5 Silversea sailings to book

1. The heart of the Mediterranean

Visiting 8 ports in 4 countries, this 7-day voyage on board the new Silver Dawn is a curated package of the best of the Mediterranean. Sailing between Rome and Barcelona, you'll call in at the historic port of Livorno in Tuscany, revel in effervescent Portofino and Monte-Carlo, delight in Mallorca, and enter Dali's ‘theatrical dream' in Palamos, before finally disembarking in Barcelona. Departing October 19, 2022, the Rome to Barcelona voyage starts from AUD$8,800pp door-to-door.

2. A Moorish melting pot

See the lesser-known Mediterranean on this journey on one of the line’s smallest ships, Silver Cloud, carrying just 250 guests. Discover Lisbon and Portimao, Portugal before exploring Spain’s Moorish south in Seville and Granada. Then you’ll dock in North Africa, where fascinating history both ancient and modern is on show at Oran and Algiers in Algeria and Sousse in Tunisia. Departing September 7, the 10-day Lisbon to Valletta sailing starts from A$9700pp.

3. Autumnal antiquity

This autumnal round-trip cruise from Athens showcases the Ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history of Greece and Turkey once the summer crowds have left. Cruising on the fully refurbished Silver Spirit you’ll spend a day at the Unesco World Heritage site of Ephesus, overnight in both Istanbul and Rhodes, giving you time to explore in-depth, and enjoy the lateseason sun on the islands of Santorini, Crete and Patmos. Departing September 20, the 15-day Athens to Athens cruise starts from A$14,900pp.

4. Wild Western Australia

You don’t need to go to Europe to enjoy the Silversea experience. Closer to home, but more off-the-beaten-track, Western Australia’s remote but beautiful Kimberley region is home to Aboriginal culture, towering red-rock formations and wildlife-packed mangrove forests. An expedition cruise on Silver Explorer hops up the coast from Broome to Darwin, and also calls at remote Matakus Island, Indonesia, where you can snorkel on a pristine reef. Departing July 20, 2023, the 10-day Broome to Darwin voyage starts from A$12,800pp.

5. Japan in bloom

Plan ahead for Japan’s cherry blossom season in 2024 and book this spring voyage on Silver Dawn’s sister ship, Silver Moon. Sailing from sprawling Tokyo and calling at buzzy Osaka and poignant Hiroshima, the voyage also explores the southern island of Kyushu, where you’ll find hot springs and towering volcanoes, and stops at the busy port of Busan, South Korea. Special shore excursions introduce you to classic elements of Japanese culture, from geisha and sumo to calligraphy and hot sand bathing. Departing on April 9, 2024, the 10-day Tokyo to Tokyo cruise starts from A$11,200pp.

● Silversea’s door-to-door fares are all-inclusive. The price covers from-home executive transfers, airfares, pre- and post-cruise hotel nights, 24-hour gourmet dining, premium beverages, butler service, shore excursions and gratuities. Bookings made before May 31 will be eligible for up to US$1000 shipboard credit per suite, an offer exclusive to passengers booking from New Zealand. 0800 701 427; silversea.com