Silver Cloud and her sister initial planning began in 1991 betweenAntonio Lefebvre d'Ovidio and V Ships, both who had been in a partnership together for Sitmar Cruises.

[4] The Silver Cloud's hull was constructed at Cantiere Navale Visentini Shipyard near Venice, Italy, and then towed to T. Mariotti for completion of the rest of the ship.

Prince Albert of Monaco attended, and the ships as named by Silversea co founders wifeEugenia Beck Lefebvre D'Ovidio.

[4] The Silver Cloud has been home to both the United States men's and women's national basketball teams during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, Brazil.

[3] In 2017, the ship underwent a comprehensive rebuild to bring her up to ice class, with the addition of a fleet of zodiacs added to the tops decks.