SILVERSEA® SPOTLIGHTS EIGHT NEW GRAND VOYAGES FOR 2024-2025,  BROADENING THE LARGEST RANGE OF EXTENDED SAILINGS IN ULTRA-LUXURY CRUISING  

Silversea’s unprecedented collection of Grand Voyages for 2024 and 2025 will allow travelers to journey deeper on all seven continents  

(Monaco – October 12, 2022) Silversea Cruises®, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has unveiled a new collection of eight Grand Voyages for 2024-2025, including three expedition itineraries—broadening the largest range of extended sailings in ultra-luxury cruising. Silversea’s destination experts have designed these extended journeys, which are unprecedented in their variety and range from 57 to 125 days in length, to offer travelers deeper, more-immersive explorations into all seven continents. 

"With the global restart of cruise travel through 2021 and 2022, we saw—and continue to see—a strong demand for extended voyages among our guests. People are prioritizing travel like never before, with a sense of urgency that is unprecedented. Our Grand Voyages tap into a growing interest among luxury travelers for more immersive travel experiences that take them closer to the authentic beauty of the world," says Barbara Muckermann, Chief Commercial Officer, Silversea Cruises. "From pole to pole, to the Mediterranean, Africa and Arabia, the South Pacific, and beyond, each journey in our new collection weaves together the respective region’s most remarkable landscapes, cultures, and experiences—wrapping them in Silversea's superlative comfort to deliver enriching experiences to our well-travelled guests." 

EIGHT NEW GRAND VOYAGES FOR 2024/2025 

Silversea’s new collection of Grand Voyages for 2024 and 2025 includes: 

1.     GRAND MEDITERRANEAN 2024 
Athens to Lisbon  50 Destinations, 12 Countries, 57 Days 

April 20 to June 16, 2024 

This 57-day, deep exploration of the Mediterranean aboard Silver Whisper® departs in the early season, when there are fewer people flocking to the region's iconic shores. Guests will be immersed into an eclectic mix of landscapes, customs, and cuisines—from the Eastern Mediterranean and Holy Land, to the Adriatic, Western Mediterranean, and Iberia. The voyage will shine a light on the region's captivating cultures in both large, iconic ports—such as Rome, Venice, and Rhodes—as well as smaller, lesser-visited gems like Gallipoli, Amorgos, and Kotor. 

1.     GRAND PACIFIC 2024 

Tokyo to Sydney  27 Destinations, 8 Countries, 57 Days 

September 26 to November 22, 2024 

Guests traveling aboard Silver Muse® for the Grand Pacific 2024 will discover authentic beauty in 27 of the region's most rewarding destinations, with four overnight calls. From Tokyo, guests will voyage through eight countries, including Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand. Multi-day calls in places like Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh will allow guests to travel deeper to discover treasures like the water town of Zhujiajiao and the quaint villages of the Mekong Delta. Silver Muse will then spend multiple weeks bringing into focus the natural beauty of Australia's Gold Coast and New Zealand. 

1.     GRAND SOUTH PACIFIC EXPEDITION 2024 

Fremantle (Perth) to Valparaiso (Santiago)  60 Destinations, 11 Countries, 75Days 

August 25 to November 7, 2024 

As expedition ship Silver Cloud® traces a path from Australia to Chile, guests will enjoy leisurely days spent winding through the most captivating destinations in the South Pacific Isles—from the idyllic Aitutaki and Bora Bora to the enigmatic Easter Island. They will enjoy up-close encounters with the culture and wildlife of Australia's Kimberley Coast, with calls in places like the Lacepede Islands, a bird-watcher's paradise; the Hunter River Region, with its magnificent falls; and Wyndham, gateway to the World Heritage-listed Bungle Bungle Range, which guests will witness on a flightseeing excursion. Myth and tradition in Papua New Guinea, relaxation on white-sanded beaches in Fiji and Tonga, and underwater exploration in French Polynesia will also highlight the sailing. 

1.     GRAND ARCTIC EXPEDITION 2024 

Longyearbyen to Vancouver  70 Destinations, 5 Countries, 82 Days 

July 14 to October 4, 2024 

This 82-day odyssey aboard expedition ship Silver Wind® opens with a focus onNorway's extraordinary Svalbard Archipelago, with its vast fjords and glaciers that attract a wealth of wildlife, including walruses and polar bears. Guests will next explore the geothermal wonderland of Iceland, before sailing the fabled Northwest Passage from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, to Nome, Alaska. The adventure caps off with a journey through the snow-capped peaks and storied frontier towns of Alaska's Inside Passage. 

