SILVERSEA’S FLAGSHIP SILVER NOVASM TAKES DISCERNING TRAVELERS TO NEW HORIZONS ON 71-DAY GRAND VOYAGE TO SOUTH AMERICA

Calling in 38 destinations in 18 countries, Silver Nova’s very first Grand Voyage will include business class flights,  elevating the ultra-deluxe all-inclusive offering

(MONACO – February 8, 2022) Today, Silversea Cruises® launches its all-new 71-day Grand Voyage to Central and South America aboard Silversea’s latest ship Silver NovaSM. Setting sail on January 4, 2024, Silversea’s guests will journey deep into 38 destinations in 18 countries, traveling in the luxury cruise line’s trademark level of service aboard the soon-to-be-launched Silver Nova. For the first time, and for all subsequent Grand Voyages across the fleet, the Grand Voyage South America 2024 will include round-trip business-class flights.*

Set to unlock remote and remarkable destinations for travelers, Silversea’s Grand Voyage South America 2024 will circumnavigate Latin America, before taking guests deep inland along the meandering Amazon River to Manaus in the heart of the verdant rainforest. As well as enjoying a maiden call in Ilhabela (Brazil) – home to a vast UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve – guests will explore Ushuaia at South America’s southernmost tip, in addition to the continent’s striking glaciers and fjords. Immersing travelers into the vibrant Latin American culture, Silver Nova will call in Lima, Buenos Aires, and Montevideo, with an extended call in Rio de Janeiro – where guests will enjoy the famous Carnival with three overnights – showcasing a must-visit staple of South American discovery. Ahead of arriving in Fort Lauderdale on March 15, 2024, travelers will explore the Eastern Caribbean’s most spectacular destinations, with calls in Spanish Town, Castries, and Bequia. Guests will also experience the region’s rich culinary flavors – both on board and ashore – through Silversea’s highly lauded S.A.L.T. program.

Guests joining Silver Nova for the Grand Voyage South America 2024 will be among the first to experience one of the most environmentally conscious cruise ships ever built. Innovative, unprecedented, state-of-the-art technological solutions will make her the first hybrid, luxury cruise ship to be free of local emissions at port, with advanced hybrid technology featuring fuel cells paving the way for the future of luxurious, sustainable cruising.

“Curated by our destination experts, our new South America Grand Voyage 2024 – hosted aboard the pioneering Silver Nova – will link the continent’s most enriching experiences for our well-traveled guests,” says Barbara Muckermann, Chief Commercial Officer, Silversea Cruises. “With the inclusion of business-class air, guests traveling on the South America Grand Voyage 2024, and on all future Grand Voyages with Silversea, will journey in superlative comfort. From three overnights to celebrate Rio de Janeiro’s famous carnival to an exclusive evening at Manaus’ beautiful opera house in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, the range of experiences on offer with this once-in-a-lifetime voyage is unique.”

Drawing on a connection to the culture, heritage and identity of each location, Silversea’s exclusive events for the Grand Voyage South America 2024 include:

• Folklore Festivities along the Panama Canal: Guests will enjoy a traditional folkloric show, followed by a carnival party – complete with Panama hats and spirited salsa dancing – as they take the enchanting journey from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.

• Bespoke Heritage Tour at Callao Monumental: A full cultural immersion awaits guests with the curation of a personalised, and private, tour of Callao Monumental, considered Peru’s most important reference of social transformation through art. The tour will end with locally prepared, authentic culinary delights and cocktails to the backdrop of a salsa fiesta.

• The Best Seats at the World’s Biggest Carnival: Guests will revel in the rhythmic magic of Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Carnival across three days of exclusive parade access and the best seats to view the heart of the action.

• Operatic Delights in the Amazon Rainforest: Under the shimmering stars and amidst the lush rainforest canopy, guests will experience a night at the opera like no other. Located in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, Manaus’ opera house is a historical landmark and a spectacular example of Renaissance architecture. Guests will watch in awe during an exclusive performance, enjoyed with a decadent cocktail in hand.

