SILVER CLOUD is still at the top of its game, by cruise industry veteran Art Sbarsky
From food to service, from accommodations to public areas, Silversea's Silver Cloud is a truly luxurious experience for 296 guests (space ratio of 57). All rooms are suites; 80% of them have verandas. Most of the suites fall into the Veranda, Midship Veranda and Vista categories; the range is from 240-295 square feet and the verandas measure an additional 49 square feet. All of the expected luxury amenities are there including DVD players, complimentary mini-bar and liquor set-ups and upgraded toiletries from Acqua di Parma. Dining is a highlight to be sure, whether it's in the main dining room; the newly style La Terrazza, the nighttime Italian restaurant which feature a different regional menu each night (the ones I enjoyed from Emiliana and Pugliese were sensational); or room service (maybe the best room service pizza and pasta Bolognese I've had at sea). They also offer Saletta, an evening restaurant with a marriage of fine cruise and exceptional wines; at $150 per person, it really attracts those who are seriously into upscale wining and dining.
