Silversea 2028
Silver Dawn
At a Glance
Days / Nights
133 Days / 132 Nights
Destinations
58
Countries
29
Continents
5
Overnights
17
Sea Days
60
Segments
9
Exclusive Events
5
Full Itinerary
| Day | Date | Port / Destination | Arrival / Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed Jan 5 | Miami, FL, United States | — / 7:00 PM |
| 2–4 | Thu–Sat Jan 6–8 | At Sea | — |
| 5 | Sun Jan 9 | Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands | 8:00 AM / 6:30 PM |
| 6 | Mon Jan 10 | Gustavia, St. Barthélemy | 8:00 AM / 10:00 PM |
| 7 | Tue Jan 11 | At Sea | — |
| 8 | Wed Jan 12 | Willemstad, Curaçao | 8:00 AM / 10:00 PM |
| 9 | Thu Jan 13 | Kralendijk, Bonaire | 8:00 AM / 6:00 PM |
| 10 | Fri Jan 14 | At Sea | — |
| 11 | Sat Jan 15 | Cartagena, Colombia | 7:00 AM / 11:00 PM |
| 12 | Sun Jan 16 | At Sea | — |
| 13 | Mon Jan 17 | Panama Canal Transit | 5:30 AM / 6:30 PM |
| 13 | Mon Jan 17 | Fuerte Amador — for Panama City, Panama | 7:00 PM / — |
| 14 | Tue Jan 18 | Fuerte Amador — for Panama City, Panama | — / 6:00 PM |
| 15–16 | Wed–Thu Jan 19–20 | At Sea | — |
| 17 | Fri Jan 21 | Manta, Ecuador | 8:00 AM / 6:00 PM |
| 18–19 | Sat–Sun Jan 22–23 | At Sea | — |
| 20 | Mon Jan 24 | Callao — for Lima, Peru | 8:00 AM / 10:00 PM |
| 21–23 | Tue–Thu Jan 25–27 | At Sea | — |
| 24 | Fri Jan 28 | Valparaíso, Chile | 1:30 PM / — |
| 25 | Sat Jan 29 | Valparaíso, Chile | — / 7:00 PM |
| 26–27 | Sun–Mon Jan 30–31 | At Sea | — |
| 28 | Tue Feb 1 | Puerto Montt, Chile | 8:00 AM / 6:00 PM |
| 29 | Wed Feb 2 | Castro, Chile | 7:30 AM / 5:00 PM |
| 30 | Thu Feb 3 | At Sea | — |
| 31 | Fri Feb 4 | Scenic Cruising — Chilean Fjords | — |
| 32 | Sat Feb 5 | Punta Arenas, Chile | 8:00 AM / 8:00 PM |
| 33 | Sun Feb 6 | At Sea | — |
| 34 | Mon Feb 7 | Ushuaia, Argentina | 8:00 AM / 6:00 PM |
| 35 | Tue Feb 8 | At Sea | — |
| 36 | Wed Feb 9 | Port Stanley, Falkland Islands | 8:00 AM / 6:00 PM |
| 37–38 | Thu–Fri Feb 10–11 | At Sea | — |
| 39 | Sat Feb 12 | Puerto Madryn, Argentina | 8:00 AM / 5:00 PM |
| 40–41 | Sun–Mon Feb 13–14 | At Sea | — |
| 42 | Tue Feb 15 | Buenos Aires, Argentina | 7:00 AM / — |
| 43 | Wed Feb 16 | Buenos Aires, Argentina | — / 6:00 PM |
| 44 | Thu Feb 17 | Montevideo, Uruguay | 8:00 AM / 10:00 PM |
| 45 | Fri Feb 18 | Punta del Este, Uruguay | 8:00 AM / 11:00 PM |
| 46–47 | Sat–Sun Feb 19–20 | At Sea | — |
| 48 | Mon Feb 21 | Porto Belo, Brazil | 8:00 AM / 6:00 PM |
| 49 | Tue Feb 22 | Paranaguá, Brazil | 8:00 AM / 5:00 PM |
| 50 | Wed Feb 23 | Ilhabela, Brazil | 9:00 AM / 10:00 PM |
| 51 | Thu Feb 24 | Ilha Grande, Brazil | 8:00 AM / 6:00 PM |
| 52 | Fri Feb 25 | Búzios, Brazil | 8:00 AM / 6:00 PM |
| 53 | Sat Feb 26 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 8:00 AM / — |
| 54 | Sun Feb 27 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | — |
| 55 | Mon Feb 28 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | — / 11:00 PM |
| 56–57 | Tue–Wed Feb 29–Mar 1 | At Sea | — |
| 58 | Thu Mar 2 | Salvador de Bahia, Brazil | 8:00 AM / 6:00 PM |
| 59–63 | Fri–Tue Mar 3–7 | At Sea | — |
| 64 | Wed Mar 8 | Jamestown, St. Helena | 8:00 AM / 6:00 PM |
| 65–67 | Thu–Sat Mar 9–11 | At Sea | — |
| 68 | Sun Mar 12 | Walvis Bay, Namibia | 8:00 AM / — |
| 69 | Mon Mar 13 | Walvis Bay, Namibia | — / 1:00 PM |
| 70 | Tue Mar 14 | Lüderitz, Namibia | 8:00 AM / 6:00 PM |
| 71 | Wed Mar 15 | At Sea | — |
