Silver Origin
“Silversea's purpose-built Galápagos ship, with about 100 guests.”
Silver Origin entered service on 25 February 2022 as the first new purpose-built expedition ship for Silversea, designed specifically for the Galápagos Islands. She carries about 100 guests with 87 crew, is about 5,800 gross tons and 110 metres long, was built by Shipyard De Hoop in the Netherlands, and is registered in Ecuador. She was christened in Cristóbal in the Galápagos by conservationist Johanna Carrion. Her design involved Wilson Butler Architects, HBA Miami, GEM and 3Deluxe, and she was originally planned as a sister to Celebrity's Galápagos ship.
The first Silversea ship purpose-built for the Galápagos, with about 100 guests and an Ecuadorian registry.
What’s Onboard
Dining
- ✓The Restaurant — main dining room
- ✓Casual dining venue
- ✓La Dame or a fine-dining specialty venue
- ✓S.A.L.T. culinary program
- ✓Bars and lounges
- ✓Dining included with no cover charge
Pools & Recreation
- ✓Zodiacs and expedition landing craft
- ✓Expedition team and naturalists
- ✓Spa and fitness facilities
- ✓Pool and whirlpools
- ✓Observation decks
- ✓Expedition gear provided
Entertainment
- ✓Expedition lectures and briefings
- ✓Observation lounge
- ✓Library and lounge areas
- ✓Evening entertainment
- ✓Photography and science programs
- ✓Destination talks
Cabins
- ✓All accommodations are suites
- ✓Butler service for every suite
- ✓Vista, Veranda, Silver and Grand suite categories
- ✓Premium bedding and marble bathrooms
- ✓Accessible suites
Family & Kids
- ✓Adult-oriented luxury cruising
- ✓No children's clubs or kids' pools
- ✓Quiet, refined atmosphere without big-ship party decks
- ✓Small guest numbers and high crew-to-guest ratios
- ✓Enrichment lectures and destination talks
Video Tour
Silversea Galapagos Cruise Silver Origin Ship Tour Deck By Deck Walkthrough
- ✦Travelers who want all-suite, butler-served luxury
- ✦Couples and solo travelers wanting a refined small ship
- ✦Food-focused itineraries (S.A.L.T. culinary program)
- ✦Destination-rich routes including small ports
Families with children and travelers wanting big-ship entertainment or a casual, high-energy atmosphere.
Roughly $4,500–$9,000 pp for 7 nights; fare includes butler service, onboard beverages, gratuities and specialty dining