you want to see stunning Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve, then consider booking the seven-day Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier Bay sailing on May 10, 2024, from Vancouver to Juneau. This itinerary also includes the Seymour Narrows and Snow Pass, cruising Queen Island Sound and the Lynn Canal. There's a stop for Ventures by Seabourn activities like kayaking and Zodiac rides in the Inian Islands. The Alaska ports of call on this voyage are Ketchikan, Sitka, Icy Strait Point and Haines. You'll disembark in Juneau.

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French luxury expedition line PONANT offers 10 Alaska cruises in 2024; itineraries span between seven and 11 nights. Aboard the 264-guest yacht-style Le Soléal, you'll meet up to 10 naturalist experts and guides specializing in geology, history, ornithology or marine or land mammals. Guests can attend onboard lectures and embark on Zodiac landings with the guides.

The ship features elegant staterooms and suites, a library, a spa, a hair salon and a gym. Guests will be treated to movies in the theater, wine tastings and cooking demonstrations throughout the expedition. All fine dining meals, 24-hour room service, an open bar (including an in-room minibar) and complimentary and unlimited Wi-Fi access are covered in the pricing.

Two of PONTANT's eight-night voyages from Vancouver to Sitka are in partnership with Smithsonian Journeys and are curated for English-speaking travelers. Fares for these expeditions include transfers to and from the ship and a shore excursion in each port. On board, you can attend talks and discussions hosted by two Smithsonian Journeys experts: geologist Scott Burns and natural history filmmaker John Grabowska.

On these voyages, there is a sea day after departing Vancouver. You'll cruise through the Johnstone Strait, where you'll have an excellent chance of seeing humpback whales and orcas. After a day spent in the Inside Passage, the ship will call on the village of Metlakatla, Alaska, on the western coast of Annette Island, which is home to the Tsimshians from British Columbia. Other unique Alaska ports of call in this itinerary include the commercial fishing town of Petersburg, the Tlingit village of Kake and the small fishing community of Alfin Cove.

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Gwen Pratesi is a U.S. News & World Report contributor and an avid travel adventurer who fell in love with Alaska on her first visit to the state many years ago. She's returned several times both by land and sea to explore the state's vast wilderness and abundant wildlife, and to chase the northern lights in one of the best places on the planet to view them. Pratesi used her extensive knowledge of Alaska and the cruise industry to write this article.

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