Channel Sea from Ijmuiden (Amsterdam), 1 July 2026 (11 nights)

Beautiful small ship, traditional decor which we love. Well maintained and looked after. Very comfortable. Service is great, friendly and on hand whenever you need anything. Embarking and disembarking were well done and speedy. Love the included excursions, although most seem to be walking tours but we found a few that take you to places and let you explore fully on your own which we appreciated. Entertainment is mixed. Love the bands in the bars but could be a little more upbeat at times. Loved the Chocolate night on the pool deck which got a good response and we danced the night away - great new addition. We did’t go to any shows this time as we found them a little lack lustre on our last trip but we weren’t expecting west end style shows anyway. They seemed to be well attended though just not really our taste. Food is fabulous, we never had a bad meal and the venues and menu are varied and suit pretty much all tastes. Loved it! You can eat all day long (and we feel that we did). Great selection of wines, spirits and beers included, most that we would consider top-shelf for other lines were included and very little would be classed as extra cost in our opinion, depending on your taste I guess. Been home a few days and missing it already!

We simply loved the small scale of the ship as it was so friendly, but that was also down to the excellent efforts made by Silversea in general and their crew in particular. We found nothing to grumble about but a great deal to praise. The food was superb, and for the first time on a cruise we really enjoyed the entertainment. We'd love to travel with them again.

We are seasoned cruisers, this is our first time with Silversea and our first voyage on a much smaller luxury ship. The ship, service, crew and staff exceeded our expectations on all levels. Attention to detail was exceptional. Our butler and cabin attendant went above and beyond their duties. The food and dining experience in all venues was excellent. Without a doubt, we will be booking another cruise with Silversea.

Overall an excellent cruise. All of the staff were friendly and you got the feel of a happy ship. The food was amazing in all of the included restaurants. We took the included excursions all of which involved a some walking, I think Silverseas needs to review their moderate/ extensive activity classification. One classed as extensive was fine (according to my Fitbit about 7000 steps) and a moderate had us whacked (over 10k!). Although it was only a 7 day cruise we would have appreciated a sea day so we could enjoy the ship to the full.