Building on one of the most inclusive offerings at sea, guests can now choose from 17 suite types across four categories – Oceanview, Veranda, Residence, and Villa – each offering guests distinct comforts and inclusions, with Residence and Villa guests also gaining new sets of benefits starting in 2027
MIAMI, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has introduced four distinct categories for its 17 suite types. The new Oceanview, Veranda, Residence, and Villa categories will provide their own set of comforts, with every suite continuing to include Silversea's signature benefits. Residence and Villa guests will also gain a new selection of benefits, extending the brand's personalized service across Silversea's intimate fleet. The new benefits apply to sailings departing on or after January 1, 2027.
"Guests choose to sail with Silversea time and time again for the intimacy of our ships and the personal attention that comes with it," said Bert Hernandez, president, Silversea. "Our new suite categories let us build directly on that foundation. Whether that's with early access to spa and dining reservations or dedicated time with the ship's head sommelier – we're strengthening the personalized service that has always defined Silversea, while maintaining and expanding on the inclusions guests know and love."
17 SUITE TYPES, FOUR NEW CATEGORIES
Across its intimate, all-suite fleet, Silversea's 17 suite types are now organized into four categories, with each building on the included benefits. These new benefits build on Silversea's existing inclusions, such as butler service, 24-hour in-suite dining, complimentary Wi-Fi, multiple dining options, beverages, port fees, taxes, and gratuities:
- Oceanview Category: Panorama and Vista suites, featuring large windows with expansive ocean views.
- Veranda Category: Premium Veranda, Deluxe Veranda, Superior Veranda, Classic Veranda, and Veranda suites, each with a private balcony extending the living space outdoors.
- Residence Category: Junior Grand, Signature, Silver, Premium Medallion, and Medallion suites, offering separate bedroom and living spaces for guests seeking additional room.
- Villa Category: Otium, Master, Owner's, Grand, and Royal suites, the brand's most expansive accommodations, with generous living spaces and large terraces.
A NEW TIER OF CARE: ENHANCED BENEFITS FOR RESIDENCE AND VILLA CATEGORIES
Oceanview and Veranda guests will continue to enjoy the personalized, all-inclusive service standard offered across all Silversea suites. Effective for sailings departing on or after January 1, 2027, Residence and Villa guests will also receive an expanded set of benefits:
RESIDENCE CATEGORY:
- Priority embarkation: Guests on Classic voyages will experience an even more streamlined boarding experience, building on Silversea's already seamless embarkation process.
- Early access to reservations: First opportunity to book spa treatments 210 days before a voyage, and dining reservations 150 days before.
VILLA CATEGORY:
All benefits and inclusions of the Residence Category plus:
- Signature arrival experience: On Classic Voyages, a private transfer will be offered to guests who book airfare through Silversea. Guests will also receive priority embarkation on Classic Voyages, early suite access, and a welcome escort.
- Private consultations: One-on-one time with the ship's chef, sommelier, and spa manager to personalize dining, wine pairings, and wellness goals.
- Signature experiences: A selection of curated moments, including a chef-selected in-suite dining experience, an in-suite afternoon tea, a stargazing evening with Champagne and caviar, in-suite cocktail celebrations for hosting guests, and a cigar-and-whiskey pairing.
- In-suite wellness: A Technogym exercise bag, including a yoga mat, resistance bands, and a roller, available in every Villa Category suite.
- Priority Destination Expert access: Dedicated planning support for flights, hotels, shore excursions, Land Programs, and City Stays by Silversea, ahead of departure.
- Extended stay: At select debarkation ports on Classic Voyages, guests will enjoy continued access to dining, beverages, and onboard spaces on the final day, with luggage stored and Wi-Fi active until the ship's next departure.
- Expedition-exclusive benefits: On Expedition Voyages, Villa Category guests can gear up and head out on their own schedule with Flexible Zodiac Departure, joining their preferred Zodiac group. They can also secure priority entry to a kayaking session of their choice and get behind-the-scenes access to expedition operations alongside onboard experts.
Guests can book under the new suite categories beginning September 16, 2026. The enhanced benefits and inclusions will apply to sailings departing on or after January 1, 2027, across both the brand's classic and expedition fleets.
Discover more about Silversea's suite classes at silversea.com/life-onboard/luxury-suites.html
About Silversea
Silversea is the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, offering guests immersive experiences on all seven continents, personalized service, and an innovative culinary offering aboard its 12 intimate ocean and expedition ships. Silversea's itineraries encompass an unparalleled range of destinations worldwide, from the Mediterranean and the Caribbean to the Galápagos, both Polar Regions, and hundreds of fascinating places in between. Set to strengthen its destination leadership starting in 2026, the brand is developing the southernmost hotel on Earth, The Cormorant at 55 South, in Puerto Williams, Chile – offering guests a uniquely seamless journey to Antarctica. Silversea brings its like-minded guests closer to their destination in uncompromised comfort, championing the joy of travel, an enriching spirit of discovery, and an enduring commitment to Silversea's signature "To Finding More" promise. Silversea is owned and operated by global cruise company Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL). For more information, visit www.silversea.com. Media can stay up to date by visiting the brand's press center.
Silversea, Otium, S.A.L.T., The Cormorant at 55 South, To Finding More, and the various ship names are registered trademarks of Silversea Cruises LLC.
About Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group is a leading global vacation company spanning cruise, one-of-a-kind destinations, and land-based vacation experiences. The company operates 71 ships sailing to more than 1,000 destinations across all seven continents through its three wholly owned brands - Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea - and a 50% joint venture interest in TUI Cruises, which operates the Mein Schiff and Hapag-Lloyd brands.
The Group is expanding its portfolio of private destinations through its Perfect Day and Royal Beach Club collections, and the company will enter river cruising in 2027 with Celebrity River Cruises. Powered by innovative brands, advanced technology, and an industry-leading loyalty program, the company has built a connected vacation ecosystem, turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations.
Named to the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies 2026 list and to Forbes' 2026 Best American Companies lists, Royal Caribbean Group is guided by its mission to deliver the best vacations responsibly. For more information, visit royalcaribbeangroup.com.
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