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Tour the "New" Silver Wind

A fresh breeze at sea

Silver Wind

Here at Cruise Diva, we like to take a fresh look at cruise ships when they've been substantially upgraded. If you haven't sailed on Silver Wind since 2003, you may be surprised and pleased with her enhancements. 

Launched in 1995, Silver Wind personified luxury and understated Italian style. Yet, even one of the world's loveliest and most exclusive cruise ships needs an occasional makeover and when Silver Wind received a multi-million-dollar renovation at T. Mariotti Shipyard in Genoa, Italy, the ship emerged refreshed and rejuvenated. On board, guests were delighted with her updated features—the elegant Saletta restaurant, Le Champagne wine and cigar room, a "Tranquility" Room, and expanded Fitness Center.

Fresh décor and enhanced amenities

Ultra-luxurious Silver Wind features new furnishings, draperies, and carpets as well as refreshed woodwork. Suite interiors, such as the Verandah Suite pictured at left, are enhanced with appealing new artwork, draperies, sofas, chairs, headboards, and bedding topped with plush new duvets. In addition, new carpeting is underfoot in many suites, public areas, stairways, and corridors.

Exercise and fitness buffs find the expanded Fitness Center now offers panoramic sea views in its new location on Observation Deck (photo right). For sybaritic indulgences, the hottest spa innovation afloat is the Tranquility Room, a serene area for relaxation before or between treatments in Silver Wind's top-rated spa.

With additions like Saletta, an alternative dining restaurant, and Le Champagne, the wine and cigar room, Silver Wind offers more options for discerning guests.

Saletta Restaurant
Relais Gourmands, the cuisine-oriented division of Relais & Chateaux, has contributed dishes for the select menu in Saletta, an intimate alternative restaurant located on Deck Four beside The Restaurant, Silver Wind's main dining room. Saletta is open nightly for dinner only, when approximately 40 guests relish the elegance and charm of the restaurant's old-fashioned Italian accent pieces and luxurious accessories set amidst a rich color scheme of crimson and soft gold. Reservations are recommended and there is no additional charge for this gourmet dining experience.

Le Champagne Wine and Cigar Room
To bring Silver Wind up to par with Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper
—her newer and larger fleet mates—Le Champagne, the new wine and cigar room was created on Deck Eight. In this cozy retreat, relaxing in sumptuous leather chairs goes hand-in-hand with savoring a select vintage or aperitif. After dinner, it's a haven for a nightcap accompanied by a fine cigar.

Fitness Center
Relocated to the Observation Deck, Silver Wind's Fitness Center has been expanded and outfitted with new carpet and furnishings. Guests are able to practice yoga, train with the latest Pilates program, or work out utilizing state-of-the-art fitness equipment while drawing inspiration from the breathtaking, panoramic views of the ocean.

Tranquility Room
Adjacent to the spa, the Tranquility Room's comfortable chaise lounges and sofas beckon guests to relax, read a book, or simply gaze at calming ocean views before or between spa treatments. Pleasing artwork and a soothing soft azure and flaxen toned décor evoke a sense of nature and well-being.

Library
In addition to rich cabinetry—which houses a wide selection of books, tapes and amusements—new artwork, carpeting, drapes, and inviting armchairs round out the Library's appointments on Deck Four.

Internet Point
Adjacent to the Library is Silver Wind's Internet Point. With six private computer workstations at their fingertips, guests can comfortably check their email and surf the Internet in high-back executive style chairs. For those of us who can never be completely out of touch with home or the office, the addition of two amenities make cruising on Silversea a perfect fit—there is cell phone service as well as WiFi connectivity for laptops throughout the ships, including all suites.

Before you go
According to a company spokesman, "Silver Wind is a favorite among many of Silversea's Venetian Society members."

Ultra-luxury cruising is more affordable than ever with a number of attractive savings programs, such as Silversea's Advance Payment Bonus, Early Booking Incentive, and Silver Sailings program. For complete itineraries and information about these special programs and more, see Silversea Cruises' comprehensive website at www.silversea.com.


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