Silversea concludes the Grand South Pacific Expedition 2026: 77 days of exploration across Australia, Polynesia, and Chile

Silversea’s Grand South Pacific Expedition 2026 has successfully concluded, a 77-day exploratory voyage aboard Silver Cloud. Setting sail in late August from Fremantle, Australia, the route traversed the remote Kimberley region, navigated the waters of the South Pacific, and reached Easter Island before concluding its sailing in Valparaíso, Chile, calling at a total of 57 destinations across 11 countries.

The itinerary combined naturalistic Zodiac landings with direct encounters with local communities, from the schools of Raja Ampat and Pulau Kokas in Indonesia to traditional villages in Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and the Marquesas Islands. Bert Hernandez, president of Silversea, emphasized how the company’s Grand Voyages are designed to ensure an authentic immersion into the planet’s most remote corners, allowing travelers the time needed to fully understand their nature and traditions.

Among the most exclusive moments reserved for guests, highlights include the experience in Australia’s Northern Territory at the Finniss River Lodge, featuring an off-road tour, helicopter flight, and scenic riverside lunch, as well as the special stop at Easter Island, enriched by a visit to the Toki music and arts school with a concert by pianist Mahani Teave, followed by a private reception and a performance of the traditional hoko warrior dance in front of the famous Tahai moai.

With this oceanic expedition concluded, Silversea is already looking ahead to the next grand routes on the calendar: upcoming Grand Voyages include the Grand Mediterranean 2027 aboard Silver Dawn, the Grand Voyage South America 2028 on Silver Ray, and the Grand Voyage Asia 2028 on Silver Muse.