IMO: 9857937
Silver Dawn
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- Muse-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 40,700
- Length (FT / M)
- 699 / 213
- Beam (FT / M)
- 89 / 27
- Decks (Passenger / Total)
- 8 / 11
- Shipyard
- Fincantieri, Ancona, Italy
- Registry
- Bahamas
- Godparent(s)
- Nilou Motamed
- LNG Powered
- No
- Build Cost
- $380,000,000
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
2022
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 9857937
- MMSI
- 311001044
- Call Sign
- C6EZ5
- Classification Society
- RINA
- Hull / Yard Number
- 6280
- Maiden Voyage
- 1 April 2022
- Maximum Draft
- 6.7 m (22.0 ft)
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 596
- Maximum Capacity
- 691
- Total Crew
- 411
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 1.45:1
- Space Ratio
- 68.29
Onboard Inventory
- Swimming Pools
- 1
- Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
- 3
- Bars & Lounges
- 6
- Complimentary Dining Venues
- 6
- Specialty Dining Venues
- 2
- Elevators
- 6*
* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.
Power & Propulsion
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric
- Fuel Type
- Marine diesel
- Installed Power
- 26.1 MW (35,001 hp)
- Propulsion Power
- 17 MW (22,797 hp)
- Maximum Speed
- 21 Knots
- Engine Configuration
- 4 x diesel gensets (6.525 MW each) driving 2 x VEM 8.5 MW synchronous motors, 2 fixed-pitch propellers
Logistics
- Cruising Speed
- 20 Knots
- Medical Center
- Deck 3
Elevator Banks
Guest elevators
3-11
Designated Smoking Zones
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Connoisseur's Cornercigar_loungeLocation: Deck 8Cigar and pipe smoking permitted.
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Designated open decksoutdoorLocation: Open decksSmoking permitted in designated exterior areas only; not permitted in suites or on balconies.
Cabin Summary
Total: 298
ADA Compliant: 4
- Suites
- 298
- Balcony
- 0
- Oceanview
- 0
- Inside
- 0
The Apex Suite
Owner's Suite
1,260 SQ FT
The ship's top accommodation - a one- or two-bedroom suite with a large teak veranda, marble bathroom, walk-in wardrobe, and personal butler service.
Stateroom Taxonomy
Suites
- Owner's Suite4
- Grand Suite4
- Royal Suite2
- Silver Suite34
- Veranda Suite242
- Panorama Suite6
- Vista Suite6
Features & Amenities
Adults & Wellness
- Spa
- Casino
Entertainment & Culture
- Library
- Observation Lounge
Staterooms & Service
- Butler Service
- All-Inclusive Beverages
- Open Seating Dining
- Self Serve Laundry
Signature Experiences
All-suite, all-inclusive luxury
unique
Newest ship of the Muse-class
fleet first
Eight restaurants, open-seating dining
unique
Outdoor swimming pool and whirlpools
top-deck attraction
Hot Rocks alfresco grill
top-deck attraction
Pool Bar and pool grill
top-deck attraction
Panorama Lounge
top-deck attraction
Observation Lounge
top-deck attraction
Jogging track
top-deck attraction
Ship-Specific Highlights
- All-inclusive fares - wines, premium spirits, champagne, the in-suite minibar, gratuities, Wi-Fi and self-service laundry are all included.
- A personal butler serves every suite, from the entry-level Vista Suite to the Owner's Suite.
- S.A.L.T. (Sea and Land Taste) - a destination-inspired dining concept (S.A.L.T. Kitchen, S.A.L.T. Bar, S.A.L.T. Lab), carried from delivery.
- Eight dining venues with open-seating, no-fixed-time dining - a high ratio for a ship of about 600 guests.
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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AtlantiderestaurantLocation: Deck 4$ extrasReservationPrincipal restaurant; steakhouse and seafood grill; included, premium wines and spirits extra.
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S.A.L.T. KitchenrestaurantLocation: Deck 4Sea And Land Taste; destination-inspired regional menus; included.
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La TerrazzarestaurantLocation: Deck 7Italian; buffet by day, a la carte dinner; included.
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Hot RocksrestaurantLocation: Deck 10Alfresco lava-stone grill; included.
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Regina MargheritarestaurantLocation: Deck 11Poolside wood-fired pizzeria; included. Adjacent complimentary ice cream parlor.
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Arts CafecafeLocation: Deck 8$ extrasCasual cafe serving complimentary light bites and pastries by day and an all-inclusive bar and lounge in the evening; premium coffee and specialty drinks extra.
Specialty Dining
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KaisekirestaurantLocation: Deck 4Japanese; teppanyaki and sushi; surcharge.
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La DamerestaurantLocation: Deck 4French, Relais & Chateaux; the ship's cover-charge restaurant.
Bars & Nightlife
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Dolce VitabarLocation: Deck 5Principal bar and social hub; all beverages included.
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Pool BarbarLocation: Deck 10Poolside bar; all beverages included.
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Panorama LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 10Panoramic lounge and bar; all beverages included.
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S.A.L.T. BarbarLocation: Deck 4S.A.L.T. program bar; regional cocktails; all beverages included.
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Silver NoteloungeLocation: Deck 5Intimate jazz supper club; cocktails, all beverages included.
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Observation LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 11Forward observation lounge and library, served by its own bar; all beverages included.
Pools & Aquatics
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Swimming PoolpoolLocation: Deck 10Main pool with surrounding whirlpools.
Entertainment Venues
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Show LoungetheaterLocation: Deck 5Main show lounge for production shows and cabaret.
Casino
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CasinocasinoLocation: Deck 7Casino with gaming tables and slot machines.
Spa & Fitness
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Zagara Beauty SpaspaLocation: Deck 6Spa with treatment rooms, sauna and thermal areas.
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Fitness CentrefitnessLocation: Deck 6Gym with cardio and strength equipment.
Retail & Shopping
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BoutiquesshopLocation: Deck 7Onboard boutiques.
Leisure & Public Spaces
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Connoisseur's Cornercigar_loungeLocation: Deck 8$ extrasCigar lounge; premium cigars and spirits extra.
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S.A.L.T. Labculinary_labLocation: Deck 4Interactive culinary classroom (Sea And Land Taste program).
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-07-11