• An Exclusive Evening with Bridgetown’s Polo Elite: Guests will rub shoulders with the Bridgetown polo players – Barbados’s most iconic sports team – during an intimate dinner that follows an afternoon of adrenaline sport. Intricately prepared by an award-winning Bajan Master Chef, guests will savour local delicacies and sip champagne in the company of the island’s polo elite.

View the full itinerary of Silversea’s Grand Voyage South America 2024 and the full list of inclusions:

https://www.silversea.com/destinations/grand-voyages-cruise/grand-voyage-2024-south-america.html

Find out more information about Silver Nova:

https://www.silversea.com/ships/silver-nova.html

For the latest health and travel advisories pertaining to cruise travel:

https://www.silversea.com/health-and-travel-notice.html

*Available from selected countries/markets. Read the full terms and conditions:

https://www.silversea.com/terms-and-conditions.html

About Silversea
Owned by Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), Silversea Cruises is recognized as an innovator in the ultra-luxury cruise industry, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard its intimate, all-suite vessels: Silver Dawn, Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper, Silver Spirit, Silver Muse and Silver Moon – all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance. With the inclusion of the expedition ships Silver Origin, Silver Wind, Silver Explorer, and Silver Cloud, Silversea's itineraries encompass all seven continents and feature worldwide luxury cruises to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Galapagos, both Polar Regions, and hundreds of fascinating destinations in between. Silversea is also looking forward to the launch of two new ultra-luxury Nova class ships. Browse Silversea's blog, Discover, and subscribe to receive the latest content directly into your inbox.

About Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is one of the leading cruise companies in the world with a global fleet of 61 ships traveling to more than 800 destinations around the world. Royal Caribbean Group is the owner and operator of three award winning cruise brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises, and it is also a 50% owner of a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Together, the brands have an additional 12 ships on order as of December 31, 2021.  Learn more at www.royalcaribbeangroup.com or www.rclinvestor.com.

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Our review of Silversea Silver Moon

THE TALE OF TALES 2022: SILVERSEA ANNOUNCES LINE-UP OF 9 ESTEEMED TALE TELLERS FOR WORLD CRUISE 2022

(Monaco – November 10, 2021) Silversea Cruises reveals its line-up of esteemed Tale Tellers for its Tale of Tales World Cruise 2022. The leading ultra-luxury cruise line names nine celebrated creatives who will each set sail on one segment of next year’s 138-day World Cruise, enriching the experience for the cruise line’s guests as they explore 69 destinations in 32 countries aboard Silver Whisper. Guests will visit six continents as they travel from 65°S to 65°N, departing Fort Lauderdale on January 5, 2022, and arriving in Copenhagen on May 22. As well as hosting insightful presentations on a variety of topics while on board, each Tale Teller will contribute a chapter to the Tale of Tales anthology, which will be gifted to guests as a keepsake upon the journey’s conclusion.

“Following the success of our Tale of Tales World Cruise in 2019, we are delighted to welcome nine celebrated storytellers back on board for our World Cruise in 2022,” says Barbara Muckermann, Chief Commercial Officer, Silversea Cruises. “Our curious guests collect interactions with people, not monuments, as they travel the world, and they are enriched as a result. They will enjoy unique insights and fascinating observations from some of the world’s pre-eminent creatives during this unforgettable voyage. The Tale of Tales anthology will commemorate their experiences, providing a sentimental keepsake that will last a lifetime.”

The nine Tale Tellers joining Silversea’s Tale of Tales World Cruise 2022 include:

PAUL THEROUX – Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil

Paul Theroux was born in Medford, Massachusetts. After university, he lived and worked for extended periods in Africa, Singapore and Great Britain, before returning to the United States in 1989. He is the author of many highly acclaimed works, including The Great Railway Bazaar (1975), Mother Land (2017) and Under the Wave at Waimea (2021). In 2015, Theroux was awarded the Founders Medal from the Royal Geographical Society for ‘the encouragement of geographical discovery through travel writing.’ This award, approved by the Queen, is the highest award attainable for a traveler, and Theroux joins the ranks of recipients who include Sir Edmund Hillary and Dr. Thor Heyerdahl. His other awards include the Whitbread Prize and the James Tait Black Award. His travel book, The Old Patagonian Express: By Train through the Americas, and his novel The Mosquito Coast were nominated for the American Book Award. His novelsSaint Jack, The Mosquito Coast, and Half Moon Street have all been made into films. Paul Theroux divides his time between Hawaii and Cape Cod.

