Travelers who want a small expedition voyage with Silversea comfort.
Think twice if: Built in 1995: the oldest ship in this Silversea list.
See her Europe sailings ↓ · Where is she now? → · Silversea Cruises's page for this ship →
What she's like
Quiet and personal. Small enough for little harbours big ships can't use. About 64 tons of ship per guest. As a rule of thumb, 40 or more feels roomy and under 30 feels busy.
English (shore tours in English; some 'Guided In' tours in other languages, mostly Spanish). Nationality mix not published.
Our judgment, from $ (budget) to $$$$$ (ultra-luxury).
Suite with butler, all meals and 24-hour dining, select wines, champagnes and spirits, soft drinks, onboard gratuities (except spa), unlimited standard Wi-Fi (1 device; premium Wi-Fi in upper suites). Shore excursions included only on 'Door-to-Door'/specific fares. Tour-guide tips not included.
Infants 6 months+ (5+ on expedition ships and Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Origin, Silver Endeavour). No kids' programs or childcare. Under-18s must be with an adult 21+. Drinking age 18 on Europe sailings.
Elegant Casual from 6pm every night. 7 days or fewer: all Elegant Casual. 8-14 days: one or two Formal Optional nights. 15+ days: two or more Formal Optional nights.
Where she sails in Europe
Svalbard/Arctic, Norway, Iceland, Greenland
Expedition. Runs 2026 Arctic season with Silver Endeavour (Cruise Industry News).
We don't have her sailing-by-sailing schedule yet. See the line's site for dates.
What it costs beyond the fare
| Tips for the crew | included; Suites: included; Not added automatically; Line's All-Inclusive Fare page: 'Enjoy butler serviced suites, exceptional dining, unlimited wines and spirits, onboard gratuities, and Wi-Fi' (All-Inclusive Fare is offered on Classic voyages). |
|---|---|
| Drinks package | Included (select wines, champagne, spirits). |
| Wifi | Included: free unlimited standard Wi-Fi for 1 device at a time; premium Wi-Fi free in Medallion suites and above, otherwise paid upgrade (price not published). |
| Specialty restaurants | Some specialty venues carry a cover charge (cancellation within 24 hours costs the full cover charge); amounts not published. Reservations online 120 to 2 days before departure. |
| Money on board | USD ('Any and all onboard payments to Silversea shall be made in US dollars.') |
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Her restaurants · 3 included, 0 extra
| Where to eat | Cost |
|---|---|
| The Restaurant | Included |
| La Terrazza | Included |
| The Grill | Included |
| La Dame | Not stated |
Which cabin to book, and which to avoid
| Cabin type | Size | Decks |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Suite | 517 sq ft | |
| Medallion Suite (801-804) | 441 sq ft | 8 |
| Medallion Suite 741 (no veranda) | 667 sq ft | 7 |
| Deluxe / Classic Veranda Suite | 295 sq ft | |
| Vista Suite | 240 sq ft | 4 |
| Vista Suite 738 | 325 sq ft | 7 |
Good to know before you pick
- Deck 7 suites roughly 722-741 sit below the deck 8 pool deck
- Deck 8 suites 801-804 sit below the deck 9 spa and fitness area
- Wheelchair-accessible suites marked on deck 4 (445, 447)
- Connecting suites marked on plan (arrow symbol)
If you use a wheelchair or walk with difficulty
Wheelchair-accessible suites are marked on the official deck plan (bathroom with separate shower, no full-size bath); no total count is published Book a wheelchair-accessible suite for scooters/wheelchairs; bring your own collapsible wheelchair. Where tenders (or Zodiacs on expeditions) are needed, 'wheelchairs or mobility scooters cannot be accommodated'. Wheelchair-accessible excursions offered mainly in Europe and the US. Elevators: Pair of elevators aft of midship on decks 4-8; single elevator midship on decks 8-9 Our accessibility guide →
Find your way around
Our own deck plans, drawn from the line's official plan: tap a deck to see it from above, with what's at the front, middle and back of the ship. Use “Find on board” to light up every deck with a pool, a bar or a restaurant. Not to scale.
- Deck 09 , Observation Library; Fitness Centre; Spa / Beauty Salon; Open view to Swimming Pool; Jogging Track
- Deck 08 , The Grill / Pool Bar; Pool; Connoisseur's Corner; Panorama Lounge
- Deck 07 , La Terrazza
- Deck 06 , Expedition Office / Reception / Lobby; Conference Room; The Show Lounge
- Deck 05 , Lobby; Boutique; Photo Studio; Dolce Vita
- Deck 04 , Launderette; La Dame; The Restaurant
What to book, and when
Booking, check-in and reservations
Deposit 15% within 7 days of booking; full payment due 150 days before departure. Shore excursions bookable once cruise is purchased, up to 2 days before sailing. Specialty dining reservations 120 to 2 days before. Final documents emailed no earlier than 30 days before. Dietary needs 75 days before.
Paying and cancelling
Cancellation penalties 'strictly enforced'; schedule not published from pages checked.
Tips for her Europe sailings
Wheelchair-accessible shore excursions are mainly offered in Europe. Tour-guide tip guideline: $2.50 half day, $5 full day per person.
The ship in numbers
- Cruise line
- Silversea Cruises
- Kind of ship
- Luxury
- Built
- 1995
- Last refit
- 2021
- Guests
- 274
- Crew
- 239
- Cabins
- 149
- Guest decks
- 8
- Gross tons
- 17,400
- Length
- 157 m (514 ft)
- Width
- 22 m (71 ft)
- Flag
- Bahamas
- Class
- Silver Wind (ice-strengthened expedition conversion; sister of Silver Cloud)
- Ship number
- IMO 8903935
- In Europe 2026–27
- Svalbard/Arctic, Norway, Iceland, Greenland
Highlights
- Expedition ship with ice class 1C, per the official deck plan
- Only 274 guests
- Changing (mud) room and expedition office on board
- Refurbished in 2021
- Silversea fares are all-inclusive (drinks, Wi-Fi and gratuities included), per the line's fare pages
More pictures
Sources & what we could not confirm · 9 sources · checked 2026-11
- Silversea: Silver Wind ship page
- Silversea: Silver Wind official deck plan (PDF)
- Silversea: Silver Wind page data (venues, dining fees)
- VesselFinder: Silver Wind (IMO 8903935)
- Silversea: FAQ
- Silversea: general information (terms)
- Silversea: what to pack / dress code
- Silversea: All-Inclusive Fare
- Silversea: Wi-Fi packages
- Silversea Cruises: Cancellation penalty schedule
- Silversea Cruises: Specialty dining cover amounts
- Silversea Cruises: Premium Wi-Fi price
- Silversea Cruises: Whether non-All-Inclusive fares exclude drinks/gratuities on some voyages
- Silversea Cruises: Nationality mix
- Deck plan: Owner's / Grand / Royal suite sizes printed but column layout made the pairing unclear; not recorded