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Silver Shadow: ship guide

392 guests, 194 suites and one of the highest space-to-guest ratios at sea.

Best for: Couples who want the smallest, most intimate classic Silversea ship for Canada and New England, Caribbean winters from San Juan and Miami, or slow-paced Mediterranean voyages from Nice and Venice. Sails from New York, Montreal, Miami, San Juan, Bridgetown, Villefranche (Nice), Venice, Lisbon in 2026 and 2027.

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Silver Shadow
Silver Shadow
28,258gross tons
392guests at double occupancy
302crew
7decks
2000entered service, refurbished 2019
610 ftlong
194staterooms

About Silver Shadow

Silver Shadow is the first of Silversea’s two Shadow Class ships, built by Mariotti in Genoa in 2000 and refurbished in 2019. At 28,258 gross tons for just 392 guests with a crew of 302, Silversea calls it one of its most intimate experiences, with one of the highest space-to-guest ratios at sea. All 194 suites are butler-served, about 80 percent have a teak veranda and the smallest, the Vista Suite, is 287 sq ft.

Four restaurants cover the day: The Restaurant for à la carte dining, La Terrazza for buffets and Italian dinners, The Grill by the pool and La Dame for French tasting menus. The Show Lounge, Panorama Lounge, The Bar and the Atrium bar on deck 5 handle the evenings, Connoisseur’s Corner is the cigar and spirits room, and the Zagara Beauty Spa, fitness center and Observation Library sit on the upper decks. The size means the ship fits ports the larger ships cannot.

In 2026 and 2027 Silver Shadow works the Americas and the Mediterranean. Fall 2026 is Canada and New England between New York and Montreal with longer stays in Portland, Boston, Halifax and Quebec, then Caribbean sailings from Miami and San Juan through winter. After a March 2027 crossing it sails 8 to 12 night Mediterranean voyages from Villefranche (Nice) and Venice all summer, repeats Canada and New England in the fall and returns to Miami in December. It suits travelers who want the smallest classic Silversea ship and lesser-visited ports.

  • 392 guests and a crew of 302, with what Silversea calls one of the highest space-to-guest ratios at sea
  • 194 all-suite accommodations, about 80 percent with teak verandas, every one with a butler
  • La Dame French tasting menus, The Restaurant, La Terrazza and the poolside Grill
  • The Show Lounge, Panorama Lounge, The Bar and the deck 5 Atrium bar
  • Zagara Beauty Spa, fitness center, jogging track and the Observation Library
  • Canada and New England between New York and Montreal with a full day in Quebec
  • Caribbean winters from Miami and San Juan, reaching smaller islands such as Montserrat
  • Butler service, drinks, gratuities and Wi-Fi included on every fare

Staterooms and suites

Vista Suite

287 sq ft with a large picture window, sitting area, walk-in wardrobe and a marble bathroom with double vanity, full-size bath and separate shower; the entry grade on deck 4.

Classic, Superior and Deluxe Veranda Suites

345 sq ft including a 60 sq ft teak veranda with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, sitting area, walk-in wardrobe and marble bathroom with full-size bath and separate shower; one layout in three locations, with Deluxe mid-ship, and a dozen Veranda Suites sleep three.

Medallion Suite

521 sq ft including an 81 sq ft veranda, with a living room with sitting and dining areas, whirlpool bath and separate shower; sleeps three.

Silver Suite

653 to 701 sq ft with a 110 to 123 sq ft veranda, living room with convertible sofa, separate dining area and a marble bathroom with whirlpool bath; sleeps three.

Royal and Owner’s Suites

Royal Suites are 967 to 1,007 sq ft (up to 1,352 sq ft as a two-bedroom) and the Owner’s Suite 919 sq ft with a 220 sq ft veranda (1,264 sq ft with a Vista Suite attached); both have a dining area, bar and powder room.

Grand Suite

The largest at 941 to 1,090 sq ft with a 103 to 116 sq ft veranda, living room, dining area and bar and a whirlpool bath, expanding to 1,286 to 1,435 sq ft with a second bedroom.

Silver Shadow 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 10 plan

Deck 10

Beauty Salon, The Spa, Fitness Center, Observation Lounge.

  • Observation LoungeA quiet retreat above the bow of the luxury cruise ship invites you to settle in to a comfortable seat and enjoy a beverage while watching the ever-changing view. The Observation Lounge also offers a radar screen, astronomical maps, binoculars, reference books and board games.
  • Fitness CentreThe Fitness Centre on board this luxury cruise ship is equipped with free weights, weight machines, state-of-the-art treadmills, elliptical trainers and recumbent and upright bicycles. Classes in aerobics, yoga, Pilates and circuit training are led by the onboard fitness trainer and are always complimentary.
  • Beauty SalonA full range of salon services including hairstyling, manicures and pedicures, is available on board this luxury cruise ship for both men and women. Appointments for these chargeable services may be made on board the ship, or in advance via My Voyage.
  • SpaRelax your body and mind in this luxury cruise ship's soothing sanctuary. Indulge in a wide range of invigorating therapies including facials, body wraps and massages. Appointments for chargeable services may be made on board the ship, or in advance via My Voyage.

