Many of you love the idea of a CLASSIC LUXURY product, and SILVERSEA fits that bill well. They have small-ships with tuxedoed butlers, but without the stuffiness or snobbery. Think: champagne without pretension, adventure without chaos, and comfort without compromise.
Silversea has 8 small luxury ships that carry between 382 and 728 guests when fully loaded. FIVE of those 8 vessels are less than 10 years old. They also have an additional four EXPEDITION vessels that carry between 100 and 296 guests.
Let’s break it down, Pampered Cruiser Style:
- BUTLERS for every suite. More than a room steward. It’s like a private concierge that offers room service, dining reservations, and other special surprises.
- SPACE: Bob and I were on Silver NOVA in December, and it felt like the ship was empty (it was over 90% capacity). The amount of public space means there was always room.
- ASYMMETRICAL DESIGN: The NOVA, and its sister RAY have unique design features with the topside pool and funnel (for example) NOT centered between the starboard and port sides. This enables more windows, and its public areas all clustered together, making it easier to get around.
- SERVICE: On the mega-ships, there are almost 4 passengers for each crew member. On SilverSea, there are 1.5 guests for each crew member. You’ll be well taken care of.
- INCLUSIONS: Silversea includes butlers, dining, gratuities, wifi, and all beverages.
- DINING: On Nova there are 8 different restaurants to eat at, as well as 24-hour room service. At La Dame, Kaiseki, and SALT Chef’s Table, there’s an upcharge. I’m NOT a big fan of onboard charges, but in fairness there are several other choices.
- SALT (Sea And Land Taste): Silversea has made a concerted effort to bring the food of the region you are sailing through on board the ship. We were in Australia and New Zealand, and experienced food and wine distinctive to each of those countries.
- SHORE EXCURSIONS: In 2025, Silversea stopped including shore excursions in the fare (don’t worry if you were already booked with shore-ex, they have you grandfathered). From a cruise-value point of view it will be better for most people. Anything “included” is in fact pre-paid, and preferences for shore excursions are highly individual, so it’s better to make your own choices.
- STATEROOMS: Silversea has an all-suite fleet with just about all the rooms having a veranda, walk-in closet, marble bathrooms, and plenty of space.
- DESTINATIONS: Silversea is on ALL 7 continents. With a fleet of 12 ships, there’s really not anywhere you can’t visit on Silversea.
Silversea is one of our preferred vendors, and we can always get you additional amenities not available on direct bookings. Many Silversea voyages have HOSTS from our agency on board that come with an exclusive shore event OR an additional onboard credit.
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https://pamperedcruiser.com/how-the-travel-biz-works/
CANADA: It’s right next door, and it’s HUGE. Far too large to be considered a single destination. There’s lots to explore from Coast to Coast to Coast (yes – three of them, and more miles of coastline than any other country in the world).
Canada: https://pamperedcruiser.com/destination-canada/
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Today’s Travel Opportunities
SILVERSEA Class Luxury
As our featured vendor in February, we can get you additional amenities not available on direct bookings:
CANADA & NEW ENGLAND: New Jersey to Montreal departing October 13 for 11-days
- Start in Bayonne (NJ), and visit Newport, Cape Cod, Boston, Portland, Halifax, Charlottetown, Saguenay, Quebec City, and end in Montreal.
- Fares from $8160
EASTERN MED: Athens round-trip departing October 5 for 7-days:
- Start in Athens, and visit Heraklion, Rhodes, Kusadasi (for Ephesus), Mykonos, Nafplion, and end in Athens.
- Fares from $4980
JAPAN: Tokyo round-trip departing March 29, 2027 for 14-days
- Start in Tokyo, and visit Shimizu, Nagoya, Kochi, Kobe, Nagasaki, Busan, Sakaiminato, Kanazawa, Hakodate (Hokkaido), Aomori, and end in Yokohama (Tokyo)
- Fares from $9600
PANAMA CANAL: Miami to Los Angeles departing December 21 for 18-days
- Start in Miami, and visit Cartagena, transit the Panama Canal, Puntarenas, Puerto Quetzal, Puerto Vallarta, San Diego, and end in Los Angeles.
- Fares from $8240
WESTERN MED: Rome to Barcelona departing November 23 for 7-days
- Start in Rome, and visit Naples, Trapani, Tunis (La Goulette), Cagliari, Palma de Mallorca, and end in Barcelona
- From $4560 with all inclusive
UK & IRELAND: London round-trip departing June 29 for 10-days
- Start in Southampton and visit Honfleur, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Holyhead, Cobh, Falmouth, Portland, and end in Southampton
- Fares from $6080
SCANDINAVIA: Copenhagen to Amsterdam departing June 19, for 12-days
- Start in Copenhagen and visit Ronne, Gdansk, Liepaja, Riga, Tallinn, Helsinki, Stockholm, Skagen, and end in Amsterdam
- Fares from $6150
NEW ZEALAND & AUSTRALIA: Sydney to Auckland departing December 4 for 14-days
- Start in Sydney and visit Hobart, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Stewart Island, Dunedin, Akaroa, Wellington, Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga, and end in Auckland.
- Fares from $9270
CARIBBEAN: Miami round-trip departing November 18 for 12-days
- Start in Miami and visit San Juan, St John (Virgin Islands), Gustavia, St. John’s (Antigua and Barbuda), Little Bay, St. Kitts (Basseterre), Jost Van Dyke (British Virgin Islands), and end in Miami.
