Looking for the Best Cruises? Consider Silversea Grand Voyages

For some travelers, the best cruises offer both big horizons but also fascinating details.

Silversea Grand Voyages, for instance, focus on one region of the world at a time. It’s the opposite of the each-day-a-new-country approach to travel. Instead, travelers can probe more deeply into the region, experience more cultural immersion and discover its authentic soul.

Silversea Grand Voyages, which are scheduled through 2026 and early 2027, focus on such regions as the South Pacific, the Mediterranean, and South America.

What is a Grand Voyage?

Longer than a typical cruise but more focused than a circumnavigation of the globe, a Grand Voyage narrows its boundaries to one part of the world and stays there long enough for guests to dig into the destination. These sailings typically center on a single continent, but some include other regions and even stretch across continental divides. Grand Voyages brush broad geographic strokes, but also manage to define the finer details of each cultural picture.

On voyages of eight to 18 weeks, guests sail an itinerary that will take them to globally recognized cities — say, enjoying the tango in Buenos Aires or the spice markets of Casablanca — as well as lesser-known spots on a map. The combination of big cities and secluded beaches gives Grand Voyage guests a more complex experience than a single destination.

A bonus: Grand Voyages are offered as both expedition and classic cruises.

How does a Grand Voyage differ from a World Cruise?

Think of a Grand Voyage as a world cruise that sticks to one part of the world. World cruises are longer than Grand Voyages and cover more nautical miles and ground to showcase a broader variety of destinations. Many (but not all) World Cruises circumnavigate the Earth, meaning they sail all the way around in one pattern or another, often passing through the Panama Canal. Silversea’s World Cruises are offered once each year and tend to include one-off special events that are available only aboard each specific sailing.

A Grand Voyage, meanwhile, also requires a commitment of a month or more, but guests spend that time within a smaller radius.

While a World Cruise is typically only offered once a year, several Grand Voyage destinations are offered each year, usually including numerous countries in the specified region.

Passengers on Grand Voyages also enjoy some of the perks usually reserved for World Cruise guests — including a private transfer from home to airport, an overnight pre-cruise stay at a hotel with a welcome gala event, complimentary laundry service, shore excursion credits, Silversea’s bespoke experiences and unlimited Wi-Fi.

Can’t stay away too long?

Grand Voyages, just like World Cruises, are available in shorter segments (typically 10 or 11 days) so you can choose a more abbreviated experience. .

Which Grand Voyages are on the schedule?

Although Grand Voyages are a separate category from World Cruises, the length and logistics involved in sailing guests to dozens of ports in various countries for unique experiences still takes considerable time to plan and execute.

Silversea continues to innovate, adding new ports of call, experimenting with different routes, even introducing new itineraries within regions. In this way, Grand Voyages remain exclusive. Only a handful are organized and available each year, and they don’t visit every region of the world annually.

Check out the options below for Silversea Grand Voyages in 2026 and in early 2027, and see why these are some of the best cruises in the world. Where do you want to go?

Grand South Pacific Expedition

The trip: Silversea’s 77-day Grand Pacific expedition voyage travels from Australia’s Fremantle to Chile’s Valparaiso, departing August 20, 2026 and finishing up on November 4, 2026.

Highlights: Immerse yourself in the vivid colors, contrasts and cultures of the South Pacific. Swim alongside whale sharks, encounter limestone karst islands bursting from turquoise waters, and trek to thunderous rainforest waterfalls. Experience cultural immersion across 11 countries – meet the Mudmen of Papua New Guinea’s Sing-Sing festivals, witness entrancing fire dances, and see Vanuatu’s masked Rom dances.

The itinerary: Upon departing from Fremantle, Silver Cloud visits Australia’s Kimberley before heading across the Pacific to Fiji, Tonga, and the Cook Islands. Its itinerary features an immersive experience throughout French Polynesia, including its super exotic Marquesas Islands. It then visits Easter Island and Robinson Crusoe Island, before winding up in Valparaiso.

Need to Know: This Grand Pacific expedition is a more rugged and active Grand Voyage. There are four distinct segments for those who can’t commit to a 77-day journey.

Grand Voyage: Grand Mediterranean 2026

The trip: The Grand Mediterranean aboard Silver Spirit is a 50-day cruise that begins on September 18 and ends on November 7, 2026. It visits 40 ports in 12 countries.

The itinerary: This unforgettable, 50-day voyage combines iconic cities such as Istanbul, Dubrovnik, Casablanca, Athens, Venice, and Barcelona, with hidden gems such as Greece’s Volos and Gythio (also known as Gythion), Montenegro’s Kotor, and Italy’s Amalfi. Silver Spirit also offers overnight stays in marquee destinations such Malaga, Livorno, and Istanbul.

Highlights: Silversea’s Mediterranean Grand Voyage is the most immersive way to discover this compelling region in depth, spanning Iberia, the Western Med, the Adriatic, and the Greek Isles. Sail in late summer for gentle warmth and to travel further, free from the busy crowds.

Need to know: From a seasonal point of view, late summer and early-to-mid autumn are magical times to visit this region. If you’re looking for more immersive and yet shorter experiences, this Grand Voyage has five different segments.

Grand South America 2027

The trip: Silversea’s 76-day Grand South America voyage sails roundtrip from Miami, departing on January 6 and returning on March 23, 2027. It visits 35 ports in 16 countries aboard Silver Nova.

The itinerary: Starting with stops in the Caribbean, Silver Nova heads to Brazil’s Amazon, for an immersive experience in its ports of call. Next is a trip down Brazil’s coast, including a visit to Rio de Janeiro timed to coincide with Carnival. Around Cape Horn, the ship transits through Buenos Aires and the Chilean fjords, heading north to Valparaiso and then is Miami-bound, via a Panama Canal transit.

Highlights: South America is a continent of extremes — bold, beautiful, and full of flavor. Discover ancient cities, transit the Panama Canal, and immerse yourself in the Amazon’s unmatched biodiversity and indigenous cultures. From Caribbean treasures to remote gems like the Amazon’s Parintins and Boca da Valeria, on this itinerary you’ll soak up Rio’s rhythms during Carnival and reach iconic cities like Buenos Aires, Lima, and Valparaíso. Extended stays, exclusive events and S.A.L.T. experiences ashore, which includes a beef master class in Argentina, reveal destinations in up-close and personal ways

Need to know: Silver Nova offers other culinary and beverage-themed opportunities, such as S.A.L.T. Lab, S.A.L.T. Kitchen – where menus change daily, reflecting each individual port, and regionally, for more widely-themed dishes – and S.A.L.T. Bar. It also offers special S.A.L.T. Chef’s Table events.

This 76-day voyage can be broken into five different segments.