Review: Silversea Expeditions Arctic Cruise

Carol and I sailed with Silversea Expeditions on an Arctic cruise this summer, and here is our review.

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Silversea Expeditions combines luxury cruising with adventurous exploration. Their small ships navigate to remote destinations, from icy polar regions to lush tropical islands.

On board, guests enjoy comfortable suites and gourmet dining. Expert guides lead excursions, offering insights into local wildlife, geology, and cultures. Zodiac boats allow close encounters with nature, while kayaking and hiking provide active options. Silversea’s commitment to sustainability ensures responsible travel.

Whether observing penguins in Antarctica or giant tortoises in the Galapagos, these voyages offer unique, immersive experiences in Earth’s most pristine environments.

Silversea Expeditions currently has four expedition ships sailing to remote regions of the world. So far, we’ve sailed on the Silver Origin in the Galapagos Islands, and this summer, we sailed on the world’s most luxurious expedition ship: the Silver Endeavour.

The Silversea Expeditions Silver Endeavour

The Silver Endeavour is Silversea’s newest expedition ship, purpose-built for polar exploration.

Launched in 2022, it features a PC6 ice-class rating, allowing access to remote Arctic and Antarctic regions. The vessel accommodates 220 guests in all-suite rooms with butler service. Onboard amenities include multiple dining venues, an observation lounge, and a spa. The ship has state-of-the-art exploration technology, including Zodiacs and kayaks for shore excursions. With a high crew-to-guest ratio, Silver Endeavour aims to provide a luxurious expedition experience in some of the world’s most pristine environments.

Carol and I have experienced four expedition ships to date, and frankly, all were very nice. But the Silver Endeavor takes very nice to a whole new level.

The interior of the ship rivals the most luxurious cruise ships, yet this magnificent vessel is capable of bringing you to the remotest parts of the Arctic and Antarctic—all in comfort and 5-star luxury.

Silver Endeavour Arts Cafe

And don’t let the opulence fool you; the Silver Endeavour is one of the smoothest sailing ships we’ve ever encountered.

When we were crossing the Davis Straight, making our way to Greenland, there was a period of 50 mph sustained winds and fairly high seas. From past experience, we would have expected to walk the halls like drunken sailors and hang on to the railings for dear life. Yet, this ship cut through it all like a hot knife through butter. We were all amazed at how smooth this ship was.

Dining Aboard the Silver Endeavour

The Silver Endeavour offers an impressive array of dining options for an expedition ship, providing guests with variety and flexibility even in remote polar regions.

The main dining venues include:

• The Restaurant: The largest venue, seating up to 192 guests for international and regional cuisine.
• Il Terrazzino: An intimate Italian dining experience for just 36 guests.
• La Dame: Silversea’s signature French restaurant, featuring an open kitchen – a first for the fleet.
• The Grill: A casual eatery with panoramic views, ideal for enjoying scenery while dining.
• Arts Café: An elevated take on a coffee shop, offering gourmet snacks and specialty beverages.

In addition to these venues, 24-hour in-suite dining is available, allowing guests to dine privately if preferred.

With nearly 300 dining seats available each night for 200 guests, there’s ample choice. The variety of cuisines ensures diverse options throughout a voyage, while the mix of casual and formal, intimate, and spacious venues caters to different moods and occasions. This range of options is unusual for an expedition ship, highlighting Silversea’s focus on luxury even in remote destinations.

Carol and I enjoy fine dining, and we found the cuisine aboard the Silver Endeavour spectacular. The waitstaff was highly trained, personable, and knew our names after a short period of time.

It’s amazing that we could enjoy a dining experience of this quality in the middle of the Arctic. It’s mind-blowing, really.

Silver Endeavour Il Terrazzino

The Silver Endeavour’s Luxurious Suite Options

The Silver Endeavour offers a range of luxurious suite options:

• Owner’s Suite: The most spacious and luxurious, featuring a large balcony and premium location.
• Grand Suite: Expansive suite with sweeping views, ideal for entertaining.
• Master Suite: Newly added, offering 270-degree views and spacious living areas.
• Signature Suite: Another new addition, providing open-plan living and dining spaces.
• Silver Suite: A guest favorite, promising stunning destination views.
• Premium, Deluxe, Superior, and Classic Veranda Suites: Varying in size and location, all featuring private verandas.

All suites include butler service, floor-to-ceiling windows, and marble bathrooms. The recent refurbishment added more upper suite categories to meet high demand, enhancing the ship’s luxury offerings for expedition cruising.

Silver Endeavour Owner’s Suite

But please don’t let all of Silversea’s luxurious accouterments fool you; she is a very capable expedition vessel. In fact, it was the Silver Endeavour that brought me up close and personal to this fabulous polar bear.

And don’t worry, I shot this from the safety of a zodiac using my telephoto lens.

Summing It All Up

All of the expedition vessels we have experienced have been absolutely wonderful. But if you twist my arm and force me to pick the best-of-the-best, as of this date, it will be the Silver Endeavour, hands down.

People, this small, luxurious expedition vessel will take you to the world’s remote regions in world-class 5-star luxury.

I promise you will want more once you experience a luxury expedition cruise. Call us, and let’s get one booked today!

Note: All photographs, except the first one, were provided and copyrighted by Silversea. 

How to Book a Silversea Luxury Ocean or Expedition Cruise

Silversea Cruises is a part of our Virtuoso Voyages program.

This means that when you book a Silversea Cruises sailing through Roaming Boomers Travel Services, you will receive exclusive complimentary amenities on select sailings that you wouldn’t get by booking directly with the company.

Additionally, you will also enjoy our hands-on expert service and care for your booking.

The price is the same whether you book with us or directly with the company. Therefore, take advantage of our expertise and perks.

For more information or to book a fun Silversea ocean or expedition cruise, please call Roaming Boomers Travel Services at (480) 550-1235 or use our convenient online information request (click here), and we’ll reach out to you.

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