Hakodate, Japan

Located at the southernmost tip of Hokkaido,Hokodate is the third largest city on the northern island.It rejoices in breathtaking news, delicioius fresh seafood and a nagnificent natural environment.In 1859,Hakodate Port opened as one of the first international trading ports in Japan,along with Yokohama and Nagasaki.This direct influence of foreign cultures has worked on the city to create a unique cityscape that boasts a blend of foreign and Japanese culture to this day.

Shimizu

Shimizu is a coastal city in Japan, today part of Shizuoka City. It lies on the shores of Suruga Bay and is famous for its port, considered one of the most beautiful in the country, with the majestic Mount Fuji as a backdrop. The area is well known for its green tea production and fresh seafood, while it is also a popular stop for cruise ships. Visitors often enjoy excursions to Mount Fuji and the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, combining natural beauty with traditional Japanese culture.

Kochi, Japan

Kochi is a city on the island of Shikoku in Japan and the capital of Kochi Prefecture. It is best known for Kochi Castle, one of the few original Japanese castles still standing, as well as for Hirome Market, one of the country’s largest open-air markets. The area is famous for its local cuisine, especially katsuo no tataki (lightly seared bonito), and every August the city hosts the colorful Yosakoi Festival.

Kanazawa, Japan

Kanazawa is a historic city on Japan’s Sea of Japan coast, known for its well-preserved traditional atmosphere and rich cultural heritage. It is home to Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan’s three most beautiful landscape gardens, as well as former samurai and geisha districts. The city retains the charm of old Japan, with museums, teahouses, and striking architecture. Kanazawa offers a peaceful, artistic, and culturally immersive experience — far from the bustle of Japan’s major metropolises.

Miyako, Iwate, Japan

Miyako is a coastal city in Iwate Prefecture, northern Japan, located along the Pacific Ocean. It is renowned for its stunning natural scenery, especially Sanriku Fukkō National Park, with dramatic cliffs, caves, and clear waters. One of its most famous landmarks is the Jodogahama Rocks, spectacular rock formations that have become a symbol of the area. Miyako is also known for its fresh seafood and warm hospitality, offering visitors the charm of a small town combined with the wild beauty of Japan’s rugged coastline.

Nagasaki, Japan

The Japanese city of Nagasaki is built on a long narrow bay which forms a natural harbor on the Kyushu island. After 1571 the town grew rapidly and turned into a trade center and important port. Gradually, developed in a large base of Japanese Navy. Nagasaki is best known for the atomic bomb attack during the Second World War.

Tokyo

Tokyo is the capital of Japan. At over 12 million people in the official metropolitan area alone, Tokyo is the core of the most populated urban area in the world, Greater Tokyo (which has a population of 35 million people). This huge, wealthy and fascinating metropolis brings high-tech visions of the future side by side with glimpses of old Japan, and has something for everyone.

Busan (South Korea)

Busan is the second largest city in South Korea, an international trade port, which is famous for its seafood, beautiful, pristine beaches, craggy islets that are promising wonderful experiences to the adventurous travellers.
 

Kobe

Kobe is the capital of Hyogo Prefecture and one of Japan's ten largest cities. Located between the sea and the Rokko mountain range, Kobe is also considered one of Japan's most attractive cities.Kobe has been an important port city for many centuries. Its port was among the first to be opened to foreign trade in the 19th century alongside the ports of Yokohama, Nagasaki, Hakodate and Niigata.In 1995, Kobe was hit by the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, which killed over 5000 people and destroyed tens of thousands of buildings. Today the city is completely rebuilt, and few signs of the terrible event remain.

Tokyo (Yokohama)

Tokyo with its main cruise port in nearby Yokohama is a vast metropolis where cutting-edge technology, neon lights and skyscrapers coexist with temples, tradition and meticulously organized daily life. Yokohama, just to the south, serves as the maritime gateway and is known for its waterfront skyline, international feel and large Chinatown. Together they offer the quintessential urban blend of modern Japan.

Silver Muse
An ispirational work of art.

With her eight dining venues, spacious outdoor areas and up-to-the-minute technology, she’s the best place between sea and sky. Silver Muse marked a new era of ultra-luxury ocean travel  - enhancing the small-ship intimacy and spacious all-suite accommodation  but raising the bar in terms of luxury. Silver Muse offers a wealth of enhancements to the onboard experience while satisfying ouncompromising requirements for comfort, service, dining and quality of the world's most discerning travellers.

Ship's Specifications

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

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

SMALLER GETS YOU CLOSER

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

SILVERSEA CLASSIC FLEET

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

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

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

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

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

SILVERSEA EXPEDITION FLEET

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

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