14 October
Setting sail from Melbourne
Culturally sophisticated and fashionably hip, Melbourne combines edgy street art with gold rush era architecture while offering excellent restaurants and top museums. We love the upmarket beachside neighbourhood of St Kilda, an ideal base to explore the city, or you could spend a few days seeing Victoria's other attractions, such as the beautiful 12 Apostles along the Great Ocean Road, or tasting the excellent wines of the Yarra Valley.
Our tip
In Melbourne sport is of huge importance, with the Melbourne Cup and Formula One two of the key events you may wish to see. Or perhaps avoid!
15 October
At sea
16 October
Australia: Eden
The sleepy town of Eden, on the beautiful and unspoilt Sapphire Coast, was once an important whaling town. Nowadays the waters of Twofold Bay are a whale watching hotspot, and this is one of the best places in the world to see humpback whales during their spring migration.
17-18 October
Australia: Sydney
One or our favourite cities in the world, we love pretty much everything about Sydney. Offering outdoor living at its best, the city is known for the excellent beaches but offers so much more, including a thriving and varied food scene inspired by Asian and European flavours.
19 October
Australia: Newcastle (New South Wales)
The port of Newcastle, just to the north of Sydney, is the second oldest city in Australia. Historically associated with convicts and coal mining, Newcastle is reinventing itself as a hip post-industrial city, with plenty of cool bars, restaurants and cultural attractions. It’s also the gateway to the Hunter Valley, one of Australia’s most famous wine regions.
20 October
At sea
21 October
Australia: Brisbane
Brisbane has plenty of shopping malls and, with great weather, a fantastic café culture. Amongst the steel and glass skyscrapers are some interesting historic buildings, and with plenty surrounding the city there’s enough on offer to make for an interesting short stay.
22 October
Australia: Mooloolaba
The wonderfully named Mooloolaba stretches along a beautiful golden beach on Queensland’s idyllic Sunshine Coast, and it’s a popular destination for a weekend escape from Brisbane. The seafront Esplanade is the place to be, lined with cafés, boutiques and upmarket restaurants.
23 October
Australia: Fraser Island
24 October
At sea
25 October
Australia: Whitsunday Islands
The Whitsundays are blessed with some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, lapped by calm turquoise waters. The archipelago consists of 74 mostly uninhabited tropical islands, sheltered by the Great Barrier Reef, and the main draw is the phenomenal snorkelling and scuba diving.
26 October
Australia: Townsville
Sunny Townsville is a great introduction that everything that Queensland has to offer, sandwiched between palm-fringed beach and rugged outback. It’s a friendly and walkable city, with a fascinating museum and an aquarium that gives you a taste of the Great Barrier Reef.
27 October
At sea
28-29 October
Australia: Cairns
Cairns is a buzzing tourist hub, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. A snorkelling trip out to the reef is the most obvious excursion to take here, but other options include riding the Skyrail cableway over the rainforest canopy or swimming in the croc-free saltwater lagoon.
30 October
Australia: Port Douglas
The upmarket resort town of Port Douglas is situated to the north of Cairns, a picturesque spot where rainforest meets reef. Soak up the sun’s rays on beautiful Four Mile Beach, explore the ancient Daintree Rainforest and stunning Cape Tribulation, or take a trip out to the Great Barrier Reef.
31 October
Australia: Cooktown
Cooktown is a small place with a big history, named after Captain James Cook, who beached his ship the ‘Endeavour’ here in 1770 after it was damaged on a nearby reef. It’s a remote and sleepy town, and the seafront statue of Captain Cook is the main sight worth seeing.
1-3 November
At sea
4-6 November
Australia: Darwin
More of a large town than a city, Darwin is less about what’s contained within the city limits and more about the huge expanse of wild landscape that’s outside it. Closer to Jakarta than Sydney, the city really does feel remote in its tropical perch.
7 November
At sea
8-9 November
Australia: Broome
For travellers by ship, Broome is the gateway to the extraordinary Kimberley region, but that’s not all. It is also the pearling capital of Australia and boasts fantastic white sand beaches and memorable sunsets.
10 November
At sea
11 November
Australia: Exmouth
Situated at the tip of the North West Cape in Western Australia, the tourist town of Exmouth is the gateway to the Ningaloo Reef marine reserve. This is a spectacular place to snorkel, and the reef’s most famous visitors are the whale sharks that pass through here between April and July.
12-13 November
At sea
14-15 November
Australia: Fremantle (Perth)
The capital of Western Australia, Perth sits in glorious isolation on the shores of the Indian Ocean, where the Swan River meets the sea. Laid back and relaxed, this must be one of the most easy-going capital cities in the world, with everything within easy reach.
16 November
Australia: Busselton
Situated to the south of Perth on the west coast of Australia, the seaside town of Busselton is the gateway to the Margaret River wine region. