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Silver Shadow

Silver Shadow

Silversea Cruises·Ultra-Luxury
activeBuilt 1999
Silversea CruisesUltra-LuxuryActive🇧🇸 Bahamas
4.7CC4 StarsForbes
1507/2k Berlitz
Silversea Cruises
GRT
28 258
Guests
388
Crew
302
Crew:Guest
1:1.3
Length
186m
Space Ratio
72.8
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History
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Silver Shadow is a cruise ship operated by Silversea Cruises that entered service in 2000 and was built by Mariotti Shipyard in Genoa, Italy. Along with her sister ship Silver Whisper, Silver Shadow features a notably high space-to-passenger ratio of 74, providing more space per passenger than any other cruise ship at the time, with approximately 80% of her 194 outside suites featuring teak balconies. The ship has experienced several notable incidents, including a collision with a container ship off Vietnam, a failed CDC health inspection in Alaska due to improper food storage practices, and a quarantine in Brazil related to a COVID-19 case.

Vessel Timeline
9 Oct 1999
Launched
T. Mariotti
31 Dec 1999
Silver Shadow
Silversea Cruises
At a Glance
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Built By
T. Mariotti
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Build Country
Italy
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Identity
IMO Number9192167
MMSI308628000
Call SignC6FN6
Flag State🇧🇸 Bahamas
Port of RegistryNassau
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Construction
ShipyardT. Mariotti
Build Country🇮🇹 Italy
Float OutOctober 9, 1999
DeliveredDecember 31, 1999
Est. price (CIN)$150M
Price per berth$386 598
Price per GT$5308
In 2026 dollars$294M
Per berth (2026$)$757 732
Per GT (2026$)$10 404
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Dimensions
186m
Length
24m
Beam
6.2m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)28 258
Length BP186 m
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Capacity
388
Guests
302
Crew
194
Cabins
Guests (max)466
Space Ratio72.8
Crew:Guest Ratio1:1.3
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Propulsion
21kts
Max Speed
Max Speed21 kts
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Onboard
10
Decks
Onboard Highlights
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Silver Shadow measures 186 metres in length with a beam of 24 metres and a gross tonnage of 28,258. She accommodates 388 passengers in 194 cabins across 10 decks, supported by a crew of 302. The ship operates at a service speed of 21 knots.

Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
4.7/ 5.0
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Berlitz / Insight Guides
5 Stars
1507/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
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