Most Recent International Awards

Silversea and Silversea Expeditions are proud to say that they are consistently being recognised for their outstanding levels of service, itineraries, suites and excursions. Our list of constantly-growing accolades is one of the longest in the industry.

SPAA (Scottish Passenger Agents Association) Awards

"Luxury Cruise Company Of The Year" 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019

Silver Travel Awards

"Best Premium or Luxury Ocean Cruise Line" 2024

Travel Weekly Asia Readers’ Choice Awards

"Best Cruise Line (Expedition)" 2024
"Best Cruise Line (Service Excellence)" 2018

Cruise Guide Award

Silver Nova – "Service/Comfort" 2024

Virtuoso Award

"Best Ocean Cruise Line" 2024

Sailawaze Excellence Awards

"Consumer Favourite Wellness" 2024

ttgLuxury Travel Awards

“Ultra-luxury Cruise Line Of The Year” 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018

Travel Weekly's Globe Travel Awards

"Best Luxury Cruise Company" 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2004, 2003

Irish Travel Industry Awards

“Expedition/Adventure Cruise Line of the Year” 2024

Irish Travel Industry Awards

“Ultra Luxury Cruise Line of the Year” 2024, 2023
"Best Ultra Luxury Cruise Company" 2020, 2019

Excellence Awards by Spain's Cruises News Media Group

"Luxury shipping company" 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016. 2015, 2014, 2010
"Special Gala 2021 for the activation of the industry" - 2021
"Shipping company expedition" 2024

Cruise Critic Editors' Picks

Silver Nova – "Best New Luxury Ship of the Year" 2023
Silversea – "Best Luxury Cruise Line (Luxury Category)" 2023
Silversea – "Best for Luxury (Expedition Category)" 2023
Silversea – "Best Service (Expedition Category)" 2023
Silver Moon – "Best New Luxury Ship" 2021
"Best Luxury Itineraries" 2017
Silver Muse – "Best New Luxury Ship" 2017
Silversea Expeditions – "Best for Adventure" 2017

British Travel Awards

"Best Ultra-Small/Boutique Cruise Line" 2023, 2018
"Best Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line" 2019, 2018
"Best Specialist Cruise Line (Ocean & Expedition)" 2019

Northern Ireland Travel & Tourism Awards

"Best Luxury Cruise Line" 2023, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016

The Telegraph Travel Awards

“Best Small-ship Ocean Cruise Line” 2023

Food & Travel Awards

"Best Boutique/Adventure Cruise Company" 2022

Aspire Awards

"Luxury Ocean Cruise Line Of The Year" 2022, 2019
‘Luxury Expedition Brand Of The Year’ 2022

Cruise Critic US and UK Editors' Picks Awards

"Best Luxury Cruise Line (Luxury Category)" 2022
"Best Dining (Luxury Category)" 2022
"Best for Luxury (Expedition Category)" 2022
"Best Cruise Line in Antarctica (Expedition Category)" 2022
"Best Luxury Cruise Line for Adventure" 2018
Silver Spirit - "Best Luxury Ship Refurbishment" 2018

Travel Bulletin Star Awards

"Star Luxury Cruise Company" 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

Travel Industry Awards by TTG, UK & Ireland

‘Boutique Cruise Line Of The Year’ 2021

Gold Travvy Awards

"Best Cruise Line - Asia" 2020

World of Cruising Wave Awards

"Best Specialist Cruise Line" 2019

Cruise Critic Cruiser's Choice Awards

Silver Galapagos– "Best Overall Ship" 2019
Silver Galapagos - "Best Public Rooms" 2019
Silver Galapagos - "Best Shore Excursions" 2019
Silver Galapagos - "Best Value-for-Money" 2019

Cruise Critic Cruiser's Choice Awards

Silver Muse – "Best Cruise Ship Cabins" 2019

Connoisseur Circle - Special Awards

"Cruise Line Of The Year" 2019

Selling Travel Agents Choise Awards

"Ocean Cruising - Long Haul" 2019

Silver Travel Advisor Awards

"Best Luxury Cruise Line" 2019, 2018

The Gold List Awards

"Best Luxury Ocean Cruise Line" 2019, 2018, 2017, 2012
“Best Cruise Ships in the World” 2019

World Travel Awards

"Africa’s Leading Cruise Line" 2019, 2018, 2009, 2007

The British Cruise Awards

"Best Luxury Cruise Line" 2019
"Best Expedition Cruise Line" 2019, 2018
“Best For Adventure” 2017, 2016
“Best New Ship – Silver Muse” 2017

Irish Travel Trade Awards

"Best Luxury Ocean Cruise Company" 2019, 2018

Condé Nast Traveller, UK

"Best Stand in Show" 2019
"Best Small Ship Cruise Line" 2017, 2014, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2006, 2005,1999-2003 (Twelve years)

Cruise Critic Cruiser's Choice

Silver Galapagos – "Best Small Cruises Overall" 2018
Silver Galapagos – "Best Small Cruise Ships for Shore Excursions" 2018
Silver Galapagos – "Best Small Cruise Ships for value" 2018

Porthole Cruise 2018 Readers' Choice Awards

"2018’s Best Expedition Cruise Line "

Ultras Luxury Awards

"Best Luxury Cruise Line " 2018

U.S. News & World Report

"Best Cruise for Groups": Silver Spirit - 2018, 2016 and Silver Shadow - 2015, 2014
"Best Luxury Cruise": Silver Whisper - 2016, 2015
"Best Cruise for Singles": Silver Whisper - 2016 and Silver Spirit - 2014
“Best Cruise for Couples”: Silver Whisper – 2016
"Best Cruise in Europe": Silver Whisper - 2016
"Best Cruise in Alaska": Silver Shadow - 2016, 2015, 2014
"Best Cruise Line for Romance" 2015
"Best Cruise in the Mediterranean": Silver Spirit - 2014