IMO: 8903935
Silver Wind
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- Cloud-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 16,800
- Length (FT / M)
- 512 / 156
- Beam (FT / M)
- 72 / 22
- Decks (Passenger / Total)
- 6 / 9
- Shipyard
- T. Mariotti, Genoa, Italy
- Registry
- Bahamas
- Godparent(s)
- Patrizia Lefebvre D'Ovidio
- LNG Powered
- No
- Build Cost
- $125,000,000
Class Sisters:
Silver Cloud
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
1995
Major Refurbishments
2013
2016
2018
2021
2024
Significant Changes
- 2013: Nov 2013 drydock (Palermo): Le Champagne, The Bar lounge, La Terrazza, Panorama Lounge, Spa relocated to Deck 9; all suites refreshed.
- 2016: Oct 2016 drydock (Freeport, ~$170M fleetwide): suites, pool re-tile, Panorama Lounge, Spa, Observation Lounge.
- 2018: Nov-Dec 2018 drydock (Freeport): public areas redesigned to match Silver Muse.
- 2021: 2020-2021 expedition conversion (Remontowa, Gdansk, Project Invictus): ice-class hull, 16 Zodiacs + 14 sea kayaks, redesigned Theater Lounge, casino replaced by a Photo Studio, mudroom added, capacity reduced to 274, transferred to Silversea Expeditions.
- 2024: October 2024 drydock (most recent).
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 8903935
- MMSI
- 308814000
- Call Sign
- C6FG2
- Classification Society
- RINA (Registro Italiano Navale)
- Hull / Yard Number
- 776
- Maiden Voyage
- December 1995
- Maximum Draft
- 4.5 m (14.8 ft)
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 274
- Maximum Capacity
- 296
- Total Crew
- 197
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 1.39:1
- Space Ratio
- 61.31
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
- 21.9 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
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Designated open decksoutdoorLocation: Open decksDesignated outdoor smoking areas
Cabin Summary
Total: 136
ADA Compliant: 2
- Suites
- 136
- 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 Suite4
- Silver Suite2
- Medallion Suite5
- Verandah Suite106
- Vista Suite15
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 and kayak expedition operations
top-deck attraction
Jogging track
top-deck attraction
Ship-Specific Highlights
- Expedition operations - a fleet of 16 Zodiacs and 14 sea kayaks for close-to-shore and polar exploration, added in the 2021 conversion.
- Ice-strengthened hull added in the 2021 conversion (extra steel plating) for Arctic and Antarctic sailing.
- Photo Studio - a dedicated expedition photography space that replaced the ship's casino in the 2021 conversion.
- All-suite accommodation (136 suites) with a personal butler for every guest; all-inclusive fares.
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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La DamerestaurantLocation: Deck 4French wine-pairing restaurant (20 seats; formerly Le Champagne); reservation and cover charge.
Bars & Nightlife
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Dolce VitabarLocation: Deck 5Main bar lounge (renovated 2021).
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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 and kayak embarkation (16 Zodiacs, 14 kayaks).
Entertainment Venues
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Theater LoungetheaterLocation: Deck 5Main show lounge (redesigned in the 2021 conversion).
Spa & Fitness
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The SpaspaLocation: Deck 9Spa with treatment rooms.
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Fitness Centerfitness_centerLocation: Deck 9Gym.
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Beauty SalonsalonLocation: Deck 9Hair and beauty salon.
Retail & Shopping
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BoutiqueshopsLocation: Deck 5Boutique and shops.
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Photo Studiophoto_studioLocation: Deck 8Expedition photography studio (replaced the casino in 2021).
Leisure & Public Spaces
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Observation Loungeobservation_loungeLocation: Deck 9Forward observation lounge (not counted as a bar per owner).
Guest Services
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ReceptionreceptionLocation: Deck 6Guest relations and reception.
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Medical CentermedicalLocation: Deck 3Onboard hospital/medical centre.
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Mudroomexpedition_mudroomLocation: Deck 3Expedition gear storage and preparation (added 2021).
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-07-09