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Linking reservations means associating two or more separate booking records under one guest account or under a shared group so that features like dining reservations, onboard service requests, shore excursions, or travel documentation can see all related reservations together. It does not necessarily merge the reservations into one fare or one contract, but it facilitates coordination and convenience.
If you and others in your party booked separately, linking lets you book specialty dinners, shore excursions, or onboard events together, ensuring your group is seated together or shares same schedules.
Linking allows shared visibility of preferences — dietary restrictions, spa requests, cabin preferences — so group members help each other or the lead guest can manage requests for several reservations at once.
In many cruise line portals, once reservations are linked, a single login or single dashboard shows all linked bookings, which helps you see all your reservations without logging in separately for each.
Important updates (embarkation changes, itinerary shifts, notice of optional services) may be made easier when Silversea is aware which bookings are associated. It may facilitate group notices.
Not all reservations or booking types may be eligible for linking. There are constraints based on booking time, fare type, whether cruise‑only or with added services, etc.
The reservations you want to link usually must be on the same ship, same sailing date, same itinerary. If sail dates differ, linking likely won’t be possible.
Often one booking must share some common identifier or guest name, or the lead guest account needs authority. The system may require that the same guest (or agent) holds or manages both reservations.
Reservations that are confirmed, paid to required stage, and have full guest name and passport information are more likely to be linkable. If there is missing information, linking may be disallowed until that is resolved.
Linking often requires using Silversea’s online portal (“My Silversea”) or working through the reservations or group sales department. Not all features may be available in all regions.
As noted, reservations on different cruises cannot be linked usefully.
Some promotional, restricted fare bookings may have limitations on modifications, including linking.
Once Silversea finalizes its passenger manifest (for immigration, port authorities) or closes specific reservation services, linking may no longer be possible.
Here is a general process you can follow to attempt to link separate reservations, assuming eligibility and time allow.
Write down or have to hand the booking reference numbers of all reservations you want to link, plus the names of guests on those reservations and any common contact (email, profile name etc.)
Ensure that the voyages are identical (same ship, same dates, same itinerary) so that linking makes sense and is accepted.
Make sure you have login credentials for the Silversea online guest portal, where management of reservations is possible. If some reservations are under agent names or travel agent accounts, verify you have access or coordination.
Use your username/email and password associated with Silversea’s portal. Ensure you can see your current reservation(s).
Once logged in, find the section of the portal where reservations are listed or managed. The name might differ (My Voyages, My Cruises, Reservations).
Some portals may have a feature like “Link Reservation”, “Add Other Booking”, “Associate Reservation” or similar. Enter the reference number and guest name of the other reservation to link.
After entering the data, the system may prompt you to confirm that both reservations are under the same sailing and that you accept any associated terms. Once confirmed, both reservations should appear together under your dashboard.
If you cannot find a “link reservation” option online, reach out directly to Silversea’s reservations team. Provide both reservation numbers, guest names, itinerary details, and express your request to link them.
If your booking was made via a travel agent, that agent can request on your behalf that Silversea link the reservations.
Silversea may require that the lead guest or owner of the bookings gives permission or verification (via email, signature, or security questions) to link reservations for privacy and security reasons.
Once reservations are linked, various benefits and functions often become enabled. Here’s what to expect and what to check.
Linked reservations may show up in a single dashboard—so you can see cabin allocations, guest lists, and invoice status together.
You may be able to request services for all linked guests at once (dining, shore excursions, specialty restaurants) so the group can be accommodated together.
Shared preferences or special requests (e.g. dietary, accessible cabins, medical considerations) may be more easily coordinated across the linked bookings.
If Silversea sends notices about itinerary changes, pre‑cruise paperwork, schedule shifts, you may receive group‑aware messages or be able to send messages to all linked guests.
Even if reservations are linked, each booking remains legally distinct. Deposit schedules, payment deadlines, fare rules may still apply to each reservation individually.
Some special offers or onboard amenities may not allow combining across reservations. For example, cabin upgrades or specific promotional fares might stay per reservation.
If you link too late, some group or shared‑service features may have been closed or frozen (dining reservations, shore excursion capacity, etc.).
To ensure linking reservations goes smoothly, here are helpful tips and things to verify.
Make sure the name and spelling of guests on both reservations match identity documents. Even a minor discrepancy can prevent successful linkage.
If all bookings use the same contact or lead guest information, linking is often smoother. If different emails or contacts, you might need to verify or provide cross‑authorization.
The earlier you do it after booking, the better. Before dining or excursion reservations become available, before guest forms are locked, before passport or visa deadlines.
After you’ve requested a link, check your portal to see whether both reservations show. If not, follow up.
Keep emails or screenshots showing that Silversea or your travel agent has confirmed the link. That way, if service errors occur, you have proof.
Linking is for coordination and convenience. It does not combine payment responsibilities, does not merge cabins or contract terms unless Silversea explicitly agrees. Do not assume linked means fully merged.
Sometimes shared services or combined guest services may carry extra costs when done late or under tight constraints. Check with Silversea whether linking will affect anything like service costs.
Sometimes the portal does not permit linking or circumstances prevent successful linkage. Here’s what to do.
Call Silversea’s Reservations or Guest Services department, have your reservation numbers, guest names, itinerary info, and request the linkage. Sometimes agents can manually link records.
Send a formal email with full booking details and request for linking. Include all relevant documentation that establishes you are part of the same group or should have access to each reservation.
If a travel agent booked one or more of the reservations, they may have contacts or systems to facilitate the linking more readily.
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