Photo: Bahnfrend — Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Silver Muse is the lead ship of Silversea's Muse class, a vessel that marked a significant evolution in scale and sophistication for the ultra-luxury line when she entered service in 2017. Built by Fincantieri in Italy, the ship reflected Silversea's intent to expand the onboard experience while holding fast to the all-suite, small-ship intimacy that has been the brand's signature since its founding. At roughly 40,700 gross tons and carrying only about 596 guests, Silver Muse offered one of the most generous space ratios afloat, a deliberate counterpoint to the industry's trend toward ever-larger ships.
The class's defining innovation was its dining. Silver Muse introduced an expanded array of restaurants and culinary venues to the fleet, giving guests a broad choice of open-seating options rather than a single main dining room, an approach that reinforced Silversea's reputation for gastronomy and set the template for the sister ships that followed. Every accommodation aboard is a suite, the majority with a private teak veranda, and each comes with the butler service that is standard across the line.
Silver Muse was christened by Costanza Lefebvre d'Ovidio, a name tied to the founding Lefebvre family whose members have served as godmothers to several ships across the fleet, reflecting Silversea's origins as an Italian family enterprise before its later absorption into Royal Caribbean Group.
Registered in Nassau, Bahamas, and sailing under the call sign C6DC5, Silver Muse serves as a classic ocean-going luxury cruise ship on worldwide itineraries, including seasons in the Mediterranean. She remains in active service, the first of a quartet of Muse-class ships that would come to form the modern core of the Silversea fleet.
Onboard Highlights
Signature attractions, dining, bars and entertainment aboard Silver Muse.
Top attractions
- S.A.L.T. Kitchen
Destination-inspired dining featuring regional specialties and local flavors paired with over 160 regional wines. - Zagara Beauty Spa
Sanctuary with nine treatment rooms, acupuncture suite, relaxation areas, and dedicated outdoor whirlpool. - Fitness Center
Elite design with programs specifically created for individual body types and needs. - Pool Deck & Jacuzzi Area
Swimming pool, whirlpools, and sun beds with attentive pool attendant service. - Observation Library
Public area with exceptional views overlooking the ocean.
Specialty dining
- La Dame
Fine French gastronomy featuring exquisite tasting menus with masterful technique and seasonal ingredients. - Kaiseki
Japanese cuisine reflecting balance and precision, with sushi, sashimi, miso black cod, and wagyu teriyaki.
Bars and lounges
- S.A.L.T. Bar
Expert mixologists craft culturally-inspired cocktails that tell stories of destinations you explore. - Silver Note
Supper club concept featuring soulful jazz, inventive small plates, and international flair.
Entertainment
- The Venetian Lounge
Cabaret-style theater draped in gilded glamour and Belle Époque charm hosting evening productions.
Specifications
| Status | In service |
|---|---|
| Entered service | 2017 |
| Cruise line | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Muse class |
| Gross tonnage | 40,700 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 596 |
| Guests (maximum) | 734 |
| Crew | 408 |
| Est. annual guests | ≈ 15,000 / year (estimated) |
| Length | 213 m (699 ft) |
| Beam | 26 m (85 ft) moulded |
| Decks | 11 |
| Staterooms | 306 |
| Shipyard | Fincantieri (Genoa, Italy) |
| Build cost | ≈ US$380 million |
| Christened by | Costanza Lefebvre d'Ovidio |
| Flag | Bahamas |
| Port of registry | Nassau, Bahamas |
| IMO number | 9784350 |
| Call sign | C6DC5 |
| Region | Mediterranean |
About the Muse class class
Mid-size ultra-luxury ships introducing the line's multi-restaurant "S.A.L.T." and diverse dining concepts.
Ownership & loyalty
Part of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL).
Sister brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, TUI Cruises, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises.
Loyalty status match - members keep an equivalent tier across the group's brands:
- Crown & Anchor Society (Royal Caribbean International) ↔ Captain's Club (Celebrity Cruises)
One-for-one tier status match across Royal Caribbean Group brands: Gold <-> Classic, Platinum/Emerald <-> Select, Diamond <-> Elite, Diamond Plus <-> Elite Plus, Pinnacle Club <-> Zenith. - Crown & Anchor Society (Royal Caribbean International) ↔ Venetian Society (Silversea Cruises)
One-for-one status match with Silversea Venetian Society: Gold <-> 1 day, Platinum/Emerald <-> 100 days, Diamond <-> 250 days, Diamond Plus <-> 350 days, Pinnacle Club <-> 500 days.
References
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- Photograph by Bahnfrend (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons - Primary ship photograph