I stayed in a $5,400 suite on Silversea's new ultra-luxury cruise ship — here's why it's worth the cost

Brittany ChangJun 29, 2024, 18:43 IST

My Deluxe Veranda suite in Silversea's latest ship, Silver Ray, was one of the most luxurious cabins I've ever stayed in.Brittany Chang/Business Insider

I stayed in a Deluxe Veranda suite on Silversea's new ultra-luxury Silver Ray cruise ship.
The cabin had a walk-in closet, balcony, butler, and caviar room service.

I regret to report that my new favorite cruise cabin starts at $675 per person per day.

But before you click away, hear me out: It could be worth the cost.

In mid-June, ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea's latest ship, Silver Ray, set sail on its maiden voyage, marking the second Nova Class vessel to join the company's now 12-ship fleet.

Silversea invited travel agents and journalists on a complimentary five-night test sailing a week before its debut. Luckily, my cabin was one of the most luxurious I've ever stayed in, both on land and at sea.

Silversea assigned me one of the ship's Deluxe Veranda suites.

Silver Ray can accommodate 728 guests and 544 crew.Brittany Chang/Business Insider

The price is steep compared to the average mass-market cruise.

Silver Ray is a relatively small 54,700 tons.Brittany Chang/Business Insider

At 357 square feet, the Deluxe Veranda is the same size as the ship's two cheaper cabin categories.

The walk-in closet could be closed off from the rest of the living and bedroom.Brittany Chang/Business Insider

Like many luxury cruise ships, every cabin on Silver Ray has a furnished balcony.

Even the cheapest cabins have a balcony.Brittany Chang/Business Insider

I’ve had my fair share of cramped cruise cabin living 'rooms.' No complaints here.

The welcome bottle of Champagne and the live orchid plant are displayed on the coffee table.Brittany Chang/Business Insider

The suites also come with a welcome bottle of Champagne, a common touch on most premium cruise ships.

The mini-fridge came stocked with complimentary beers, sodas, and water (still and sparkling, of course). The desk also stored the drinkware and reusable water bottles.Brittany Chang/Business Insider

The TV could pull out and swivel toward the queen-sized bed.

The sleeping nook had bedside outlets and nightstands with built-in storage.Brittany Chang/Business Insider

The sleek bathroom was located down a short hall, closer to the front door.

The bathroom was bright, clean, and had plenty of storage.Brittany Chang/Business Insider

The products were all labeled Otium, after Silversea’s spa.

The shower came with a clothesline and refillable bottles of body wash, shampoo, and conditioner.Brittany Chang/Business Insider

A walk-in closet and vanity separated the bathroom from the bedroom.

The closet had an umbrella, a tiny sewing kit, large bathrobes, and shoe-cleaning supplies. The vanity had additional storage.Brittany Chang/Business Insider

Yes, you read that right: Butler.

My butler set up a shower with a neatly placed robe and slippers, fake candles, a macaron, and a scented shower steamer of my choice.Brittany Chang/Business Insider

My suite also had several small, well-thought-out details that made it stand out from other five-star cruise lines.

Thoughtful touches included a built-in organizer in the desk (right), and room settings that could be adjusted from your TV, cabin tablet, phone, and thermostat (left).Brittany Chang/Business Insider

So, do microfiber cloth-covered sunglasses and free caviar make this suite worth $675 per person and day?

Deluxe Verandas are part of the smallest suite categories.Brittany Chang/Business Insider

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I stayed in a $5,400 suite on Silversea's new ultra-luxury cruise ship &mdash; here's why it's worth the cost