JOSEPH E. STIGLITZ – Guayaquil to Ushuaia

Joseph E. Stiglitz is an American economist and a professor at Columbia University. He is the co-chair of the High-Level Expert Group on the Measurement of Economic Performance and Social Progress at the OECD, and the Chief Economist of the Roosevelt Institute. A recipient of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences (2001) and the John Bates Clark Medal (1979), he is a former senior vice president and chief economist of the World Bank and a former member and chairman of the (U.S. President's) Council of Economic Advisers. In 2011, Time magazine named Stiglitz as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. He is the author of numerous books, including several bestsellers. His most recent titles are People, Power, and Profits, Rewriting the Rules of the European Economy, Globalization and Its Discontents Revisited, The Euro, and Rewriting the Rules of the American Economy.

NICHOLAS CRANE – Ushuaia to Cape Town

Nicholas Crane is an author, geographer, cartographic expert and recipient of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society’s Mungo Park Medal in recognition of outstanding contributions to geographical knowledge, and of the Royal Geographical Society’s Ness Award for popularizing geography and the understanding of Britain. Between 2015 and 2018, Nick was the elected President of the Royal Geographical Society. Nick has presented many acclaimed TV series on BBC2, among them Map Man, Great British Journeys, Town, Britannia and Coast. He has been the lead presenter on more than 80 BBC films.

PICO IYER – Cape Town to Mahé

Pico Iyer is a global essayist and novelist whose travels have taken him all the way from Antarctica to North Korea. Author of 15 books, Pico has also, for 35 years, been a regular essayist for magazines such as Time, Harper's, The New York Review of Books and The New York Times, as well as 250 others. Born in England to Indian parents, partly raised in California and educated at Eton, Oxford, and Harvard, Pico began commuting to school alone over the North Pole several times a year at the age of nine. A four-time speaker for TED, Pico’s thoughts on both movement and stillness have been featured by everyone from Oprah to Larry King. Pico is based in Western Japan, where he lives with his wife when not travelling or spending time at a Benedictine hermitage in California.

MONICA HANNA – Mahé to Aqaba (Petra)

Dr. Monica Hanna is an international figure in the world of Archaeology. After studying at the American University in Cairo from 2004, she joined the University of Pisa, Italy, to complete her doctorate in Archaeology, subsequently becoming a post-doctoral fellow in the Topoi Excellence Cluster at the Humboldt University in Berlin. Hanna is now an associate professor and the acting dean of the College of Archaeology and Cultural Heritage at Egypt’s Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport. Since 2011, Hanna has worked to raise awareness for the plight of Egypt’s archaeological sites. She has won many awards, including the SAFE beacon award, and UNESCO named her the ‘Monuments Woman’ in 2014. In 2021, she was named among the 50 most influential women in Egypt.

EAMONN GEARON – Aqaba (Petra) to Athens

Eamonn Gearon is an author, analyst, and public historian who has spent more than 20 years living and working across the Middle East and North Africa. Eamonn spent many happy times exploring the Sahara as a young man, alone but for his trio of camels. He has never lost money on the resale of a camel. After honeymooning in Kabul, Afghanistan, Eamonn and his American wife moved to Washington D.C. to teach at Johns Hopkins-SAIS. While there, he was approached by the U.S. Department of State to design and deliver training for American diplomats. Eamonn is now training British diplomats at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, where he also pioneered online Area Studies training. Eamonn is passionate about education in its broadest possible sense, which includes helping those of us already out in the world to better understand it and each other.

