Silver Explorer
Expeditions in Luxury
There are places in this world that travelers only dream about. Destinations so isolated and uncharted, to reach them meant sacrificing all but the most basic of comforts...until now. The Silver Explorer (formerly HSH Prince Albert II) will escort you in unsurpassed luxury to some of the world's most fascinating locations. The frozen wilderness of Antarctica beckons with its dramatic natural beauty. Island cultures hidden in the midst of tranquil Pacific seas invite you to share in their customs. Experience the thrill of a true expedition aboard the Silver Explorer. Venture deep into regions where other vessels cannot go, enjoying a privileged lifestyle that is simply second-to-none.
Authentic Adventures
Silversea's 132 expedition guests will not just visit incredible destinations, but experience in-depth discoveries and the excitement of authentic adventure. Silver Explorer is staffed with an enthusiastic and informative expedition team, and each voyage is hosted by leading naturalists who share their expert knowledge of each area's unique wildlife, history, ecology and geology. From educational shipboard lectures to guided field studies, they offer great insight on the nature and culture of the day's destination. Enjoy the warm camaraderie of these intimate group outings as you gain a deep appreciation for the rugged yet fragile beauty that surrounds you.
In Touch With Nature
The Silver Explorer carries eight inflatable Zodiac boats, allowing you to explore places that would otherwise be inaccessible. In Antarctica, where there are no piers and in shallow waters surrounding lush tropical islands, Zodiacs are the perfect solution. They are not only incredibly safe and secure, but also allow for up-close explorations—close enough to examine the varied textures and crystallized patterns in a vivid blue iceberg, close enough to make a beach landing and exchange greetings of welcome with native islanders. All guests will participate in a complete Zodiac familiarization session upon embarkation. Luxury is found in every detail of the Silver Explorer: cut crystal, crisp Frette linens, personalized stationery, Bvlgari soap, shampoo and lotion. And yes, their signature teak verandas.
Silver Explorer Overview
Silver Explorer (formerly HSH Prince Albert II) is a world-class expedition vessel with a 1A1 Ice Class rating. She will carry 132 guests in 66 ocean-view accommodations, many featuring private verandas, 18 of which have more than 400 sq. ft. of luxury.
Carrying 8 zodiac boats and other landing craft will allow her guests to visit even the most remote island locations. Providing a full expedition staff including lecturers and leading experts on the nature and culture of the places she visits.
Fitted with all of the most modern navigation, safety and environmental features, she will offer all of the world famous Silversea amenities, cuisine, program inclusions, and highest level of individual service.
Silver Explorer Inclusions:
SUPERLATIVE SERVICE AND GENUINE HOSPITALITY - Crew to guest ratio of nearly 1 to 1.
COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGES SERVED THROUGHOUT THE SHIP - Choose from a premium selection of fine wines, champagnes, spirits, bottled water and soft drinks — all with Silversea’s compliments.
BEVERAGE CABINET STOCKED WITH OUR COMPLIMENTS - Besides the chilled bottle of champagne that awaits you, every accommodation includes a beverage cabinet stocked with your preferred assortment of beverages.
GRATUITIES INCLUDED - All onboard gratuities are included in your cruise fare.
OPEN-SEATING DINING - When and with whom you dine is up to you.
GOURMET MENUS BY RELAIS & CHATEAUX -SilverseaÂ’s preferred culinary partner.
CASUAL RESORT ATTIRE - No tuxedos or formal evening dress required.
COMPLIMENTARY 24-HOUR ROOM SERVICE - A late-night snack or full breakfast, lunch or dinner delivered at your request — with no charge and no tipping.
COMPLIMENTARY, HOSTED ADVENTURES ASHORE - Unearth fascinating dimensions of culture, adventure, history, science and the environment through a diverse collection of complimentary shoreside experiences and distinctive onboard events.
A FULL SPECTRUM OF EXCITEMENT AND ENRICHMENT - Travel and interact with leading explorers, notable scholars, renowned authors, photographers and destination aficionados at your side as you learn the nuances of these exotic environments.
COMPLIMENTARY PARKA (FOR POLAR VOYAGES) AND COMPLIMENTARY BACKPACK - Professional gear for your authentic expedition.
