Indulge in Luxury with Silversea Mediterranean Cruises

Are Silversea Cruises very formal?

Silversea Cruises are known for their traditional and somewhat formal dress code compared to other luxury cruise lines. The attire varies from casual to formal, depending on the time of day and the activities planned.

During the day, Silversea encourages a relaxed and carefree atmosphere. Guests usually dress in smart resort-style clothing, including dresses, shorts, slacks, blouses, and T-shirts for women, while men often opt for shorts, jeans, shirts, and T-shirts.

The pool deck is even more laid-back, with guests donning swimsuits and sarongs. However, it's worth noting that swimsuits are not permitted at indoor dining venues.

When it comes to shore excursions, what to wear depends largely on the activity and climate. Comfortable attire is key, and guests should be prepared for sudden weather changes.

Evenings onboard Silversea Cruises bring a shift in the dress code. After 6:00pm, attire becomes either casual, informal, or formal, as advised in the daily Silversea newsletter, the Daily Chronicles.

Casual nights

This is a relaxed dress code where ladies may wear pants, blouses, skirts, or casual dresses, and men can opt for open-neck shirts and slacks. It's essentially comfortable but neat clothing that isn't too formal or elaborate.

Informal nights

A step up from casual, this involves a slightly more polished look. Ladies often opt for dresses or pantsuits, and men wear smart pants and jackets, though ties are optional.

Formal nights

These are the most elegant occasions, where ladies typically wear evening gowns, and men don tuxedos or dark suits with a tie or bowtie. The number of formal nights depends on the length of the cruise, but there will always be at least one per voyage.

On a standard 7-night cruise, the typical breakdown is one formal night, three informal nights, and three casual nights.

While most guests enjoy dressing up for these occasions, it's not mandatory. Informal or even casual attire can be worn at certain restaurants, including La Terrazza, Seishin, Kaiseki, or Silver Note. Casual clothing is always acceptable at the Hot Rocks and Spaccanapoli outdoor restaurants.

Lastly, if you're visiting the onboard spa, casual resort-wear or the fluffy robe provided in your suite is the way to go.

In summary, Silversea Cruises do lean towards the formal side, especially in the evenings, but they also offer plenty of opportunities for guests to dress casually or informally, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all.

Silversea Cruises are primarily targeted towards sophisticated, well-educated, and affluent individuals. These customers are typically aged 55 and above.

They possess a strong desire for international travel and have a keen curiosity about the world. The clientele of Silversea Cruises is discerning, appreciates luxury, adventure, and quality experiences.

The best months for a Mediterranean cruise are typically May through June or September through October. These periods offer pleasant weather and avoid the peak summer season when it can be overly crowded and hot. However, personal preferences regarding weather, crowd sizes, and pricing can influence the ideal time to cruise the Mediterranean.

Our team particularly recommends cruising in September and October, as these months tend to have fewer crowds and cooler temperatures, making sightseeing more comfortable and enjoyable. However, personal preferences regarding weather, crowd sizes, and pricing can influence the ideal time to cruise the Mediterranean.

To secure your booking aboard a Silversea Cruise, a deposit is required. The deposit amount can vary based on the itinerary and length of the cruise. Prices are typically based on double occupancy, meaning two travelers sharing a suite.

The exact deposit amount will be specified at the time of booking. It's important to note that this deposit secures your reservation until final payment is due, typically a few months before you set sail.

The deposit on you Silversea Cruises in the mediterranean will be per suite and not per person.

Current active ships (build):

• Silver Cloud (1994)
• Silver Wind (1995)
• Silver Shadow (2000)
• Silver Whisper (2001)
• Silver Spirit (2009)
• Silver Muse (2017)
• Silver Moon (2020)
• Silver Endeavour (2021)
• Silver Origin (2021)
• Silver Dawn (2021)
• Silver Nova (2023)
• Silver Ray (2024)

Ships that are not active anymore:

• Silver Discoverer (1988)
• Silver Explorer (1989)
• Silver Galapagos (2007)

Travel Documents:

Guests are accountable for all their travel documents, including air and cruise tickets, passport, health card, vaccination proof, as well as obtaining necessary visas and public health papers for all relevant ports.

Compliance with all customs norms is also the guest's duty. Failure to present required documents may result in denied boarding or disembarkation at Silversea's discretion, with no refund or liability.

Any courtesy information or advice provided by Hupla regarding travel documents, visas, or vaccinations does not absolve guests of verifying this information with the appropriate government bodies, and accuracy is not guaranteed by Hupla.

Some nations require passports to be valid for six months post your return date; consult the appropriate consulate for specifics.

Government-imposed security measures can fluctuate, and guests must comply accordingly.

To prevent boarding privilege loss, it's advised to consult with your travel agent regarding these requirements

Cruise Embarkation on a Mediterranean cruise:

The time for your cruise departure is specified in your final cruise paperwork. Ensure you reach the ship at the designated time.

(For guests with a mandatory charter air flight as part of their Silversea package, please be at the airport at the time mentioned in your final cruise paperwork.)

Upon reaching the terminal, you'll need to present your Silversea luxury cruise documents and passport.

Keep all essential paperwork readily accessible in your carry-on bag during the entire cruise boarding procedure.

Cruise Disembarkation on a Mediterranean cruise:

Your mediterranean cruise disembarkation typically commences shortly after the local Customs gives clearance, usually around two hours post the ship's arrival.

On the day of disembarkation, guests are expected to empty their suites by 8:30 a.m.

Considering the distance between certain ports and the airport, additional time should be allocated for departure flights.

This would account for cruise disembarkation formalities, customs and immigration procedures, transit time to the airport, and a two to three-hour window for flight check-in.

Guests in need of a wheelchair should inform Hupla ahead of time to facilitate suitable transportation and/or accommodation arrangements prior to cruise disembarkation.