CRUISE SHIP: What guests can expect on board Silver Ray from Silversea luxury cruises

Visitors to Silver Ray can expect a balanced mix of relaxation and activity across its decks, with choices for meals, performances, and calm areas that fit different rhythms. The guest experience focuses on reliable service from the crew, who manage arrivals, questions, and routine requests with promptness, enabling passengers to ease into their stay. In reception areas, the atrium on deck four draws attention with its open design, comfortable seating, and a practical excursions counter next to the primary desk, forming a key hub for details and reservations.

Dining options include the complimentary Atlantide on deck four serving breakfast buffets, five-course dinners, and themed selections with French-inspired seafood and meats; the S.A.L.T. Kitchen on deck four offering regional specialties tied to the itinerary; the La Terrazza buffet restaurant on deck seven for self-serve international dishes with Italian influences; the Arts Café on deck four for coffee, pastries, and light bites throughout the day; the Silver Note on deck five for tapas-style international plates with live jazz; the Kaiseki on deck four for Japanese cuisine including sushi at lunch and omakase dinners; the Spaccanapoli on deck four for Italian pizzas and pastas; the Marquee on deck ten for grilled steaks and seafood plus daytime salads and burgers; and the La Dame on deck four for French fine dining by Relais & Châteaux. For extra fees, selections feature the S.A.L.T. Chef’s Table on deck ten for multi-course tasting menus.

Bars and outlets include the S.A.L.T. Bar on deck four with regionally inspired cocktails; the Dolce Vita on deck five for evening drinks and piano music; the Main Bar on deck five with live performances and a dance floor; the Pool Bar on deck ten for casual poolside refreshments; the Panorama Lounge on deck ten for afternoon tea and evening shows; the Connoisseur’s Corner on deck six for cigars and cognacs; the Silver Note bar for jazz accompaniment; the The Dusk Bar on deck nine for open-air sky drinks with panoramic views; the The Shelter on deck three for champagne; and the Marquee Bar on deck ten near the pool.

Entertainnment covers the Venetian Lounge on decks four and five presenting musicals, cabaret, variety acts, and films; the Silver Note for live jazz and blues; cooking demonstrations in the S.A.L.T. Lab, lectures in the Panorama Lounge, bingo, trivia, golf putting, and dance parties, along with a fitness zone featuring classes and a running track.

Accommodation includes all ocean-view suites with verandas ranging from 28 to 100 square metres for two occupants, single suites around 20 square metres, owner suites with separate living areas and dining spaces for up to four, grand suites with large verandas, royal suites with adjoining bedrooms, all fitted with butler service, smart televisions, minibars, marble bathrooms, and robes, plus accessible options with wider doors and roll-in showers.

Hospitality features encompass all-inclusive beverages in most bars and eateries, access to the Otium spa and sauna with thermal suites, fitness and wellness sessions, complimentary caviar service, and personalised butler assistance for all guests that provides unpacking, laundry, and exclusive touches like in-suite spa treatments.