Silversea Completes 77-Day Grand South Pacific Expedition
In Raja Ampat, guests visited Child Aid Papua, while school, village and island-community calls continued across Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and the Marquesas.
Silversea has completed its 77-day Grand South Pacific Expedition aboard Silver Cloud, ending in Valparaiso, Chile, after calls at 57 destinations across 11 countries. The voyage departed Fremantle, Western Australia, in late August.
The route followed Australia’s Kimberley coast before continuing through the South Pacific and Easter Island. Guests participated in Zodiac landings, visits to schools and island communities, and private shoreside events combining cultural performances with excursions.
“On this expedition, guests experienced the spirit of exploration throughout the South Pacific,” said Bert Hernandez, president of Silversea, “from its natural beauty to its diverse culture and warmth of its people.”
Community visits and private shore events
In Indonesia, the itinerary included Pulau Kokas, Pulau Num and Cenderawasih Bay, as well as a visit to Child Aid Papua in Raja Ampat. School, village and island-community visits also took place in Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and the Marquesas.
Two guest-only events took guests to a working cattle station in Australia’s Northern Territory and a music and arts school on Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island.
During the Darwin call, guests traveled to Finniss River Lodge, on a 50,000-acre cattle station. The day included an all-wheel-drive excursion through paperbark groves and a helicopter flight over wetlands, escarpments and the Finniss River, followed by lunch.
On Rapa Nui, an expanded island tour included the Toki School of Music and Art, which was founded to preserve the island’s heritage. Classical pianist Mahani Teave performed in a concert that also featured children from the school.
The visit continued to the moai at Tahai, followed by a private cocktail reception and a performance of the traditional hoko warrior dance.
Grand Voyages scheduled through 2028
Silversea’s upcoming Grand Voyages include the Grand Mediterranean 2027 aboard Silver Dawn. The schedule extends into 2028 with Grand Voyage South America on Silver Ray and Grand Voyage Asia on Silver Muse.
See current Silver Cloud fares and itineraries on Cruise Lookup.