STEVE MCCURRY – Athens to Bordeaux

A long-term collaborator of Silversea, Steve McCurry has been one of the most iconic voices in contemporary photography for more than 40 years, with scores of magazine and book covers, over a dozen books, and countless exhibitions around the world. Born in Philadelphia, McCurry studied film at the Pennsylvania State University. It was in India that McCurry learned to watch and wait on life. His work spans conflicts, vanishing cultures, ancient traditions and contemporary culture alike - yet always retains the human element that made his celebrated image of the Afghan Girl such a powerful image. McCurry has covered many areas of international and civil conflict, focusing on the human consequences of war. McCurry has been recognized with some of the most prestigious awards in the industry, including the Robert Capa Gold Medal.

ASMA KHAN – Bordeaux to Reykjavik

Asma Khan is the chef and owner of the restaurant Darjeeling Express. She moved to Cambridge from Calcutta in 1991. Now residing in London, she comes from a royal background – Rajput on her father’s side and Bengali on her mother’s. After studying law, Asma went on to do a PhD in British Constitutional Law at King's College London, but cooking was always her passion. Khan opened Darjeeling Express in June 2017. A year later, Pavilion published her debut cookbook Asma’s Indian Kitchen, which was awarded at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. Asma was the first British chef to feature on Netflix's Emmy-nominated ‘Chef's Table’, and her episode received a 2020 James Beard Award nomination. In addition, Business Insider named her number 1 on their list of ‘100 Coolest People in Food and Drink’. She also became the first chef to feature on Vogue's list of 25 most influential women of the year for 2020.

CHRISTINA FRANCO – Reykjavik to Copenhagen

Christina Franco grew up with a secret passion for the North Pole but was born into a world of very strict rules and expectations. Ever since hearing the first stories of explorers who slipped into frozen sleeping bags at night, exhausted after a long day of hauling sleds, she aspired to become one of those explorers. It was many years before the opportunity to live these dreams arose. Working as a guide in Italy and Africa, as well as embarking upon many expeditions across mountains and deserts, gave Christina the confidence to finally step onto the ice in 2005, when she won the Polar Race alongside teammate Justin Packshaw. There was no going back and Christina is now one of only five women who have attempted a solo crossing of the pack ice to the North Pole. Sadly, due to the melting ice, she was also the last woman to attempt this in 2010.  

Find out more information about Silversea’s diverse range of world cruises:

https://www.silversea.com/destinations/world-cruise.html

Read the Tale of Tales anthology from Silversea’s World Cruise 2019:

https://silversea-discover-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/04/Tale-of-Tales.pdf

Read more articles from Silversea’s Tale Tellers:

https://discover.silversea.com/tag/tale-of-tales/

About Silversea
Part of the Royal Caribbean Group, Silversea Cruises is recognized as an innovator in the ultra-luxury cruise industry, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard its intimate, all-suite vessels: Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper, Silver Spirit, Silver Muse and Silver Moon – all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance. With the inclusion of the expedition ships Silver Origin, Silver Explorer, and Silver Cloud, Silversea's itineraries encompass all seven continents and feature worldwide luxury cruises to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Galapagos, both Polar Regions, and hundreds of fascinating destinations in between. Silversea is also looking forward to the launch of three new ultra-luxury ships: Silver Dawn and two Evolution-class ships. Browse Silversea's blog, Discover, and subscribe to receive the latest content directly into your inbox.

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Our review of Silversea Silver Moon

SILVERSEA OPENS GENERAL SALES ON OVER 280 VOYAGES FOR 2023/2024, INCLUDING TWO NEW GRAND VOYAGES

Calling in 690 destinations in 125 countries, the leading ultra-luxury line’s new itineraries for 2023/2024 include new grand voyages to Africa & Arabia and the Mediterranean

 (Monaco – August 11, 2021) Responding to strong demand for extended voyages to far-flung destinations, Silversea Cruises today opened general sales on over 280 new voyages for 2023/2024, including two new grand voyages to Africa & the Arabian Peninsula and the Mediterranean. Silversea will expand its global coverage by deploying its 10 ships to over 690 destinations in 125 countries – a record for the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, which sails to over 900 global destinations in total.

