The ship came out of dry dock at the end of 2025
Silver Muse spent the autumn of 2025 at the Palermo yard, and came out
different. Capacity rose from 596 to 632 guests, which never happens by
accident: six large suites on deck 9 were replaced by twelve smaller ones. The
number of Silver Suites fell from thirty-four to eight.
That fact has a practical consequence. A traveller who loved a Silver Suite
on this ship before 2025 will find them markedly scarcer now. A traveller
looking for a mid-sized suite will find one more easily. This kind of detail
never appears in a brochure.
The refit also added the destination-cooking programme, a pickleball court, a
golf simulator and a redrawn pool deck.
The hull
Two hundred and thirteen metres, 40,700 gross tons, 632 guests and 415 crew.
About one crew member for every one and a half guests. Eight dining venues,
which is a great many for a ship this size.
About ninety-six per cent of suites have a private veranda. The Vista
categories offer a large picture window rather than a balcony. The distinction
is worth reading before booking, because it shows every morning.
The rest of the fleet
Silver Moon and Silver Dawn are its sisters, carrying 596 guests each rather than 632. Silver Ray
belongs to a newer and larger class. Silver Spirit is the only ship in the fleet to have
been lengthened.
What the package covers, and the 2025 change
Aboard, the phrase "all-inclusive" holds up. Gratuities are included. Wines
and spirits are included, poured without counting. Wi-Fi is included in every
suite. Butler service comes with the suite whatever its category, which is rare
and genuinely sets this line apart.
The important change dates from 11 September 2025: the fare that included
door-to-door air travel was withdrawn. The air ticket is no longer included by
default, nor are airport transfers. Any brochure older than that date is wrong
on this point, and the difference shows when you pay.
Excursions depend on the fare chosen and the type of cruise. On expeditions,
landings and Zodiac outings are included at the higher fare. On classic cruises,
expect an excursion credit or an à la carte purchase. Have it confirmed which
applies to your departure.
Aboard
There is no children's club, no childcare and no youth programme. Infants
under six months are not accepted, and children under five cannot ride a Zodiac
on the expedition ships. A minor stays in the suite of an adult aged twenty-one
or over, or in an adjoining suite.
The line has been wholly owned by Royal Caribbean Group since July 2020.
Several databases still list the founding family as a co-owner: that is out of
date.
Booking from Quebec
The port of embarkation is reached by air, and since 11 September 2025 that
ticket is no longer included in the cruise fare. It has become the first thing
to arrange rather than the last. Arrive the day before: a ship does not wait for
a delayed flight.
Voyages AquaTerra holds a licence from Quebec's Office de la protection du
consommateur. Your payments move through the trust account required by law and
the Compensation Fund for Customers of Travel Agents covers your file.