| 72 | Thu Mar 16 | Cape Town, South Africa | 8:00 AM / — |
| 73 | Fri Mar 17 | Cape Town, South Africa | — |
| 74 | Sat Mar 18 | Cape Town, South Africa | — / 1:30 PM |
| 75 | Sun Mar 19 | Mossel Bay, South Africa | 8:00 AM / 5:00 PM |
| 76 | Mon Mar 20 | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | 7:00 AM / — |
| 77 | Tue Mar 21 | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | — / 6:00 PM |
| 78 | Wed Mar 22 | At Sea | — |
| 79 | Thu Mar 23 | Richards Bay, South Africa | 7:00 AM / 7:00 PM |
| 80–83 | Fri–Mon Mar 24–27 | At Sea | — |
| 84 | Tue Mar 28 | Pointe des Galets, Réunion | 8:00 AM / 6:00 PM |
| 85 | Wed Mar 29 | Port Louis, Mauritius | 8:00 AM / — |
| 86 | Thu Mar 30 | Port Louis, Mauritius | — / 2:00 PM |
| 87–88 | Fri–Sat Mar 31–Apr 1 | At Sea | — |
| 89 | Sun Apr 2 | Mahé, Seychelles | 7:00 AM / — |
| 90 | Mon Apr 3 | Mahé, Seychelles | — / 5:00 AM |
| 90 | Mon Apr 3 | Praslin, Seychelles | 8:00 AM / 6:00 PM |
| 91–95 | Tue–Sat Apr 4–8 | At Sea | — |
| 96 | Sun Apr 9 | Muscat, Oman | 8:00 AM / — |
| 97 | Mon Apr 10 | Muscat, Oman | — |
| 98 | Tue Apr 11 | Muscat, Oman | — / 1:00 PM |
| 99 | Wed Apr 12 | Khasab, Oman | 8:00 AM / 6:00 PM |
| 100 | Thu Apr 13 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 8:00 AM / — |
| 101 | Fri Apr 14 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | — / 6:00 PM |
| 102 | Sat Apr 15 | Doha, Qatar | 8:00 AM / 6:00 PM |
| 103 | Sun Apr 16 | Manama, Bahrain | 8:00 AM / 7:00 PM |
| 104 | Mon Apr 17 | At Sea | — |
| 105 | Tue Apr 18 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 8:00 AM / — |
| 106 | Wed Apr 19 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | — / 7:00 PM |
| 107–109 | Thu–Sat Apr 20–22 | At Sea | — |
| 110 | Sun Apr 23 | Salalah, Oman | 8:00 AM / 3:00 PM |
| 111–115 | Mon–Fri Apr 24–28 | At Sea | — |
| 116 | Sat Apr 29 | Aqaba — for Petra, Jordan Petra: approx. 2 hours / 80 miles from port | 7:00 AM / 5:30 PM |
| 117 | Sun Apr 30 | Safaga — for Luxor, Egypt Luxor: approx. 4 hours / 140 miles from port | 7:00 AM / 11:00 PM |
| 118 | Mon May 1 | At Sea | — |
| 119 | Tue May 2 | Suez Canal Transit | 4:30 AM / 6:00 PM |
| 120 | Wed May 3 | Alexandria, Egypt | 8:00 AM / — |
| 121 | Thu May 4 | Alexandria, Egypt | — / 5:00 PM |
| 122 | Fri May 5 | At Sea | — |
| 123 | Sat May 6 | Piraeus — for Athens, Greece | 5:00 AM / 7:00 PM |
| 124 | Sun May 7 | Milos, Greece | 8:00 AM / 6:00 PM |
| 125 | Mon May 8 | Nafplion, Greece | 8:00 AM / 6:00 PM |
| 126 | Tue May 9 | At Sea | — |
| 127 | Wed May 10 | Valletta, Malta | 7:30 AM / 5:00 PM |
| 128 | Thu May 11 | Lipari, Italy | 8:00 AM / 10:00 PM |
| 129 | Fri May 12 | Agropoli, Italy | 8:00 AM / 8:00 PM |
| 130 | Sat May 13 | At Sea | — |
| 131 | Sun May 14 | Livorno, Italy | 8:30 AM / — |
| 132 | Mon May 15 | Livorno, Italy | — / 2:00 PM |
| 133 | Tue May 16 | Nice, France | 7:00 AM / — |
🌙 Overnight port
⚓ Tender port
Arrival and departure times are shown where currently published and are subject to change.
Travel times and distances from port are approximate and may vary based on traffic, route and local conditions.
Why Choose This Voyage?
Silversea’s 2028 World Cruise creates an unusually varied journey from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean.
The 132-night route aboard Silver Shadow travels from Miami to Nice through Central and South America, Africa, the Indian Ocean, the Middle East and Mediterranean, visiting 58 destinations in 29 countries.
