Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland is a cosmopolitan capital that combines outdoor activities and sophisticated culture. The famous Sky Tower offers a magnificent view of this unique city with the numerous museums and restaurants. Oakland has a tradition in sailing and one of the greatest events taking place here is the America's Cup.

Bluff, New Zealand

Bluff, at the southern tip of New Zealand’s South Island, is a small but historic port town best known as the “Gateway to Stewart Island.” Famous for its world-class Bluff oysters, it attracts seafood lovers from around the globe during the annual oyster festival. The town is also recognized for the iconic Stirling Point signpost, marking distances to cities worldwide. With a rugged coastline, maritime heritage, and a laid-back atmosphere, Bluff combines natural beauty with authentic Kiwi charm, offering visitors a glimpse into New Zealand’s southernmost lifestyle.

Cruising Milford Sound

Milford Sound, located into the Fiordlant Nacional Park in South Island, New Zealand, enters for 15 km inland from the sea and is surrounded by tall cliffs. Lush rainforests cling to steep slopes and the sea water is home for seals, penguins and dolphins. Indeed, the natural beauty of this landscape is breathtaking.
 

Eden, Australia

Eden is a coastal city in the region of New South Wales in Australia. It is located 478km south of Sydney, among various Bays. Rough cliffs cover the east side of the city, while a sandy beach, ideal for surf, named Aslings Beach is situated north of the cliffs. The port of Eden is the largest port in the region.

Hobart (Tasmania)

Hobart is the capital of Tasmania and one of Australia’s oldest cities. It is located on the southern coast of the island, at the mouth of the Derwent River, with the imposing Mount Wellington as its backdrop. The city is known for its strong colonial past, beautiful 19th-century architecture, and a relaxed, artistic atmosphere. The climate is cooler than mainland Australia, with mild summers and cold, wet winters. Combining natural beauty, history, and gastronomy (especially seafood and local wines), Hobart stands out as one of the country’s most distinctive cities.

Lyttelton, New Zealand

Lyttelton is a port town on the eastern coast of the South Island of New Zealand. In 2009 Lyttelton was defined as "an area of special or outstanding historical or cultural heritage significance or value". Lyttelton was the location for most of the exterior scenes in Peter Jackson's 1996 horror movie The Frighteners.

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne is located in the southeastern part of Australia. In the capital of Victoria, which is the perfect place for action, was born the Australian football and the famous cricket of Melbourne. In a short distance is located the Seine Kilnta, with a stunning beach and great variety of water sports.

Cruise Doubtful Sound, New Zealand

Doubtful Sound, located in New Zealand’s Fiordland, is one of the most impressive fjords of the region, second in size only to Milford Sound. Its name was given by James Cook, who described it as “doubtful” in terms of whether ships could safely navigate through it. A cruise through Doubtful Sound is considered a unique experience, as the fjord is more remote and less visited than others in New Zealand. Its calm waters mirror towering mountains, waterfalls that plunge directly into the sea, and the lush vegetation that covers the slopes. Wildlife is also abundant, with frequent sightings of dolphins, seals, and, with some luck, penguins. The isolation and raw beauty of Doubtful Sound make a boat trip or cruise there an experience of serenity and awe, revealing the most authentic side of Fiordland’s natural heritage.

Port Chalmers (Dunedin)

Port Chalmers is a historic suburb and the leading port of the city of Dunedin in New Zealand. This place is a wonderful mixture of rich heritage and a modern way of life. Visitors here enjoy the vibrant atmosphere full of galleries, boutiques, cafes and restaurants. The nature of the village offers spectacular views of isolated sandy beaches and forests. There is no doubt that this port offers an excellent experience of holidays.

Picton, New Zealand

Picton is a small seaside town at the northern tip of New Zealand’s South Island. It serves as the main gateway to the Marlborough Sounds and as a key ferry port connecting to Wellington. The town is known for its picturesque harbor, maritime museums, and outdoor activities such as cruises, kayaking, and hiking along the Queen Charlotte Track. Today, it attracts visitors for its natural beauty, relaxed atmosphere, and strategic location as a starting point for exploration.

Tauranga, New Zealand

Tauranga has all the amenities of a big city. The port Mount Maoungkanoui has the homonymous volcano as background. There you will find some of the most famous beaches of New Zealand, while Tauranga is just opposite the Harbour Bridge. You can charter a boat to go fishing, do scuba diving, dolphin watching or just sightseeing.

Silver Moon

Built by cruise lovers, for cruise lovers, Silver Moon is the epitome of 21st-century luxury travel.

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.

Ship's Specifications

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.

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

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

SMALLER GETS YOU CLOSER

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

SILVERSEA CLASSIC FLEET

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

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

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

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

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

SILVERSEA EXPEDITION FLEET

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

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