The vessel set off on a 14-day Mediterranean cruise from Athens on 28 May and is due to arrive in Lisbon on 11 June.

It will then undertake a collection of voyages to northern Europe and the British Isles, before reaching Reykjavik to begin a summer of Arctic sailings which will include a crossing of the Northwest Passage in August.

In October, Silver Wind will trace a path along the Pacific Coast of the US, Central America and South America, leading to Antarctica for its inaugural season in the continent.

Becoming the first ultra-luxury ships to resume operations after the pandemic, Silversea’s new ships Silver Moon and Silver Origin departed on their maiden voyages on 18 June and 19 June 2021— in Greece and the Galapagos, respectively.

The following month, Silver Muse was redeployed in Alaska while Silver Shadow welcomed guests in Iceland. Silver Spirit headed to northern Europe in September and expedition ships Silver Explorer and Silver Cloud returned to Antarctica in November. 

Meanwhile, Silver Whisper welcomed travellers in the Caribbean in November and the cruise line’s newest ship, Silver Dawn, embarked on its inaugural season in the Mediterranean in April 2022.

"I am incredibly proud to see all of our ships now welcoming guests around the world — with 10 ships in operation for the first time in our cruise line’s history — after what’s been a challenging period for the global travel industry," said Roberto Martinoli, Silversea’s president and chief executive.

"After leading the global return of ultra-luxury cruising, we have come back stronger than before with the support of Royal Caribbean Group, with a more all-inclusive door-to-door service, three news ships, and various product enhancements."