Spring to autumn — Mediterranean & Northern Europe
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Silversea · Shadow Class · Entered service 2000
Silver Shadow
Classic Silversea, at a genuinely small scale.
Silver Shadow is one of the two ships that defined the Silversea style — under 400 guests, all suites, all butlered, and an unhurried rhythm built around longer voyages. Refurbished in recent years, she remains a favourite of experienced cruisers who value space and quiet over spectacle.
Quick facts
The essentials — checked before we advise.
Fleet details change. These are correct at time of writing; we'll confirm the exact deployment for your dates when we speak.
Class
Shadow Class — sister ship to Silver Whisper
Entered service
2000; refurbished since, most recently in the 2020s
Size
Approximately 28,258 GT · 7 passenger decks
Capacity
Around 388 guests, all-suite accommodation
Crew
Approximately 302 — close to one crew member for every guest pair
Built at
Visentini / Mariotti, Italy
Included
Butler service in every suite, dining, beverages, gratuities and Wi-Fi, subject to fare choice
Best for
Experienced travellers who want longer, port-rich voyages on a small, calm ship
Deck plans
Every deck, suite category and venue on Silver Shadow — the official deck plan (PDF).
Onboard
Standout features, at a glance.
A high-level look. We'll go deeper on any of these — including the shows worth pre-booking — when we speak.
Intimate dining choice
The Restaurant, La Terrazza, La Dame, Silver Note and The Grill give real variety for a ship of under 400 guests.
Longer, port-rich voyages
Shadow's deployment favours extended itineraries and world cruise segments rather than short weeks.
Pool deck & spa
A calm outdoor deck with plenty of shade, plus a spa and fitness area sized sensibly for the guest count.
Panorama Lounge & Observation Library
Quiet, grown-up spaces for a drink before dinner or an afternoon with a book at sea.
All-suite, all butlered
Every guest has a suite with dedicated butler service — the most consistent part of the Silversea promise.
Around 388 guests
Small enough that the crew learn your name within a day, and small enough for ports the big ships skip.
Cabins & where to book
Not all balconies are equal.
Shadow's suites are generous for her age, but deck position matters more here than on the newer ships. Motion is felt a little more on a smaller hull, and a handful of suites sit beneath public spaces. We look at the suite number, not just the grade.
We'll steer you clear of the obstructed views, the cabins under the pool deck and the noisy connecting doors — and towards the ones that quietly go for the same money.
Best value
Veranda Suite, mid-ship
Private outdoor space with the steadiest ride on the ship. Usually the sensible starting point.
Extra space
Silver Suite
A separate living area that earns its money on longer voyages where you spend real time in the suite.
Quiet choice
Suite decks with accommodation above and below
Away from the pool deck and the main venues — worth asking for specifically.
The splurge
Royal, Grand or Owner's Suite
Significantly more living space and veranda. Layouts differ, so we compare actual suites rather than the grade.
Where she sails
Popular itineraries for Silver Shadow.
A general picture of her deployment. Exact dates, ports and pricing shift — we'll confirm live availability for your window.
Winter — Asia, Australia & the Pacific
Singapore, Tokyo, Sydney or Auckland
Longer, port-rich sailings that suit travellers with time and a taste for depth over distance.
World cruise & Grand Voyage segments
Multi-continent itineraries
Shadow regularly takes on extended voyages; segments let you sample a world cruise without the full commitment.
Why book Silver Shadow with Valora
A Silversea specialist in your corner.
- Silversea Experience Certified — specialist knowledge of the ocean and expedition fleets.
- We know which Shadow suites ride best and which sit under busy spaces.
- Clear advice on fare options and where an upgrade genuinely earns its money.
- One named point of contact before, during and after you sail. Never a call centre.
Ready when you are
Sail Silver Shadow the right way.
Twenty unhurried minutes with a named Silversea specialist. Honest advice on suite, deck and itinerary — no obligation, no hard sell.