Since inception in 1994, Silversea is dedicated to defining the elite luxury experience – going above and beyond to achieve the distinction of being the world’s best. Thoroughly modern ships with every technical innovation. Spacious ocean-view suites, with sumptuous furnishings and appointments – most with a private veranda. Inspired cuisine and the finest wines and spirits poured with compliments. But it is more than these things that sets them apart. It’s an understanding of what it takes to make guests feel at home and welcome.

Silversea is recognized as the defining elite luxury experience and is regularly lauded by leading consumer and trade publications. The list of accolades constantly grows: Silversea was voted "World's Best" by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler in 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2004, and, the readers of Travel & Leisure consider Silversea to be the very best small ship cruise line as well (1997, 1998, 2000, 20002, 2003 and 2004). In 2000 and 2001 Silversea was rated The Best Cruise Company by the Telegraph Travel Awards, UK. The line's exceptional product has consistently garnered the highest possible accolades from leading guide books including: Six Stars, Fielding's Guide to Worldwide Cruises (1996,1997,1998, 1999) and Six-plus Ribbons, Stern's Cruise Guide (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003) to name just a few.