South America receives substantial attention rather than serving simply as the beginning of the voyage.
Silver Shadow travels through the Caribbean and Panama Canal before continuing along the Pacific coast of South America, around Cape Horn and the Falkland Islands, and north through Uruguay and Brazil. Calls include Lima, Valparaiso, Buenos Aires and an extended stay in Rio de Janeiro.
Africa and the Indian Ocean form a major part of the Silversea 2028 World Cruise itinerary.
After crossing the South Atlantic via remote St. Helena, the voyage visits Namibia and several South African ports before continuing to Réunion, Mauritius and the Seychelles.
The itinerary includes both the Panama and Suez Canal transits.
These two major waterways form part of the same World Cruise, connecting the Caribbean with the Pacific early in the voyage and the Red Sea with the Mediterranean near its conclusion.
Five exclusive World Cruise events are built around destinations along the journey.
Silversea begins with a pre-cruise event in Miami and adds special experiences in Lima, Rio de Janeiro, Mauritius and Livorno, including preferred seating at Rio’s Carnival parade and a farewell evening at Villa Alpebella in Tuscany.
Is This Voyage Right for You?
Choose the Silversea 2028 World Cruise if you want a long voyage with strong regional variety.
The journey combines the Caribbean, South America, southern Africa, Indian Ocean islands, the Arabian Peninsula, Red Sea and Mediterranean rather than concentrating primarily on the Pacific.
The voyage balances destination days with significant stretches at sea.
There are 60 sea days across the 133-day itinerary, including longer ocean passages between Brazil and St. Helena, across the Indian Ocean, and through the Arabian Sea and Red Sea.
The nine published segments provide alternatives to sailing the entire World Cruise.
Travelers interested in only one region can consider shorter routes ranging from 10 to 19 nights, including South America, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Middle East and Mediterranean.
It may particularly suit travelers who want substantial time in South America and Africa.
The itinerary spends almost two months traveling from Panama through South America before crossing to Africa, followed by an extensive route from Namibia and South Africa through the Indian Ocean.
Longer stays are an important part of the itinerary.
The schedule contains multi-day calls including Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town and Muscat, alongside overnight stays in destinations such as Valparaiso, Buenos Aires, Walvis Bay, Mauritius, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Alexandria and Livorno.
About the Ship
Silver Shadow
| Gross Tonnage | 28,258 GT |
| Guest Capacity | 392 |
| Crew | 302 |
| Guest-to-Crew Ratio | 1.3:1 |
| Passenger Decks | 7 |
| Entered Service | 2000 |
| Refurbished | 2019 |
| Inside cabins | 0 |
| Outside cabins | 194 |
Silver Shadow is one of Silversea’s smaller classic ships, combining spacious suites and highly personalized service with a relatively intimate guest capacity. Silversea describes the ship as having one of the highest space-to-guest ratios at sea, with dining that includes La Dame, La Terrazza, The Grill and The Restaurant.
