
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
E4240719010 - Darwin to Broome (Kimberley)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver CloudSN240104071 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida To Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Destination: World
Ship: Silver NovaSN240305010 - Bridgetown to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Destination: Caribbean
Ship: Silver NovaWH250406020 - Tokyo to Singapore
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Silver WhisperWH240420009 - Athens (Piraeus) to Ashdod (Jerusalem)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver WhisperWH240708007 - Venice to Venice
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver WhisperWH250406020 - Tokyo to Singapore
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Silver WhisperOR231209007 - San Cristobal, Galapagos to San Cristobal, Galapagos
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver OriginSM230925014 - Yokohama (Tokyo) to Yokohama (Tokyo)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Silver MuseEV230921016 - Reykjavik to New York, NY
Destination: Scandinavia/Russia
Ship: Silver EndeavourOR241123007 - San Cristobal, Galapagos to San Cristobal, Galapagos
Destination: South America
Ship: Silver OriginMO241001010 - Civitavecchia (Rome) to Barcelona
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver MoonWH240830C31 - Venice to Lisbon
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver WhisperSM240902C23 - Vancouver to Tokyo
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Silver MuseSL231116009 - Dubai to Dubai
Destination: Africa
Ship: Silver SpiritSM240704011 - Seward (Anchorage, Alaska) to Vancouver
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Silver MuseMO250321011 - Bridgetown to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Destination: Caribbean
Ship: Silver MoonMO250116011 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Bridgetown
Destination: Caribbean
Ship: Silver MoonSM240318016 - Benoa, Bali to Yokohama (Tokyo)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Silver MuseWH240518009 - Civitavecchia (Rome) to Nice
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver WhisperSN240912018 - Vancouver to Tokyo
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Silver NovaSN240822007 - Seward (Anchorage, Alaska) to Vancouver
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Silver NovaDA241003014 - Copenhagen to Copenhagen
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver DawnSL240820009 - Reykjavik to Reykjavik
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver SpiritSL240411013 - Athens (Piraeus) to Athens (Piraeus)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver SpiritSL240112015 - Cape Town to Cape Town
Destination: Africa
Ship: Silver SpiritWH231011C30 - Yokohama (Tokyo) to Bangkok (Klong Toey)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Silver WhisperSS231227S16 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Los Angeles, California
Destination: Panama Canal
Ship: Silver ShadowEV241207006 - King George Island to King George Island
Destination: Antarctic
Ship: Silver EndeavourMO240701008 - Athens (Piraeus) to Athens (Piraeus)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Silver Moon