OVER 280 VOYAGES, 690 DESTINATIONS, 125 COUNTRIES

Setting sail from March 2023 to May 2024, Silversea’s new voyage collection will include over 60 maiden calls, an increased 197 overnight calls, and over 60 hand-picked combination voyages for extended exploration, as well as the following innovations:

• Brand new itineraries in Africa and the Indian Ocean, including in-depth explorations of the Red Sea. Guests will discover the region’s natural and archeological heritage during new itineraries to the Arabian Peninsula for extended stays in the Persian Gulf. On all-new South Africa and Namibia voyages, travelers will have the chance to witness the region’s Big Five—lions, leopards, rhinoceros, elephants, and buffalo—on visits to safari reserves. As well as the iconic Skeleton Coast, guests will explore the unique wildlife and geology of the Vanilla Islands.

• New itineraries in Northern Europe, including Silversea’s first-ever expedition voyages in the Baltic Sea, building on the cruise line’s customary offering in the Norwegian Fjords, the Baltic, Iceland, the British Isles and the Atlantic Coast. Travelers will journey to off-the-beaten-path destinations along the Finnish coast, while new Norwegian Fjord departures will offer the chance to see autumnal foliage and the Northern Lights. Expeditions to the British Isles will unlock new, remote destinations, such as the Farne Islands and Lindisfarne Island in the Scottish Isles.

• Greater variety in Alaska, with brand new combinable itineraries that will offer extended adventure—building on the cruise line’s seven-day itineraries aboard Silver Muse. Maiden calls to Icy Bay and Valdez will attract well-travelled guests, offering the chance to witness the magnificent Columbia Glacier.

• More departures in Canada and New England, including voyages setting sail in the summer months for the first time in Silversea’s history, adding to the cruise line’s established itineraries, which will now include an overnight call in Boston, Massachusetts.

In a new video for the cruise line’s guests, Conrad Combrink—Silversea’s Senior Vice President of Expeditions, Turnaround Operations and Destination Management—shares insight on the new 2023/2024 itinerary collection’s highlights:

“Whether we’re retracing our footsteps along familiar paths or setting off to unchartered territories, there is always something new to discover. […] Silversea is proud to offer first-time expedition itineraries in the Arabian Peninsula, giving our guests the opportunity to visit off-the-beaten-path places, like the Khasab Peninsula in Oman, Djibouti on the Horn of Africa, or exciting destinations like Al Ula and the Farasan Islands in Saudi Arabia. Our new East Africa Islands expedition cruise will bring us to the wildlife-rich Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles and the Comoro Islands—a maiden call for us. We will also set sail on our first-ever grand voyage in Africa and Arabia in 2024, with fascinating stops at places like Zanzibar, Muscat, and Richard’s Bay. In Northern Europe, we will offer in-depth expeditions in the Baltic Region for the first time. […] For North America, we have designed all-new Alaska itineraries to destinations like Icy Bay and Valdez, and even the fast-moving (for a glacier) Columbia Glacier. […] And finally, we return to our roots with a grand voyage in the Mediterranean that offers our most extensive exploration of the region, over an immersive 65-day journey.”

TWO NEW GRAND VOYAGES

Guests in search of extended, immersive travel will be attracted to Silversea’s two new grand voyages, which will set sail in 2023 and 2024 respectively, enriching the cruise line’s existing range of grand voyages:   

