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Silver Wind
Silver Wind is a Silversea Cruises cruise ship, in service since 1995. She measures 17,400 gross tons and carries 274 guests with a crew of 239. She sails Antarctica, Northern Europe, Mediterranean itineraries.
About Silver Wind
Silver Wind is the sister of Silver Cloud, built in Italy and in service with Silversea since 1995 as the line's second ship. After years of classic voyages she moved to expedition service in 2021, the year Silversea lists as her last refurbishment, and she now carries 274 guests with 239 crew. In 2026-27 she spends the austral summer on Antarctica voyages from Puerto Williams in Chile and King George Island, then a spring in the Mediterranean and a northern summer around the British Isles, Iceland and Greenland.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Silver Wind?
Silver Wind is operated by Silversea Cruises.
How big is Silver Wind?
Silver Wind measures 17,400 gross tons and 156 metres in length, with 7 decks.
How crowded does Silver Wind feel?
Silver Wind has a passenger space ratio of 63.5: 17,400 gross tons for 274 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Silver Wind feels spacious for her size.
How many passengers does Silver Wind carry?
Silver Wind carries 274 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 239 (about 1.1 guests per crew member).
When did Silver Wind enter service?
Silver Wind entered service in 1995 and was last refurbished in 2021.
Where does Silver Wind sail?
Silver Wind sails Antarctica, Northern Europe and Mediterranean itineraries.
Where can I find the deck plans for Silver Wind?
Silversea Cruises publishes the deck plans for Silver Wind; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
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