Silver Muse

Silver Muse launched the Muse class in 2017 and took Silversea in a new direction: there is no traditional main dining room, just a collection of restaurants where you can book or wander in wherever you like each night. She set the template for the line’s modern ships, with spacious veranda suites, contemporary residential interiors and plenty of deck space. Evenings might start with a cocktail on the pool deck, move to a lava-stone grill dinner and end with live jazz. Silver Muse has sailed a wide range of regions, from Alaska and Asia to Australia and the Mediterranean, and her generous space suits longer voyages well.

Best for: Travelers who want flexible dining, spacious suites and a refined, modern ship on long or far-flung voyages.

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.