OPEN BRIDGE POLICY - Visits are welcome 24 hours a day except when in port and weather permitting.
| Ship Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Year Built | |
| Year Refurbished | 2008 |
| Year Entered Present Fleet | |
| Previous Name | HSH Prince Albert II |
| Country of Registry | Bahamas |
| Tonnage (GRT) | 6,072 |
| Passengers | 132 |
| Max Passengers | 158 |
| Passenger Decks | 5 |
| Number of Crew | 117 |
| Officers Nationality | International |
| Cruise Staff Nationality | International |
| Staterooms | |
|---|---|
| Total Staterooms | 66 |
| Suites with balcony | 0 |
| Suites without a balcony | 0 |
| Oceanview without a balcony | 0 |
| Oceanview with balcony | 0 |
| Accommodations inside | 0 |

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Deck 7
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- Owner's Suite - O1
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Deck 6
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- Owner's Suite - O1
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Deck 5
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- Owner's Suite - O1
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Deck 4
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- Owner's Suite - O1
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- Owner's Suite - O1
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Deck 3
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- Owner's Suite - O1
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Activities & Services
Silver Explorer is a purpose-built expedition ship unlike any other. Designed specifically for navigating waters in some of the worldÂ’s most remote destinations, Silver Explorer lets you venture deep into regions where other vessels cannot go whilst enjoying a privileged lifestyle that is simply second-to-none.
Onboard, join in intellectual conversations with other discerning world-travellers while you savor cosmopolitan ambience and many special amenities usually found only on larger ships.
| Tipping Policy | All onboard gratuities included for all guests. |
| Onboard Ambiance | Resort Casual |
O1 - Owner's Suite
- Large teak veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Living room with sitting area
- Twin beds or queen-sized bed
- Marbled bathroom, with full-sized bath and separate shower
- Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe
- Vanity table(s) with hair dryer
- Writing desk(s)
- Flat screen television(s) with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
- Direct-dial telephone(s)
- WiFi Internet access (fee applies)
- Complimentary butler service
- Complimentary laundry service (does not include drycleaning or press only)
G1 - Grand Suite
- Teak veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Living room with sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Twin beds or queen-sized bed
- Marbled bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower
- Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe
- Vanity table(s) with hair dryer
- Writing desk(s)
- Flat screen television(s) with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
- Direct-dial telephone(s)
- WiFi Internet access (fee applies)
- Complimentary butler service
- Complimentary laundry service (does not include drycleaning or press only)
SL - Silver Suite
- Silver Suite available as a one-bedroom configuration or as two bedrooms by adjoining with adjacent Veranda Suite
- Two French balconies with floor-to-ceiling glass doors (Silver Suite)
- Living room (with convertible sofa to accommodate an additional guest)
- Sitting area
- Twin beds or queen-sized bed
- Marbled bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower
- Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe
- Vanity table with hair dryer (Silver Suite)
- Writing desk(s)
- Flat screen television(s) with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
- Direct-dial telephone(s)
- WiFi Internet access (fee applies)
- Complimentary laundry service (does not include drycleaning or press only)
DS - Discoverer Suite
- Two large picture windows providing panoramic ocean views (Discoverer Suite)
- Living room (with convertible sofa to accommodate an additional guest)
- Sitting area
- Twin beds or queen-sized bed
- Marbled bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower
- Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe
- Vanity table with hair dryer (Silver Suite)
- Writing desk(s)
- Flat screen television(s) with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
- Direct-dial telephone(s)
- WiFi Internet access (fee applies)
- Complimentary laundry service (does not include drycleaning or press only)
ME - Medallion Suite
- Teak veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Sitting area
- Twin beds or queen-sized bed
- Marbled bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower
- Writing desk
- Flat screen television(s) with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
- Direct-dial telephone(s) – WiFi
- Internet access (fee applies)
- Complimentary laundry service (does not include drycleaning or press only)
EX - Expedition Suite
- Two view windows (Expedition Suite)
- Living room (with convertible sofa to accommodate an additional guest)
- Sitting area
- Twin beds or queen-sized bed
- Marbled bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower
- Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe
- Vanity table with hair dryer (Silver Suite)
- Writing desk(s)
- Flat screen television(s) with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
- Direct-dial telephone(s)
- WiFi Internet access (fee applies)
- Complimentary laundry service (does not include drycleaning or press only)
VI - Vista Suite
- Large picture window providing panoramic ocean views (Vista Suite — Midship)
- View window (Vista Suite — Forward Deck)
- Sitting area
- Twin beds or queen-sized bed
- Marbled bathroom with tub/shower combination
- Writing desk
- Flat screen television(s) with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
- Direct-dial telephone(s)
- WiFi Internet access (fee applies)
VS - View Suite
- View window
- Sitting area
- Twin beds or queen-sized bed
- Marbled bathroom with tub/shower combination
- Writing desk
- Flat screen television(s) with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
- Direct-dial telephone(s)
- WiFi Internet access (fee applies)
EC - Explorer Class
- View window (Explorer Class)
- Sitting area
- Twin beds or queen-sized bed
- Marbled bathroom with tub/shower combination
- Writing desk
- Flat screen television(s) with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
- Direct-dial telephone(s)
- WiFi Internet access (fee applies)
AC - Adventurer Class
- Two portholes
- Sitting area
- Twin beds or queen-sized bed
- Marbled bathroom with tub/shower combination
- Writing desk
- Flat screen television(s) with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
- Direct-dial telephone(s)
- WiFi Internet access (fee applies)
VR - Veranda Suite
- French balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass doors (Veranda Suite)
- Sitting area
- Twin beds or queen-sized bed
- Marbled bathroom with tub/shower combination
- Writing desk
- Flat screen television(s) with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
- Direct-dial telephone(s)
- WiFi Internet access (fee applies)
Silversea-Silver Shadow Review
Alaska - 8/2011
I have sailed on the Silver Shadow before and like the size and number of passengers (380). The food was superb and the wait staff were the best I've encountered. The only downside was the entertainment which wasn't great but the lounges had cabaret type entertainment.