1.     GRAND POLE TO POLE EXPEDITION 2024 

Puerto Williams to Longyearbyen  90 Destinations, 21 Countries, 125 Days 

February 22 to June 26, 2024 

On this epic 125-day adventure, guests traveling aboard expedition ship Silver Wind will enjoy an enchanting tapestry of sights and experiences—beginning with Antarctica, a region brimming with spectacular icebergs and calving glaciers, offering the possibility of spotting sunbathing seals, frolicking penguins, and breaching whales. An immersive exploration of the Amazon River will highlight this journey along the east coast of South America, as Silver Wind heads northward to the Atlantic shores of Africa and Europe. Guests will subsequently explore the Arctic, as the ship heads to the top of the planet to unlock glaciers, fjords, and the amazing wildlife of Iceland and Arctic Norway. 

1.     GRAND SOUTH AMERICA 2025 

Fort Lauderdale Round-Trip  38 Destinations, 17 Countries, 71 Days 

January 20 to April 1, 2025 

Brand new Silver Ray makes her inaugural visit to South America with a 71-day circumnavigation of the continent’s captivating ports, unique cultures, and breathtakingscenery. Highlights include a crossing of the Panama Canal; cruising the majestic fjords of Chile; an overnight in Manaus, nestled in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest; and extended stays in such vibrant cities as Buenos Aires and—just in time for Carnival—Rio de Janeiro. A host of Caribbean Island gems will round off the Grand South America 2025, including Barbados, Saint Lucia, Antigua, Puerto Rico, and more. 

1.     GRAND AFRICA AND ARABIA 2025 

Cape Town to Athens  30 Destinations, 13 Countries, 64 Days 

February 22 to April 27, 2025 

Silver Spirit® will embark on a 64-day journey through the ancient monuments, modern metropolises, and natural charms of Africa and Arabia from February 22, 2025. Guests will experience a kaleidoscope of history, culture, and nature with the opportunity to look for elephants, lions, and the rare white rhino on an African safari; witness the amazing flora and fauna of Madagascar; snorkel the sparkling waters of the Seychelles; cruise by houseboat through the lush tropical waterways of Kerala, India; and discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Valley of the Kings in the Egyptian desert.  

1.     GRAND ASIA 2025 

Singapore Round-Trip  34 Destinations, 9 Countries, 70 Days 

February 15 to April 26, 2025 

Silver Whisper will set a leisurely course through the culture, history, and natural beauty of the Far East on this 70-day, round-trip journey, departing from Singapore on February 15, 2025. Highlights will include a 14-day circumnavigation of Japan with a call in lesser-known Kanazawa, where guests may venture into the countryside to explore picturesque UNESCO World Heritage-listed villages. Extensive explorations of China and South Korea will be complemented by a survey of Southeast Asia that includes two overnight calls in Bangkok and two nights in Ho Chi Minh City. As well, a day in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, will offer a chance to see the extraordinary BatuCaves. 

21 NEW COMBINATION CRUISES 

Silversea is also offering a new collection of 21 Combination Cruises for 2024. These handpicked, extended journeys combine two or more consecutive voyages that are perfectly balanced to provide a comprehensive and meaningful exploration of a region. Travelers are able to save on select voyages. Among the new options are: 

1.     Silver Dawn's 22-day, Southampton-to-Copenhagen cruise through the British Isles and Norway, departing May 14, 2024. 

2.     Silver Muse's 14-day Alaska cruise, sailing round-trip from Seward, departing June 20, 2024.  

3.     Silver Moon's 28-day, Venice-to-Lisbon Mediterranean cruise, departing September 20, 2024, with overnight calls in Sorrento and Cádiz. 

ALL-INCLUSIVE LUXURY 

Among the most comprehensive at sea, Silversea’s all-inclusive offering for Grand Voyages includes private executive transfers, business-class air, one night pre-cruise hotel stay, $1,000 onboard spending credit per guest, exclusive shore side events, unlimited Wi-Fi, and more. Plus, one shore excursion per port, per day, is included in the cruise fare, and guests are able to book their experiences immediately for all published sailings. 

Discover more about Silversea's new Grand Voyages for 2024-2025:  

https://www.silversea.com/destinations/grand-voyages-cruise.html  

View Silversea's new Combination Voyages for 2024 here


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