Akpatok Island, North

Akpatok Island is one of the uninhabited Canadian Arctic islands in Nunavut, Canada. Akpatok was named after the Akpat, the Thick-billed Murre, which live by the thousands at the north and south ends where the sedimentary layers of the limestone cliffs have allowed tiny ledges to form on which the birds lay their eggs. In addition to the Thick-billed Murre, notable species include polar bears, seals and walrus.

Auyuittuq National Park, Canada

Auyuittuq National Park ("the land that never melts") is a national park located on Baffin Island's Cumberland Peninsula, in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, the largest political subdivision of Canada. The park was initially known as Baffin Island National Park when it was established in 1972, but the name was changed in 1976 to its current name to better reflect the region and its history. It features many terrains of Arctic wilderness, such as fjords, glaciers, and ice fields. Although Auyuittuq was established in 1972 as a national park reserve, it was upgraded to a full national park in 2000.

Blacklead Island

Island of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago in the Qikiqtaaluk region of Nunavut the Blacklead was used by the Inuit (Arctic locals) and by the Europeans later as a whaling station. Today Blacklead has been designated as National Historic Site.

Eqipsermia Glacier, Greenland

Eqip Sermia is a glacier located in northwestern Greenland. Visitors can view the impressive glacier Eqip Sermia which has a five kilometer front and constantly sends icebergs into the sea. There is a possibility to experience calving of the iceberg and the glacier up close.

Evigheds Fjord, Greenland

Not far from Kangaamiut lies the beautiful Evighed Fjord. The fjord is 100 kilometres long and It owes its name to the fact that, just as you think you have reached the end of the fjord, it goes on, seemingly forever. The landscape changes between perpendicular cliffs and a long series of glaciers.

Ilulissat, Greenland

Ilulissat is a town in the Qaasuitsup municipality in western Greenland, located approximately 200 km north of the Arctic Circle. The glacier and fjord Ilulissat have been declared since 2004 as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.

Lady Franklin Island, Canada

Lady Franklin Island is an uninhabited island in Nunavut, Canada. Several endangered animals inhabit there, like bears and walruses.

Monumental Island, Canada

The Monumental Island is one of the many uninhabited Canadian Arctic Islands in the region Qikiqtaaluk,Nunavut. Due to the graciers, which are characteristic of the area, they offer the visitor an experience of unique beauty. The island is a favorite sea mammals resting places. It is a place where polar bears live and every day looking for their food in glaciers and in the nearby islands.  

Nuuk, Greenland

Nuuk is the capital and largest city of Greenland. It is the seat of government, as well as the country's largest cultural and economic center. The Nuuk Tourist Office was built in 1992 to house the headquarters of the new National Tourist Board of Greenland. It was built not only to provide information to tourists but as an attraction, with a fake Christmas tree and an extremely large postal box. 

Iqaluit, Canada

Iqaluit is the largest city and territorial capital of the Canadian territory of Nunavut. The Nunavut Legislative Assembly Building is remarkable for its colourful interior, adorned with some of the very best in Inuit art. Another distinctive building was St. Jude's Anglican Cathedral which was a white building shaped like an igloo and the Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum, which houses a large collection of Inuit and Arctic objects.

Silver Wind
Break new waters with Silver Wind

A major upgrade in December 2018 saw Silver Wind looking better than ever. A second refurbishment in November 2021 saw her benefitting from a strengthened ice-class hull and made her one of the most adaptable ships in our fleet. Still timelessly elegant, still luxuriously relaxed, Silver Wind’s improved cruising versatility means she can whizz from Polar Regions to iconic ports with fluid ease. Whether you want to get up close and personal to penguins in Antarctica or laze on the golden sands of the Caribbean, get ready for a wealth of diverse destination experiences aboard Silver Wind.

Ship's Specifications

Refurbished in November 2021, Silver Wind is an intimate yet spacious ice-class ship that offers one of the best luxury expedition cruise 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.