•    AFRICA & ARABIA GRAND VOYAGE 2024

Silversea’s first-ever grand voyage to Africa and Arabia will combine new-world modernity with fascinating glimpses into the region’s storied past. Embarking Silver Spirit in Cape Town on January 27, 2024, Silversea’s guests will travel deep into 28 destinations over 62 days, charting their way through Namibia, South Africa, Madagascar, Réunion, Mauritius, Seychelles, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, and Egypt, before concluding their voyage in Greece on March 29. Calls in vibrant, iconic cities will complement maiden calls in remote destinations, such as Dhiba. From Dhiba, guests will discover the ancient region of Al Ula, including Mada’in Saleh—the first site in Saudi Arabia to earn UNESCO recognition. Here, travelers will witness preserved tombs, historic dwellings, and breathtaking monuments—both natural and human-made—that hold 200,000 years of largely unexplored human history. As well as UNESCO World Heritage sites, travelers will enjoy immersive cultural experiences, from the shamanistic ceremonies of the Sangoma spiritual healers in Durban to the mesmerizing dance rituals of the San of the Kalahari Desert. Guests will witness the incredible variety of wildlife in South Africa, the Seychelles, and Madagascar, as well as the vast landscapes of the Namibian and Saharan deserts. Extended stays in Walvis Bay, Durban, Richards Bay, Antsiranana, Muscat, Abu Dhabi, Dhiba, and Safaga will enable travelers to explore deeper.

•    THE MEDITERRANEAN GRAND VOYAGE 2023

New ship Silver Moon will embark upon a grand voyage in the Mediterranean, departing Lisbon on October 6, 2023, and offering travelers the most extensive exploration of the region in the cruise line’s history. Guests will journey to 52 destinations over 65 days, experiencing 16 countries, from Portugal to Greece, with an in-depth focus on the Eastern Mediterranean, including the Holy Land and Egypt, with overnight calls in Alexandria, Nazareth, and—for the first time on a grand voyage—Jerusalem, among others. Guests will explore the stimulating cultures and ancient histories of Portugal, Spain, Gibraltar, Morocco, France, Monaco, Italy, Malta, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Israel, and Cyprus. Thanks to Silversea’s new SALT program, which launched in June aboard Silver Moon, guests will take a deep dive into the region’s distinctive food and drink cultures, with insightful experiences aboard and ashore. Bespoke experiences, tailor-made by Silversea’s destination experts, will complete a holistic discovery of the Mediterranean. Many special events and onboard enrichments will enhance the offering further.

ALL-INCLUSIVE LUXURY

With private executive transfers included as standard on all voyages in the collection, Silversea has enhanced its all-inclusive offering, which is already among the most comprehensive at sea. In November 2020, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line introduced complimentary shore excursions, roundtrip air, and transfers between the airport and ship as standard on all voyages. The cruise line’s ships are among the most spacious at sea, featuring ocean-view suites, the personalized service of butlers, and sumptuous cuisine served in multiple restaurants. Enhancing the cruise experience are such all-inclusive amenities as pre- and post-cruise hotel night/s, depending on Silversea’s air program schedule; luggage handling; complimentary premium wines and spirits, speciality coffees, bottled water, juices and soft drinks served throughout the ships; in-suite bars, stocked with guests' preferences; a complimentary in-suite, 24-hour dining service; onboard gratuities; and unlimited, complimentary Wi-Fi. Until November 30, 2021, guests can reserve their suites aboard voyages in Silversea’s new 2023/2024 itinerary collection with a reduced deposit of just 15%.

Watch a video of Conrad Combrink presenting the new voyages’ highlights:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXCPXG26LNA

View Silversea’s new 2023/2024 itineraries and learn more about Silversea’s all-inclusive offering:
https://www.silversea.com/lp-new-itineraries-2023-2024.html

For the latest health and travel advisories pertaining to cruise travel, please visit https://www.silversea.com/health-and-travel-notice.html.

Read the full terms & conditions: https://www.silversea.com/terms-and-conditions.html

About Silversea
Part of the Royal Caribbean Group, Silversea Cruises is recognized as an innovator in the ultra-luxury cruise industry, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard its intimate, all-suite vessels: Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper, Silver Spirit, Silver Muse and Silver Moon – all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance. With the inclusion of the expedition ships Silver Origin, Silver Explorer, Silver Cloud, and Silver Wind, Silversea's itineraries encompass over 900 destinations across all seven continents and feature worldwide luxury cruises to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Galapagos, both Polar Regions, and hundreds of fascinating destinations in between. Silversea is also looking forward to the launch of three new ultra-luxury ships: Silver Dawn and two Evolution-class ships. Browse Silversea's blog, Discover, and subscribe to receive the latest content directly into your inbox.

