
In 1988, Antonio Lefebvre purchased the majority of Sitmar Cruises, merging it with P&O's Princess Cruises a year later, and in 1994 founded Silversea Cruises with two ships purpose-built for the line. His son Manfredi Lefebvre, who had been involved in the family's businesses from an early age, managed Silversea's ship operations and became chairman of Silversea Cruises in 2001. Under his chairmanship the company was expanded from a 4 vessel company to an eight- (and soon nine-) ship fleet. Manfredi Lefebvre is a well-respected businessman active in many different fields, but travel has always been his primary passion, both on a personal as well as on a professional level. Thanks to the Lefebvre family's commitment, Silversea Cruises is one of the last cruise companies still privately owned. In addition to his role at Silversea Mr. Lefebvre is a member of the World Economic Forum, is Vice-Chairman of the World Travel & Tourism Council and is a member of the Executive Committee of CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association). In 2007, he received the title of Chevalier de l'Ordre de Saint Charles and Grimaldi from Albert II, Prince of Monaco. Mr Lefebvre has been a resident of the Principality of Monaco for 25 years.
With the debut of luxury cruise ship Silver Explorer in 2008, Silversea introduced expedition cruising - Silversea style, adding yet another unique niche in the luxury cruise market. Now more intrepid travellers could experience adventurous voyages to the most remote regions of the planet while enjoying Silversea's brand of signature distinctions, including ocean-view suites, a superb culinary experience, and an incomparable level of service with a crew to guest ratio of nearly one to one. Along with both polar extremes, Silversea's three expedition ships sail to the islands of Oceania, Southeast Asia, the Russian Far East, Australia's remote Kimberley Coast, Central and South America (including the Galápagos Islands), and the exotic western coast of Africa.
Today, Silversea Cruises owns and operates eight luxury cruise ships (soon to become nine) from 100 to 540 guests, along with a global portfolio of itineraries to all seven continents and over 900 destinations worldwide. The cruise line's headquarters are based in Monaco, and the company maintains branch offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia.
Ships
- Silver Cloud
- Silver Dawn
- Silver Endeavour
- Silver Explorer
- Silver Moon
- Silver Muse
- Silver Nova
- Silver Origin
- Silver Ray
- Silver Shadow
- Silver Spirit
- Silver Whisper
- Silver Wind
Destinations
- Africa & Indian Ocean
- Alaska
- American West Coast
- Asia
- Australia & New Zealand
- Canada & New England
- Caribbean & Central America
- Expeditions: Africa & Indian Ocean
- Expeditions: Alaska
- Expeditions: Antarctica
- Expeditions: Arctic & Greenland
- Expeditions: Asia
- Expeditions: Australia & New Zealand
- Expeditions: Canada & New England
- Expeditions: Galapagos Islands
- Expeditions: Grand Voyages
- Expeditions: Mediterranean
- Expeditions: Northern Europe & British lsles
- Expeditions: South America
- Expeditions: South Pacific Islands
- Expeditions: Transoceanic
- Grand Voyages
- Mediterranean
- Northern Europe & British lsles
- South America
- South Pacific Islands
- Transoceanic
- World Cruise
Cruises
RA240627011 - Civitavecchia (Rome) to Venice
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver RayWI231002016 - Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver WindEV240116006 - King George Island to King George Island
Destination: Antarctic
Ship: Silver EndeavourWH231110C32 - Bangkok (Klong Toey) to Sydney
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Silver WhisperSL240112015 - Cape Town to Cape Town
Destination: Africa
Ship: Silver SpiritSL240820009 - Reykjavik to Reykjavik
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver SpiritWH231124018 - Singapore to Sydney
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver WhisperSN240416023 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Vancouver
Destination: Panama Canal
Ship: Silver NovaSN241031018 - Singapore to Cairns
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver NovaSS250417022 - Papeete (Tahiti) to Los Angeles, California
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver ShadowMO250321011 - Bridgetown to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Destination: Caribbean
Ship: Silver MoonSL231204S09 - Mumbai to Mahe
Destination: Africa
Ship: Silver SpiritOR240706007 - San Cristobal, Galapagos to San Cristobal, Galapagos
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver OriginSN240116020 - Lima (Callao) to Buenos Aires
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver NovaDA230922014 - Copenhagen to Copenhagen
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver DawnE4240629010 - Darwin to Broome (Kimberley)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver CloudEV240227006 - King George Island to King George Island
Destination: Antarctic
Ship: Silver EndeavourOR231104007 - San Cristobal, Galapagos to San Cristobal, Galapagos
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver OriginSS231218009 - Bridgetown to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Destination: Caribbean
Ship: Silver ShadowSM240620007 - Seward (Anchorage, Alaska) to Vancouver
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Silver MuseWH231011C30 - Yokohama (Tokyo) to Bangkok (Klong Toey)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Silver WhisperSN250121016 - Auckland to Melbourne
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver NovaDA240615014 - Oslo to Copenhagen
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver DawnSS250417022 - Papeete (Tahiti) to Los Angeles, California
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver ShadowDA230922014 - Copenhagen to Copenhagen
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver DawnSN240516007 - Seward (Anchorage, Alaska) to Vancouver
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Silver NovaMO231210012 - Athens (Piraeus) to Athens (Piraeus)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver MoonSN240116020 - Lima (Callao) to Buenos Aires
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver NovaSL240226016 - Mahe to Dubai
Destination: Africa
Ship: Silver SpiritE4241119010 - Puerto Williams to Puerto Williams
Destination: Antarctic
Ship: Silver Cloud