Silversea · All Silversea ships · Expedition fleet

Silver Cloud Expedition: ship guide

Crossover expedition ship: 254 guests, 20 Zodiacs and 10 kayaks, Antarctica to Kimberley.

Best for: Travelers who want a classic Silversea ship with Zodiacs and kayaks for Antarctica with the Falklands and South Georgia, the Kimberley from Darwin and Broome, or long South Pacific expeditions. Sails from Puerto Williams, King George Island, Valparaiso (Santiago), Papeete, Darwin, Broome, Fremantle (Perth), Kobe (Osaka) in 2026 and 2027.

See every Silver Cloud Expedition sailingDeck plansSilversea policies
Silver Cloud Expedition
Silver Cloud Expedition
17,400gross tons
254guests at double occupancy
212crew
7decks
1994entered service, refurbished 2017
514 ftlong
127staterooms

About Silver Cloud Expedition

Silver Cloud was Silversea’s first ship in 1994 and became its first crossover ship in 2017, when a rebuild gave it a 1C ice-class hull, a fleet of 20 Zodiacs and 10 kayaks and an Explorer Lounge for lectures. At 17,400 gross tons it carries 254 guests, reduced to 240 in polar waters, with a crew of 212, and Silversea pairs that with a high ratio of expedition experts to guests. All 127 suites have butlers and about 80 percent have a veranda.

The ship keeps the classic Silversea layout: The Restaurant, La Terrazza, The Grill and La Dame for dining, the Panorama Lounge, Dolce Vita piano bar and Connoisseur’s Corner for evenings, a glass-enclosed Observation Lounge and library forward on deck 9, the Zagara Beauty Spa, a fitness center and a pool deck with whirlpools. Suites run from 240 sq ft Vista Suites to the 1,019 sq ft Grand Suite, and the Explorer Lounge hosts daily briefings and recaps.

Silver Cloud’s 2026-2027 program is wide-ranging. It sailed the 77 day Grand South Pacific Expedition from Fremantle through the Kimberley, Fiji, French Polynesia and Easter Island to Valparaiso in fall 2026, then sails Antarctica from Puerto Williams from November 2026 to February 2027, including Falklands and South Georgia round trips and King George Island fly-cruise legs. In 2027 it crosses the Pacific to Japan and Darwin for a Kimberley season from Darwin and Broome, then returns to Antarctica. It suits travelers who want one ship for the world’s wild coastlines.

  • First Silversea crossover ship, rebuilt in 2017 with a 1C ice-class hull
  • 20 Zodiacs and 10 kayaks with a high ratio of expedition experts to guests
  • 254 guests, 240 in polar waters, in 127 butler-served suites, about 80 percent with verandas
  • Explorer Lounge for lectures and recaps and a glass-enclosed Observation Lounge on deck 9
  • Four restaurants: The Restaurant, La Terrazza, The Grill and La Dame
  • Antarctica from Puerto Williams including Falklands and South Georgia and King George Island fly-cruise options
  • Kimberley season from Darwin and Broome in July and August 2027
  • Parkas and expedition gear, drinks, gratuities and Wi-Fi included

Staterooms and suites

Vista Suite

240 sq ft on deck 4 with a large picture window, sitting area, walk-in wardrobe and a bathroom with shower, some with a bath and shower combination.

Veranda and Deluxe Veranda Suites

295 sq ft including a 49 sq ft veranda with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, sitting area and walk-in wardrobe; the Deluxe Veranda offers a preferred central location with the same layout, and suites 505 to 510 and 605 to 610 sleep three.

Medallion and Silver Suites

Medallion Suites are 517 sq ft with an 81 sq ft veranda; Silver Suites are 581 sq ft with a 92 sq ft veranda and two bathrooms; both have a living room with convertible sofa, separate dining area and sleep three.

Owner’s Suite

587 sq ft including an 89 sq ft veranda with a living room, separate dining area, full-size bath and separate shower, expanding to 827 sq ft by adjoining a Vista Suite.

Royal Suite

736 sq ft including a 126 sq ft veranda with a living room, dining area, full-size bath and separate shower, or 1,031 sq ft as a two-bedroom with a Veranda Suite.

Grand Suite

The largest at 1,019 sq ft with two verandas totaling 145 sq ft, living room, dining area and full-size bath, expanding to 1,314 sq ft with a second bedroom.

Silver Cloud Expedition deck plans

Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Deck 9 plan

Deck 9

Tor's Observation Lounge, Zodiacs, Jogging Track.

  • Tor's Observation LoungeThe ideal place for scenic days at sea, this vantage point far forward and high atop this luxury cruise ship is perfect for that “king of the world” feeling.
  • Swimming PoolThe pool water refreshing in warmer climates, heated for cooler weather.

Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.

On board Silver Cloud Expedition

Zagara Spa
Zagara Spa
Zagara Beauty Salon
Zagara Beauty Salon
Yoga
Yoga
Whirlpool
Whirlpool
Tors Observation Lounge
Tors Observation Lounge
The Restaurant
The Restaurant
The Grill
The Grill
Steam Room
Steam Room
Sauna
Sauna
Reception
Reception
Pool Deck
Pool Deck
Pool Bar & Grill
Pool Bar & Grill

Dining on Silver Cloud Expedition

The RestaurantIncluded

The main dining room with à la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner and open seating.

