
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
E4250207010 - Puerto Williams to Puerto Williams
Destination: Antarctic
Ship: Silver CloudWI240531014 - London (Tower Bridge) to Reykjavik
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver WindE4241015023 - Papeete (Tahiti) to Valparaiso
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver CloudRA241204015 - Lisbon to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Silver RaySS240805012 - New York, NY to Quebec City
Destination: Canada/New England
Ship: Silver ShadowMO241206015 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Bridgetown
Destination: Caribbean
Ship: Silver MoonDA251126012 - Lisbon to Lisbon
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver DawnDA250325009 - Naples to Lisbon
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver DawnSN240214C30 - Rio de Janeiro to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver NovaSL250625007 - Fusina (Venice) to Fusina (Venice)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver SpiritSN240725007 - Seward (Anchorage, Alaska) to Vancouver
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Silver NovaDA260106C48 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Auckland
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver DawnRA241012011 - Athens (Piraeus) to Athens (Piraeus)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver RayDA250915C24 - Southampton to Lisbon
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver DawnE4240609010 - Darwin to Broome (Kimberley)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver CloudRA241204015 - Lisbon to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Silver RayWI250125018 - Puerto Williams to Puerto Williams
Destination: Antarctic
Ship: Silver WindSS250326011 - Papeete (Tahiti) to Papeete (Tahiti)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver ShadowOR240727007 - San Cristobal, Galapagos to San Cristobal, Galapagos
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver OriginSS250624016 - Belfast to Copenhagen
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver ShadowWH240320017 - Mumbai to Athens (Piraeus)
Destination: Africa
Ship: Silver WhisperWH250201014 - Hong Kong to Singapore
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Silver WhisperSM240516011 - Seward (Anchorage, Alaska) to Vancouver
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Silver MuseSM240318C30 - Benoa, Bali to Yokohama (Tokyo)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Silver MuseWH251017007 - Athens (Piraeus) to Athens (Piraeus)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver WhisperOR250531007 - San Cristobal, Galapagos to San Cristobal, Galapagos
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver OriginSM250216018 - Sydney to Singapore
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver MuseE4240911021 - Darwin to Lautoka
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver CloudRA240615012 - Lisbon to Civitavecchia (Rome)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver RaySM250812C14 - Athens (Piraeus) to Athens (Piraeus)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver Muse