Fusina (Venice), Italy

Fusina is a town located in the mainland of Venice, Italy.  Fusina is also home to several industrial and commercial activities, including a large petroleum refinery, which is one of the biggest in Italy. The town has a population of around 2,500 people and offers a range of services, such as shops, restaurants, and hotels, to visitors and residents alike.

Naples, Italy

Naples is one of Italy’s most vibrant and historic cities, set on the bay that bears its name, with the imposing Mount Vesuvius as its backdrop. It is the country’s third-largest city and is renowned for its rich culture, its cuisine — pizza was born here — and its unique atmosphere that blends chaos, energy, and authenticity. The city boasts an impressive old quarter, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with narrow streets, churches, palaces, and underground passages that reveal layers of history from antiquity to the present. Naples’ port is also significant, serving as a gateway to the islands of the bay (Capri, Ischia, Procida) as well as a hub for Mediterranean cruises. With its strong character, Naples is a city of contrasts: from the intensity of daily life and bustling markets to art, music, and the sense of walking through a “living museum.”

Giardini Naxos, Sicily

Giardini Naxos is located in Sicily on the Ionian coast, very close to Taormina. It is famous as the site of the first Greek settlement in Sicily, dating back to the 8th century BC. Today, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the area, known for its beaches, the archaeological park with remains of ancient Naxos, and its lively atmosphere with restaurants, cafés, and seaside hotels. Its location also offers stunning views of Mount Etna and easy access to both cultural and natural attractions in eastern Sicily.

Valletta

Valletta, Malta, is a historic coastal city renowned for its impressive Baroque architecture and rich cultural heritage. It serves as Malta’s capital and offers a wealth of museums, churches, and fortifications. Valletta’s charming streets, vibrant waterfront, and numerous cafes and restaurants make it a vibrant hub for tourists. Its strategic location and well-preserved history attract visitors interested in culture, history, and Mediterranean scenery.

Porto Santo Stefano, Italy

Famous for its fishing and even more famous for its seafood restaurants, Porto Santo Stefano is not that old. It began to take shape in the 15th century under the Republic of Siena, but was constantly under siege from pirates until the Spanish fortified it a century later. Today Porto Santo Stefano wears this young (in comparison to the rest of the Maremma) but colourful history on its sleeve. The countryside that surrounds the seaside town is dotted with fortresses and towers built by the Spanish to keep an eye on their many enemies. Beautifully conserved, these relics can be visited all year round.

Rovinj, Croatia

Rovinj, the “Blue Pearl of the Adriatic”, is one of the most picturesque towns in the Mediterranean and is located in Istria, the most northern and popular part of Croatia. Part of the Venetian Empire for over 500 years, the old town is perched on a pear-shaped peninsula high up on a hill, crowded with Venetian terracotta-roofed houses. 

Civitavecchia/Rome, Italy

Civitavecchia is a town and comune of the province of Rome. A sea port which is located 80 kilometres west-north-west of Rome. The harbor is formed by two piers and a breakwater, on which is a lighthouse.

Siracusa, Sicily

Siracusa is a pictureque city in Sicily, in Italy. Like many places in the country, it is an ancient town with a rich heritage. It was built by the ancient greeks and it is so scenic that Cicero once said:"the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of them all." Beautiful historic remains, basilicas, catacombs and burial caves give the chance to the visitors to have an interesting travel to the distant past. It is an amazing city that combines the history with the modern. Do not forget to taste the delicious italian cuisine and the wonderful wines.

Split Croatia

Split is a Mediterranean city of exceptional beauty, surrounded by lush pine forests and stands of wildflowers, dating 1700 years ago. Wander through the old cobbled streets and discover the imposing Palace of Diocletian in the heart of the city or catch a ferry to visit the picturesque Ivari island, famous for its fine wines Ntalmatia.

Zadar

Zadar is a coastal town and seaport of Croatia, located north of Split. The city has been inhabited since the 7th century BC. The old town is built on a peninsula, surrounded by a wall and is completely built up, with the typical architecture of medieval cities. The modern Zadar is a tourist city and major sights are the octagonal church of Agios Donatos (9th century) with its impressive bell tower, the Cathedral of St. Anastasia (9th-12th century) and the Roman market near Zeleni square.

Silver Ray
Set sail from summer 2024 aboard the second Nova Class ship Silver Ray

Get ready for Silver Ray. Silversea’s second Nova Class ship arrives in summer 2024 and promises guests seamless destination connection. Silver Ray mirrors every aspect of her sister ship, Silver Nova, including a pioneering, asymmetrical design and extraordinary use of glass in both public areas and in suite for uninterrupted views wherever you are! What’s more, Silver Ray is one of the most spacious ships ever built, offering an exceptionally high space-to-guest ratio yet remaining nimble enough to offer purity in movement, as her name suggests. She is truly our ray of light.

Ship's Specifications
Silver Ray preserves all our trademarks and delivers a new way of luxury cruising. Her revolutionary horizontal design ensures outstanding public areas, which fuse seamlessly together. Silver Ray will introduce a brand new selection of superb, spacious suites, many of which promise offer a 270˚ view from sea to sky. Eight restaurants and an unprecedented choice of bars complete the experience, offering delicious drinking and dining at any time of the day.

*Wheelchair Accessible Suites are included

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.