Its 392-guest scale is particularly relevant to a 132-night World Cruise visiting smaller and more remote destinations alongside major ports.
Full World Voyage Benefits
Silversea identifies the following benefits specifically for its 2028 World Cruise guests:
- Business Class Air from selected countries/gateways
- Meet & Greet
- Bon Voyage Reception and Dinner
- Pre-embarkation overnight accommodation
- Shore Excursions Credit
- $500 onboard spending credit per guest, up to $1,000 per suite
- Exclusive World Cruise events
- Special commemorative gifts
- Silver Shore Baggage Valet — up to two 50 lb bags per guest
- Laundry service
- Unlimited Premium Wi-Fi for up to two devices per person
- Medical service
Available Segments
| Segment | Dates | From / To | Nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem of the Tropics | Jan 5–15, 2028 | Miami → Cartagena | 10 |
| Reign of the Rainforest | Jan 15–29, 2028 | Cartagena → Valparaiso | 14 |
| Lands of Fire and Ice | Jan 29–Feb 15, 2028 | Valparaiso → Buenos Aires | 17 |
| The Beat of Tradition | Feb 15–27, 2028 | Buenos Aires → Rio de Janeiro | 12 |
| The Sands of Time | Feb 27–Mar 17, 2028 | Rio de Janeiro → Cape Town | 19 |
| Nature in Verse | Mar 17–Apr 2, 2028 | Cape Town → Mahe | 16 |
| Tales of Spice and Silk | Apr 2–19, 2028 | Mahe → Dubai | 17 |
| The Ancient Realm | Apr 19–May 6, 2028 | Dubai → Athens (Piraeus) | 17 |
| Echoes of Empires | May 6–16, 2028 | Athens (Piraeus) → Nice | 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Silversea 2028 World Cruise?
Silversea’s An Ode to the Moment World Cruise sails aboard Silver Shadow from January 5 to May 16, 2028. The itinerary spans 132 nights and 133 calendar days.
Where does the Silversea 2028 World Cruise begin and end?
The World Cruise begins in Miami, Florida, on January 5, 2028 and ends in Nice, France, on May 16, 2028.
How many destinations and countries does the Silversea 2028 World Cruise visit?
Silversea publishes 58 destinations in 29 countries for its 2028 World Cruise. The itinerary crosses five continents and travels through the Caribbean, Central and South America, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Middle East and Mediterranean.
How many sea days are on the Silversea 2028 World Cruise?
The full Miami-to-Nice itinerary includes 60 sea days. These range from individual days between ports to longer ocean passages across the South Atlantic, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea.
Does the Silversea 2028 World Cruise include overnight stays?
Yes. The published itinerary contains 17 overnight stays, including extended calls in destinations such as Valparaiso, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Walvis Bay, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Mauritius, Mahé, Muscat, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Alexandria and Livorno.
Does the Silversea 2028 World Cruise transit the Panama and Suez Canals?
Yes. Silver Shadow transits the Panama Canal on January 17 and the Suez Canal on May 2, placing both major canal passages within the same World Cruise itinerary.
Can the Silversea 2028 World Cruise be booked in shorter segments?
Silversea publishes nine shorter routes within the full 2028 World Cruise itinerary. They range from 10 to 19 nights and cover different portions of South America, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Middle East and Mediterranean.
What exclusive events are included in Silversea's 2028 World Cruise?
Silversea has published five special World Cruise experiences: a pre-cruise event in Miami, a cultural evening at the Pedro de Osma Museum in Lima, Rio’s Carnival parade, a private World Cruise experience at Île aux Cerfs in Mauritius, and a farewell event at Villa Alpebella near Livorno.
What full-voyage benefits are included with the Silversea 2028 World Cruise?
Published World Cruise benefits include Business Class Air from selected gateways, pre-cruise accommodation and events, shore excursion credit, onboard credit, baggage valet, laundry, Premium Wi-Fi, medical service, commemorative gifts and exclusive World Cruise events.