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Yes, you may be able to move your Silversea Cruises booking to a different sailing date, but it depends on your fare type, booking terms, availability, and Silversea's change policies. Date changes are not guaranteed and may be subject to additional charges or fare differences.
Your preferred sailing date must have available cabins.
If you want to change the sailing date on your Silversea Cruises booking, contact Silversea Customer Service or your travel advisor as soon as possible. Date changes are subject to your booking terms, fare conditions, cabin availability, and Silversea's change policies.
Yes, you may be able to reschedule your Silversea Cruises reservation to another date, depending on your fare type, booking conditions, cabin availability, and Silversea's change policies. Not all bookings are eligible for date changes, and additional charges or fare differences may apply.
Yes, it may be possible to switch to a different sailing date on Silversea Cruises, depending on your booking type, fare conditions, cabin availability, and Silversea's change policies. Approval is not guaranteed, and changes may involve additional costs or fare differences.
Receive confirmation of your updated reservation and travel documents.
Yes, you may be able to postpone your Silversea Cruises trip to a later date, depending on your booking terms, fare conditions, cabin availability, and Silversea's change policies. Postponing a cruise is not guaranteed and may involve change fees or fare differences.
If you need to change the date of your Silversea Cruises voyage, contact Silversea Customer Service or your travel advisor as soon as possible. Date changes are subject to your booking terms, fare rules, cabin availability, and Silversea's change policies.
Below are Silversea’s terms and conditions, rules, and practices related to changing a booking date. These will vary somewhat by region, type of cruise (standard cruise, world voyage, etc.), fare type, and how far in advance you request the change.
Silversea requires a deposit (often around 25% of the total cruise fare) when booking. Depending on the voyage (e.g. standard cruise vs world cruise), the final payment is due somewhere between 150 days prior to sailing to 180 days for some longer voyages. Silversea Cruises+2Silversea Cruises+2
You are more likely to be able to request a date change before final payment is due, or at least well in advance of sailing — since that gives Silversea time to adjust availability, possibly re-sell the original booking, etc. Silversea Cruises+2Silversea+2
Once final payment is made or you are close to departure, change requests become more restricted. Some components (like flights, if part of the package) may have separate rules. Requests after certain deadlines may be treated as cancellations. Silversea Cruises+1
Silversea’s terms indicate that for all other cruises (not world voyages), final payment is due 150 days before sailing; world voyages tend to have final payment due 180 days prior. Silversea Cruises+2Silversea Cruises+2
If a date change is allowed, expect some or all of the following:
Silversea applies non‑refundable administrative fees for many change requests. These fees vary depending on how far in advance you request the change. Silversea+1
For example, the Middle East terms say: “requested changes to confirmed air schedules … will incur fees … for each confirmed change, guests will be charged a non‑refundable administrative fee of €100 per person.” Silversea
If the new sailing you choose is more expensive than your original, you’ll usually need to pay the difference.
If it is cheaper, Silversea may or may not offer a refund of the difference; often that depends on fare rules and promotions.
If flights or other third‑party components are included or booked separately, altering them may incur additional airline fees, rebooking charges, etc. Silversea may not control those fees. Silversea+1
If your booking involves special offers, loyalty discounts, resident rates, or other promotions, changing the date might forfeit or change those benefits. The promotional rules may not apply to the new date. Silversea Cruises+1
Silversea has additional or different rules depending on whether your cruise is a standard voyage, a world cruise or grand voyage, or depending on country/region of booking. Also special conditions may apply for “world cruise / voyage segments.”
These often have earlier deadlines, larger cancellation or change penalties, and stricter deposit and payment schedules. Silversea Cruises
For example, cancellation terms for world cruises show that if you are within certain windows before departure, penalties escalate (percentage of fare lost) depending on how far out the change or cancellation is. Silversea Cruises
Different countries or markets may have slightly different terms — for instance, the Silversea terms for the Middle East region specify particular administrative fees (e.g. €100 per person) for certain changes. Silversea
Also, if you booked through a travel agent your rights and deadlines/responsibilities may involve both Silversea’s contract and what the travel agent agreement states.
If after reading the policies you decide you want to move your cruise date, here are the steps to follow to improve your chance of success and minimize fees.
Have at hand your booking confirmation, including the suite category, itinerary, fare type, and the “final payment due date.”
Check whether there are any special promotions, discounts, or “non‑refundable” clauses applying to your fare.
Note dates far in advance vs “close to sailing” deadlines.
If you booked via a travel agent, contact them first — they often manage or help negotiate the change.
If direct, contact Silversea’s Reservations Department. Be clear that you want to move the sailing date. Give them your preferred new dates, or at least a range.
Make sure you ask:
What is the administrative fee in your case
If there is a difference in cost for the new date
Whether your fare or promotion will still apply
Whether any components booked (air, transfers, hotels) will need rebooking, and who covers those costs
Many times you will need to submit the request in writing (email or form), especially for changes involving itinerary, suite, or date. Silversea Cruises+1
Ensure all guests in your booking consent (if required).
Once Silversea or your agent confirms the date change:
Get a new booking confirmation that shows the new sailing date, suite, price, any differences, and new payment dates if applicable.