La TerrazzaIncluded

Buffet by day and a sit-down Italian dinner at night.

The GrillIncluded

Poolside hot-rock grill for an informal dinner when the weather allows.

In-suite diningIncluded

24-hour room service, with dinner served course by course by your butler.

Panorama Lounge and Dolce VitaIncluded

Afternoon tea, canapés and all-day drinks around the daily expedition recap.

La DameSpecialty

French tasting menus with wine pairings; a reservation fee applies.

Entertainment and activities

  • Explorer Lounge lectures, daily briefings and recaps from the expedition team
  • Zodiac landings and cruising with 20 Zodiacs and kayaking with 10 kayaks where conditions allow
  • Panorama Lounge and Dolce Vita with live piano, and Connoisseur’s Corner cigar lounge
  • Glass-enclosed Observation Lounge and library on deck 9 and a jogging track
  • Pool deck with pool bar and whirlpools
  • Zagara Beauty Spa, beauty salon and fitness center
  • Photo studio and boutique

Families and who it suits

Silver Cloud carries no children’s program and expedition voyages are built for adults; several Veranda, Medallion and Silver Suites sleep three for families with older teens able to join Zodiac landings.

Best for: Travelers who want a classic Silversea ship with Zodiacs and kayaks for Antarctica with the Falklands and South Georgia, the Kimberley from Darwin and Broome, or long South Pacific expeditions.

Sails from: Puerto Williams, King George Island, Valparaiso (Santiago), Papeete, Darwin, Broome, Fremantle (Perth), Kobe (Osaka) · Regions: Antarctica, Falklands and South Georgia, South Pacific, Kimberley and Australia, Japan and Southeast Asia

Silver Cloud Expedition questions we answer every day

How big is Silver Cloud?
Silver Cloud is 17,400 gross tons and 514 feet long with seven passenger decks, carrying 254 guests, or 240 in polar waters, with a crew of 212 in 127 suites. It was Silversea’s first ship in 1994 and was rebuilt as an ice-class expedition ship in 2017, making it the fleet’s first crossover vessel. Silver Wind is its sister.
Where does Silver Cloud sail in 2026 and 2027?
After the 77 day Grand South Pacific Expedition from Fremantle to Valparaiso ending November 4, 2026, Silver Cloud sails Antarctica from Puerto Williams through February 2027, including Falklands and South Georgia round trips and King George Island legs. It then crosses to Papeete, Fiji, Guam and Japan, sails Manila to Darwin, runs 10 night Kimberley voyages between Darwin and Broome in July and August 2027, and returns via Fremantle and the Pacific to Antarctica in December.
What expedition equipment does Silver Cloud carry?
Silversea lists 20 Zodiacs and 10 kayaks, a 1C ice-class hull from the 2017 rebuild, an expedition office and a high ratio of expedition experts to guests. The Explorer Lounge hosts lectures and recaps, the Observation Lounge on deck 9 is glass-enclosed for wildlife spotting, and a photo studio supports the on-board photography program.
Which suites are best on Silver Cloud?
About 80 percent of suites have a veranda. Deluxe Veranda Suites give the standard 295 sq ft layout in the best central spots, Medallion and Silver Suites add a living and dining room at 517 to 581 sq ft, and the Owner’s, Royal and Grand Suites run from 587 to 1,019 sq ft. Vista Suites at 240 sq ft on deck 4 are the picture-window entry grade.
What is included on a Silver Cloud expedition?
Butler service in every suite, open bars and in-suite drinks, The Restaurant, La Terrazza, The Grill and in-suite dining, gratuities, Wi-Fi, Zodiac and kayak excursions led by the expedition team, and expedition gear including a parka to keep; door-to-door fares add flights and transfers, and Antarctic itineraries include the charter flights and hotel nights Silversea specifies. La Dame carries a reservation fee.
What is the Antarctica fly-cruise on Silver Cloud?
Silversea’s Antarctica Fly Cruise replaces the Drake Passage crossing with a private charter flight between Puerto Williams and King George Island, where guests board the ship. Silver Cloud’s 2026-2027 season mixes these nine night fly-cruise legs with 10 to 15 night Puerto Williams round trips that sail the Drake and add the Falklands and South Georgia.

Facts checked against Silversea: Silver Cloud, Silversea: Antarctica cruises, Silversea press release: 230 new voyages for 2026-2027 on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

Live from the cruise line

Every Silver Cloud Expedition sailing, priced all-in

Every Silver Cloud Expedition departure the cruise line is selling, priced live with taxes, fees and port expenses included. SmartCruiser picks at the top are sailings where booking with us gets you something extra. Stack the filters, then sort by lowest price, best value per night or sail date.

Every Silver Cloud Expedition sailing

Stack any filters, then pick a sort
Loading sailings…

Prices are per person, double occupancy, in US dollars, and include cruise fare, taxes, fees and port expenses as published by the cruise line at the moment you load this page. Fares are capacity controlled and change daily; the fare is confirmed when you book. Flights, hotels and transfers are extra unless the line’s offer says otherwise. Onboard credit shown on a sailing is per stateroom and applies to the lowest category offered unless stated otherwise.