Silversea has set sail on its Grand South Pacific Expedition 2026. This 77-day voyage from Fremantle (Perth), Western Australia, to Valparaíso, Chile, aboard the Silver Cloud, includes stops at 57 destinations in 11 countries. It sails along Australia's Kimberley coast before continuing through the South Pacific to Easter Island and South America, arriving in Valparaíso on November 4, 2026.
This departure also marks the conclusion of another season of expeditions in Kimberley for Silversea, culminating months of wildlife encounters, cultural experiences and Zodiac exploration along Australia's remote northwest coast.
“Our Grand Voyages are the ultimate expression of what makes Silversea the leader in destination immersion: the rare luxury of time, combined with unparalleled access to the most remote corners of the world,” said Bert Hernandez, President of Silversea. “This expedition takes guests from the Kimberley coast to Pitcairn and Easter Island, all in one continuous voyage. As we close out the season in Kimberley, we bring that same spirit of exploration to the South Pacific.”
FROM KIMBERLEY TO THE MARQUESAS: A JOURNEY THROUGH THE SOUTH PACIFIC
- FROM FREMANTLE (PERTH) TO DARWIN: The journey begins along the coast of Western Australia—Abrolhos Islands, Cape Peron (Shark Bay), North Muiron Island, the Montebello Islands, and the Dampier Archipelago—before venturing into the Kimberley to visit Adele Island, the Buccaneer Archipelago, the Hunter River region, Ashmore Reef, Swift Bay, and the King George River, concluding in Darwin. There, guests will have the opportunity to explore the abundant marine life of Montgomery Reef or disembark at Swift Bay to view the ancient Gwion Gwion rock art galleries.
- FROM DARWIN TO LAUTOKA: 21 destinations across six countries take the ship from the Raja Ampat region and Cenderawasih Bay in Indonesia, through Vanimo, Madang, and Rabaul in Papua New Guinea, to Santa Ana in the Solomon Islands and Ambrym Island in Vanuatu, before arriving in Lautoka, Fiji. Along the way, guests can wander the limestone cliffs of Kokas, Indonesia, in search of ancient rock art, and witness the traditional Rom dancers of Ambrym, whose masked performances have been passed down through generations.
- FROM LAUTOKA TO PAPEETE, TAHITI: From Lautoka, the ship travels through 14 destinations and four countries—Taveuni and the Ringgold Islands in Fiji, the Vava'u Group in Tonga, Rarotonga and Aitutaki in the Cook Islands—before arriving in Bora Bora and Rangiroa in French Polynesia and concluding in Papeete. Guests can snorkel among vibrant reefs off Euaiki Island in Tonga and swim alongside blacktip reef sharks and rays in the legendary lagoon of Bora Bora.
- FROM PAPEETE TO VALPARAISO: The final leg of the journey encompasses 12 destinations in three countries, visiting the wild and beautiful Marquesas Islands (Hiva Oa, Nuku Hiva, Fatu Hiva) and Mangareva in French Polynesia, Adamstown on Pitcairn Island, and Easter Island and Robinson Crusoe Island in Chile, before concluding in Valparaiso. On a Zodiac, guests can explore Fatu Hiva's Bay of the Virgins beneath dramatic volcanic spires, and on Pitcairn Island, meet the descendants of the mutineers of the HMS Bounty in one of the most remote inhabited settlements in the world.
TWO EXCLUSIVE EVENTS: THE OUTBACK AND RAPA NUI
Grand Voyages offer privileged cultural access through a series of bespoke events, planned exclusively for guests. During the Grand South Pacific Expedition 2026, these include:
- Northern Territories Adventure (Finniss River Lodge, Darwin, Australia): On September 6, guests will spend a day at Finniss River Lodge, a 50,000-acre working cattle ranch in Australia’s Northern Territory. The day includes an off-road exploration of the property’s melaleuca forests and a helicopter flight over the surrounding wetlands, escarpments, and the Finniss River, concluding with a lunch featuring seasonal, regional produce.
- Toki, A Hope for the Future (Easter Island, Chile): On October 26, guests will gather at Toki Rapa Nui, a cultural center on Easter Island founded to preserve Rapa Nui heritage. The afternoon will include a concert by pianist Mahani Teave, founder of the Toki Music School, a visit to the moai at Tahai, and a performance of a traditional Hoko warrior dance.
GUIDED BY SILVERSEA'S EXPEDITION EXPERTS
Throughout the 77-day voyage, guests will be accompanied by Silversea's Expedition Experts, a hand-picked team tailored to the specific needs of each region. Their expertise ranges from language skills and cultural familiarity to specialized training in local conditions. As certified Zodiac drivers, historians, naturalists, and scientists, they can interpret each destination in real time, adapting activities to the current weather, wildlife, and terrain. Daily briefingsandevening summaries will transform every leg of the journey—from the Kimberley waterways to the volcanic islands of French Polynesia—into a guided and immersive encounter with the region.
2026 SEASON REVIEW IN KIMBERLEY
The Silver Cloud also marks the end of Silversea's Kimberley expedition season, which consisted of 10 voyages between May 8 and September 6, calling at 25 destinations along Australia's remote northwest coast. The season's Zodiac tours focused on King George River Falls, Montgomery Reef, Horizontal Falls, and the Hunter River region, notably including the return of Raft Point to the itinerary after a long absence.
Wildlife sightings were a constant draw throughout the season, including saltwater crocodiles and Australian snub-finned dolphins along the Hunter River and Porosus Creek; turtles and abundant birdlife at Montgomery Reef; as well as seabirds, tiger sharks, and bottlenose dolphins at Ashmore Reef. Cultural visits to Freshwater Cove, Swift Bay, and Jar Island complemented the Welcome to Country ceremoniesandIndigenous rock art experiences throughout the season, supported by the Silversea expedition team.
MEDITERRANEAN, ASIA, SOUTH AMERICA: SILVERSEA'S NEXT GRAND VOYAGES
Silversea is now looking ahead to its next Grand Voyage, the 2026 Grand Mediterranean, a 50-day journey from Lisbon to Athens (Piraeus) aboard the Silver Spirit. Additional upcoming Grand Voyages include the 2027 Grand Mediterranean aboard the Silver Dawn, the 2028 Grand Voyage South America aboard the Silver Ray , and the 2028 Grand Voyage Asia aboard the Silver Muse.
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