Silversea’s 296-passenger Silver Cloud is currently sailing along the western coast of South America after an extensive renovation last month during a three-week dry-dock in Palermo, Italy. All of its  restaurants, public spaces and suites have benefited from fresh décor and structural enhancements. Le Champagne, the only Relais & Chateaux restaurant at sea, has been [...]

  In 2007, I had the good fortune to cruise from Rome to Monte Carlo aboard the Silver Cloud, Silversea’s first and smallest vessel. The cruise was extremely enjoyable, and I looked forward to returning for a 2012 Rome to Barcelona itinerary, including exotic-sounding places such as Porto Cervo and Port Mahon. Since I’d heard [...]