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
MO250401018 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Los Angeles, California
Destination: Caribbean
Ship: Silver MoonOR240824C14 - San Cristobal, Galapagos to San Cristobal, Galapagos
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver OriginSM240902C23 - Vancouver to Tokyo
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Silver MuseSL250207015 - Cape Town to Cape Town
Destination: Africa
Ship: Silver SpiritE4260306022 - Puerto Williams to Valparaiso
Destination: Antarctic
Ship: Silver CloudRA250518012 - Barcelona to Civitavecchia (Rome)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver RayOR250607007 - San Cristobal, Galapagos to San Cristobal, Galapagos
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver OriginOR250524007 - San Cristobal, Galapagos to San Cristobal, Galapagos
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver OriginMO250227011 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Bridgetown
Destination: Caribbean
Ship: Silver MoonSL240404S07 - Istanbul to Athens (Piraeus)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver SpiritMO241102020 - Lisbon to Lisbon
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver MoonSL250814007 - Fusina (Venice) to Fusina (Venice)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver SpiritSM250701C14 - Athens (Piraeus) to Athens (Piraeus)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver MuseRA240627011 - Civitavecchia (Rome) to Venice
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver RaySS260111C14 - Philipsburg, St. Maarten to Bridgetown
Destination: Caribbean
Ship: Silver ShadowE4240404C30 - Port Elizabeth to Mahe
Destination: Africa
Ship: Silver CloudSN240613007 - Seward (Anchorage, Alaska) to Vancouver
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Silver NovaEV251026006 - King George Island to King George Island
Destination: Antarctic
Ship: Silver EndeavourEV251222015 - Puerto Williams to Puerto Williams
Destination: Antarctic
Ship: Silver EndeavourSN250206018 - Melbourne to Singapore
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver NovaSM240808007 - Seward (Anchorage, Alaska) to Vancouver
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Silver MuseSM240715010 - Vancouver to Seward (Anchorage, Alaska)
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Silver MuseDA260512015 - Split to Lisbon
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver DawnDA240716C17 - Stockholm to Copenhagen
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver DawnSN240912018 - Vancouver to Tokyo
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Silver NovaSL240829009 - Reykjavik to Reykjavik
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver SpiritRA260310010 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Destination: Caribbean
Ship: Silver RaySM240808007 - Seward (Anchorage, Alaska) to Vancouver
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Silver MuseSM240822011 - Seward (Anchorage, Alaska) to Vancouver
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Silver MuseWI250212010 - Puerto Williams to Puerto Williams
Destination: Antarctic
Ship: Silver Wind