COURTESY Silversea: MIAMI – March 2025 – Silversea, the main experiential luxurious and expedition journey model, has unveiled its World Cruise 2028, An Ode to the Second. Departing Miami for the primary time on a Silversea World Cruise, Silver Shadow will set sail on January 5 and arrive in Good on Could 16, calling in 58 locations in 29 nations, together with 17 overnights.
Designed by Silversea’s main vacation spot consultants, the 132-day voyage will unlock the distinctive cultures and histories of the Caribbean, South America, Africa, the Center East and Europe, connecting over 30 UNESCO World Heritage Websites. A sequence of curated occasions and non-compulsory overland excursions, providing unique entry to tailored experiences in true Silversea type, will improve the voyage for friends.
“Our 2028 World Cruise, An Ode to the Second, is designed to sluggish time, providing deeper exploration of every vacation spot,” mentioned Bert Hernandez, president of Silversea. “With our unequalled vacation spot experience, we information friends to each iconic landmarks and hidden gems, guaranteeing they expertise the world at its most interesting. Unique occasions, particular entry, and non-compulsory overland excursions create once-in-a-lifetime moments distinctive to Silversea’s World Cruises.”
AN ODE TO THE MOMENT: POETRY OF PRESENCE
Touring additional south and visiting smaller, not often visited gems, the voyage will immerse friends within the customs and cultures of distant locations and memorable folks within the genuine and significant manner that solely Silversea can ship. Set throughout 9 chapters, An Ode to the Second will permit friends to discover at a tempo that reveals the heartbeat of every vacation spot.
CHAPTER 1: ANTHEM OF THE TROPICS
Crusing from Miami to Cartagena, Anthem of the Tropics will journey deeper within the Caribbean, visiting the favored ports of Willemstad and Cartagena, and lesser-known gems of Jost Van Dyke, Gustavia, and Kralendijk. With later stays in port, this may give friends the chance to discover the perfect of the Caribbean – by day or evening.
CHAPTER 2: REIGN OF THE RAINFOREST
As friends head south from Cartagena to Valparaiso, Reign of the Rainforest will reveal the layers of South American delicacies. In Cartagena, friends can immerse themselves within the first S.A.L.T. shore expertise of the voyage, tasting the flavors of the rainforest by a Colombian Espresso Workshop. Friends may even cross the enduring Panama Canal and discover the Embera hospitality and historic rituals, in addition to the fascinating historical past of UNESCO World Heritage Websites. In Callao (Lima), friends will expertise A Backyard of Moments, an unique occasion on the Pedro de Osma Museum, solely out there on Silversea’s World Cruise 2028.
CHAPTER 3: LANDS OF FIRE AND ICE
Throughout Lands of Hearth and Ice, friends will retrace the steps of explorers as they circle Cape Horn. Touring from Valparaiso to Buenos Aires, friends will expertise the pure fantastic thing about the Chilean Fjords and Patagonia, whereas having fun with alternatives to witness the area’s distinctive wildlife together with sea lions, Magellanic or King Penguins. Deeper exploration awaits with S.A.L.T. shore experiences in each Ushuaia and Buenos Aires, the place friends will expertise conventional dishes corresponding to Chilean Curanto, the famend Malbec wines of Argentina, and Asado Barbeque. For friends in search of extra, an non-compulsory overland tour is obtainable to see the magic of the falls at Iguazu Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Web site.
CHAPTER 4: THE BEAT OF TRADITION
Because the journey enters The Beat of Custom, friends will immerse themselves within the vibrant tradition and gorgeous landscapes of South America, together with the largest spectacle on Earth throughout Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Right here, friends can be transported to the Sambódromo, the place they are going to get pleasure from most popular seating with entrance field views to expertise the colourful celebration of metal drums, dazzling costumes, and samba rhythms on the historic website the place samba was born.
CHAPTER 5: THE SANDS OF TIME
Following Carnival, friends will head east throughout the Atlantic, from Rio de Janeiro to Cape City. By means of The Sands of Time, friends will discover the hidden gems of the Southern Atlantic, together with St. Helena, following a path few take. As soon as in Africa, friends will discover the enduring Walvis Bay and Namibian Coast earlier than reaching Cape City. In Cape City, journey awaits with the perfect view of town from atop the well-known Desk Mountain throughout an non-compulsory overland tour for a Evening on Desk Mountain.
CHAPTER 6: NATURE IN VERSE
From up-close encounters with wildlife throughout wonderful sport drives in South Africa, to exploring the wealthy heritage and tradition of South Africa and Mauritius, Nature in Verse gives exploration and rest. In Mauritius, World Cruise friends will go to Ile aux Cerfs, a picturesque island unfold over 87 hectares of untouched land off the east coast of Mauritius, well-known for its white sandy seashores and turquoise lagoons. Unique to World Cruise friends, vacationers will get pleasure from A Day in Paradise, full with a day within the solar, a Creole lunch, and Mauritian sega dancing.
CHAPTER 7: TALES OF SPICE AND SILK
This section of the World Cruise offers friends 10 days of exploring the Arabian Peninsula and gives a mix of overnights in iconic cities like Muscat, Abu Dhabi and Dubai; cultural immersions by S.A.L.T. shore experiences; and the prospect to discover new and thrilling locations. Throughout an non-compulsory overland tour from Mahe to Muscat, friends will journey deep into Rwanda in the hunt for Silverback Gorillas of their pure habitat, including a once-in-a-lifetime expertise to their journey.
CHAPTER 8: THE ANCIENT REALM
Persevering with the exploration of Africa and Arabia, The Historical Realm delves into the wonders of the Crimson Sea, visiting a number of the most iconic historic websites of the route. From the breathtaking ruins of Petra to the majestic temples of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings, this journey is rooted in historical past and cultural heritage.
CHAPTER 9: ECHOES OF EMPIRES
The final chapter of this journey brings friends off-the-beaten-path within the Mediterranean, with visits to smaller, hidden gems corresponding to Milos, Agropoli, and Diano Nationwide Park, solely accessible as a result of Silver Shadow’s smaller dimension. The World Cruise will crescendo with A Timeless Farewell, an unique expertise solely out there to World Cruise friends.
SILVER SHADOW: A RETURNING WORLD CRUISE GUEST FAVORITE
Returning to the World Cruise 2028, Silver Shadow will change into friends’ house at sea. With one of many highest space-to-guest ratios at sea, friends will expertise Silversea’s uncompromised consolation whereas benefiting from deeper exploration in smaller, hidden gems. All friends will benefit from the personalised service of a butler and one of many highest crew-to-guest ratios.
About Silversea
Silversea is the main experiential luxurious and expedition journey model, providing friends immersive experiences on all seven continents, personalised service, and an progressive culinary providing aboard its 12 intimate ocean and expedition ships. Silversea’s itineraries embody an unparalleled vary of locations worldwide, from the Mediterranean and the Caribbean to the Galápagos, each Polar Areas, and a whole bunch of fascinating locations in between. Set to strengthen its vacation spot management in late 2025, the model is creating the southernmost resort on Earth in Puerto Williams, Chile – providing friends a uniquely seamless journey to Antarctica. Silversea brings its likeminded friends nearer to their vacation spot in uncompromised consolation, championing the enjoyment of journey, an enriching spirit of discovery, and an everlasting dedication To Discovering Extra?.
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