Silver Muse
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Silver Muse at Fremantle, 2019 · Photo: Bahnfrend, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Silver Muse
Silver Muse is a Silversea Cruises cruise ship of the Muse class, in service since 2017. She measures 40,791 gross tons and carries 632 guests with a crew of 415. She sails Asia itineraries. We rate her 4.3 out of 5.
Silver Muse, built by Fincantieri in Genoa, joined Silversea in April 2017 as the lead ship of the Muse class, later followed by Silver Moon and Silver Dawn. Her first voyage left Monaco on 10 April 2017, and she was named at Port Hercules in Monaco a week later. She has eight dining venues, and Silversea lists a 2025 refurbishment and a current capacity of 632 guests. After an autumn 2026 voyage around Africa, she spends 2027 in Asia, sailing mainly from Tokyo, with departures from Singapore, Incheon for Seoul, and Hong Kong.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 632
- Crew 415 · 1:1.5
- Entered service
- 2017
- Refitted 2025
- Length
- 213 m
- Longer than 58% of 575 ships
Silver Muse is smaller than 59% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 59%. At 64.5 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 91% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Dining
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Entertainment
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Service
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Pools & decks
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Value
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Silversea Cruises fleet average across 12 rated ships in service.
Sister ships: Muse class
Silver Muse is one of 3 Muse class ships. Silver Dawn (2022) and Silver Moon (2021) are in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Muse this ship | 2017 | 4.3/5 | |||
| Silver Dawn | 2022 | 4.3/5 | |||
| Silver Moon | 2021 | 4.3/5 |
Deck plans & cabin locations
Official ship-specific PDF - checked October 2026 · Published edition. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.
Explore the deck plans
What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.
No fixed sailing-date window is given in this source. Confirm the exact suite, category, balcony outlook, accessibility and refit configuration for the actual departure. Location notes are spatial inferences, not measured noise reports or guarantees of quiet.
All decks
Official ship-specific PDF - checked October 2026 · bow to the right
Cabin-number search becomes available as verified cabins are mapped. All published deck diagrams are available below.
On this deck: Golf Putting Green · Golf Hitting Bay · (access via · Observation Library)

On this deck: Observation Library · Spaccanapoli · Jogging Track · Mini Pickleball Court

On this deck: Pool Deck · Pool Bar · The Grill · Whirlpool Area

On this deck: Panorama Lounge · Activities Room & · Outdoor Area

On this deck: Connoisseur’s Corner · Boutique · Arts Café · Conference/ · Card Room

On this deck: La Terrazza · Silver Note · Casino

On this deck: Zagara Beauty Spa · Fitness Centre

On this deck: Guest Relations · Shore Concierge · Dolce Vita · Venetian Lounge · Future Cruise Sales

On this deck: Atlantide · S.A.L.T. Kitchen · S.A.L.T. Bar · Kaiseki · La Dame

Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates
Deck 7 where suites also overlap on Decks 6 and 8
Start with forward-to-mid Deck 7 suites
Compare a suite with accommodation immediately above and below, away from lifts, stairs, connecting doors, laundrettes and public-venue entrances. Check the aft public areas separately.
Why we flag this
The ship-specific plan shows accommodation on all three decks, with public or technical areas in some sections. This is a conditional layout shortlist, not measured sound data. Check the source plan.
Deck 9 below occupied Deck 10 public areas
Check Deck 9 beneath the pool deck
Align the exact suite with pool, whirlpool, bar, outdoor seating and dining footprints above. Ask about hours and early furniture setup where the areas overlap.
Why we flag this
The operator artwork places pool and public spaces on the deck above portions of these suites. Some areas contain suites or technical spaces instead, so the flag does not cover every room equally. Check the source plan.
Deck 6 and adjacent public facilities
Check Deck 6 near public and service spaces
Match the exact suite to public dining, entertainment, wellness or service footprints beside and below it. Ask about the nearest venue and corridor separation before booking.
Why we flag this
The ship-specific diagram mixes accommodation with public or service spaces in this part of the ship. This is an inferred adjacency caution, not a verified noise complaint. Check the source plan.
Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Ship-specific Silversea PDF artwork. Individual guest-deck diagrams retain the source category colors and room identifiers; the full PDF includes the category and symbol legends. Revision and refit details printed in the source may predate this review.. Reviewed 2026-10-22.
Photos

Silver Muse at Fremantle, 2019Photo: Bahnfrend, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Silver Muse?
Silver Muse is operated by Silversea Cruises and belongs to its Muse class.
What are Silver Muse's sister ships?
Silver Muse is one of 3 Muse class ships. Silver Dawn (2022) and Silver Moon (2021) are in service.
How big is Silver Muse?
Silver Muse measures 40,791 gross tons and 213 metres in length.
How does Silver Muse compare in size with other cruise ships?
Silver Muse is smaller than 59% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 59%. At 64.5 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 91% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Silver Muse feel?
Silver Muse has a passenger space ratio of 64.5: 40,791 gross tons for 632 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Silver Muse feels spacious for her size.
How many passengers does Silver Muse carry?
Silver Muse carries 632 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 415 (about 1.5 guests per crew member).
When did Silver Muse enter service?
Silver Muse entered service in 2017 and was last refurbished in 2025.
Where does Silver Muse sail?
Silver Muse sails Asia itineraries.
Where can I find the deck plans for Silver Muse?
Silversea Cruises publishes the deck plans for Silver Muse; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
How is Silver Muse rated?
Cruises Frog rates Silver Muse 4.3 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (5/5) and lowest on value (3/5).
Which cabins are good choices on Silver Muse?
For the “Official ship-specific PDF - checked October 2026” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Deck 7 where suites also overlap on Decks 6 and 8: Compare a suite with accommodation immediately above and below, away from lifts, stairs, connecting doors, laundrettes and public-venue entrances. Check the aft public areas separately. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.
Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on Silver Muse?
For the “Official ship-specific PDF - checked October 2026” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Deck 9 below occupied Deck 10 public areas: Align the exact suite with pool, whirlpool, bar, outdoor seating and dining footprints above. Ask about hours and early furniture setup where the areas overlap. Deck 6 and adjacent public facilities: Match the exact suite to public dining, entertainment, wellness or service footprints beside and below it. Ask about the nearest venue and corridor separation before booking. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.
How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?
Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.
Where can I find Silver Muse deck plans?
Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.
Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?
Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Official ship-specific PDF - checked October 2026”, reviewed 2026-10-22. No fixed sailing-date window is given in this source. Confirm the exact suite, category, balcony outlook, accessibility and refit configuration for the actual departure. Location notes are spatial inferences, not measured noise reports or guarantees of quiet.
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