Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik, often called “the Pearl of the Adriatic,” is a stunning coastal city known for its well-preserved medieval walls, narrow stone streets, and impressive architecture. Its Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, captivates visitors with its castles, churches, and palaces. The city offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, attracting travelers from around the world. It also gained modern fame as a key filming location for Game of Thrones, adding to its international appeal.

Seville, Spain

Seville is a city in southern Spain and the capital of Andalusia, known for its strong cultural identity, flamenco music, and rich historical heritage. It features landmarks like the Seville Cathedral, the Alcázar, and the Giralda Tower, reflecting Arab, medieval, and Renaissance influences. It's a destination that combines art, history, and a vibrant atmosphere—ideal for those seeking an authentic Spanish experience.

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.

Lisbon, Portugal

Discover the captivating views of the city and harbor from the Alto do Parque Belvedere Park. Take a bike and go for a walk along the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. See the fascinating marine life to the aquarium in Lisbon. Visit the charming village of Fatima, where is said that Virgin Mary had been seen by many people. Visit the St George Kasteo with multimedia reports of the city's history and breathtaking views of Lisbon and the Tagus River.

Palamos, Spain

Palamós is a town in the Mediterranean Costa Brava, Spain. Is located at the northern end of a large bay, which is popular for swimming, sailing and windsurfing. The town is a major port with one of the last remaining fishing fleets on this part of the Mediterranean coast. It is famous for the locally caught prawns. The architecture of Palamos itself remained relatively unchanged. The town's nightlife is focused on the old port which is surrounded by bars and restaurants.

Palma De Mallorca, Spain

Palma de Mallorca is not just the capital of the Balearic Islands—it's a living canvas where history, architecture, the sea, and the Mediterranean way of life blend with natural elegance. The city unfolds around a magnificent natural harbor, with the striking Gothic cathedral of La Seu rising above it like a quiet reminder of Mallorca’s grand past. Behind the old city walls, narrow alleys wind through aristocratic palaces, charming inner courtyards, and lively little squares that pulse with everyday life.

Palma moves to a distinctly Mediterranean rhythm: mornings are bright and filled with the scent of fresh ensaïmada, afternoons are slow and savor-rich, with long lunches and wine, and evenings stretch into open-air conversations and social energy. The city’s modern identity expresses itself through art, design, gastronomy, and a spirit that effortlessly blends European culture with island ease. From peaceful strolls along the seaside promenade to the vibrant energy of a night out, Palma reveals itself gradually—refined yet authentic, cosmopolitan yet deeply rooted in its local character.

It’s not a city that tries to impress—it’s a city that, if given time, reveals its grace slowly. And that makes it linger in the memory not as a postcard image, but as a textured, resonant experience filled with sound, light, and feeling.

Sicily (Palermo)

The largest island of Mediterranean, Sicily, consists of a multicultural society and offers many different folklore, historical, artistic attractions and breathtaking landscapes. Palermo is located in the northwestern part of Sicily. It is a city with long history and rich culture. The mild weather and many attractions, make it a tourist destination of great interest.

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.

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.

Valencia, Spain

Valencia is a charming old city and the capital of the Old Kingdom of Valencia province of Spain that is well worth a visit. It is the third Spanish city in terms of importance and population.Valencia is famous for its Fallas Festival in March , for being the birthplace of paella and for the massive architectural project by Santiago Calatrava called The City of Arts and Sciences.The river Turia ran through the center of the city, but it was redirected a while back and replaced by a beautiful park. This is a very nice place to spend any free time you have in the city on a sunny day.

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 Shadow

Silver Shadow and her sister ship Silver Whisper – are built with proportions slightly larger in size than the two earlier ships, yet retain the same level of genuine hospitality. Third in the Silversea fleet, the Silver Shadow luxury cruise ship introduced guests to the next generation of Silversea cruising while maintaining Silversea’s award-winning, all-suite luxury and trademark intimate ambience.

Ship's Specifications

Our cruisers’ favourite ship! Silver Shadow has one of the highest space-to-guest ratios at sea making her a firm favourite in the Silversea fleet. With just 388 guests, sailing aboard Silver Shadow is one of the most intimate Silversea experiences there is. 

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.