Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has introduced four distinct categories for its 17 suite types. The new Oceanview, Veranda, Residence, and Villa categories will provide their own set of comforts, with every suite continuing to include Silversea's signature benefits. Residence and Villa guests will also gain a new selection of benefits, extending the brand's personalized service across Silversea's intimate fleet. The new benefits apply to sailings departing on or after January 1, 2027.
"Guests choose to sail with Silversea time and time again for the intimacy of our ships and the personal attention that comes with it," said Bert Hernandez, president, Silversea. "Our new suite categories let us build directly on that foundation. Whether that's with early access to spa and dining reservations or dedicated time with the ship's head sommelier – we're strengthening the personalized service that has always defined Silversea, while maintaining and expanding on the inclusions guests know and love."
17 SUITE TYPES, FOUR NEW CATEGORIES
Across its intimate, all-suite fleet, Silversea's 17 suite types are now organized into four categories, with each building on the included benefits. These new benefits build on Silversea's existing inclusions, such as butler service, 24-hour in-suite dining, complimentary Wi-Fi, multiple dining options, beverages, port fees, taxes, and gratuities:
- Oceanview Category: Panorama and Vista suites, featuring large windows with expansive ocean views.
- Veranda Category: Premium Veranda, Deluxe Veranda, Superior Veranda, Classic Veranda, and Veranda suites, each with a private balcony extending the living space outdoors.
- Residence Category: Junior Grand, Signature, Silver, Premium Medallion, and Medallion suites, offering separate bedroom and living spaces for guests seeking additional room.
- Villa Category: Otium, Master, Owner's, Grand, and Royal suites, the brand's most expansive accommodations, with generous living spaces and large terraces.
A NEW TIER OF CARE: ENHANCED BENEFITS FOR RESIDENCE AND VILLA CATEGORIES
Oceanview and Veranda guests will continue to enjoy the personalized, all-inclusive service standard offered across all Silversea suites. Effective for sailings departing on or after January 1, 2027, Residence and Villa guests will also receive an expanded set of benefits:
RESIDENCE CATEGORY:
- Priority embarkation: Guests on Classic voyages will experience an even more streamlined boarding experience, building on Silversea's already seamless embarkation process.
- Early access to reservations: First opportunity to book spa treatments 210 days before a voyage, and dining reservations 150 days before.
VILLA CATEGORY:
All benefits and inclusions of the Residence Category plus:
- Signature arrival experience: On Classic Voyages, a private transfer will be offered to guests who book airfare through Silversea. Guests will also receive priority embarkation on Classic Voyages, early suite access, and a welcome escort.
- Private consultations: One-on-one time with the ship's chef, sommelier, and spa manager to personalize dining, wine pairings, and wellness goals.
- Signature experiences: A selection of curated moments, including a chef-selected in-suite dining experience, an in-suite afternoon tea, a stargazing evening with Champagne and caviar, in-suite cocktail celebrations for hosting guests, and a cigar-and-whiskey pairing.
- In-suite wellness: A Technogym exercise bag, including a yoga mat, resistance bands, and a roller, available in every Villa Category suite.
- Priority Destination Expert access: Dedicated planning support for flights, hotels, shore excursions, Land Programs, and City Stays by Silversea, ahead of departure.
- Extended stay: At select debarkation ports on Classic Voyages, guests will enjoy continued access to dining, beverages, and onboard spaces on the final day, with luggage stored and Wi-Fi active until the ship's next departure.
- Expedition-exclusive benefits: On Expedition Voyages, Villa Category guests can gear up and head out on their own schedule with Flexible Zodiac Departure, joining their preferred Zodiac group. They can also secure priority entry to a kayaking session of their choice and get behind-the-scenes access to expedition operations alongside onboard experts.
Guests can book under the new suite categories beginning September 16, 2026. The enhanced benefits and inclusions will apply to sailings departing on or after January 1, 2027, across both the brand's classic and expedition fleets.
