The Silver Shadow set sail yesterday from San Francisco for Silversea Cruises ' 2024 Far East-West Round the World Cruise .
Focused on the Pacific Ocean, the 132-day voyage sails to 65 destinations across 14 countries, including 40 new destinations for a Silversea World Cruise.
According to the luxury company, the itinerary was created in response to a growing demand for long trips.
Travelers will journey from east to west, sailing from one end of the planet to the other, on a round trip itinerary that will cover most of the Pacific coast.
Destinations to be visited include Hawaii and the remote Pacific islands, as well as Australia and New Zealand.
The Silver Shadow will also sail through Southeast Asia, China and Japan, before returning to California via Alaska, Canada and California.
Among the numerous ports of call are Lautoka (Fiji), Sydney and Broome (Australia), Auckland and Gisborne (New Zealand), Bali (Indonesia), Hong Kong, Tokyo and Otaru (Japan), Dutch Harbor and Kodiak Island (Alaska) and Prince Rupert (Canada).
The cruise also includes overnight stays in 23 destinations, allowing guests to experience a deeper cultural immersion.
Passengers will also be able to participate in a series of exclusive events during the trip, including an evening aboard the USS Missouri in Honolulu.
After more than four months, the ship, which can accommodate 396 guests, is scheduled to return to San Francisco to end its world cruise on May 26, 2024.
Designed to offer an ultra-luxury product, the Silver Shadow originally entered service in 2000 and underwent a major refurbishment in 2019.
The renovation aimed to update and modernize the cruise ship, taking inspiration from Silversea's newest vessels.
The project included the creation of a new Atrium area, as well as improvements to the public spaces and suites.
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