World cruise & Grand Voyage segments
Multi-continent itineraries
Whisper's signature. Full circumnavigations, or shorter segments if you want the experience without the months.
← Shadow Class
Silversea · Shadow Class · Entered service 2001
Silver Whisper
The quiet one — and often the one that goes furthest.
Sister to Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper carries around 388 guests in all-suite accommodation with butler service throughout. She is a regular on world cruises and long-haul itineraries, and remains a favourite of guests who measure a holiday in weeks rather than nights.
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 Shadow
Entered service
2001; 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
World cruise segments, long-haul voyages and guests who prefer calm to spectacle
Deck plans
Every deck, suite category and venue on Silver Whisper — 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.
A world cruise regular
Whisper frequently takes on the longest itineraries in the fleet, with segments available for those who cannot take the full voyage.
Dining beyond her size
The Restaurant, La Terrazza, La Dame, Silver Note and The Grill — real choice on a ship of under 400 guests.
Pool deck & spa
An unhurried outdoor deck with shade and space, plus a spa and fitness area sized for the guest count.
Panorama Lounge & Observation Library
Calm, adult spaces for a pre-dinner drink or a long afternoon at sea.
All-suite, all butlered
Butler service in every suite, from the entry veranda grades upwards.
Around 388 guests
Small enough for the harbours the larger ships cannot enter, and for the crew to know how you take your coffee.
Cabins & where to book
Not all balconies are equal.
Whisper shares her sister's layout, so the same rules apply: deck position and suite number matter more than the grade on a hull this size. On long voyages, storage and living space matter far more than they do on a week away.
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 and the steadiest ride. The sensible default for most voyages.
Long voyages
Silver Suite
A separate living area and extra storage — the difference tells on a month at sea.
Quiet choice
Suite decks with accommodation above and below
Clear of the pool deck and main venues, which matters on a ship where quiet is the point.
The splurge
Royal, Grand or Owner's Suite
Considerably more space and veranda. Layouts differ, so we compare actual suites rather than the category.
Where she sails
Popular itineraries for Silver Whisper.
A general picture of her deployment. Exact dates, ports and pricing shift — we'll confirm live availability for your window.
Winter — Asia & the Pacific
Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo or Sydney
Port-rich, unhurried sailings with overnight calls that let you actually see a city.
Summer — Mediterranean & Northern Europe
Rome, Venice, Copenhagen or the Norwegian fjords
Her scale suits smaller harbours and quieter itineraries away from the busiest ports.
Why book Silver Whisper with Valora
A Silversea specialist in your corner.
- Silversea Experience Certified — specialist knowledge of the ocean and expedition fleets.
- Honest guidance on world cruise segments and which section suits you best.
- 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 Whisper the right way.
Twenty unhurried minutes with a named Silversea specialist. Honest advice on suite, deck and itinerary — no obligation, no hard sell.