Owner's Suite
919 sq ft (85 sq m), or 1,264 sq ft (117 sq m), by configuration; veranda 220 sq ft (20 sq m)Deck 7
Midship, with a dining room and living area.
Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper: Deck plans and suites
Sister ships of 28,258 tons, each with 194 suites for 392 guests and 302 crew: Silver Shadow (2000, refurbished 2019) and Silver Whisper (2001, refurbished 2024).
- Guests
- 392
- Suites
- 194 suites
- Decks
- 9
- Launched
- 2000 and 2001
The ships
Silversea lists the same suite categories and venues on both.
9 suite categories: Owner's Suite · Grand Suite · Royal Suite · Silver Suite · Medallion Suite · Deluxe Veranda Suite · Superior Veranda Suite · Classic Veranda Suite · Vista Suite
Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper: the ships on this page
Silver Shadow · Silver Whisper
Silver WhisperLaunched 2001 · 392 guests
Sister to Silver Shadow, same tonnage and crew, refurbished in 2024. She carries the 2029 World Cruise: 125 days, San Diego to Singapore, 19 countries and 61 ports.
- Crew
- 302
- Service
- 1 crew member for every 1.3 guests
- Tonnage
- 28,258
- Refit
- Silver Shadow 2019; Silver Whisper 2024
What the Silversea fare includes
- Butler service in every suite, on every ship in the fleet — not a concierge on call, a butler attached to the room
- Dining across the ship's restaurants, including the S.A.L.T. venues on the ships that carry them
- Premium beverages throughout the ship: wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks, poured wherever you happen to be
- Onboard gratuities — nothing to sign for and no tipping expected
- Complimentary Wi-Fi and use of the fitness centre
- On the All-Inclusive Plus fare, a shore excursion credit for classic voyages, scaled by Silversea to the length and region of the sailing rather than a flat allowance
Suites on these ships
Sizes as Silversea prints them, veranda included; where the two ships differ, both figures are given. Photos are Silversea's own for each category on Silver Shadow; Silversea notes that its images are a general reference.
At a glance
- Owner's Suite
919 sq ft (85 sq m), or 1,264 sq ft (117 sq m), by configuration; veranda 220 sq ft (20 sq m) · Deck 7
- Grand Suite
941–1,090 sq ft (up to 101 sq m), or 1,435 sq ft (133 sq m) on Silver Shadow and 1,286–1,435 sq ft on Silver Whisper, by configuration · Decks 6, 7 and 8
- Royal Suite
967–1,007 sq ft (up to 94 sq m), or 1,352 sq ft (126 sq m) on Silver Shadow and 1,312–1,352 sq ft on Silver Whisper, by configuration · Decks 6 and 7
- Silver Suite
653–701 sq ft (up to 65 sq m), with a 110–123 sq ft (10–11 sq m) veranda · Deck 7
- Medallion Suite
521 sq ft (49 sq m), with an 81 sq ft veranda · Deck 7
- Deluxe Veranda Suite
345 sq ft (32 sq m), with a 60 sq ft (6 sq m) veranda · Decks 6, 8 and 9
- Superior Veranda Suite
345 sq ft (32 sq m), with a 60 sq ft (6 sq m) veranda · Decks 5, 6, 7 and 8
- Classic Veranda Suite
345 sq ft (32 sq m), with a 60 sq ft (6 sq m) veranda · Decks 5 and 6
- Vista Suite
287 sq ft (27 sq m), no veranda · Decks 4, 5 and 7
| Category | Size | Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Owner's Suite | 919 sq ft (85 sq m), or 1,264 sq ft (117 sq m), by configuration; veranda 220 sq ft (20 sq m) | Deck 7 |
| Grand Suite | 941–1,090 sq ft (up to 101 sq m), or 1,435 sq ft (133 sq m) on Silver Shadow and 1,286–1,435 sq ft on Silver Whisper, by configuration | Decks 6, 7 and 8 |
| Royal Suite | 967–1,007 sq ft (up to 94 sq m), or 1,352 sq ft (126 sq m) on Silver Shadow and 1,312–1,352 sq ft on Silver Whisper, by configuration | Decks 6 and 7 |
| Silver Suite | 653–701 sq ft (up to 65 sq m), with a 110–123 sq ft (10–11 sq m) veranda | Deck 7 |
| Medallion Suite | 521 sq ft (49 sq m), with an 81 sq ft veranda | Deck 7 |
| Deluxe Veranda Suite | 345 sq ft (32 sq m), with a 60 sq ft (6 sq m) veranda | Decks 6, 8 and 9 |
| Superior Veranda Suite | 345 sq ft (32 sq m), with a 60 sq ft (6 sq m) veranda | Decks 5, 6, 7 and 8 |
| Classic Veranda Suite | 345 sq ft (32 sq m), with a 60 sq ft (6 sq m) veranda | Decks 5 and 6 |
| Vista Suite | 287 sq ft (27 sq m), no veranda | Decks 4, 5 and 7 |
Grand Suite
941–1,090 sq ft (up to 101 sq m), or 1,435 sq ft (133 sq m) on Silver Shadow and 1,286–1,435 sq ft on Silver Whisper, by configurationDecks 6, 7 and 8
A corner suite with a 270-degree view, a dining room and living area.
