Northwest Passage
S.A.L.T.
World Cruise
Cruise the world, ‘controtempo’
Cruise the world, ‘controtempo’
An epic adventure spanning four continents and 30 countries awaits aboard the Silver Dawn
Defined as “backbeat or off-tempo,” ‘controtempo’ – a musical term – is the theme for the 10-segment journey aboard Silversea’s World Cruise 2025 – a voyage that will set off from Tokyo in January 2025 and end in New York City 136 days later. This uniquely ‘off-tempo’ trip was aptly designed so guests experience places in the off season and see lesser-known sites through locals whose stories, celebrations, foods and rich traditions provide a deeper look at the soul of each destination. With an itinerary that spans four continents and 30 countries, the luxury cruise liner takes guests on a spectacular journey where they’ll visit iconic ports of call, including Lisbon, Singapore and Stockholm, with special access to hidden gems and bespoke shore excursions.
New destinations guaranteed to dazzle even the most seasoned traveller
“The World Cruise is a collection of the most meaningful Silversea stories, and it’s a summary of all the best we can do as a company,” says Silversea’s VP, Product Strategy, Andrea Tonet, of the unique voyage that’s set to include 20 new destinations guaranteed to dazzle even the most seasoned traveller.
“We’ll innovate and surprise our guests through tales they’ve never heard, and we’ll also embrace the idea of ‘living it with a local’ so that authentic experiences are delivered through our network of in-the-know area ambassadors.”
Remote snowy temples, authentic tea ceremonies and spa-bathing monkeys will delight guests
The festivities begin with a pre-departure gala in Tokyo
The journey begins at home with private transfers to business class air travel, with a streamlined meet-and-greet process upon arrival at the ship. The festivities begin with a pre-departure gala in Tokyo where guests meet fellow passengers and crew of the sleek new Silver Dawn. From there, they set sail for beautiful Beppu in southern Japan. “Remote snowy temples, authentic tea ceremonies and spa-bathing monkeys will delight guests,” says Conrad Combrink, Silversea's SVP, Expeditions, Destination and Itinerary Management, of these seldom-seen, inland sights. Onward to Okinawa and Xiamen, China, Da Nang, Viet Nam, and Mumbai and Istanbul for an array of feasts and festivals including on board lectures by noted authors, photographers, chefs and scientists – all of whom are experts in their fields.
Gourmands will delight where S.A.L.T. culinary programmes bring the cruise to culinary life
In a further nod to the ‘controtempo’ theme, guests can opt for extended overland adventures: train journeys aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express; tiger spotting in Rajasthan; or longer two-day trips to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, or the dramatic temples of Luxor set along the Nile River. Gourmands will delight in the fifth leg of the journey from Istanbul to Naples – a new port for the World Cruise – where S.A.L.T. (Sea and Land Taste) culinary programmes, including Neapolitan pizza-making with famed pizzaiolo, Franco Pepe, as well market visits from Thessaloniki to Sicily, bring the cruise to culinary life.
Chapters six and seven explore Spain – specifically Sevilla and Cadiz – before heading for Lisbon and an extended three-day stay in Bordeaux, and onward to Southampton. From there, guests head further north to Sweden and Denmark where the finest Michelin-starred restaurants are balanced with lessons in the art of fermentation. Norwegian fjords and the stunning Faroe Islands are next, with stops in Iceland and Greenland, before crossing the Atlantic to Arctic Canada. The culmination of the cruise will feature a celebratory, music-filled night in Boston, before arriving to New York City on 29 May 2025.
This voyage is perfect for people who have seen the world, but are still interested in something new.
The intimate Silver Dawn ensures that guests will feel warmly welcome
Calling a ship home for four months means that every detail must be perfect, and the intimate Silver Dawn – with its all-suite accommodations, state-of-the-art Otium wellness offerings, eight diverse restaurants and the immersive S.A.L.T. culinary programme – ensures that guests will feel warmly welcome. And for those who wish to sail on a shorter or amended itinerary, it will be possible to select and combine segments to maximise time spent in specific parts of the world or engaged in overland experiences.
“People aren’t just coming to play bridge anymore,” says Combrink of the diverse, adventure-seeking clientele that travel from Brazil, the UK, Australia and the US to see the world in exciting, new ways. “These active overland experiences appeal to our guests who are getting younger each year.”
Discover off-the-beaten-path secrets
“This voyage is perfect for people who have seen the world, but are still interested in something new,” says Tonet. “We’ll provide different takes on iconic destinations, but also discover off-the-beaten path secrets. By exploring in different seasons – Holland in April when the tulips are in bloom, the Mediterranean when it is cooler and less crowded or Japan in winter – and at different times of day, our guests will really feel a part of the life and history of a place.”
Explore the world differently aboard the Silver Dawn
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