Silversea · All-suite line
Researched, not sailed yet
Silversea gives every suite a butler, and its fares can include flights, transfers and excursions. It sails Caribbean seasons from Fort Lauderdale. Kathryn has not sailed Silversea yet and says so.
Silver Nova docked in Auckland. Credit
What it actually is
- All-suite ships from about three hundred to seven hundred guests. Every suite has a butler.
- Two fare types. The Door-to-Door fare includes flights, transfers and excursions. The Port-to-Port fare includes less and costs less.
- Open bars and most restaurants are included. A few speciality venues charge a fee.
- Silver Nova and Silver Ray are the newest ships, with an asymmetric layout that puts the pool on one side.
Where it sails from, near you
Silversea sails Caribbean itineraries from Fort Lauderdale in winter.
Port pages: Miami, Port Everglades, Port Canaveral, Tampa.
Who it fits
- Travellers who want a butler without being in a top-tier suite.
- People who want flights and transfers handled in one fare.
- Couples who want a quiet ship with mostly adults.
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers who want a lively ship. Silversea is calm by design.
- Families with children.
Questions about Silversea
Also all-suite
Ask Kathryn about Silversea.
She will price it against the suites she has stayed in and tell you where it wins.