IMO: 8903923
Silver Cloud
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- Cloud-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 16,800
- Length (FT / M)
- 515 / 157
- Beam (FT / M)
- 72 / 22
- Decks (Passenger / Total)
- 7 / 9
- Shipyard
- T. Mariotti, Genoa, Italy
- Registry
- Bahamas
- Godparent(s)
- Eugenia Beck Lefebvre D'Ovidio
- LNG Powered
- No
- Build Cost
- $125,000,000
Class Sisters:
Silver Wind
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
1994
Major Refurbishments
2012
2017
2023
Significant Changes
- 2012: Three-week drydock (Palermo): Le Champagne, The Bar, La Terrazza, Spa/Salon, Panorama Lounge, The Grill/Hot Rocks introduced, Observation Lounge relocated to Deck 9, Medallion Suite category added, all suites refreshed.
- 2017: Expedition conversion (Aug-Sep 2017, ~$40M): ice-class hull strengthening, fleet of 18 Zodiacs added, reconfigured Observation Lounge, capacity reduced to 260 (200 polar), transferred to Silversea Expeditions.
- 2023: March 2023 drydock (most recent).
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 8903923
- MMSI
- 309027000
- Call Sign
- C6MQ5
- Classification Society
- RINA (Registro Italiano Navale)
- Hull / Yard Number
- 775
- Maiden Voyage
- 2 April 1994
- Maximum Draft
- 5.7 m (18.7 ft)
- Maximum Beam
- 21.4 m (70.2 ft)
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 254
- Maximum Capacity
- 296
- Total Crew
- 212
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 1.20:1
- Space Ratio
- 66.14
Onboard Inventory
- Swimming Pools
- 1*
- Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
- 2*
- Bars & Lounges
- 3
- Complimentary Dining Venues
- 3
- Specialty Dining Venues
- 1
- Elevators
- 4*
* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.
Power & Propulsion
- Propulsion
- Diesel-mechanical (twin-shaft, controllable-pitch propellers)
- Fuel Type
- Marine diesel oil / gas oil (conventional diesel; not LNG)
- Installed Power
- 18.7 MW (25,077 hp)
- Propulsion Power
- 11.7 MW (15,690 hp)
- Maximum Speed
- 21 Knots
- Engine Configuration
- 2 x Wartsila 6R46 main engines (2 x 5,850 kW = 11.7 MW) + 3 x Wartsila 8R32 diesel generators (3 x 2,340 kW); twin-shaft diesel-mechanical to controllable-pitch propellers
Logistics
- Cruising Speed
- 18 Knots
- Medical Center
- Deck 3
Elevator Banks
Guest elevators
3-9
Designated Smoking Zones
-
Designated open decksoutdoorLocation: Open decksDesignated outdoor smoking areas
Cabin Summary
Total: 126
ADA Compliant: 2
- Suites
- 126
- Balcony
- 0
- Oceanview
- 0
- Inside
- 0
The Apex Suite
Grand Suite
874 SQ FT
The Grand Suite is the ship's top accommodation - an 874-square-foot suite with a private veranda, served by a personal butler.
Stateroom Taxonomy
Suites
- Grand Suite2
- Royal Suite2
- Owner's Suite1
- Silver / Medallion Suite15
- Verandah Suite82
- Vista Suite24
Features & Amenities
Adults & Wellness
- Spa
Entertainment & Culture
- Library
- Observation Lounge
Staterooms & Service
- Butler Service
- All-Inclusive Beverages
- Open Seating Dining
- Self Serve Laundry
Expedition & Marine
- Ice-Strengthened Hull
- Zodiac Fleet
Other
- Expedition Mudroom
Signature Experiences
Ice-class expedition conversion
unique
A butler for every suite
unique
All-suite, all-inclusive
only
Pool and two Jacuzzis
top-deck attraction
Panorama Lounge
top-deck attraction
Observation Lounge
top-deck attraction
Zodiac embarkation and expedition operations
top-deck attraction
Jogging track
top-deck attraction
Ship-Specific Highlights
- Expedition operations - a fleet of 18 Zodiacs and a dedicated expedition team (roughly one member per 12 guests) for close-to-shore and polar landings.
- Ice-strengthened hull (ice class 1C) added in the 2017 conversion for Arctic and Antarctic sailing.
- All-suite accommodation (126 suites) with a personal butler for every guest.
- All-inclusive fares - all beverages including premium spirits and champagne, plus gratuities, are included.
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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The RestaurantrestaurantLocation: Deck 4Main open-seating dining room; included.
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La TerrazzarestaurantLocation: Deck 7ReservationBuffet by day, Italian by night; included.
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The GrillrestaurantLocation: Deck 8Alfresco 'Hot Rocks' grill dining; included.
Specialty Dining
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Le ChampagnerestaurantLocation: Deck 4French wine-pairing restaurant (20 seats); reservation and cover charge.
Bars & Nightlife
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Dolce VitabarLocation: Deck 5Main bar lounge (Deck 5; named Dolce Vita on this ship).
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Panorama LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 8Observation lounge with piano, cocktails and dance floor.
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Pool Barpool_barLocation: Deck 8Poolside bar.
Pools & Aquatics
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PoolpoolLocation: Deck 8Outdoor swimming pool with two Jacuzzis.
Active Recreation
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Zodiac OperationsexpeditionLocation: Deck 3Zodiac embarkation and expedition landings (fleet of 18 Zodiacs).
Entertainment Venues
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Expedition Loungelecture_theaterLocation: Deck 5Lecture theatre / venue for expedition briefings.
Spa & Fitness
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The SpaspaLocation: Deck 7Spa with treatment rooms.
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Fitness Centerfitness_centerLocation: Deck 6Gym (relocated to Deck 6 in 2012).
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Beauty SalonsalonLocation: Deck 7Hair and beauty salon.
Retail & Shopping
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BoutiqueshopsLocation: Deck 5Boutique and shops.
Leisure & Public Spaces
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Observation Loungeobservation_loungeLocation: Deck 9Forward observation lounge (reconfigured in the 2017 conversion; not counted as a bar per owner).
Guest Services
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ReceptionreceptionLocation: Deck 5Guest relations and reception.
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Medical CentermedicalLocation: Deck 3Onboard hospital/medical centre.
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-07-09