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Silversea Cruises Unveils Five Pioneering Grand Voyages Among 315 New Itineraries for 2022-2023

(Monaco – December 3, 2020) Silversea Cruises, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has opened a pre-sale on five pioneering Grand Voyages as part of its new collection of voyages for 2022-2023. Offering guests extended, immersive voyages throughout Europe, the Pacific, and South America, the Grand Voyages highlight Silversea’s largest-ever itinerary release, which comprises 315 voyages calling in 669 destinations in 114 countries.

With an unprecedented range of experiences on offer, the five Grand Voyages have been curated by Silversea’s destination experts to link the most remarkable cultures, landscapes and experiences around the world. And with roundtrip air—including business-class upgrades in select destinations—and at least one shore excursion in each port of call, per day, included on all voyages in Silversea’s new 2022-2023 collection*, travelers will enjoy unprecedented convenience as they travel deeper into the world.

Silversea’s five new Grand Voyages for 2022-2023 include:

• SILVERSEA’S FIRST-EVER EUROPEAN GRAND VOYAGE – 72 destinations in 22 countries

Connecting the Mediterranean Grand Voyage and the Northern Europe Grand Voyage for those in search of a longer, more immersive discovery of the Old Continent, Silversea’s first-ever European Grand Voyage will depart from Piraeus (Athens) on March 30, 2022. Travelling aboard Silver Moon, Silversea’s guests will explore 72 destinations in 22 countries over 90 days, enjoying seven exclusive events and eight overnights in iconic cities—including Istanbul, Sorrento, Bordeaux and Saint Petersburg, among others—before arriving in Stockholm on June 28.

• AN ALL-NEW MEDITERRANEAN GRAND VOYAGE – 33 destinations in 12 countries

Between March 30 and May 6, guests travelling aboard Silver Moon on the Mediterranean Grand Voyage will enjoy bespoke discovery in 33 destinations across 12 countries—including Greece, Turkey, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Italy, Slovenia, Malta, France, Monaco, Spain, and Portugal. Between Piraeus (Athens) and Lisbon, travelers will venture deep into Europe’s captivating cultures in both iconic ports and smaller, lesser-visited gems, including Portofino and Dikili. At exclusive events, guests will discover the fascinating 1001 column cisterns of Istanbul, the equestrian traditions and flavors of Andalusia in Cadiz, and the charm of Italy’s Agriturismo culture in Bari.

• AN UNPRECEDENTED NORTHERN EUROPE GRAND VOYAGE – 40 destinations in 13 countries

Setting sail on the world’s first Northern Europe Grand Voyage on May 6, 2022, Silversea’s guests will journey from Lisbon to Stockholm over 53 days, calling in 40 destinations in 13 countries aboard Silver Moon. From the milder setting of Lisbon on the Atlantic Coast, travelers will venture to some of the most remote, extreme destinations of the northern hemisphere. As well as diving deep into the cultures of Portugal, Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, the Russian Federation, Finland, and Sweden, guests will socialize while enjoying unique access to bespoke events at Monet’s garden in Giverny, Liverpool’s iconic town hall, Iceland’s renowned Flatey Island (often hailed as the world’s most spectacular island), and the opera house of Oslo.

• AN IMMERSIVE PACIFIC GRAND VOYAGE – 31 destinations in eight countries

Over 58 days from January 16, 2023, travelers on the Pacific Grand Voyage will discover authenticity in 31 of the region’s most rewarding destinations, with seven overnight calls. From Melbourne, the cruise line’s guests will travel through eight countries aboard Silver Muse—including Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, China, and Japan—before arriving in Osaka on March 15. In Hobart, Tasmania, guests will enjoy champagne and canapés as they journey upriver for a private dinner at the acclaimed Museum of Old and New Art, as well as an exclusive evening at the opera in Sydney, and a personalized event at Shanghai’s famous Lion restaurant.

