Silversea has launched its Voyage Collection 2028-29, "Let the World Surprise You", covering 103 voyages, 219 destinations in 56 countries and 29 new ports of call. General sales opened on 8 October 2026, so UK travellers planning ahead can start comparing luxury cruises now.

Silversea's 2028-29 Voyage Collection at a Glance

The new programme runs from September 2028 to May 2029 and spans the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and South America. The 29 new ports are spread across those regions.

For UK travellers, this is a long-lead window. Luxury cruises with overnight stays, special events and long itineraries tend to be popular with early bookers, so it is worth looking at the options early.

Silversea Mediterranean Cruises 2028-29: Overnights in Venice, Istanbul and More

Silver Nova and Silver Dawn will operate 17 Mediterranean voyages between October 2028 and March 2029. Overnight stays are planned in:

• Cadiz
• Funchal, Madeira
• Fusina (for Venice)
• Genoa
• Istanbul
• Livorno (for Tuscany)
• Naples
• Valletta

Having two ships in the region makes it easier to combine Eastern and Western Mediterranean voyages into longer trips, which suits UK guests who want to go further than a standard seven-night break.

Venice Carnival after dark. Silver Dawn's overnight calls in Venice will let guests experience Carnival in the evening, including an event inspired by Casanova. The ship will also offer three new sailings that feature Alexandria.

S.A.L.T. Culinary Voyages: Wine and Truffle Sailings

Silversea is expanding its S.A.L.T. Culinary Voyages with three Wine & Truffle sailings between October and December. Food-focused cruises are a strong draw for couples and friends who plan their holidays around dining, and they make a good gift or milestone trip.

Silversea Caribbean Cruises from Miami, Fort Lauderdale and San Juan

Silver Ray, Silver Nova, Silver Spirit and Silver Shadow will offer 38 Caribbean voyages between November 2028 and March 2029. They will call at 34 destinations across 21 countries, including a new call at La Romana in the Dominican Republic.

All four ships will offer round-trip departures from Miami, Fort Lauderdale or San Juan. Silver Ray and Silver Spirit will each run round-trip Miami sailings of eight to 12 days, featuring St. Barts alongside Antigua, Anguilla or St. Kitts.

Winter is a popular time for UK guests to head to the Caribbean, and a fly-cruise from the UK to Florida or Puerto Rico can easily be paired with a pre- or post-cruise stay.

Grand South America 2029: A 75-Night Voyage on Silver Nova

The headline long voyage is Grand South America 2029, a 75-night round-trip circumnavigation of the continent on Silver Nova. It departs Fort Lauderdale on 13 January 2029 and returns on 29 March 2029.

Highlights include:

• Three exclusive events
• A Panama Canal transit
• Scenic cruising of the Antarctic Peninsula
• Overnight stays in Manaus, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Callao (Lima) and Cartagena

This is aimed at guests looking for a once-in-a-lifetime journey, and the length means flights, pre-cruise nights and travel insurance are worth planning well in advance.

Australia and New Zealand: New Year's Eve in Sydney

Silver Moon will spend the season in Australia and New Zealand, with 10 voyages between October 2028 and March 2029 visiting 42 destinations. New calls include Batemans Bay and Phillip Island, plus a scenic cruise through Dusky Sound.

Other additions include:

• New combination voyages in New Zealand, including a round-trip Melbourne itinerary
• New routes linking Australia and Indonesia
• An overnight New Year's Eve call in Sydney aboard Silver Moon

An overnight in Sydney for New Year's Eve is likely to appeal to UK guests who want to celebrate in the Southern Hemisphere summer.

Silversea Asia Cruises: Cherry Blossom Season and Lunar New Year

Silver Moon and Silver Muse will together complete 26 Asia voyages between September 2028 and May 2029, calling at 62 destinations across 11 countries. The collection adds eight new ports.

Sailings are timed around Japan's cherry blossom season and Hong Kong's Lunar New Year. Four Asian Markets sailings aboard Silver Muse will travel between Singapore and Hong Kong, combining the region's food culture with the cruise.

Why Book a Silversea Cruise Through a UK Travel Agent?

• Itinerary planning: with 103 voyages, a specialist can help you compare ships, routes and combinable sailings.
• Long-haul logistics: voyages from Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Sydney or Singapore need flights, transfers and hotel stays arranged around them.
• Early booking: sales are now open, which gives the widest choice of suites and dates.
• Tailored holidays: pre- and post-cruise stays, special-occasion trips and multi-voyage itineraries can be put together in one booking.
  
  

Source: Cruise Industry News