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 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
- Antarctica Bridge: Antarctica
- 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: Kimberly
- 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
DA250927012 - Southampton to Lisbon
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver DawnSL260223007 - Bridgetown to Bridgetown
Destination: Caribbean
Ship: Silver SpiritWH250531007 - Athens (Piraeus) to Athens (Piraeus)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver WhisperWH241015012 - Lisbon to Athens (Piraeus)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver WhisperDA241003014 - Copenhagen to Copenhagen
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver DawnSM240527010 - Vancouver to Seward (Anchorage, Alaska)
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Silver MuseSS241028015 - New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Destination: Caribbean
Ship: Silver ShadowMO250217010 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Destination: Caribbean
Ship: Silver MoonSN240416023 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Vancouver
Destination: Panama Canal
Ship: Silver NovaOR250830007 - San Cristobal, Galapagos to San Cristobal, Galapagos
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver OriginRA251031007 - Monte Carlo to Civitavecchia (Rome)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver RaySM250913C14 - Athens (Piraeus) to Athens (Piraeus)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver MuseSL250427011 - Athens (Piraeus) to Fusina (Venice)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver SpiritWI251015021 - Buenos Aires to Puerto Williams
Destination: Antarctic
Ship: Silver WindSL250716007 - Fusina (Venice) to Fusina (Venice)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver SpiritSS240805012 - New York, NY to Quebec City
Destination: Canada/New England
Ship: Silver ShadowE4250718016 - Benoa, Bali to Darwin
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver CloudRA241001011 - Athens (Piraeus) to Athens (Piraeus)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver RayOR250524007 - San Cristobal, Galapagos to San Cristobal, Galapagos
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver OriginSS260305009 - Bridgetown to Cartagena
Destination: Caribbean
Ship: Silver ShadowDA250403009 - Lisbon to Southampton
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver DawnWH240708007 - Venice to Venice
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver WhisperE4250331023 - Valparaiso to Papeete (Tahiti)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver CloudSM250202014 - Auckland to Sydney
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver MuseOR250419007 - San Cristobal, Galapagos to San Cristobal, Galapagos
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver OriginSN240331S09 - Lima (Callao) to Cartagena
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver NovaOR241228007 - San Cristobal, Galapagos to San Cristobal, Galapagos
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver OriginEV250423010 - Portsmouth to Edinburgh (Leith)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver EndeavourE4240404C30 - Port Elizabeth to Mahe
Destination: Africa
Ship: Silver CloudE4260126006 - King George Island to King George Island
Destination: Antarctic
Ship: Silver Cloud