- Fares from $4800
REMOTE EXPLORATIONS with SILVERSEA
Silversea has a fleet of 4 expedition vessels that will get you to the more remote corners of the globe in style and comfort:
AUSTRALIA’S KIMBERLY COAST: Darwin to Broome departing July 14 for 10-days
- Start in Darwin and visit Ashmore Reef, Wyndham, King George River, Vansittart Bay (Jar Island), Hunter River Region, Buccaneer Archipelago Region, Buccaneer Archipelago Region, and end in Broome.
- Fares from $8480
ANTARCTICA: Round-trip Santiago departing October 25, 2027 for 10-days
- Board in Puerto Williams and traverse the Drake Passage, and then make several stops on the Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, and end in back Puerto Williams.
- Fares from $10,920 and includes charter flights from Santiago.
PATAGONIA: Puerto Williams to Valparaiso departing February 27, 2027 for 11-days
- Start in Puerto Williams and visit Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Aguila Glacier, Chilean Fjords (no stop), Pio XI Glacier (no stop), English Narrows (no stop), Tortel, Chilean Fjords (no stop), Puerto Cisnes, Puerto Montt, and end in Valparaiso.
- Fares from $8,080
SOUTH PACIFIC: Tahiti to Santiago (Chile) departing October 12 for 23 days
- Start in Papeete (Tahiti) and visit Fakarava, Atuona – Hiva Oa, Tahuata, Hatiheu¸ Hanavave¸ Mangareva (Gambier Islands), Adamstown (Pitcairn Island), Easter Island, Alexander Selkirk Island, Robinson Caruso Island, and end in Santiago.
- Fares from $17,910
SEA CLOUD Masted YACHTS
You may have been to some of these destinations previously, but imagine seeing them on a ship the size of a River Boat (with 130 guests, rather than 1300 guests).
Greek Isles (Athens round trip), departing July 17th/24th/or 31st 2026 (7 nights)
- Details: https://issuu.com/seacloudcruisesusa/docs/sea_cloud_big_book_2026_/68
- Visit Amorgos, Milos, Amorgos, Nauplio, and Poros
- Brochure Price: starting at $6995 per person
- SPECIAL PRICE: From $3495 per person
Eastern Caribbean: round-trip Philipsburg departing December 6 for 8-nights
- Visit Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, Iles des Saintes, Nevis & Antigua.
- Sail the scenic Eastern Caribbean islands, and get into small coves and harbors on board the 136 guest Sea Cloud Spirit.
- Fares from $3425
Learn more about Sea Cloud here: https://youtu.be/fy7Kfd1i3ZQ
RIVER EXPERIENCES with AMA WATERWAYS
GOLF JOURNEYS on the DANUBE with AMA
- These are great if you’d like to play 4 or 5 rounds of golf at different courses along your journey, with all the details taken care of for you. Especially great for couples with only ONE golfer.
- Danube between Vilshofen (Bavaria) to Budapest. Visit Passau, Linz, Melk, Vienna, Bratislava.
- 2026: Departures April through September from $4599
- 2027: Departures April through October from $4129
Learn about AMA’s Concierge Golf Program: https://www.amawaterways.com/agent/pamperedcruiser/explore/golf-cruises
PROVENCE, FRANCE: Lyon to Marseille for 7-nights
- Visit Lyon (overnight), Vienne, Tournon, Viviers, Avignon, Arles (overnight). Experience farm to table food, wineries, Roman Ruins, and the French countryside.
- 2026: Departures March through December from $3099
- 2027: Departures March through December from $3629
- Here’s our video from when we did this cruise: https://youtu.be/H2rBL8J7DIU
CANYON SPIRIT LUXURY RAIL JOURNEY in the USA
This is the perfect way to take in the incredible scenery in Colorado, Utah, and the surrounding National Parks:
Denver to Las Vegas for 5-nights with 5 National Parks:
- Denver, Glenwood Springs, Moab (2), Bryce Canyon, Las Vegas
- Departures available April through October from $5178
Denver round-trip for 7-nights with 4-Days on the Rails
- Denver, Glenwood Springs, Moab (for 3 nights), Glenwood Springs, Denver
- Departures available April through November from $4536
TRAVELLING in SUMMER 2026? Be READY
FIFA WORLD CUP is the largest sporting event on the planet, and it’s coming to North America this summer. Even if you’re NOT a soccer fan, you SHOULD have this on your radar if you plan to travel (internationally or domestically) in June or July of 2026. Here’s why:
- AIR TRAVEL domestically, as well as to/from Canada and Mexico will be very busy.
- AIRPORTS: Even if you’re flying to Europe or Asia, domestic airports will be busy.
- HOTELS: If you’re trying to find lodging in a host city around game day, it will be tight.
- SECURITY: The security in airports and at venues will be enhanced, and slow everything down.
- SEATTLE & VANCOUVER: If you’re going to Alaska in June or July, book your hotel NOW. Both these cities are hosting multiple games.
- HOST CITIES:
- CANADA: Toronto, Vancouver
- MEXICO: Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey
- UNITED STATES: Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle
FIFA’s impact on travel to host cities is equal to travelling to an Olympic Games. Be prepared.
If you’re planning a trip, I’d love to help! Click here or call 800-876-0168 to get in touch today.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sue Bradley
Sue Bradley
