Silver Ray, the newest ship in the Silversea
fleet departed on its first-ever Grand Voyage on January 20, 2025 — a
71-day circumnavigation of South America.
The Fort Lauderdale celebration launched with a curated
gastronomic showcase of South American specialties at a Bon Voyage dinner at
the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens.
“The entire Silversea
team bids bon voyage to our guests traveling aboard Silver Ray – our newest
ship – for the Grand Voyage South America 2025,” said Bert Hernandez,
president, Silversea.
He added, “As the leading experiential luxury travel brand,
we pride ourselves on creating unique moments for our guests. This 71-day
voyage will incorporate four once-in-a-lifetime events, curated by our team
exclusively for guests on our Grand Voyage, to showcase the authentic soul of
the destinations they’re visiting, including winetasting among the vines in
Valparaiso, front row seats at the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, and a
sophisticated evening spent celebrating Bajan culture in Bridgetown.”
The Grand Voyage features 38 destinations, 17 countries in
71 days with 11 overnights.
Travelers on the Grand Voyage South America will enjoy a
selection of curated, once-in-a-lifetime events that include:
Vineyards & Vines: Valparaiso, Chile – February 8, 2025
Visiting the illustrious Kingston Family Winery in Chile's
renowned Casablanca Valley, founded in the early 1900s to sample exquisite
organic wines, savor local canapés, enjoy local musicians followed by a
traditional Chilean feast.
The Greatest Show on Earth: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil – March
2nd & 3rd, 2025
Guests will experience the unparalleled spectacle of
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, as elite Samba schools compete alongside
larger-than-life floats. Travelers can experience the energy and rhythm of
Carnival from preferential seating in the exclusive Frisas section along the
Sambadrome's Parade runway.
A Bajan Affair: Bridgetown, Barbados– March 23, 2025
Travelers will step into the enchanting Barbados allure with
an evening at St. Nicholas Abbey, an historic plantation dating back to 1658. The
meticulously restored estate provides a magnificent setting for a Bajan cuisine
and culture celebration paired with the island's on-site produced quintessential
rum, accompanied local music.
A Broad Offering in The Caribbean
After circumnavigating South America, Silver Ray will join
Silver Moon and Silver Shadow in the Caribbean, beginning March 23rd,
completing Silversea’s three-ship line-up in the region.
Between March and May 2025, nine voyages will immerse guests
into the Caribbean’s rich cultures, natural beauty and welcoming communities.
Silversea offers 13 Caribbean voyages aboard four ships in
November and December 2025, and 19 more sailings on three ships in January and
February 2026 featuring Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Soufriere, St.
Lucia, Little Bay, Montserrat and St. John.
The perfect ship for cruising varied ecosystems as the
Chilean Fjords and the Amazon River, Silver Ray’s innovative design immerses
guests into destinations with far-reaching views at every turn.
Among the most spacious cruise ships ever built, Silver Ray boasts
a crew-to-guest ratio of 1:1.3, including all-suites butler service, the
largest selection of bars, restaurants, and lounges in luxury cruising, a Roman
lifestyle-inspired spa, wellness program and immersive culinary program, Sea
and Land Taste (S.A.L.T.).
S.A.L.T. shore excursions include:
- Manta, Ecuador: sustainable farm eco-adventure with
fishing, foraging and cooking with one of Ecuador’s most celebrated chefs
- Arica, Chile: deep diving into Chile’s northern
cuisine with a market and olive oil farm visit and meze tasting
- Ushuaia, Argentina: end-of-the-world gourmet
tasting journey through picturesque fishing villages to a sustainable farm
- Buenos Aires, Argentina: masterclass in
Argentinian asado grilling
- Santarem, Brazil: exploring unique ingredients
and flavors of the Amazon Rainforest and local seafood barbeque
- Valparaiso, Chile: seaside hiking and foraging for
local treasures, followed by a guided tasting menu in a fairytale 1920s
restaurant
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