Silversea’s Silver Endeavour and Silver Dawn have been named two of The Best New Cruise Ships in Condé Nast Traveler magazine’s 27th annual ‘2023 Hot List,’ announced April 27.
The Hot List is Condé Nast Traveler’s annual collection of the best and hottest travel options for the year. Crafted by the brand’s global team of editors, who visit and vet the entries, this carefully curated list unveils the newest hotels, restaurants, cruises, museums, and transportation around the globe, as well as the destinations that elevate the standards of hospitality through their unique style, ethos, and quality of service.
Here’s what Condé Nast Traveler had to say about Silversea’s winning ships:
Silver Endeavour
While sipping complimentary champagne in a solarium hot tub, ogle gentoo penguins standing single file atop a turquoise ice floe through two-story glass walls. One by one, they dive into Antarctic waters like some choreographed chorus line in 1930s flicks. Back in your sumptuous suite, celebrate that sighting with caviar, as a tux-clad white-gloved butler stirs a three-olive martini. Next up? A lavish lobster dinner, served here, there—well, everywhere. Just a typical day on the 200-passenger, polar-class expedition ship Silver Endeavour. The ultra-posh, all-inclusive vessel delivers unforgettable journeys; hop a chartered flight landing smackdab in Antarctica, for an adventure before the adventure. Beyond the poles, the ship sails remote lands with a savvy, passionate expedition team leading the way. Expect private yacht-style service with a one-to-one passenger-crew ratio. Swim laps in the indoor heated swimming pool, and absolutely indulge in Otium spa’s 100-minute golden radiance facial and the flakiest teatime scones with double cream in Art’s Cafe.
Silver Dawn
A plush robe and slippers are status symbols for the passengers gliding aboard the Silver Dawn. After all, this is one of Silversea’s three ships with Otium, the line’s newly imagined wellness concept, which weaves tranquil moments into the entire onboard experience, even beyond its smashing new spa with Roman-style baths. In the rooms, guests can sink into a fig-and-cedar-scented aromatherapy bath as Bach plays softly in the background and candles flicker. Peckish? Your tux-clad magic maker can score you spa-menu favorites, like lobster brioche or truffled popcorn. Culinary venues popular on other Silversea ships—like S.A.L.T. Kitchen and upscale French La Dame—have been expanded here. Coupled with foodie-focused shore excursions that whisk you to beloved local hangouts, they make this vessel a luxury-ship game changer.