• A NEW SOUTH AMERICA GRAND VOYAGE – 39 destinations in 23 countries

Circumnavigating South America, Silver Moon will sail roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale on the new South America Grand Voyagebetween January 6 and March 16, 2023. Over 69 days and with nine overnights, travelers will form deep connections with the continent’s most fascinating cultures and spectacular landscapes, as they explore 39 destinations in 23 countries. Socializing with like-minded travelers at bespoke events, guests will attend a private party at Valparaiso’s Casas del Bosque Winery, dance to the rhythm at the world-famous Rio de Janeiro carnival on extended calls, and enjoy a romantic evening under the stars on a private beach in St. Barts.

“I’m sure Silversea’s guests share my excitement for not only these five new Grand Voyages, but also the entire new collection of voyages for 2022/2023,” says Fernando Barroso de Oliveira, Silversea’s President’s Ambassador to the Venetian Society. “Each of the Grand Voyages offers a unique chance for guests to indulge their curiosity in such rich regions of the world, as they experience unforgettable moments and befriend other passionate travelers. From a first-hand discovery of ancient civilizations in the Mediterranean to an immersive exploration of the Pacific’s most iconic cities, there’s something for every curious traveler. I look forward to greeting Silversea’s extended family, our Venetian Society, as well as new guests, on board.”

Silversea’s guests on the five Grand Voyages will enjoy a range of exclusive benefits, such as:

• Included air travel

• One shore excursion in each port, per day

• Overnight accommodation pre-cruise

• USD 1,000 onboard spending credit (USD 2,000 for the European Grand Voyage)

• Exclusive events

• Transfers

• Luggage services

• Visa package

• Medical service

• Laundry service

• Unlimited Wi-Fi

For more information on Silversea’s new itineraries for 2022-2023, please visit:

https://www.silversea.com/lp-new-itineraries-2022-2023.html

Watch a video interview with Fernando Barroso de Oliveira, Silversea’s President’s Ambassador to the Venetian Society:

https://discover.silversea.com/destinations/silverseas-first-grand-european-voyage/

Find out more information about Silversea’s enhanced all-inclusive offering:

https://www.silversea.com/other-resources/press-releases/2020/November/silversea-cruises-becomes-more-all-inclusive-than-ever.html

Please note: pre-sale is open to Venetian Society members only. General sales will open on December 10. Health and safety protocols, guest conduct rules, as well as regional travel restrictions and clearance to visit ports of call, are subject to change without notice based on ongoing evaluation, public health standards, and government requirements. For the latest information on Silversea’s resumption of service, please visit our website.

Terms and Conditions: *The Air Program is not available in some countries in Europe, Asia and Latin America. In these countries we offer an Air Credit, instead, to be applied to the booking. The Shore Excursions Program is subjected to Shore Excursions availability in each port and guests’ first choice may or may not be available. The first Shore Excursion booked in a single day/port, among the Shore Excursions bookable and available within the Program, will be considered included, while additional ones will come at full fare (SELECTED Shore Excursions). This Program does not apply on the embarking and disembarking ports. Due to evolving health protocols, some imagery and messaging may not accurately reflect current onboard and destination offerings, or the public health standards and government requirements that modify or limit these offerings. Onboard and destination experiences, features, itineraries, and guest conduct rules vary by ship and destination and are subject to change without notice.

About Silversea
Part of the Royal Caribbean Group, Silversea Cruises is recognized as an innovator in the ultra-luxury cruise industry, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard its intimate, all-suite vessels: Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper, Silver Spirit, Silver Muse and Silver Moon – all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance. With the inclusion of the expedition ships Silver Origin, Silver Explorer, and Silver Cloud, Silversea's itineraries encompass all seven continents and feature worldwide luxury cruises to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Galapagos, both Polar Regions, and hundreds of fascinating destinations in between. Silversea is also looking forward to the launch of three new ultra-luxury ships: Silver Dawn and two Evolution-class ships. Browse Silversea's blog, Discover, and subscribe to receive the latest content directly into your inbox.