
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 Explorer
- 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
- 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: 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
OR240907007 - San Cristobal, Galapagos to San Cristobal, Galapagos
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver OriginE4240719010 - Darwin to Broome (Kimberley)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver CloudSS231227S16 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Los Angeles, California
Destination: Panama Canal
Ship: Silver ShadowSS240712012 - New York, NY to Quebec City
Destination: Canada/New England
Ship: Silver ShadowSM240318016 - Benoa, Bali to Yokohama (Tokyo)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Silver MuseRA240730007 - Venice to Venice
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver RayWI250222018 - Puerto Williams to Puerto Williams
Destination: Antarctic
Ship: Silver WindWH250215070 - Singapore to Singapore
Destination: World
Ship: Silver WhisperSM240926057 - Tokyo to Sydney
Destination: World
Ship: Silver MuseOR240727C14 - San Cristobal, Galapagos to San Cristobal, Galapagos
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver OriginDA240502012 - Lisbon to Southampton
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver DawnSS250417022 - Papeete (Tahiti) to Los Angeles, California
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver ShadowSN240613007 - Seward (Anchorage, Alaska) to Vancouver
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Silver NovaSL241105011 - Athens (Piraeus) to Athens (Piraeus)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver SpiritOR240907007 - San Cristobal, Galapagos to San Cristobal, Galapagos
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver OriginOR240629C14 - San Cristobal, Galapagos to San Cristobal, Galapagos
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver OriginSS240928010 - Quebec City to New York, NY
Destination: Canada/New England
Ship: Silver ShadowSN241031018 - Singapore to Cairns
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver NovaSN240516007 - Seward (Anchorage, Alaska) to Vancouver
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Silver NovaSS231208010 - Bridgetown to Bridgetown
Destination: Caribbean
Ship: Silver ShadowWH240830C31 - Venice to Lisbon
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver WhisperWH240708007 - Venice to Venice
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver WhisperMO240419C34 - Tokyo to Mumbai
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Silver MoonEV240808010 - Pond Inlet, Nunavut to Pond Inlet, Nunavut
Destination: Scandinavia/Russia
Ship: Silver EndeavourWI250222018 - Puerto Williams to Puerto Williams
Destination: Antarctic
Ship: Silver WindSN231016C33 - Lisbon to New York, NY
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver NovaWH250215070 - Singapore to Singapore
Destination: World
Ship: Silver WhisperSL231125018 - Dubai to Mahe
Destination: Africa
Ship: Silver SpiritOR240706007 - San Cristobal, Galapagos to San Cristobal, Galapagos
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver OriginSN231118C31 - New York, NY to Lima (Callao)
Destination: Panama Canal
Ship: Silver Nova