Let's Get Personal

Silversea’s new flagship vessel is a perfect example of cruising done right.

- Charmian Leong

Cruise holidays have always struggled with a bit of an identity crisis. It’s as slow as train travel but not quite as romantic. There’s plenty of ocean but none of the excitement of a beach. The amenities, facilities and entertainment may rival those of top-tier hotels but you are stuck with them, until a new port is reached.

But there are upsides to being “stuck”. It’s just a matter of choosing the right vessel to be stranded on. For those who crave space, highly personalised service, quality wining and dining and, most importantly, a chance at real human connection, the Silversea Cruises’ newest ship, the Silver Muse, is a compelling option.

FAMILY GATHERING

The 40,700 ton ship, recently in Singapore as part of its maiden Asian voyage, is big enough for many more than its 596-guest capacity. This is to ensure the guest-to-crew ratio is almost 1:1, giving the latter ample opportunities to learn guests’ preferences. In-suite drinks, drinkware, pillows and even toiletries can be tailored to one’s inclinations. There are nine categories of rooms – all of them suites – and even the entry-level Vista Suite comes in at a generous 31 sq m. The most luxurious one, the Owner’s Suite, has a two-bedroom configuration that offers 98 sq m of space.