Silversea Cruises
Silver Cloud
- Typically sails
- Asia
Less ideal for
- Families with children
- Big-ship-amenity seekers
What makes it different
Why choose this ship
Converted expedition ship carrying 20 Zodiacs and 10 kayaks
Reinforced ice-class bulbous bow built for polar waters
One expedition staff member for every nine guests
Small scale: 254 guests served by 212 crew
Worth knowing
Watch outs
Things that may matter depending on your travel style — not criticisms.
- Built 1994; last full refurbishment was 2017
- No casino onboard; that space became a photo studio
- Dining is limited to four venues across the ship
Facilities and activities
On board
Entertainment
- Explorer Lounge lectures and live entertainment
- Panorama Lounge with piano
- Dolce Vita cocktail bar
- Connoisseur's Corner cigar lounge
Spa & wellness
- Zagara Beauty Spa
- Zagara Beauty Salon
- Fitness Centre
Notable facilities
- Glass-wrapped Observation Lounge
- Pool heated for cooler weather
- Photo Studio
- Zodiac and kayak fleet
- Four restaurants including La Dame
Choosing a room
Cabins
Compare room options for your party.
- Eight suite grades, from Vista Suite to Owner's Suite
- 80% of suites include a veranda
- Vista Suites have large picture windows
- Medallion Suites add teak-style balconies with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
Climate suitability
Indoor & outdoor
What is under cover and what is open to the weather — worth reading for Alaska and northern Europe.
- Observation Lounge is wrapped in glass
- Pool water is heated for cooler weather
- Explorer Lounge hosts lectures, presentations and live entertainment
Dining at a glance
Food & Dining
Food Strength
VERY GOOD
One of this ship's strengths.
Strong in places, less consistent than the price suggests.
Main Dining
Very Good
Specialty Dining
Good
Dining Variety
Very Good
Why It Stands Out
- • Multiple distinct restaurants instead of a single main dining room
- • Reviewers repeatedly rate the included venues above some surcharged ones
Best For Food
Included venues
How we rate food ▾
Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.
This dining assessment reflects broader Silversea Cruises patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.
Reviews & Traveler Perspective
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Where it goes
Routes on this ship
The route profiles Galythia holds for Silver Cloud.
Indicative only
Reference price
US$13,500 pp
12-night Asia
Planning reference · Not a live fare
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Where this ship information comes from ▾
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