How do I Change a Name on a Silversea Cruises Reservation?

To change a name on a Silversea Cruises reservation, you must call Silversea or call your travel agent as the company does name amendments either by phone or through your travel agent. The following is the procedure that you can follow:

• Gather Information: Have your reservation information with you, including booking number and the right name which should be changed.
• Contact Silversea/Travel Agent: Call the customer service of Silversea at 1 (888) 978-4070 or your travel agent. In case of calling Silversea, be sure to find the exact phone number that is assigned to reservations or customer care.
• Request the Change: When you get connected, give the representative all your booking details and tell him or her you have to request a change in the name of your booking.
• Follow Instructions: The representative will take you through any required procedure or give you information on any charges that will be incurred to change the name.
• Confirmation: Once the change is completed, get a confirmation e-mail or message on the name changed to your reservation.

It is worth noting that you should always ensure that name changes are made way before you go on the cruise to avoid the hassle.

What is Silversea Cruises Name Change Policy?

Silversea Cruises usually permits changing names i.e. a replacement of the details of a passenger with another under certain circumstances and with some limitations. Request of change of name is allowed within a specified limit before the day of sailing out and almost always with a change fee. Below is the detailed overview of the name change policy of the cruise line:

• In the case of name changes (replacing a guest), they are usually allowed within 7 days before sailing.
• Depending on the regional/special itinerary, it can be up to 10 days before departure, but the ultimate decision is at the Silversea discretion.
• As per Silversea Cruises name change policy, only like to like bookings are permitted for the name changes, in other words the ship, sail date, and stateroom must be the same.
• The new visitor will be required to fulfill all the requirements of participation, such as age, health, and visa.
• In bookings where air or any other third party option is used, new surcharges or even compulsory cancellation and a rebooking would be necessary particularly on flight tickets being issued.
• Cruise lines will generally need supporting legal documents to make the change, in the case of a guest who has changed his or her name legally, as the result of a marriage, divorce, or a court order.

Name Change Policy for Flight and Hotel Package

Name change policy is even tighter when a Silversea reservation includes companion flights or pre/post hotel programmes:

• As per the Silversea Cruises name change policy, changing airline tickets with the new name does not significantly fall within the jurisdiction of the Silversea and airlines can consider them as a full cancellation, which means that they need to rebook at the current fares, or name fee.
• Any adjustments of flight or hotel segments are also subject to Silversea fees as well as direct supplier charges, which are usually significant, especially near departure.
• There is a risk of losing any pre-reserved airline seat or special request due to change of name or re-issue of tickets.

What is Silversea Cruises Name Correction Policy?

Silversea Cruises makes it easy to make corrections on a reservation at no charge, though those corrections are made by simply correcting spelling mistakes and not changing names. Key Details of Name Correction Policy are as follows:

• Any pure name correction (not a substitution between two persons) through incorrect spelling, can be made any time prior to the commencement of the voyage, and does not involve a fee.
• As per the Silversea Cruises name correction policy, full names, which are the same in the valid passport (including all first names and surnames) need to be provided at the time of booking.
• Any changes to more substantive details of booking, or a name change, which amount to a switch to a different guest, is subject to separate handling charges, and is not necessarily permitted.
• Airline tickets that are done as a Silversea cruise package may charge a fixed price for the amendments on the tickets, which would cost extra money depending on the charges imposed by the individual airline. This is not some set amount, but is determined by a number of factors.

Minor spelling corrections are no charge and major corrections or complete guest changes are subject to approval and entail charges. It is always good to make sure the name used in making the booking is the same name used in the passport to avoid any complications.

How much is the Silversea Cruises name change fee?

The fee of name change in the Silversea Cruises is generally £50 (or 50 Euros) per name change per booking in the case of replacing the information of a guest to a second guest. On scheduled flights that form part of your booking the charge after issuing tickets is 100 euros per person, and there can be other airline charges. The fee analysis of the cruise line is as follows:

• Minor spelling corrections: Free provided that these are not substitutions, but are pure corrections.
• Full guest substitution: The Silversea Cruises name change Fee is around £50 or €50 per booking for the cruise portion.
• Flight name changes: The approximate fee is around €100 per person, plus any applicable airline surcharges after ticketing.
• Late or last-minute changes: May either pay increased charges or not be approved at all.

Name corrections are free in case of genuine misspelling but a change of a new guest or alteration of flight details once tickets have been issued will incur extra costs.

Note: A difference in fares, third party expenses (such as airlines), or alteration of promotional conditions are also added to Silversea fee. Even, keep in mind that airlines or other transport companies can see a name change as a cancelation and a rebooking which can be even more expensive.

What documents are required for a name change on Silversea Cruises?

The documents needed to change name in Silversea Cruises usually involves:

• Valid photo identification, including a passport or government issued ID to check the identity of the new traveler and accurate spelling of the name.
• Documents to confirm the correct name particularly in case of minor name change or in the event of substitutions.
• The original guest and the new guest might be required to present their information and possibly, sign the paperwork accepting the responsibility of paying and providing the confirmation of the substitution.
• When booking involves air travel in an air/sea package, the change of names may also need paperwork to have the airline approve it which may involve extra costs.

To avoid penalties name corrections must be provided as soon as possible, preferably not later than 72 hours before departure. It is also important that the names on all travel documents, including passports, match the exact copy of the booking information to avoid boarding problems.

Conclusion

It is not difficult to change the name of a reservation at Silversea Cruises as far as you consider the steps described above. Regardless of whether you are correcting a minor spelling mistake or replacing a guest, it is important to ensure that you make immediate contact with Silversea or your travel agent so as to make an easy update. It will also be a good idea to become acquainted with the name change and correction policy, so that you can prevent any unpleasant surprises and additional problems, particularly with flight arrangements, which are associated with your cruise. It is always a good idea to carry the documentation along and to ensure that you are checking that all the names are properly matched with the corresponding travel documents.