Silver Explorer
Embark on a luxurious expedition to the best far-flung destinations in the world aboard the Silver Explorer, a purpose-built expedition ship unlike any other. Designed specifically for navigating waters in some of the world's most remote destinations. Venture deep into regions where other vessels cannot go whilst enjoying a privileged lifestyle that is simply second-to-none.
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6072
Tonnage
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1989
Built Year
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2018
Refurbished Year
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118
Crew
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144
Pax Capacity
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3
Bars
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Bahamas
Registration Country
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Sailings
Ship Information
- Maiden Voyage: 1989
- Tonnage: 6,072 tons
- Length: 354.00 feet
- Avg Speed: 14.00
- Passenger Capacity: 144
- Normal Crew Size: 118
- Registration Country: Bahamas
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Cabin Features
- Hairdryer
- Telephone
- Television
- 24-Hour Room Service
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Special Requests
- Adjoining Cabins
- Special Dietary Meals
- Wheelchair Accessible Cabins
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Fitness Facilities
- Fitness Center
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Services
- 3 Bars
- Beauty Salon
- Chapel
- Dry Cleaning
- Hottub
- Internet Access
- Library
- Movie Theatre
- Self Laundry
- Shops
- Showroom
- Spa
- Wedding
Dining
The Restaurant
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served with an open-seating arrangement. You may dine when, where and with whom you wish. On select nights, an orchestra provides music for dancing. The menu features classical and modern French cuisine with international flair. Seating Times: Breakfast: 7:30 to 9:30 AM, Lunch: 12:30 to 2:00 PM, Dinner: 7:30 to 10:00 PM. No Reservations Required.
The Grill
Stop by this outdoor grill for a freshly made hamburger, fries and other light fare while enjoying the picturesque views. Please check onboard for hours. No Reservations Required
24-Hour In Suite Dining
You may order from our in-suite service menu 24 hours a day. Items from The Restaurant menu can also be served in your suite during regular dining hours at your request, and course-by-course, if you desire.
Cruiselite Dining
Alternate entree options to cater to your personal lifestyle.
Special Dietary Requiements
If you have special dietary requirements, Silversea will make every attempt to accommodate your requests. Please advise us of your needs on the Guest Information Form at least 75 days prior to sailing. Notification should be sent to Silversea's Special Services Department.
Age Restrictions
Age Restrictions
Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a Parent or Legal Guardian over the age of 21. Silversea cannot accommodate infants under one year of age and reserves the right to limit the number of children under three years of age. Please be advised that there is NO children's programs, babysitting, or children's activities onboard.
Pregnancy
At the time of booking, expectant mothers are required to supply a medical certificate establishing their fitness for travel at the time they are due to travel. Silversea is unable to accommodate women beyond their sixth month of pregnancy and will not be responsible or liable for any complication relative to any pregnancy during the entire duration of the cruise. Additionally, airlines may have restrictions on travel that may be different from Silversea's. Please contact your travel agent or airline.
Tipping
All gratuities aboard ship are included in your cruise fare; none are expected.
Cabins
All categories on this ship contain the following:
- Sitting area
- Twin beds that convert to queen-size
- Marbled bath with tub/shower combination
- Writing desk,
- Flat screen television with on-demand movies and music
- Phone
- Hairdryer
- WiFi access (with fee)
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Category Code(s): AC,EC
- Adventure Class: 157 - 167 square feet
- Explorer Class: 175 - 190 square feet
- Decks 3 and 4
- Adventure Class has two porthole windows
- Twin beds or queen-sized bed
- Marbled bathroom with tub/ shower combination
- Choice of bathroom amenities
- Fitted wardrobe with personal safe
- Sitting area with writing desk
- Hair dryer
- Flat-screen television with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
- WiFi Internet access an hour per day
- Butler service
- Champagne upon request
- Pratesi® fine bed linens and down duvet covers
- Plush robes and slippers
- Daily suite service with nightly turndown
- Complimentary WiFi Internet access
Oceanview
Suite
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Category Code(s): DS,ES,SS
- 422 square feet, veranda: 30 square feet
- Deck 5
- Two French balconies with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Living room (with convertible sofa to accommodate an additional guest)
- Twin beds or queen-sized bed
- Marbled bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower
- Fitted wardrobe with personal safe
- Vanity table with hair dryer
- Sitting area with writing desk
- Two flat screen televisions with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
- Unlimited WiFi Internet access
- Afternoon canapés upon request
- Dinner at officer's table
- Butler service
- Champagne upon request
- Pratesi® fine bed linens and down duvet covers
- Plush robes and slippers
- Daily suite service with nightly turndown
- SILVER SUITE has two French balconies with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- DISCOVERER SUITE has two large oceanview windows
- EXPEDITION SUITE has two windows
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Category Code(s): VS,VWS
- 192 square feet
- Deck 3
- Large picture window providing panoramic ocean views
- Twin beds or queen-sized bed
- Marbled bathroom with tub/shower combination
- Choice of bathroom amenities
- Fitted wardrobe with personal safe
- Sitting area with writing desk
- Hair dryer
- Flat screen television with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
- WiFi Internet access an hour per day
- Butler service
- Champagne upon request
- Pratesi® fine bed linens and down duvet covers
- Plush robes and slippers
- Daily suite service with nightly turndown
Balcony Suite
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Category Code(s): GS
- 618 square feet, veranda: 86 square feet
- Deck 7
- Teak style balcony with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Living room with sitting area
- Twin beds or queen-sized bed
- Marbled bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower
