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Muse class · Silversea · In service since 2021

Silver Dawn

Silver Dawn is a Muse class cruise ship operated by Silversea, in service since 2021. At about 40,844 gross tons and ranks #3 by size in the 10-ship Silversea fleet we cover.

  • 40,844 gross tons
  • 698 ft long

Photo: Wolfgang Fricke, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Ship facts

Ship class
Muse class
Entered service
2021 (5 years ago)
Gross tonnage
40,844
Length
698 ft (212.8 m)
Builder
Fincantieri
Flag
The Bahamas
IMO number
9857937

About Silver Dawn

Silver Dawn is the third and final Muse-class ship, delivered in late 2021 and refining the design of Silver Muse and Silver Moon. She was the first in the fleet with Otium, Silversea’s wellness concept, which carries spa-inspired touches into the suites, the menus and the daily program. Like Silver Moon, she features the S.A.L.T. culinary program, built around local flavors from each port. Her modest size lets her slip into smaller harbors and city-center berths, and the guest count is low enough that you rarely wait for a lounger or a table. The mood is polished but unstuffy.

Best for: Travelers who want a mid-sized luxury ship with a strong wellness focus and destination-driven dining.

Silver Dawn highlights

  • Otium wellness program, which debuted on this ship
  • S.A.L.T. Kitchen with dishes inspired by each destination
  • Kaiseki Japanese and La Dame French restaurants
  • Arts Café, a social hub for coffee and light bites
  • Veranda suites with butler service

How Silver Dawn compares in size

  1. Silver Ray54,700
  2. Silver Nova54,700
  3. Silver Dawn40,844
  4. Silver Moon40,844
  5. Silver Muse40,791
  6. Silver Spirit36,000
  7. Silver Shadow28,258
  8. Silver Whisper28,258
  9. Silver Cloud16,800
  10. Silver Origin6,365

Gross tonnage measures a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Source: Wikidata.

Muse class sister ships

Sailing with Silversea

Silversea Cruises is an ultra-luxury line with small, all-suite ships, butler service in every suite and one of the broadest itinerary maps at sea, from classic Mediterranean voyages to Antarctica, the Arctic and the Galápagos on dedicated expedition ships. Fares include drinks, gratuities, Wi-Fi and dining. It suits affluent, experienced travelers who want intimate luxury and remote places, less so those seeking entertainment or family facilities.

Read our full Silversea guide: dining, drinks, tipping and who it suits →

Silver Dawn FAQs

How big is Silver Dawn?

Silver Dawn measures about 40,844 gross tons and is about 698 feet (213 m) long. That makes it #3 of 10 Silversea ships we cover by tonnage, and #221 among all 255 ocean cruise ships in our guide.

When was Silver Dawn built?

Silver Dawn entered service in 2021 and was built by Fincantieri.

What class of ship is Silver Dawn?

Silver Dawn belongs to Silversea's Muse class, alongside Silver Moon, Silver Muse. Ships in the same class share a layout and most signature features.

Is Silver Dawn good for families?

Silversea is designed mainly for adults, so Silver Dawn isn't the best fit for young children. Families with children, as there are no kids programs

Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.

Sources: Wikidata, Silversea official site.