Silversea's Silver Spirit has departed on its Grand Voyage Mediterranean 2026, a 50-day sailing from Lisbon to Athens (Piraeus) running through 7 November.
The journey visits 40 destinations across 12 countries and includes 48 Unesco World Heritage Sites, combining iconic destinations such as Barcelona, Dubrovnik and Istanbul with lesser-visited ports including Kotor, Volos and Gythion.
"Silversea's Grand Voyages are designed to immerse guests more deeply in each destination, building the kind of moments guests remember long after a voyage ends," said Bert Hernandez, president, Silversea.
The itinerary spans Portugal, Morocco, Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Malta, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia, Greece and Turkey, with overnight stays in Malaga, Livorno and Istanbul for extended exploration ashore.
Guests can enjoy a range of destination-focused experiences, including tapas and sherry tastings in Spain, culinary experiences in France, and cultural and culinary discoveries throughout Croatia, Greece and Turkey.
The voyage also features two exclusive events. In Florence, guests can enjoy a two-day experience including private, after-hours access to the Uffizi Gallery and Accademia Gallery. In Istanbul, guests are invited to an exclusive evening of music and dining inside the historic Şerefiye Cistern, a landmark dating back more than 1,600 years.
On board, Silver Spirit offers refreshed public spaces and dining concepts, including Silversea's S.A.L.T. (Sea And Land Taste) programme. Through S.A.L.T. Kitchen, S.A.L.T. Bar and S.A.L.T. Lab, guests can explore regional cuisine, local wines and hands-on culinary experiences inspired by the destinations visited.
The ship also features Riviera, a Mediterranean-inspired outdoor dining concept serving coastal cuisine.
Silversea has also confirmed additional Grand Voyages through 2028, including Grand Voyage Mediterranean 2027 aboard Silver Dawn, Grand Voyage Asia 2028 aboard Silver Muse and Grand Voyage South America 2028 aboard Silver Ray.
For more, visit www.silversea.com/destinations/grand-voyages-cruise.html
