In 20 years of cruising, I’ve been lucky enough to swim with wild sea lions, stroke the back of a grey whale and stand on Cape Horn. I’ve huddled round a beach bonfire in the Mexican desert, sipping hot chocolate laced with rum, kayaked through mangroves in steamy Costa Rica and shivered on deck in...
A luxury cruise on a six star ship deserves an incredible destination, and few can rival the natural magnificence and historic wonders of Alaska. This fascinating region is home to breath-taking landscapes dominated by glaciers, a wealth of exciting wildlife species and a rich history spanning Native American heritage and the era of the gold...
Post updated: 28/02/2019 World Cruises offer a whole new realm of luxury for cruisers. You don't just visit one or two continents, but all seven. Not just ten-nights or 14-nights, but 130 or even 245! There are plenty of World Cruises on offer to give you wanderlust, but which are the best? Here are some of...
The dress code for luxury cruises varies by cruise line, by the time of day and by the day of the week. Before you step on-board, it’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with what your cruise line requires to ensure you're prepared. There’s no point packing your dinner jacket or ball gown if your...
In wake of the cruise line's 10th anniversary, Silversea Expeditions are an enthralling and enriching cruise experience like no other. Back in November 2017, two members of our Cruise Concierge team - Emma Taylor and Katie Smith - managed to experience Silver Explorer for themselves. Read on to learn more of this stunning, purpose-built luxury...
Comprising thousands of idyllic islands and bays, there is nothing quite like sailing to the Caribbean and Silversea offers plenty of itineraries to this tropical region, venturing into the ports where larger ships simply cannot reach and offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences to last forever. Each port is a sensational snippets of the lifestyle and local gems...
June 2018 saw Silversea Expeditions celebrate ten years of offering their uniquely immersive expedition sailings. Since launching its first ship in 2008 and becoming the world’s first luxury cruise line to offer expedition voyages, Silversea have established a trend of ultra-luxury which continues to surpass and develop to continually enrich guest experience and environmental change....
First noted as an up-and-coming trend, expedition cruising is now the trendsetter. With Zodiac excursions, sailings to untouched shores and adventures around every bend - expedition cruising has pioneered a shift in the cruising industry. With such a change and sudden growth, it seems more and more cruisers are longing for bucket-list getaways and adventurous...
Luxury cruise destinations might traditionally be characterised by white-sand beaches and palm-fringed pathways, but this is just the tip of the iceberg. Adventuring across immersive landscapes and experiencing a country’s culture can be just as indulgent and equally unforgettable, especially when you sail with Silversea. Be inspired by these seven luxury cruise destinations visited by...
Silver Muse was launched in spring 2017 to great excitement, as it was the first new ship built for Silversea since 2009. It was also the luxury line’s biggest vessel to date, carrying 596 passengers, although this is still a modest number by today’s standards. Silversea’s rivals, Seabourn and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, had both...
This informative and in-depth guide offers not only a fascinating overview of the world’s most incredible regions,
but also some of their most exciting ports and cities as well as all the amazing things you can do there.
To help you get the very best out of these destinations, we've assembled a selection of exclusive
tailor-made offers in each region, which include voyages on the world's best cruise ships as well
as stays in a selection of hand-picked hotels.