Silver Moon

Silver Moon is the second Muse-class ship, a near-twin of Silver Muse with one big difference: she introduced S.A.L.T., Silversea’s Sea And Land Taste program. S.A.L.T. brings regional food and wine on board through a dedicated restaurant, a hands-on lab for cooking classes and a bar serving local spirits and cocktails, often tied to food-focused shore experiences. Otherwise she offers the Muse-class formula of spacious veranda suites, several specialty restaurants instead of one main dining room, and a calm, grown-up atmosphere. She sails a mix of European and warmer-weather itineraries through the year.

Best for: Food-focused travelers who want to taste each destination through classes, menus and local drinks on board.

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.