This year Silversea has added butlers to every category stateroom. They still have cabin stewards but the butlers are very helpful in that they pick up and deliver your laundry and dry cleaning and deliver your room service. They restock your private bar and make your dinner reservations at the alternative restaurants. They often bring you cookies and tea in the afternoon.
On Silversea ships there is a lounge on Deck 5 which is the meeting place for everyone for cocktails and appetizers before dinner in the restaurant on Deck 4. There is also an observation lounge where coffee and tea are available in the mornings and tea and refreshments are served in the afternoons.. This is where most lecturers speak during the day.
It is easy to meet fellow passengers on the ship because of the size and number of passengers on the ship.
Pros: The quality food and complimentary wine and spirits is valued by luxury travelers
Cons: This type of food and service costs more than a premium or mass market cruise
Reviewer Recommended? y
The Small Ship Experience
Mediterranean - 5/2011
Silver Cloud - Lisbon to Rome
I had the privilege of sailing on Silver Cloud, Silversea's smallest ship holding 296 passengers. This is the smallest ship on which I have sailed and it was a delight. On a small ship, you really feel at one with the sea and fortunately, I don't get seasick. It's so relaxing to sit on your balcony and be so close to the ocean.
One would not know Silver Cloud is Silversea's oldest ship. She is in immaculate shape in every way. My veranda stateroom was spacious with plenty of storage space, plus the large walk in closet. Rosie, my butler was extremely attentive - polishing shoes without being asked, bringing afternoon snacks after a long day in port without ordering them and restocking the refrigerator to my specifications - including a bottle of rose wine from La Terrazza that we had sampled at lunch. Each night's dinner was a sumptuous feastl alternating between The Restaurant and La Terrazza, always able to get the desired time and table, even though the ship was almost full. I dined poolside in Cadiz after a long but wonderful day in Seville, enjoying the view of the port and a spectacular sail away at 11 pm. The service was always gracious and friendly, the sommeliers eager to share their extensive knowledge about the different complimentary wines served each night. This was a 9 day cruise with only one sea day, but there were plenty of activities on the sea day for those that wanted to participate.
In Palma de Mallorca, I took a bicycling shore excursion offered by Silversea which was excellent. The guide, Jean, met our small group of 14 at the ship and we walked a short distance to our bicycles equipped with helmets. We rode along the harbor, marvelling at the enormous yachts, and then headed into the old town. Jean occasionally stopped to give us insights about the cathedral and the town's history, and there was even time to shop for Mallorca pearls. I returned to the ship in time to have a quick bite in La Terrazza and then headed back to town on Silver Cloud's complimentary shuttle.
Each port was better than the last and I was dismayed to realize it was Portofino and the last day of the cruise. The seas were rough but the Cloud's crew did an excellent job of getting the guests safely on and off the tender to ensure they could experience this exquisite port. It was with great sadness that I bid goodbye to my wonderful, luxurious home away from home in Rome and we look forward to returning to Silver Cloud soon.
Pros: Service, staff, food, intimate atmosphere
Cons: Miniature golf on deck 5 lobby
Reviewer Recommended? y
Our Best Cruise Ever
Europe - 5/2010
Pros: Everything
Cons: None
Reviewer Recommended? y
PA II West coast of South America
Ecuador, Peru Chile - 10/2009
An intimate ship with all the standard luxuries of the larger ships.