- Choice of bathroom amenities
- Fitted wardrobe with personal safe
- Vanity table with hair dryer
- Sitting area and writing desk
- Two flat screen televisions with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
- Laundry service
- Illy® espresso machine
- Afternoon canapés upon request
- Dinner at officer’s table
- Four hours of Internet service per suite, per voyage segment
- Two hours of worldwide phone use from your suite, per voyage segment
- Butler service
- Champagne upon request
- Pratesi® fine bed linens and down duvet covers
- Plush robes and slippers
- Daily suite service with nightly turndown
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Category Code(s): O1
- 728 square feet, veranda: 158 square feet
- Deck 7
- Teak style balcony with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Living room with sitting area
- Twin beds or queen-sized bed
- Marbled bathroom, with full-sized bath and separate shower
- Choice of bathroom amenities
- Fitted wardrobe with personal safe
- Vanity table with hair dryer
- Sitting area and writing desk
- Two flat screen televisions with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
- Laundry service
- Illy® espresso machine
- Afternoon canapés upon request
- Dinner at officer’s table
- Four hours of Internet service per suite, per voyage segment
- Two hours of worldwide phone use from your suite, per voyage segment
- Butler service
- Champagne upon request
- Pratesi® fine bed linens and down duvet covers
- Plush robes and slippers
- Daily suite service with nightly turndown
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Category Code(s): VR
- 202 - 216 square feet, veranda: 16 square feet
- Deck 5
- French balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Twin beds or queen-sized bed (Suites 500, 501, 512 and 513 have a queen bed)
- Marbled bathroom with tub/shower combination
- Choice of bathroom amenities
- Fitted wardrobe with personal safe
- Sitting area with writing desk
- Hair dryer
- Flat screen television, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
- WiFi Internet access an hour per day
- Butler service
- Champagne upon request
- Pratesi® fine bed linens and down duvet covers
- iPod docking station
- Plush robes and slippers
- Daily suite service with nightly turndown
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Category Code(s): MS
- 400 square feet, veranda: 86 square feet
- Deck 7
- Balcony with wooden parquet and patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Twin beds or queen-sized bed
- Marbled bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower
- Fitted wardrobe with personal safe
- Sitting area with writing desk
- Vanity table with hair dryer
- Flat screen television with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
- Unlimited WiFi Internet access
- Dinner at officer’s table
- Butler service
- Champagne upon request
- Pratesi® fine bed linens and down duvet covers
- Plush robes and slippers
- Daily suite service with nightly turndown
Life on Board
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The Grill
Soft breezes and island views beckon at the Grill, especially as the sun goes down, when guests gather at the outdoor bar for cocktails and tapas, and talk about their day. Dining options include a choice of lighter fare as well as grilled favorites and fresh-from-the-oven pizza.
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The Restaurant
Sparkling with silver, crystal and candlelight, The Restaurant encircles its guests with sophisticated elegance and impeccable service. Contemporary, international cuisine is created by talented chefs, and menus feature a series of signature dishes created exclusively for Silversea by Relais & Chateaux.
Dining
Spa and Beauty
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Beauty Salon
A 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.
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The Spa at Silversea
Relax your body and mind with a wide range of soothing therapies including facials, body wraps and massages. Sauna and steam rooms are perfect for relaxing before your spa treatment or after a long nature hike.
Onboard Activities
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Internet Cafe
Email friends and family back home or surf the web for a nominal fee. CD burners, headphones, digital camera media readers, and complimentary black and white laser printing are also available.
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Launderette
Complimentary self-service laundry facilities are available onboard.
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Library
The Library has an extensive selection of hardcover books, magazines, reference materials and newspapers, as well as audio listening stations. Movies are also available and can be viewed on your in-suite entertainment centre.
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Observation Lounge
The Observation Lounge offers comfortable seats to enjoy a beverage and watch the ever-changing view.
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Reception
This central lobby area welcomes guests to speak with a Guest Relations specialist should they have a question or require any service. Assistance is available 24 hours a day.
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The Theatre
Gather in The Theatre to hear fascinating tales of adventure or to learn about the region's endemic wildlife and remarkable nature. Lectures and seminars are presented by knowledgeable experts in a variety of scientific fields.
Night Life
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Connoisseurs Corner
The Connoisseurs Corner offers exceptional cognacs along with a premium selection of cigars for purchase.
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Panorama Lounge
The Panorama Lounge is specially designed to provide an uninterrupted view of the day's destination from the comfort of the ship's interior. This is an ideal place to unwind, listen to the pianist and enjoy a nightcap with new friends.
Sports and Fitness
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Fitness Centre
The 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.
Shopping
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Boutiques
Featuring designer collections and duty-free shopping, the onboard Boutiques offer a selection of jewellery, fashions, perfumes and Silversea logo items. Shops are closed while in port and on occasion due to local government regulations. Toiletries and convenience items are also available for purchase.
Pools
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Whirlpool
On warm climate expeditions, outdoor life on board revolves around the Whirlpool. People socialize and lounge around the small but very refreshing whirlpool, perfect for cooling off.