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 Shadow

Zagara Spa
Zagara Spa
The Restaurant
The Restaurant
The Grill
The Grill
The Bar
The Bar
Spa Treatment
Spa Treatment
Show Lounge
Show Lounge
Sauna
Sauna
Reception
Reception
Pool Deck
Pool Deck
Pool Bar & Grill
Pool Bar & Grill
Panorama Lounge
Panorama Lounge
Observation Lounge
Observation Lounge

Dining on Silver Shadow

The RestaurantIncluded

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

La TerrazzaIncluded

Buffet breakfast and lunch with an aft terrace, and a sit-down Italian dinner at night.

The GrillIncluded

Poolside hot-rock grill where guests cook steaks and seafood at the table under the stars.

In-suite diningIncluded

24-hour room service, with dinner from The Restaurant menu served course by course by your butler.

The Bar and Atrium BarIncluded

Afternoon tea, canapés and all-day drinks in the deck 5 Atrium and The Bar.

La DameSpecialty

French tasting menus with wine pairings in an intimate room; a reservation fee applies.

Entertainment and activities

  • The Show Lounge with cabaret productions, musicians and feature films
  • Panorama Lounge piano bar, The Bar and the Atrium bar on deck 5
  • Connoisseur’s Corner cigar and spirits lounge
  • Pool deck with pool bar, whirlpools and a jogging track
  • Zagara Beauty Spa, beauty salon and fitness center
  • Observation Library, card and conference room and enrichment lectures
  • Casino for guests 18 and over and boutiques

Families and who it suits

Silver Shadow has no children’s club or youth program and is designed for adults; a dozen Veranda Suites and the Medallion and Silver Suites sleep a third guest, and the casino is for guests 18 and over.

Best for: Couples who want the smallest, most intimate classic Silversea ship for Canada and New England, Caribbean winters from San Juan and Miami, or slow-paced Mediterranean voyages from Nice and Venice.

Sails from: New York, Montreal, Miami, San Juan, Bridgetown, Villefranche (Nice), Venice, Lisbon · Regions: Canada and New England, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Transatlantic

Silver Shadow questions we answer every day

How big is Silver Shadow?
Silver Shadow is 28,258 gross tons and 610 feet long with seven passenger decks, carrying 392 guests in 194 suites with a crew of 302. It is one of the two smallest classic ships in the Silversea fleet alongside sister Silver Whisper, and Silversea describes it as one of its most intimate experiences with one of the highest space-to-guest ratios at sea.
Where does Silver Shadow sail in 2026 and 2027?
Fall 2026 is Canada and New England between New York and Montreal, then Caribbean cruises from Miami and seven to ten night round trips from San Juan through the winter. In late March 2027 it crosses to Lisbon and Nice for Mediterranean sailings from Villefranche and Venice until August, repeats Canada and New England in September and October, and returns to Miami for Caribbean round trips in December.
Which suites are best on Silver Shadow?
About 80 percent of suites have a veranda. Deluxe Veranda Suites give the standard 345 sq ft layout in the best central positions, Medallion Suites add a living room at 521 sq ft, and Silver Suites a dining area at up to 701 sq ft. Royal, Owner’s and Grand Suites are 919 to 1,090 sq ft apartments with powder rooms and bars, and Vista Suites at 287 sq ft are the picture-window entry grade.
What is included on Silver Shadow?
Butler service in every suite, open bars and stocked in-suite drinks, The Restaurant, La Terrazza, The Grill and 24-hour in-suite dining, gratuities, Wi-Fi and a shore excursion in most ports on port-to-port fares; door-to-door fares add flights and transfers. La Dame carries a reservation fee, and spa treatments and the casino are extra.
Is Silver Shadow too old?
The ship dates from 2000 but was refurbished in 2019 with refreshed suites, an upgraded spa and fitness center and new public-room decor, and Silversea keeps it in the classic fleet because its size reaches ports the newer ships cannot. It does not have the S.A.L.T. venues, Silver Note or the Otium spa found on the Muse and Nova Class ships, so guests wanting those should look at Silver Spirit or newer.
What are the Canada and New England voyages like on Silver Shadow?
Silversea runs 11 day voyages between New York and Montreal in September and October with longer stays in Portland, Boston and Halifax, a full day in Quebec City and calls such as Newport and Charlottetown. The ship’s size lets it dock in town, and 2027 adds Montreal round trips in October before the ship heads south to Miami.

Facts checked against Silversea: Silver Shadow, Silversea: new voyage collection summer 2026, 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.

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