Par Silversea Cruises

Silversea is a cruise company reflecting generations of maritime and travel experience. In the early 1990s, the Lefebvre family of Rome, former owners of Sitmar Cruises, conceived and organised a unique cruise company pledging to build and operate the highest quality ships in the ultra-luxury segment. The name "Silversea" was chosen because it connotes quality and luxury as well as capturing the romance and special sensations of the sea.

Silversea launched its first ship, Silver Cloud in 1994, followed by Silver Wind in 1995, Silver Shadow in 2000 and the newest ship Silver Whisper in 2001. The fleet was purpose-built for the ultra-luxury market, establishing a new class of smaller, intimate vessels that could slip into more exotic ports off the beaten path. These elite vessels were specifically designed for fewer guests, more space and the highest levels of personalised service, delivered by mainly Italian and other European officers overseeing an international staff.

Today, Silversea is recognised as the defining elite luxury experience and is regularly lauded by leading consumer and trade publications.  In the US, Silversea has been voted "World's Best" by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler (nine times) and Travel & Leisure (seven times), and rated Number-One luxury cruise line by high-net-worth consumers in the 2008 Luxury Brand Status Index survey from the independent New York-based Luxury Institute, topping 19 other well-known cruise companies, including traditional, expedition and river cruise lines.

Additionally, the line has won numerous international awards, including "Best Innovation in Products and Services" from the Italian Innovazione Marketing Oggi Awards (2009);"World's Leading Luxury Cruise Line" from World Travel Awards (2007); "Five Star Diamond Award" from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences (2009); "Number One" small-ship line in the Readers' Choice" survey conducted by Britain's Condé Nast Traveller magazine (2007);"Best Luxury Cruise Line" by Spain's Cruceros & Destinos magazine (2008); "Best Luxury Cruise Line" by Australia's Luxury Travel & Style Magazine (2009); and "Best Luxury Cruise Operator" according to Asia's Travel Weekly (2008).

The company's first expedition ship, Prince Albert II, debuted in June 2008, heralding the beginning of a new mode in exploration cruising -- where an ultra-luxurious ambience is just as important as an exotic and enriching itinerary.  

In late 2009, Silversea will take delivery of Silver Spirit, a new 36,000-GRT, 540-guest, ultra-luxury vessel, currently under construction at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard.


Baltic GSA, Ltd. is Silversea Cruises appointed Sales Agent in the territory of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia.

For information and reservations contact:
Silversea Cruises (Latvia, Lithuania & Estonia)
Ph.: +371 67852220
Fax: +371 66012055
Web: www.silversea.com
E-mail: silversea@balticgsa.com