Royal Suite
967–1,007 sq ft (up to 94 sq m), or 1,352 sq ft (126 sq m) on Silver Shadow and 1,312–1,352 sq ft on Silver Whisper, by configurationDecks 6 and 7
A corner suite with a 270-degree view, a dining room and living area.
Silver Suite
653–701 sq ft (up to 65 sq m), with a 110–123 sq ft (10–11 sq m) verandaDeck 7
A separate bedroom and living area.
Medallion Suite
521 sq ft (49 sq m), with an 81 sq ft verandaDeck 7
A teak-style balcony behind floor-to-ceiling glass doors, and a separate living area.
Deluxe Veranda Suite
345 sq ft (32 sq m), with a 60 sq ft (6 sq m) verandaDecks 6, 8 and 9
Midship, with a large bathroom and walk-in wardrobe.
Superior Veranda Suite
345 sq ft (32 sq m), with a 60 sq ft (6 sq m) verandaDecks 5, 6, 7 and 8
Forward, with a large bathroom and walk-in wardrobe.
Classic Veranda Suite
345 sq ft (32 sq m), with a 60 sq ft (6 sq m) verandaDecks 5 and 6
Forward, with a large bathroom and walk-in wardrobe.
Vista Suite
287 sq ft (27 sq m), no verandaDecks 4, 5 and 7
A picture window, with a large bathroom and walk-in wardrobe.
Deck plans
Plans as Silversea publishes them for Silver Whisper, bow to the right, without a colour key; Silver Shadow's plans show the same layout. We confirm the category of any suite number with Silversea before booking.
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Deck 4
The Restaurant aft, a launderette, and suites 409 to 439 forward.
Suites on this deck
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Deck 5
The Show Lounge and The Bar aft, Reception, Shore Concierge, the Atrium and Boutiques midship, and suites 501 to 537, 5500 and 5501.
Suites on this deck
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Deck 6
The Show Lounge aft and suites 601 to 659.
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Deck 7
La Terrazza, La Dame, the Conference Room and Card Room aft, and suites 701 to 736.
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Deck 8
The Panorama Lounge, Casino and Connoisseur's Corner aft, the Pool, Pool Grill and Pool Bar midship, and suites 801 to 833.
Suites on this deck
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Deck 9
The Jogging Track, the open view to the pool and suites 915 to 933.
Suites on this deck
On board
Restaurants and bars
- The Restaurant
- The main dining room, with regional dishes alongside the classics.
- La Dame
- French tasting menus.
- La Terrazza
- Buffet breakfast and lunch with live cooking stations; Italian dinners with handmade pasta and seafood.
- The Grill
- Salads, grilled seafood and steaks by the pool.
Spa, pools and public areas
- Panorama Lounge and Connoisseur's Corner
- The lounge and the cigar and cognac room, aft on Deck 8.
- Zagara Beauty Spa
- The spa, with a beauty salon and fitness centre.
Questions about Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper
- How many guests does Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper carry?
- Each of the 2 ships carries 392 guests in 194 suites, with a crew of 302. That is 1 crew member for every 1.3 guests.
- Which suite categories does Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper have?
- 9 categories, as Silversea names them: Owner's Suite, Grand Suite, Royal Suite, Silver Suite, Medallion Suite, Deluxe Veranda Suite, Superior Veranda Suite, Classic Veranda Suite and Vista Suite. Each is listed above with its size, its deck and the photographs Silversea publishes.
- Can I choose a particular suite number on Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper?
- Usually, yes. Most Silversea categories are sold by suite number, so you can pick one from the deck plans above and we ask Silversea to hold it while the category is open. Some fares are sold as a guarantee, where the line assigns the suite later; we tell you which before you commit.
- What does the Silversea fare include on Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper?
- Silversea publishes the fare as including: Butler service in every suite, on every ship in the fleet — not a concierge on call, a butler attached to the room; Dining across the ship's restaurants, including the S.A.L.T. venues on the ships that carry them; Premium beverages throughout the ship: wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks, poured wherever you happen to be; Onboard gratuities — nothing to sign for and no tipping expected. The full list, and what is charged separately, is on the Silversea page.
- What changes when I book Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper through Via Privata?
- USD 1,500 onboard credit per suite. Credited by Via Privata on bookings of USD 40,000 or more — on top of the line's own amenities, at the fare you would pay booking direct. Below that, Virtuoso Voyages hosted benefits apply instead on select sailings, confirmed in writing at booking. Silversea's Last Minute fares are not eligible for consortium benefits.
- Which ships does this page cover?
- 2 ships: Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper. Plans as Silversea publishes them for Silver Whisper, bow to the right, without a colour key; Silver Shadow's plans show the same layout. We confirm the category of any suite number with Silversea before booking.
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Silversea: the line, what the fare includes, every sailing
Deck plans, suite sizes and photographs from Silversea's own published materials · read October 2026 · the crew ratio isour arithmetic on the line's figures
Photography and deck plans appear courtesy of Silversea and remain the line's property; Via Privata shows them as an independent travel advisory that arranges Silversea bookings. We are not owned by or affiliated with the line, and all trademarks belong to their owners. Layouts can change at a refit: we confirm the plan for your sailing before you choose a room.
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