Aida Silva
35 years with Tully! A passion for dream-vacation perfection. A revered travel specialist.
Executive Vice President, Cruise Sales & Marketing
Aida Silva is a valued member of the Tully Luxury Travel Executive Team, having joined the company in 1990, fresh out of school. It didn’t take long for her to realize that travel was in her blood. A true leader and passionate traveler, she has been Executive Vice President since 2002.
Aida’s overall travel insight and extensive knowledge of the cruise industry, combined with her accomplished sales skills and cultivated customer-service acumen, have helped her establish the Tully Travel Designers as an enviable force within the global marketplace.
Recognized as a leading voice in luxury travel, Aida serves on multiple prestigious advisory boards, including Seabourn, Regent, Cunard, Oceania, Ensemble for Cruise, and the Global Advisory Board of Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG), parent company of Abercrombie & Kent and Crystal. These appointments highlight her influence in shaping the future of luxury cruising and curated travel experiences worldwide.
Some of her favorite places to visit include Japan, Alaska, Indonesia, Scandinavia, and Italy, as her portfolio of travel experiences continues to expand.
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Named Condé Nast “Top Travel Specialist” consecutively since 1999
Wendy Perrin “The WOW list” consecutively since 2014
Travel is the best way to learn something new
"I really enjoy traveling both personally and professionally, both of which allow me to continually expand on my view of the world and amplify my expertise in delivering meaningful travel experiences."
Webinars featuring Aida
7 Ways to Experience the 7th Continent
Sep, 09
|Tully Luxury Travel Webinar
Few travelers ever reach Antarctica, one of the most exclusive destinations on Earth. Join us for a special webinar as we unveil 7 remarkable ways to explore this pristine continent—from Fly & Cruise journeys to ultra-luxury, classic expeditions and more.
Discover rare experiences such as standing among the emperor penguin colonies of legendary Snow Hill Island, or witnessing whales and seals in their untouched natural habitat—moments reserved for the privileged few.
Hosted by Alex McNeil, Chief Expedition Officer at HX Expeditions and Aida Silva, Executive Vice-President of Sales and Marketing, Tully Luxury Travel.
A trailblazer in the expedition industry since 2007, Alex has completed over 150 expeditions, including 14 to the Geographic North Pole. His pioneering work has introduced industry-first itineraries, deep collaborations with Indigenous communities, and innovative approaches to sustainable adventure travel.
48m 58s
Exclusive Regent Seven Seas Cruises Virtual Event
Nov, 13
|Tully Luxury Travel Webinar
Join Tully Luxury Travel as we unveil the extraordinary world of Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Special guest Shawn Tubman, Regent’s Senior VP of Sales, and Aida Silva, Tully Luxury Travel’s Executive VP of Sales, introduce Regent’s new Immersive Overnights aboard the luxurious Seven Seas Grandeur. Discover unforgettable 2026 sailings and the magic of extended stays in iconic ports around the world.
46m 30s
Tea-Time With Tully & Viking Cruises
May, 28
|Tully Luxury Travel Webinar
Watch Tully Luxury Travel and Viking's exclusive virtual event, where you’ll be inspired to plan your next adventure and discover the delights of river cruising.
Rated #1 for Rivers, Oceans, and Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure for two consecutive years, Viking boasts the world’s largest fleet of river ships. Their expertly crafted itineraries explore iconic rivers like the Rhine, Danube, and the waterways of France, Portugal, Egypt, Asia and beyond.
52m 52s
Introducing Atlas Ocean Voyages: A Virtual Event
Jul, 27
|Tully Luxury Travel Webinar
Using a propeller-less hybrid propulsion system engineered by Rolls-Royce designed to leave the marine environment undisturbed, Atlas Ocean Voyages is the newest small-ship ultra-luxe experience for the upscale adventurer. Hosted by Paul Girouard, Senior Director of Sales at Atlas Ocean Voyages, and Aida Silva, Executive Vice President of Tully Luxury Travel, this event explored the five new expedition ships and unique product offerings this industry-disrupting brand has to offer.
48m 06s
Explora Journeys Virtual Event
Aug, 04
|Tully Luxury Travel Webinar
The LIVE event will be hosted by Tully Luxury Travel's Executive Vice President of Cruise Sales and Supplier Relations, Aida Silva, sailing on the maiden voyage of this new luxury brand. Join some of your favorite Travel Designers and special onboard guests, this event included a comprehensive tour of EXPLORA I featuring the lobby, suites, retail locations, pool deck, Journeys Lounge, and Explora Journeys' signature restaurant Anthology.
36m 49s
Explora Journeys
Jun, 06
|Tully Luxury Travel Webinar
In this episode, Aida Silva, the Executive Vice President of Cruise Sales and Relations for Tully Luxury Travel, is stepping in for Mary Jean. Her guest is Chris Austin, the Chief Sales Officer for Explora Journeys, a new concept in mindful luxury setting sail for the first time in 2023.
62m 15s
Travel like the experts do
These itineraries showcase our cream of the crop – the top recommended luxury vacation destinations from our award-winning Travel Designers. At Tully Luxury Travel, our industry specialists practice what they preach, continually traveling to all four corners of the globe to discover the very best the luxury world has to offer. Their personal journeys are guaranteed to become your new favorites, too – setting you up for the most unique and spirited travel experiences possible, at sea and on land.
Podcasts featuring Aida
The Ocean State of Mind with Chris Austin
May, 17
|Tully Luxury Travel Podcast
Inspired by the deep blue calm of the sea, the Ocean State of Mind is a new concept in luxury cruising that inspires us to travel deeply, immerse completely and linger in those special moments of pure joy and wonder that exploring this beautiful world brings.
29m 53s