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Silverseas' Silver Shadow shines after major facelift

 Chic simplicity combined with seamless service, exceptional cuisine, gorgeous suite-like staterooms and sophisticated fellow passengers who have seen the world defines life aboard any Silversea Cruises' little luxury liner.

Each ship is so comfortable and appealing you can stay on board forever--well almost--which we've done on a couple of 28-day voyages--which were so enjoyable we were sad to disembark.
 
While each of the  6 members of this tiny fleet are as good as it gets, the Silver Shadow just got better after a  a major renovation ,completed during the two weeks spent in dry dock in Singapore, before returning to service on March 19.

 Like her sister ship, Silver Whisper,enhancements made aboard Silver Shadow enhancements were made throughout the ship starting in the suites with new carpets, headboards, curtains and the much needed replacement of the veranda furniture.  Sofas and chairs were reupholstered and bed fitted with mattresses custom-made exclusively for Silversea that sport individual spring systems with a soft and firm side that can be reversed to suit each guest's preference. There is also a new memory pillow top that covers the mattress when configured as a queen-sized bed.

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Top drawer suites like the Owner's, Grand, Royal and Silver were hooked up with a new state-of-the-art Bang & Olufsen home audio system.

 Public rooms shine:

 La Terrazza restaurant, the Bar (a popular before dinner watering hole where free wines and spirits are poured as they are included throughout the vessel), Panorama Lounge, Reception area, Card Room and Conference Room  each got upgraded with  new upholstery, carpeting, curtains and wall treatments. 

 The Spa got new wood flooring with new tiling and wall décor in the treatment rooms. The Restaurant's hardwood floor was completely reconditioned and polished and the chairs dressed in new upholstery. An upgraded sound system was added to the Show Lounge, Panorama Lounge and La Terrazza.  

Upgraded Outdoor Spaces:

Even the jogging track got a new look with synthetic turf. And the large, inviting pool  was re-tiled, and  more attractive and comfortable deck furniture was added.. A large awning was installed over the outdoor dining section of La Terrazza, along with new outdoor furniture.

And the Pool Grill was renamed simply, The Grill , and now offers evening dining featuring the popular new Black Rock cooking concept that debuted aboard Silver Spirit. At the new outdoor restaurant, guests will enjoy an interactive dining experience that lets them cook prime meats and fresh seafood on heated volcanic rocks at their table.

 About Silversea Cruises

Silversea Cruises, an major  innovator in the luxury cruise line industry credited with starting the trend to upscale, all-inclusive cruising operates the Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper and Silver Spirit – all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance. The company also offers expedition voyages aboard its Prince Albert II. 

Silversa sails  seven continents and featurse worldwide luxury cruises to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, both polar regions and over 400 fascinating destinations in between.

 In addition to rating as a personal favorite, the cruise line has received accolades such as:

 "World's Best" by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler (nine times) and Travel + Leisure (seven times), Number-One luxury cruise line by high-net-worth consumers in the 2008 Luxury Brand Status Index (LBSI). International awards include "Best Innovation in Products and Services" from the Italian Innovazione Marketing Oggi Awards (2009); "World's Leading Small Ships Cruise Line" from World Travel Awards (2009); "Five Star Diamond Award" from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences (2010); "Number One" small-ship line in the Readers' Choice survey conducted by Britain's Condé Nast Traveller magazine (2010); "Best Luxury Cruise Line" Excellence Award by Spain's Cruise News Media Group (2009); "Best Luxury Cruise Line" by Australia's Luxury Travel & Style Magazine (2010); and "Best Luxury Cruise Operator" according to Travel Weekly China (2010).

 For more information call: (877) 215-9986 or visit www.silversea.com.

, National Cruise Examiner

LA-based free-lance writer Patti Pietschmann earned her cruise credentials writing on the subject for newspapers, magazines, guide books and the Internet for the last several years. She has taken more than 250 cruises, throughout the world, on ships of every size and category, but personally...

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