Romantic and Luxury Alaska Cruise – Silver Shadow

Cruise Alaska and the Pacific Coast aboard the Silver Shadow, a luxurious, six-star, all-suite cruise ship. Dscover the pristine wilderness and fascinating history of Alaska and the Pacific Coast along the way.

Cruise itineraries
Vancouver and the Inside Passage – Canada; Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay – Alaska; San Francisco – USA.

About the Silver Shadow
Launched in 2000, the Silver Shadow (operated by Silversea) offers guests its renowned six-star personalised service in surroundings as elegant as a grand hotel. The Silver Shadow is a mid-sized, all-suite ship with the look and feel of a ship twice its size.

Guests are able to enjoy gourmet cuisine, large-scale entertainment, Italian flair and intimacy on longer cruise itineraries with fewer guests, more space and the ability to slip into exotic ports.

Accommodation – Spacious ocean view royal suites feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening to a furnished teak veranda, a queen-sized bed, separate living and dining areas including a wet bar with stools, a large marbled bathroom with double vanities, separate bath and shower and a full-sized Jacuzzi.

Amenities include quality appliances such as a Bang & Olufsen CD player, Lavazza espresso maker, plasma TV with DVD and satellite reception, fine bed linens, plush robes and slippers, personalised stationery and Bvlgari bath products.

Dining – Choose authentic gourmet cuisine and complimentary fine wines from several restaurants. On select nights, an orchestra provides music in the main restaurant for dancing.

The Silver Shadow offers open-seating dining – when, where and with whom you dine is up to you. Complimentary in-suite dining and 24 hour room service is available, including formal dinner served course-by-course.

Dress code – Casual smart wear during the day. Evenings range from casual (open neck shirts and slacks), to informal (jackets – tie optional – for men and casual elegance for ladies).

Formal evenings typically require elegant evening gown or cocktail dress for women and tuxedos, dinner jackets or dark suits for men. Sailings of eight days or less typically feature two formal nights, while longer cruises usually have three or four formal nights.

On-board entertainment – Enjoy classical concerts, jazz ensembles, cabaret shows and moonlight movies. Dance to a range of lively musical styles from ballroom and dinner dancing to rock and roll favourites and the latest club mixes.

Spa – Indulge in a range of invigorating therapies including Elemis Aromaspa ocean wrap, hot lava rock massage and Elemis Japanese silk booster facial, as well as a sauna and separate men’s and women’s steam rooms.

Fitness – A fully equipped fitness centre offers circuit weights, an aerobics room, treadmills and stationary bikes. A wellness programme combines daily activities including yoga, Pilates and meditation. A spacious saltwater pool and two whirlpools are flanked by plenty of deck space, and a golf cage offers the opportunity to practice putts and swings.

Activities – Enjoy the freedom to do nothing or everything. Be stimulated by engaging lectures by experts from the world of food and wine, exploration and world affairs, celebrities and renowned authors and artists, to enrich each destination.

Join a wine tasting, cooking demonstration and cooking class, a language or dance class. For cigar aficionados, sample the finest cigars and cognacs in the Humidor, a comfortable cigar lounge designed by Davidoff exclusively for Silversea and featuring wood-panelled walls and sumptuous leather chairs.

Casino – Choose from black jack, oasis poker and roulette, or play the slot machine games including video poker. Price inclusions Silversea’s all-inclusive pricing includes complimentary wines, champagne, spirits and soft drinks, in-suite mini bar, meals, shore transportation into town and all onboard gratuities.

Best time to cruise Alaska? The best time to cruise Alaska is between June and early September. During summer the average temperature (June to August) is 20˚C, with a high of 26˚C.