Italian authorities have fined Silversea €1,032 for a manoeuvre by Silver Ray off the coast of Capri that brought the vessel too close to the renowned Faraglioni rock formations.

Silversea has officially embarked on its most expansive Mediterranean season to date, with Silver Ray’s Lisbon departure on 15 April marking the start of an extraordinary deployment.

Silversea has unveiled the first spaces and name of The Cormorant at 55 South, its new 150-room hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile. Announced late last, the property is scheduled to open during the 2025/2026 Antarctica season. Upon completion, Silversea’s new hotel will create a convenient, comfortable and seamless way to visit Antarctica.

Silversea has wrapped up its 2024/2025 Antarctica season sailing 34 voyages to the White Continent over that period, with preparations being made for the opening of the world’s southernmost hotel in time for the next season.

New brand positioning from Silversea aims to establish “new codes of luxury”, with the “To Finding More” messaging now live across the company’s channels and platforms.

Silversea has unveiled its much-anticipated World Cruise 2028 – a 132-day voyage aboard Silver Shadow entitled An Ode to the Moment.

Silversea’s guests will discover the authentic cultures of eight countries during the voyage, including Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, and Singapore.

For a limited time, Silversea is offering business class upgrades for just AU$5,998 per person roundtrip on select voyages, giving travellers a chance to indulge in luxury as they embark on an extraordinary journey to the White Continent.

Silversea is hosting a webinar at the end of the month dedicated to Antarctica hosted by Conrad Combrink, the Head of Silversea Expeditions.

Celebrity Cruises will make a play at the booming river cruise market, unveiling plans to launch premium river cruise holidays in Europe beginning in 2027. The new brand, Celebrity River Cruises, will comprise 180-passenger “transformative ships” and inherit the “elevated design and sophistication of the Edge Series ocean ships”.

Forbes Travel Guide is expanding its acclaimed global rating system to include rating restaurants on cruise ships – a cruise industry first. The Forbes Travel Guide experts have already been conducting their in-depth research and reviews and will reveal the 2025 cruise ship ratings and restaurant accolades next month when the highly anticipated annual Star Ratings are released, which include hotels, restaurants, and spas in more than 85 countries.

Silversea’s 2025 World Cruise “Controtempo” embarked from Tokyo this week – a 136 day voyage that will encompass 59 destinations in 30 countries, concluding in New York in late May. Guests onboard Silver Dawn will experience many of the most iconic cities and off-the-beaten-path gems in Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America during unconventional seasons, pairing exploration with destination immersion.