Silversea Will Launch 2028-2029 Cruise Itineraries
The cruise line plans 103 voyages spanning 219 global destinations for its upcoming winter program.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Cruises
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Silversea has announced its 2028-2029 voyage collection, which will officially begin in September 2028. The program features 103 cruises across 56 countries, with general sales opening on October 8, 2026.
Why it matters
The itineraries are strategically designed to align with global culinary seasons and cultural events. This scheduling approach offers travelers unique opportunities to visit destinations during peak local experiences.
The collection includes 219 total destinations, with 38 voyages dedicated to the Caribbean, 26 to Asia, and 10 to Australia. The program also features a 75-night Grand South America circumnavigation.
The players
Silversea
Silversea is a luxury cruise line known for providing ultra-luxury travel experiences to destinations across all seven continents.
The details
The upcoming deployment spans September 2028 through May 2029 and introduces 29 new ports of call to the network. Travelers can coordinate bookings through the Silversea website or via travel agents.
Timeline
October 8, 2026: General sales open for the 2028-2029 voyage collection.
September 2028: The 2028-2029 voyage program begins.
January 13, 2029: The Grand South America 2029 voyage departs Fort Lauderdale.
March 29, 2029: The Grand South America 2029 voyage returns to Fort Lauderdale.
May 2029: The 2028-2029 voyage program concludes.
Travel Outlook
This release reflects the broader industry trend of shifting away from standard port-hopping toward specialized, experiential cruise programming. By aligning sailings with specific culinary and cultural events, Silversea aims to capture growing demand for immersive, destination-focused travel.
Travelers interested in the 75-night Grand South America voyage should prepare for a January 13, 2029, departure from Fort Lauderdale. Booking early when sales open in October 2026 is recommended to secure preferred staterooms on these high-demand global sailings.
The takeaway
Travelers should note that Silversea has shifted toward a thematic, destination-first approach for its future seasons. Planning well in advance allows passengers to align their vacation time with specific cultural festivals or seasonal culinary highlights.
What happens next
General sales for the new 2028-2029 voyage collection will open on October 8, 2026.
Further reading
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More information
Review the full details of the upcoming season on the Silversea winter itineraries information page.
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