Rocco Forte Hotels and Silversea Cruises have announced a partnership that brings the two privately owned Italian heritage hospitality companies together for the first time.

Silversea’s elegant, intimate ships are small enough to sail up narrow waterways, right into the heart of a city, to the very doorsteps of Rocco Forte Hotels.

There will be regular opportunities for guests of both companies to take advantage of this special alliance with sensational benefits.

Rocco Forte, chairman of Rocco Forte Hotels, said: “Having known Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio for many years it is a particular pleasure to enter into a partnership with a company with such similar roots to our own.

“Together, we will share the best of land and sea whilst providing our guests with the exceptional personalised service that is common to both our brands.”

Silversea are offering exclusive benefits to guests of Rocco Forte Hotels including savings on rates, VIP treats at embarkation, a private culinary event for two and a dinner invitation at the Captain or Senior Officers table.

Silversea guests staying at any Rocco Forte hotel will enjoy upgrades, transfers and unpacking services at the hotel as well as VIP amenities.

“I am extremely happy to welcome Rocco Forte Hotels as a partner of Silversea,” comments Lefebvre, the cruise company’s chairman.

“Rocco Forte and I share a personal friend-ship that was formed long ago.

“Now, it is with shared values that we cooperate to bring extraordinary service to our guests.”