Silversea Cruises, one of the world’s leading luxury cruise lines, has unveiled an epic 59 day cruise to the Mediterranean in 2021 that will visit 45 destinations in 17 countries.
The Grand Voyage Mediterranean 2021 will link unique, immersive experiences across the region, showcasing historic cultures, old-world charm and spectacular landscapes. Between September 8 and November 5, 2021, Silversea’s guests will journey deep into 45 destinations in 17 countries, travelling in the cruise line’s trademark level of comfort aboard the recently refurbished Silver Shadow. This 59 day cruise is now open for bookings.
Rates start at $35,000 per person on the all-suite cruise ship. Guests travelling aboard Silver Shadow for the Grand Voyage Mediterranean 2021 will benefit from the following inclusions:
- Roundtrip economy-class air
- $1,000 onboard credit (per guest)
- Exclusive shoreside events
- Overnight accommodation (pre-voyage)
- Luggage service
- Complimentary laundry service
- Visa package
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Private transfers
Silversea’s new offering invites guests to discover a remarkable mix of civilizations, cultures and traditions in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, which have endured for thousands of years and continue to captivate curious travelers.
Stroll on the sun-soaked beaches of Albania’s Durres, before discovering ancient civilizations.
Following an overnight call in iconic Venice, guests travelling aboard the Grand Voyage Mediterranean 2021 will journey through the terracotta-tiled towns of Croatia, such as Split and Dubrovnik; discover the dramatic landscapes of Montenegro and the sun-soaked beached of Albania; and form authentic connections within the storied settlements of beautiful Greece.
In Korçula, Croatia – the birthplace of Marco Polo – Silversea’s guests will experience a traditional cultural experience in the heart of the town, as dancers perform the region’s unique sword dance in a vibrant atmosphere.
Explore Batumi’s waterfront promenade & experience high culture at Odessa’s majestic opera house.
Next, Silver Shadow will set sail for Turkey, where guests will journey deeper into Istanbul on an overnight call; Georgia, where travelers will discover the subtropical delights of Batumi; Russia, where the coastal jewel of Sochi awaits; Ukraine, by way of the classically charming Odessa; historic Romania; and beautiful Bulgaria.
Combining the grace of ballet with the skill of military swordplay, talented locals will present a traditional cultural performance to travelers in Batumi’s Fountain Square. Odessa’s majestic opera house will evoke the days of Catherin the Great, as Silversea’s guests enjoy an operatic performance, canapés and champagne.
Wander historic streets in Siracusa, Italy, one of the great ancient capitals of Western civilization.
Ancient civilizations headline the subsequent passage of the Grand Voyage Mediterranean 2021: Greece, including Athens and Santorini; Malta, through an overnight immersion into Valetta; Tunisia and its ancient Carthage ruins; and Italy, with calls in Siracusa, Palermo, Naples, and Civitavecchia (Rome).
Experience Golden-Age Glamour in the Casino of Monte Carlo and Monaco’s famous Hotel de Paris.
From Rome, where travelers will discover ancient history on every street, the Italian and French Rivieras beckon. Calls in Livorno (Tuscany), Portofino, Monte Carlo, Marseille (Provence), and Valencia, as well as an immersion into the unique Balearic allure of Palma de Mallorca, will showcase the Mediterranean at its most glamorous.
On an overnight call in Barcelona, travelers will dine on delicious tapas amongst the city’s famous Art Nouveau architecture. In Palma de Mallorca, travelers will explore the music of Chopin in the surrounds of the breathtaking Castell de Bellver at an outdoor piano performance.
Unwind in La Estaca (El Hierro), the Island with Soul, on a Maiden Call.
Ahead of arriving in cosmopolitan Lisbon, Silversea’s guests will imbibe in Spanish culture in Malaga and Cadiz. They will explore the French Colonial architecture of Casablanca, Morocco.
They will travel deeper into the Canary Islands, developing authentic connections with Arrecife, Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de La Palma, and La Estaca on a maiden call. From the Miradouro da Graça in Lisbon, Silversea’s guests will look out over Portugal’s capital city and reflect on the adventure of a lifetime.