Taking a Closer Look at Silversea’s Silver Shadow
I remember the first time I stepped aboard Silversea ‘s Silver Shadow. It was in Vancouver, and I boarded her on a rainy day back in June of 2010 for a quick tour and lunch onboard. I still worked in the animation industry back then, and I had to create a “doctor’s appointment” in order to get the time off work to go see her. I changed into a suit and tie in the backseat of my car in a shifty-looking parking lot across from my Gastown offices, and snuck over to Canada Place for 90 minutes onboard. If my former employers are reading this…sorry. It was worth it.
Six years later, I still remember that day vividly. I’d never seen such an elegant, understated ship. Nothing about Silver Shadow – or any Silversea ship, for that matter – will hit you in the face and make you go, “wow!” Instead of ultra-modern décor or grand, sweeping public spaces, Silversea focuses on timeless elegance throughout its fleet.
A relaxing morning onboard – as always. Photo © 2016 Aaron Saunders
It’s a strategy that has worked well for the luxury line. Six years after my first tour, and sixteen years after Silver Shadow entered service, the ship still exudes a warmth that is missing from many newer ships I sail on. Perhaps it is this reason that her and her sister Silver Whisper have become fast favorites among Silversea’s past guests.
Today, as we sail the vast and endless sea en-route to our next port of call in Langkawi, Malaysia, I want to take you on an updated Photo Tour of the elegant and gracious Silver Shadow:
You Are Here. Your home away from home. Photo © 2016 Aaron Saunders
The elegant and gracious Restaurant, Deck 4. Photo © 2016 Aaron Saunders
You can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner here on most days. Photo © 2016 Aaron Saunders
Its look may have changed over the past six years, but the warmth and coziness of The Bar (Deck 5 Midship) have not. Photo © 2016 Aaron Saunders
Updated in 2012 to reflect the style introduced aboard Silver Spirit in 2009, this is still one of my favorite spaces aboard any ship. Photo © 2016 Aaron Saunders
The Boutiques, Casino and the small, intimate Lampadina Bar are located on Deck 5, forward of Reception. Photo © 2016 Aaron Saunders
Fancy a cigar, or a fine Cognac? Amble up to Deck 7’s Connoisseur Club – packed most evenings with the old-world scents of the past. Photo © 2016 Aaron Saunders
La Terrazza, Deck 7 aft, serves up buffet breakfast and lunch, and turns into a reservations-only Italian specialty restaurant at night. Photo © 2016 Aaron Saunders
Grab yourself a book in The Library, Deck 8, which also boasts a very eclectic DVD library. Photo © 2016 Aaron Saunders
The beautiful – though often underused – Observation Lounge on Deck 10! Photo © 2016 Aaron Saunders
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