Silversea Expeditions
Silver Wind
About this vessel
Refurbished in November 2021 with a strengthened ice-class hull, Silver Wind is an intimate yet spacious ship and one of the most adaptable in the fleet, travelling from polar regions to iconic ports with fluid ease.
With 24 Zodiac boats offering an outstanding Zodiac-to-guest ratio of 1:11, you can explore further in unparalleled comfort.
Polarverse guide to Silver WindGuide
Specifications
Year Built
1995
HeritageRefurbished
2021
Gross Tonnage
17400 GT
Guest Capacity
274
Crew
239
Ice Class
1D
IAATO Classification
Category 2
Operator
Silversea Expeditions
Constrained Vessel
No failing instrument, but two soft dimensions cap the promise.
Polar Luxury Index
How luxuriously Silver Wind lives — suites, crew-to-guest service, dining, wellness, and design, independent of fare.
Field Experience Score
How efficiently Silver Wind converts time at sea into exploration — staging, landing rotations, and guide density.
Drake Comfort Coefficient
How comfortably Silver Wind handles open-ocean swells — displacement mass, transit speed, stabilization, and hull shape.
Onboard
Life on board.
A curated look at the dining, lounges and outdoor spaces that shape daily life aboard Silver Wind.
Discovery
1 spaceZodiacs
24 Zodiac boats offering an outstanding 1:11 Zodiac-to-guest ratio.
Dining
1 spaceLa Terrazza
An al fresco dining venue.
Entertainment
1 spaceThe Show Lounge
The main show lounge for entertainment and presentations.
Other
1 spaceBoutique
An onboard boutique.
Curious if this vessel suits you?
Our polar specialists can help you match the right vessel to your expedition goals — from capacity and cabin preference to seasonality and route style.
Cabins
Cabin categories.
Owner's Suite
Grand Suite
Royal Suite
Silver Suite
Medallion Suite
What's included
Inclusions
✓ Included · ◐ Complimentary use · + Additional fee
Ship Facilities
Spa Facilities
Included · Fitness center and Otium Spa sauna included.
Suite & Room Amenities
Minibar
Included · In-suite mini-bar replenished daily.
In-Room Dining
Included · 24-hour room service.
In-Room Amenities
Included · Premium toiletries and suite amenities.
Coffee Machine
Included · In-suite coffee machine.
Onboard Services
Butler Service
Included · 24-hour butler service in every suite.
Gratuities
Included · Onboard gratuities included.
Wi-Fi
Included · Complimentary Wi-Fi.
Food & Beverage
Dining
Included · Destination-inspired dining across specialty restaurants; S.A.L.T. Kitchen, Bar and Lab.
Beverages
Included · Complimentary champagne, wine, beer, premium spirits, juices and soft drinks everywhere; mini-bar replenished daily.
Ship Facilities
Spa Treatments
Additional fee · Spa treatments at additional cost.
Destination experiences
Activities
✓ Included · ◐ Complimentary use · + Additional fee
5 activities
Shore Landings & Hikes
Step ashore onto remote beaches and tundra, walking among penguin rookeries, historic huts and dramatic geological formations with expert guides.
Polar Plunge
The legendary polar plunge — a bracing, supervised leap into polar waters, followed by a hot drink and a certificate to mark the moment.
Sea Kayaking
Paddle silently among icebergs and along sheltered coastlines at water level — the most intimate way to encounter the polar environment.
Zodiac Cruising
Glide through brash ice and sculpted bergs in a stable inflatable Zodiac, exploring coves, glacier faces and wildlife haul-outs unreachable by ship.
Lectures & Presentations
Daily talks from naturalists, historians and scientists on polar ecology, exploration history, glaciology and the wildlife you'll encounter.
Not available on Silversea Expeditions
Air
Helicopter Excursions
Not available
Water
Standup Paddleboarding
Not available
Submersible Exploration
Not available
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