travel42 Cruise Ship Review: Silversea Silver Shadow

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Introduction and History

Launched in 2000 with Silversea's traditional hallmark—all-inclusive pricing, veranda suites, Christofle silver—this ship incorporates such enhancements as larger walk-in closets and baths, and more verandas.

The Bahamian-registered ship of 28,258 tons measures 610 feet in length, with a beam of 82 feet, a draft of 20 feet, a cruising speed of 19 knots, seven passenger decks and five elevators. Italian officers and maitres d'hotel and a European and Asian ...