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
MO240920C28 - Venice to Lisbon
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver MoonMO250227011 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Bridgetown
Destination: Caribbean
Ship: Silver MoonSN250828C14 - Vancouver to Vancouver
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Silver NovaSS240510S13 - Seward (Anchorage, Alaska) to Vancouver
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Silver ShadowDA240812007 - Copenhagen to Stockholm
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver DawnWI240626009 - Longyearbyen to Tromso
Destination: Scandinavia/Russia
Ship: Silver WindMO240906007 - Venice to Venice
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver MoonSS251027011 - Montreal to New York, NY
Destination: Canada/New England
Ship: Silver ShadowMO250807007 - Vancouver to Seward (Anchorage, Alaska)
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Silver MoonSM250927011 - Athens (Piraeus) to Athens (Piraeus)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver MuseRA241219016 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Lima (Callao)
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver RaySL260302007 - Bridgetown to Bridgetown
Destination: Caribbean
Ship: Silver SpiritSM240516011 - Seward (Anchorage, Alaska) to Vancouver
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Silver MuseSN240801007 - Vancouver to Seward (Anchorage, Alaska)
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Silver NovaOR240706007 - San Cristobal, Galapagos to San Cristobal, Galapagos
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver OriginWI240626009 - Longyearbyen to Tromso
Destination: Scandinavia/Russia
Ship: Silver WindSM250826C18 - Athens (Piraeus) to Athens (Piraeus)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver MuseSS250302011 - Papeete (Tahiti) to Papeete (Tahiti)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver ShadowRA260310010 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Destination: Caribbean
Ship: Silver RayOR250809C14 - San Cristobal, Galapagos to San Cristobal, Galapagos
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver OriginSL251215007 - Bridgetown to Bridgetown
Destination: Caribbean
Ship: Silver SpiritWH240420057 - Athens (Piraeus) to Lisbon
Destination: World
Ship: Silver WhisperRA241023008 - Athens (Piraeus) to Athens (Piraeus)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver RaySS260305009 - Bridgetown to Cartagena
Destination: Caribbean
Ship: Silver ShadowSN240711007 - Seward (Anchorage, Alaska) to Vancouver
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Silver NovaSM240620007 - Seward (Anchorage, Alaska) to Vancouver
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Silver MuseSN241204016 - Sydney to Auckland
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver NovaMO250127011 - Bridgetown to Bridgetown
Destination: Caribbean
Ship: Silver MoonE4240629010 - Darwin to Broome (Kimberley)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver CloudDA260512015 - Split to Lisbon
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver Dawn