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Silver Wind: ship guide
Ice-class expedition ship with 24 Zodiacs for Antarctica, Greenland and the Arctic.
Best for: Travelers who want full Silversea butler service and suites on an ice-class ship for the Antarctic Peninsula, Falklands and South Georgia, or Iceland and Greenland in summer 2027. Sails from Puerto Williams, King George Island, Reykjavik, Nuuk, Dublin, Leith (Edinburgh), Malaga in 2026 and 2027.
About Silver Wind
Silver Wind began life in 1995 as the second Silversea ship and was converted into an expedition vessel in a November 2021 refit that gave it a strengthened 1C ice-class hull, a fleet of 24 Zodiacs and a Zodiac-to-guest ratio of 1:11. At 17,400 gross tons it carries 274 guests with a crew of 239, so the ship keeps nearly one crew member per guest while an expedition team of naturalists, historians and photographers leads landings and lectures.
The hotel side is pure Silversea: all-suite accommodation with butlers, four restaurants in The Restaurant, La Terrazza, The Grill and La Dame, the Panorama Lounge, Dolce Vita bar and Connoisseur’s Corner, a Zagara Beauty Spa and fitness center, an Observation Library and a pool deck with whirlpools. The Show Lounge doubles as the lecture theater, there is an expedition office and photo studio, and the suites run from 240 sq ft Vista Suites to a 1,019 sq ft Grand Suite.
Through 2026 and 2027 Silver Wind alternates the poles. It sails Antarctica from Puerto Williams and King George Island between October 2026 and February 2027, mostly nine night Antarctic Peninsula crossings plus longer Falklands and South Georgia round trips, then repositions through Spain and the British Isles to Iceland and Greenland for Reykjavik and Nuuk voyages in summer 2027 before returning to Puerto Williams for the next Antarctic season. It suits guests who want an ice-class ship with full Silversea service.
- Strengthened 1C ice-class hull from the November 2021 expedition conversion
- 24 Zodiacs and a Zodiac-to-guest ratio of 1:11, with an expedition team leading every landing
- All-suite ship with butlers, from 240 sq ft Vista Suites to the 1,019 sq ft Grand Suite
- Four restaurants: The Restaurant, La Terrazza, The Grill and La Dame
- Zagara Beauty Spa, fitness center, pool and whirlpools between landings
- Antarctica from Puerto Williams and King George Island, including Falklands and South Georgia round trips
- Iceland and Greenland summer 2027 from Reykjavik and Nuuk, with the Scoresby Sund fjords
- Parkas, 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 walk-in shower; suite 738 is 325 sq ft with a French balcony, and some Vista Suites sleep three.
Classic and Deluxe Veranda Suites
295 sq ft including a 49 sq ft veranda with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, sitting area, walk-in wardrobe and walk-in shower; Deluxe grades sit in preferred central positions and some sleep three.
Medallion Suite
Suites 801 to 804 are 441 sq ft with a 125 sq ft veranda and a living room with convertible sofa; suite 741 is 667 sq ft with a French balcony and separate dining area; all sleep three.
Silver Suite
517 sq ft including a 92 sq ft veranda, with a living room, separate dining area and a bathroom with full-size bath; sleeps three.
Royal and Owner’s Suites
Royal Suites are 736 sq ft (1,031 sq ft as a two-bedroom) with a whirlpool bath and dining area; the Owner’s Suite is 587 sq ft (827 sq ft with a Vista Suite attached) with a large veranda and dining area.
Grand Suite
The largest at 1,019 sq ft with two verandas totaling 145 sq ft, living room, dining area and whirlpool bath, expanding to 1,314 sq ft with a second bedroom.
Silver Wind 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
Observation Lounge, Fitness Center, The Spa, Beauty Salon, Swimming Pool, Jogging Track.
- Observation LoungeA quiet retreat above the bow of the ship invites you to settle in to a comfortable seat and enjoy a beverage while watching the ever-changing view.
- SpaRelax your body and mind in this 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.
- Fitness CentreThe Fitness Centre 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 is available for both men and women including hairstyling, manicures and pedicures. Appointments for these chargeable services may be made on board the ship, or in advance via My Voyage.
- Swimming PoolTeak chaise lounges arranged in the sun or shade. Bubbling whirlpools. The pool water refreshing in warmer climates, heated for cooler weather. The attentive staff at the ready with an oversized towel as you emerge from the pool, with your favourite beverage at just the right moment.
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 Wind
Dining on Silver Wind
The RestaurantIncluded
The main dining room with à la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner and open seating.
La TerrazzaIncluded
Buffet breakfast and lunch 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 before and after expedition recaps.
La DameSpecialty
French tasting menus with wine pairings; a reservation fee applies.
Entertainment and activities
- Expedition team lectures, daily briefings and recaps in The Show Lounge
- Zodiac landings and cruising with 24 Zodiacs at a 1:11 Zodiac-to-guest ratio
- Panorama Lounge and Dolce Vita bar with live piano, and Connoisseur’s Corner
- Pool deck with pool bar and whirlpools, and a deck 9 jogging track
- Zagara Beauty Spa, beauty salon and fitness center
- Observation Library, photo studio and boutique
Families and who it suits
Silver Wind carries no children’s program and expedition voyages are built for adults; some Vista, Veranda, Medallion and Silver Suites sleep three, and families with older teens who can handle Zodiac landings are welcome.
Best for: Travelers who want full Silversea butler service and suites on an ice-class ship for the Antarctic Peninsula, Falklands and South Georgia, or Iceland and Greenland in summer 2027.
Sails from: Puerto Williams, King George Island, Reykjavik, Nuuk, Dublin, Leith (Edinburgh), Malaga · Regions: Antarctica, Falklands and South Georgia, Arctic and Greenland, Iceland, British Isles
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Facts checked against Silversea: Silver Wind, Silversea press release: 230 new voyages for 2026-2027, Silversea: Antarctica cruises on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.
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