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

• 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.
• In 2024, the Deluxe Veranda suite starts at $5,400 per person for an eight-day cruise.

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.