From Aberdeen to Zadar, the company's eight ships will visit 845 destinations (including 107 new ports) on 272 voyages around the world.
Silversea offers an unprecedented range of travel options for 2016 in its new catalog, now open for bookings, aimed at travelers seeking exclusive and iconic destinations who wish to discover the most exotic lands in the world, explore small islands and travel off the beaten path.
Silversea 's five classic fleet ships will cover 385 destinations on 177 voyages. New additions include 19 new ports of call, such as Summerside, Prince Edward Island (Canada); Rockland, Maine (USA); Le Marin, Martinique; Shimizu, Japan; Rijeka and Rab Island, Croatia; Bremerhaven, Germany; Ullapool, Scotland; and Kalmar, Sweden. The new cruise schedule also features the following itineraries:
– Venetian World Cruise: Departing from Fort Lauderdale on January 5, this 115-day voyage will visit 51 destinations in 31 countries. It will follow a westward course through the Panama Canal to South America and the Pacific. Travelers will explore the paradises of the South Seas, including Easter Island, Pitcairn Island, Tahiti, and Bora Bora, before sailing to highly sought-after destinations in New Zealand, Australia, and Asia, including Hong Kong and Singapore, the idyllic resorts of Bali and Phuket, and the mysterious country of Myanmar. The odyssey will continue to exotic India, Arabia, and the most secluded ports of the Mediterranean before concluding with a two-night stop in Venice.
– Circumnavigation of South America: Departing on January 15th and lasting 66 days, the Silver Spirit will make a round trip to Fort Lauderdale. Highlights of this itinerary include a transit through the Panama Canal, a two-day cruise through the majestic Chilean fjords, a three-day stay in Rio de Janeiro during Carnival, plus multi-day stops in Buenos Aires and Callao (gateway to Lima and Machu Picchu).
– South Africa: The Silver Cloud offers three 10-day cruises along the east coast of South Africa, departing from Cape Town in February. Calls will be made in Port Elizabeth, Durban, East London, Maputo, and one night in Richards Bay.
– Mediterranean, Northern Europe and Baltic: From April to November, four ships together will offer more than 80 exciting itineraries visiting isolated ports in legendary regions and cities.
- After a few years' absence, the Silver Whisper returns to the North Cape with a 14-day round-trip voyage from Copenhagen (departing June 17), where you can visit some of Norway's most breathtaking landscapes. A stopover will be made in Honningsvåg, the gateway to the North Cape, the northernmost point of mainland Europe. Travelers will have the opportunity to observe the customs and traditional way of life of the indigenous Sami people and see reindeer during the summer months.
• The Silver Spirit cruise ship, sailing from Barcelona to Rome, will spend the night in Cannes on May 25, during the city's famous film festival, and also in Monte Carlo on May 28, during the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
• The Silver Wind will sail up the River Thames to dock or depart from Tower Bridge, in the historic heart of London, on six voyages, where most cruise ships are too large to navigate.
– Alaska: From May to September, the Silver Shadow returns to explore the stunning natural wonders of Alaska on 17 seven-day trips between Seward and Vancouver.
– Myanmar: In addition to the Venetian World Cruise, three cruises aboard the Silver Shadow will make multi-day stops in Myanmar, where passengers can discover its famous golden pagodas and ancient temples in depth.
“Traditional cruise enthusiasts will find a wide variety of cruise options across our five ships, including multi-day and overnight itineraries, many of which can be combined without repeating ports to create a unique and enriching travel experience,” said Kristian Anderson, Silversea’s senior vice president and general manager for the Americas region. “And for thrill-seeking adventurers, our expedition cruises offer unparalleled opportunities to discover the incredible natural and cultural treasures of the world’s most remote regions.”.
Expedition cruises
The three expedition ships, the Silver Explorer, Silver Discoverer, and Silver Galapagos, will collectively explore more than 500 destinations on 95 expedition cruises. The 88 inaugural ports of call include Gough Island, St. Helena; Lizard Island, Australia; Aldabra Atoll, Seychelles; Ko Phra Thong, Thailand; and the South Cinque Islands, Andaman Archipelago.
The Silver Explorer continues to offer its popular expedition cruises to Antarctica, South America, Central America, the British Isles, northern Canada, Greenland, and the Norwegian Arctic. New itineraries include a 12-day round-trip White Sea expedition from Tromsø on June 11 and an 18-day Greenland and Canadian Arctic voyage, departing from Kangerlussuaq on August 22.
Six expedition cruises aboard the Silver Discoverer will explore the Kimberley region off the coast of Australia from March to May, in addition to an exotic program of itineraries encompassing Africa, New Zealand, Indonesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, the Russian Far East, and remote Alaska. The new program includes a 15-day expedition from Phuket to Malé departing on December 2nd to explore Myanmar, India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Furthermore, on December 17th, the ship will depart from Malé on a new 17-day expedition to the Maldives, Seychelles, Mozambique, and Tanzania. This voyage is notable for its inaugural visit to Aldabra, a stunning coral atoll designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Finally, the Silver Galapagos will once again operate year-round trips exploring the pristine islands and biological diversity of the Galapagos.