Keep all receipts for administrative fees or changes.
If you had third‑party components (airline tickets, hotels), check separately whether those have been reissued or you need to do something.
Changing your sail date is often possible, but there are trade‑offs and things to watch out for.
If you attempt to change your sailing date too close to the departure, options may be severely limited or may be treated as cancellation with full penalties.
New sailings may not have the same suite category available. You may have to accept a different suite (higher or lower) or have limited choices.
If your original booking had a special promotion, or if you qualified under certain loyalty / resident / early booking discounts, changing date might mean losing those benefits if they are no longer valid for the new date.
Administrative fees + fare difference + third‑party costs (like flights) can sometimes make changing the date nearly as expensive as canceling and rebooking. Always compare total cost.
Some fares may be explicitly non‑changeable or have restrictions that do not allow changes. If you have a “non‑refundable” or “strict” fare, your ability to move might be zero or very limited.
Silversea introduced a change in its “Cruise with Confidence” policy effective May 6, 2024, aligning the final payment and the start of cancellation charges period at 150 days prior to sailing. This provides greater clarity: you are not subject to cancellation or major penalty before completing your final payment or before that period. iCruise+1
The payment schedules reflect this: for most cruises (other than world voyages), final payment is due 150 days before departure. For longer voyages like world cruises, it may still be 180 days. Silversea Cruises+1
Here are some points to help you decide whether it makes sense to change the date of your booking or not.
Preserves most or all of what you’ve already paid (versus canceling and rebooking).
Avoids losing deposit or incurring the worst cancellation penalties.
Flexibility in choosing a more convenient travel date.
If you move early, fewer fees, more options.
You may incur change fees + fare differences + extra costs for ancillary services.
Potential loss of promotional benefits.
Possible limited availability (same suite / ship).
If done too late, change may be treated as cancellation (with high penalties).
Here are illustrative examples that show how date changes might work in practice under Silversea’s rules.
ScenarioTime Before DepartureOriginal Fare Type / PromotionOutcome of Date Change Request
You booked a standard cruise 10 months ahead, promotional early booking rate, deposit paid, final payment due in 150 days. You request changing to a sailing 2 months later.~ 9–10 months outEarly booking / promotional fareLikely allowed. You’ll pay admin fee + any fare difference. Promotion may or may not be preserved depending on availability.
You are 4 months before sailing (120 days), paid full amount, and want to move to another date 6 months after original date.120 days outStandard fareMight be possible. Changed date is outside final payment deadline; fees apply; fare difference likely. Some third‑party costs (flights) may be extra.
You are 20 days prior to sailing, you want to switch date.~20 days outAny fareMost likely change is either not allowed or treated like cancellation, hence full penalties apply.
To maximize your chances and to keep costs down:
Check how far you are from the Final Payment Due DateThe earlier you make the request, the more favorable the terms. If you are prior to 150 days (for standard cruises) or 180 days (for world cruises), you have more flexibility.
Review your booking contract / confirmationSometimes special clauses or fare‑type restrictions are in the fine print.
Ask what “change fee” applies in your specific caseAdministrative fees differ by region, by how long before departure, etc.
Check availability of the date(s) you wantIf the new sail date has no rooms in your suite class, you may have to accept a change there or pay more.
Calculate total extra cost (fare difference + fees + ancillary changes)Compare that with cost of canceling (if allowed) and making a brand new booking. Sometimes cancel + rebook may be cheaper, but that carries risk of rate increases.
Get everything in writingOnce the change is confirmed, get a written confirmation showing all details: date, costs, suite, inclusions.
Consider travel insuranceIf your plans are uncertain, insurance may cover some change‑ or cancellation costs, depending on the policy.
Yes, date changes may be allowed on Silversea Cruises reservations, but they are subject to your booking type, fare conditions, cabin availability, and Silversea's change policies. Not every reservation qualifies for a date change, and additional charges or fare differences may apply.
To change your sailing date, contact Silversea Customer Service or your travel advisor. Your request will be reviewed based on your booking terms, fare rules, and cabin availability.
Yes, you may be able to reschedule your cruise, depending on your reservation conditions and the availability of your preferred sailing.
A date change may involve change fees, fare differences, or other charges depending on your fare type and booking conditions.
It is recommended to request a date change as early as possible. Early requests usually provide more sailing options and may reduce the risk of additional restrictions.
Depending on your booking, you may be able to change both the sailing date and itinerary, subject to availability and applicable fare rules.
Have your reservation number, current sailing details, preferred new departure date, and passenger information ready when contacting Silversea.
Yes. If the new sailing has a higher fare, you will generally be responsible for paying the fare difference, along with any applicable fees.
Late date change requests may have additional restrictions or may not be permitted, depending on your booking terms and the time remaining before departure.
Yes. If you booked through a travel advisor, they can contact Silversea on your behalf and help arrange any eligible changes.
Once your request is approved, Silversea or your travel advisor will provide an updated booking confirmation showing your new sailing date and reservation details.
Changing your Silversea Cruises sailing date may be possible if your booking qualifies and the new voyage has availability. Contact Silversea or your travel advisor as soon as possible to review your options, understand any fees or fare differences, and secure your preferred travel date before your original departure.
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