Silversea has unveiled its first collection of S.A.L.T. (Sea And Land Taste) Culinary Voyages, a series of itineraries designed to explore each destination through its cuisine, its flavors, and the people who make them unique.
Each trip revolves around four concepts: Gather (Share), Craft (Create), Celebrate (Celebrate), and Indulge (Enjoy), connecting travelers with the ingredients, traditions, and culture of each region through immersive experiences.
The collection will debut with seven cruises aboard the Silver Dawn and Silver Spirit, which will sail through Portugal, Spain, France, and the United Kingdom during the European grape harvest season.
Each itinerary will combine an expanded culinary program on board with exclusive S.A.L.T. experiences ashore, such as private sessions on making Port wine in the Douro Valley, lunches led by Michelin-starred chefs, truffle hunts at historic French castles, and many other activities.
“With this new collection of S.A.L.T. culinary voyages, we are strengthening our position as a leader among small-ship cruise lines in the realm of culinary experiences, offering our guests direct access to the people and places that define each region’s culinary culture,” explained Bert Hernandez, president of Silversea.
“We’re talking about experiences as exclusive as cooking alongside a countess in northern Portugal or learning family recipes from a chef in her own home in Normandy. These are experiences that would be impossible to organize on your own, and that privileged access is precisely what sets this collection apart.”
S.A.L.T. Culinary Voyages will bring guests closer to the culinary essence of each destination through itineraries designed around the seasons and led by chefs, sommeliers, local experts, and mixologists. To celebrate the grape harvest, all cruises will feature a special program of culinary activities, including:
- Iberia’s Autumn Bounty, a nine-course dinner at La Dame restaurant, featuring the fall flavors of Portugal and northern Spain, paired with a selection of wines.
- Wine tasting featuring wines from the European Atlantic coast, led by the ship's sommelier.
- Premium Bordeaux wine tasting, led by the head sommelier.
- Tasting of premium champagnes, comparing prestigious houses with small producers.
- Cognac and Armagnac Tasting, led by the S.A.L.T. Bar team.
- Cocktail masterclass at the S.A.L.T. Bar, where guests will create cocktails inspired by the grape harvest season.
- Atlantic Coastal Catch, a live cooking demonstration featuring the best products from the Atlantic, followed by a six-course paired lunch.
- French cheese and wine tasting, led by the head sommelier.
- "Autumn Forest Treasures," an exclusive six-course lunch at La Dame featuring wild ingredients such as mushrooms and fresh truffles.
The wine harvest theme will be a constant feature throughout the trip, from the welcome cocktail with caviar tasting on the day of boarding to a grand fall brunch and a special harvest-inspired appetizer.
Exclusive experiences during the European grape harvest
The culinary experiences continue on land thanks to the S.A.L.T. Experiences tours, designed to offer firsthand exposure to the local culinary culture. Among the highlights are:
- A personalized Port wine-making experience and a barbecue lunch at a historic winery in the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- A private tour of the Château du Prince Noir, where Michelin-starred chef Vivien Durand will welcome guests into his kitchen before a three-course paired lunch.
- A culinary experience in the Basque Country, featuring a txakoli tasting and a meal at Garena, a Michelin-starred restaurant.
- Cooking class with Chef Brigitte Dumant at her home in Normandy, followed by lunch in the garden.
- Traditional Portuguese cuisine alongside a countess at a historic estate in northern Portugal.
- A visit to Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey, one of Sauternes' prestigious Premier Grand Cru Classé estates, featuring a guided wine tasting.
- Black truffle hunt and gourmet lunch at the historic Château Royal de Cazeneuve.
- From Farm to Table in Portugal: Join chef, fisherman, and forager José Velhinho on a day of foraging for wild foods in Sintra, followed by a four-course paired lunch.
The collection will kick off with several tours that will travel through Portugal, Spain, France, and the United Kingdom during August, September, and October 2026. Among them are:
- Southampton – Lisbon (August 27 – September 8, 2026), aboard the Silver Spirit, with a three-day stop in Bordeaux during the grape harvest and port calls in Bilbao, Santander, Vigo, Porto, and Lisbon.
- Lisbon – Lisbon (September 8–18, 2026), also aboard the Silver Spirit, visiting the Douro Valley, Bordeaux, Bilbao, Santander, and Gijón.
- Southampton – Lisbon (September 19 – October 1, 2026), aboard the Silver Dawn, with stops in the Channel Islands, Brittany, Bordeaux, Bilbao, Santander, Vigo, Porto, and Lisbon.
- Lisbon – Southampton (October 1–13, 2026), traveling along the Atlantic coast from Portugal to the United Kingdom, including a three-day stay in Bordeaux during the grape harvest.
- Southampton – Lisbon (October 13–25, 2026), once again aboard the Silver Dawn, with stops in Saint-Malo, Bordeaux, Bilbao, Santander, Vigo, Porto, and Lisbon.
With this new collection, Silversea is expanding its S.A.L.T. culinary program, offering travelers a unique way to discover each destination through its flavors, traditions, and the people who best represent its culinary identity.
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