Why we like Silver Cloud
- Fully refurbished in 2016 the Silver Cloud has been redesigned for polar exploration in serious comfort
- Some of the largest suites on any ship, most of which with private balconies
- A staff to passenger ratio of very nearly 1:1
- Despite her size she’s fast, capable of cruising at 17 knots
- Four restaurants on board including a Relais & Chateaux option
- An incredible attention to detail
- A fully dedicated expedition crew of 20+ experienced polar specialists
Photos of Silver Cloud
Alex says
Silver Cloud epitomises luxury and attention to detail. Despite this, there is a huge emphasis on expedition cruising. This ship undertakes some of the most exciting journeys from the Northwest Passage to the Russian Far East.
Alex Mudd Head of Swoop Antarctica
Cabin Categories
Owner's Suite
- Option of 1 or 2 bedroom configuration
- Large glass door connecting to 8m2 (89sq ft) veranda with patio furniture
- Twin or queen-sized beds
- Living room with sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Private ensuite facilities with hair dryer
- Writing desk, flat screen TV, Bang & Olufsen audio system, complimentary WiFi access, coffee machine, personal safe
Grand Suite
- Option of 1 or 2 bedroom configuration
- Large glass door connecting to two verandas with patio furniture
- Twin or queen-sized beds
- Living room with sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Private ensuite facilities with hair dryer
- Writing desk, flat screen TV, Bang & Olufsen audio system, complimentary WiFi access, coffee machine, personal safe
- Veranda 1 is 14m2 (145sq ft) and veranda 2 is 18.5m2 (194sq ft)
Royal Suite
- Option of 1 or 2 bedroom configuration (by combining with adjoining Veranda suite)
- Large glass door connecting to veranda with patio furniture
- Twin or queen-sized beds
- Living room with sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Private ensuite facilities with hair dryer
- Writing desk, flat screen TV, Bang & Olufsen audio system, complimentary WiFi access, coffee machine, personal safe
- Veranda 1 is 12m2 (126sq ft) and veranda 2 is 16.5m2 (175sq ft)
Silver Suite
- Three guests capacity
- Large glass door connecting to 8m2 (92sq ft) veranda with patio furniture
- Twin or queen-sized beds
- Living room with sitting area featuring a convertible sofa to accommodate an additional guest
- Separate dining area
- Private ensuite facilities with hair dryer
- Writing desk, flat screen TV, Bang & Olufsen audio system, complimentary WiFi access, coffee machine, personal safe
Veranda Suite
- Large glass door connecting to 4.5m2 (49sq ft) veranda with patio furniture
- Twin or queen-sized beds
- Sitting area
- Private ensuite facilities with hair dryer
- Writing desk, flat screen TV, 1hr complimentary WiFi access per guest/day, personal safe
Vista Suite
- Large panoramic window
- Twin or queen-sized beds
- Sitting area
- Private ensuite facilities with hair dryer
- Writing desk, flat screen TV, 1hr complimentary WiFi access per guest/day, personal safe
Trips onboard the Silver Cloud
Travel across the top of the world in the footsteps of Nansen and Amundsen on what is undoubtedly one of the most stunning and rare Arctic journeys. Explore Wrangel Island, cut through the ice edge, visit remote Russian outpost settlements…
- 26 Days
- $28,748
Onboard Communciations & Facilities
If you wish to stay in touch, even in the Arctic, you can choose from the options below:
- Internet & wifi: $30/1 day; $50/2 days; $250/1000min
- Ship-based email: available for a nominal fee
- Satellite phone card: available for purchase
- Mail: prior to departure, you will receive a list of port addresses where your mail can be delivered; mailing services are available onboard
- Fax: fax reception is complimentary, transmissions are available at an additional cost. B&W printer is also available in the Cafe
Please note that this is only for light data traffic and that the above prices are only approximate. You can check your personal emails using the onboard computers to connect to the Internet and also by connecting to wifi to use your own device. The ship is reachable via e-mail or phone. Mailing services are limited in the Arctic.
Other facilities include:
- Plugs: European 220V two-round-pinned sockets & North American 120V two-flat-pinned sockets
- Towels, toiletries and hair dryers
- Laundry service (additional cost)
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