The ship is more casual. There were no tuxes or suits on board. The rooms even on Deck 3 were very gracious in size and decor. One problem-temperature control on Deck 3 is an issue. Rooms cannot be cooled down sufficiently.
The staff was great and the expedition staff enthusiastic
Pros: Size, itineraries, staff
Cons: No pool, no secondary dining room, not much exterior space.
Reviewer Recommended? y
52 Itineraries Found.
| Date | Title & Description | Ship | Nights | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9/2012 | 10-night Antarctica CruiseAmenities & Inclusions
| Silver Explorer | 10 | $10,899.00 | View Offer ID #678807 |
| 2/19/2012 | 10-night Antarctica CruiseAmenities & Inclusions
| Silver Explorer | 10 | $9,899.00 | View Offer ID #678808 |
| 2/29/2012 | 11-night Chilean Fjords CruiseAmenities & Inclusions EXCLUSIVE AMENITIES (per couple):
*Please click here for the Private Car & Driver Tour description.
| Silver Explorer | 11 | $5,199.00 | View Offer ID #678809 |
| 3/16/2012 | 12-night South & Central America CruiseAmenities & Inclusions
| Silver Explorer | 12 | $4,299.00 | View Offer ID #678810 |
| 3/28/2012 | 7-night Central America CruiseAmenities & Inclusions EXCLUSIVE AMENITIES (per couple):
| Silver Explorer | 7 | $3,599.00 | View Offer ID #678811 |
| 4/4/2012 | 10-night Central/South America & Caribbean CruiseAmenities & Inclusions
| Silver Explorer | 10 | $3,599.00 | View Offer ID #685755 |
| 4/25/2012 | 12-night Canary Islands, North Africa & Portugal CruiseAmenities & Inclusions
| Silver Explorer | 12 | $5,099.00 | View Offer ID #685756 |
| 5/7/2012 | 12-night European CruiseAmenities & Inclusions
| Silver Explorer | 12 | $5,099.00 | View Offer ID #685757 |
| 5/19/2012 | 11-night British Isles CruiseAmenities & Inclusions EXCLUSIVE AMENITIES (per couple):
*Please click here for the Private Car & Driver Tour description.
| Silver Explorer | 11 | $5,299.00 | View Offer ID #685758 |
| 5/30/2012 | 14-night Northern Europe CruiseAmenities & Inclusions
| Silver Explorer | 14 | $7,599.00 | View Offer ID #685759 |
| 6/13/2012 | 12-night Scandinavia CruiseAmenities & Inclusions EXCLUSIVE AMENITIES (per couple):
| Silver Explorer | 12 | $8,899.00 | View Offer ID #685760 |
| 6/25/2012 | 10-night Svalbard Islands CruiseAmenities & Inclusions
| Silver Explorer | 10 | $7,399.00 | View Offer ID #685761 |
| 7/5/2012 | 10-night Svalbard Islands CruiseAmenities & Inclusions
| Silver Explorer | 10 | $7,399.00 | View Offer ID #685762 |
| 7/15/2012 | 7-night Svalbard Islands CruiseAmenities & Inclusions
| Silver Explorer | 7 | $5,699.00 | View Offer ID #685763 |
| 7/22/2012 | 10-night Svalbard Islands CruiseAmenities & Inclusions
| Silver Explorer | 10 | $7,399.00 | View Offer ID #685764 |
| 8/1/2012 | 18-night Scandinavia & Russia CruiseAmenities & Inclusions
| Silver Explorer | 18 | $14,799.00 | View Offer ID #685765 |
| 8/19/2012 | 14-night Northern Europe CruiseAmenities & Inclusions EXCLUSIVE AMENITIES (per couple):
| Silver Explorer | 14 | $8,099.00 | View Offer ID #685766 |
| 9/2/2012 | 14-night British Isles, Portugal & Canary Islands CruiseAmenities & Inclusions
| Silver Explorer | 14 | $8,099.00 | View Offer ID #685767 |
| 9/16/2012 | 17-night Canary Islands & Africa CruiseAmenities & Inclusions EXCLUSIVE AMENITIES (per couple):
| Silver Explorer | 17 | $9,399.00 | View Offer ID #687313 |
| 10/3/2012 | 10-night Africa CruiseAmenities & Inclusions
| Silver Explorer | 10 | $6,299.00 | View Offer ID #687314 |
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