MIAMI, 21 August 2026: Silversea’s Grand South Pacific Expedition 2026 has departed Fremantle (Perth), Western Australia, for a 77-day voyage to Valparaiso, Chile, aboard Silver Cloud, according to the company’s official press release. The voyage calls at 57 destinations across 11 countries and is due to arrive in Valparaiso on 4 November 2026.
The route begins along Western Australia’s coast and through the Kimberley before continuing across the South Pacific. The itinerary is presented in four: Fremantle to Darwin, Darwin to Lautoka, Lautoka to Papeete and Papeete to Valparaiso.
From Western Australia across the Pacific
The opening section includes calls at the Abrolhos Islands, Cape Peron, North Muiron Island, the Montebello Islands and Dampier Archipelago before Silver Cloud enters the Kimberley. The ship then visits Adele Island, the Buccaneer Archipelago, the Hunter River region, Ashmore Reef, Swift Bay and King George River before reaching Darwin.
From Darwin, the itinerary continues through Indonesia’s Raja Ampat region and Cenderawasih Bay, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu before arriving in Lautoka, Fiji. Activities highlighted on this part of the route include exploring the limestone cliffs of Kokas in Indonesia for ancient rock art and viewing traditional Rom dance performances on Ambrym Island in Vanuatu.
The next section takes Silver Cloud through Fiji, Tonga and the Cook Islands before reaching Bora Bora and Rangiroa in French Polynesia and concluding in Papeete, Tahiti. Experiences highlighted include snorkelling off Euaiki Island in Tonga and swimming alongside blacktip reef sharks and stingrays in Bora Bora.
The final section includes the Marquesas Islands and Mangareva in French Polynesia, Adamstown on Pitcairn Island, and Easter Island and Robinson Crusoe Island in Chile before the voyage reaches Valparaiso. At Fatu Hiva, guests can explore the Bay of Virgins by Zodiac, while the Pitcairn Island call includes an opportunity to meet descendants of the HMS Bounty mutineers.
Bert Hernandez, president, Silversea, said: “This expedition carries guests from the Kimberley coast to Pitcairn and Easter Island all in a single, continuous journey.”
Two exclusive events planned during the voyage
Silversea has planned two exclusive events during the Grand South Pacific Expedition 2026. On 6 September, the Northern Territories Adventure at Finniss River Lodge in Darwin, Australia, will include an all-wheel-drive exploration of the 50,000-acre working cattle station and a helicopter flight over the surrounding wetlands, escarpments and Finniss River. The programme will conclude with a luncheon featuring regional seasonal fare.
A second event, Toki, A Hope for the Future, is scheduled for 26 October on Easter Island. Guests will visit Toki Rapa Nui, a cultural centre founded to preserve Rapa Nui heritage, where the programme includes a concert by pianist Mahani Teave, founder of the Toki Music School, a visit to the moai at Tahai and a traditional hoko warrior dance performance.
Expedition team accompanies the 77-day voyage
Throughout the sailing, guests will be accompanied by Silversea’s Expedition Experts, with team members selected for the requirements of each region. They include certified Zodiac drivers, historians, naturalists and scientists, with expertise spanning areas such as local conditions, language and cultural knowledge.
Activities can be adapted to weather, wildlife and the terrain, while daily briefings and evening recaps are designed to provide further context on destinations throughout the journey.
Silver Cloud concludes Silversea’s 2026 Kimberley season
Silver Cloud’s departure also marks the conclusion of Silversea’s 2026 Kimberley expedition season. The season comprised 10 voyages between 8 May and 6 September, calling at 25 destinations along Australia’s northwest coast. Zodiac cruising during the season centered on King George Falls, Montgomery Reef, Horizontal Falls and the Hunter River region, while Raft Point returned to the itinerary after an extended absence.
The release cited sightings of saltwater crocodiles and Australian snubfin dolphins along the Hunter River and Porosus Creek; turtles and birdlife at Montgomery Reef; and seabirds, tiger sharks and bottlenose dolphins at Ashmore Reef. Cultural calls at Freshwater Cove, Swift Bay and Jar Island anchored Welcome to Country ceremonies and Indigenous rock art experiences during the season, supported by Silversea’s expedition team.
Silversea’s next Grand Voyage is the 50-day Grand Mediterranean 2026, sailing from Lisbon to Athens (Piraeus) aboard Silver Spirit. Other upcoming Grand Voyages include Grand Mediterranean 2027 aboard Silver Dawn, Grand Voyage South America 2028 aboard Silver Ray and Grand Voyage Asia 2028 aboard Silver Muse.
Source: Official Royal Caribbean Group Press Center release, 21 August 2026, Miami.
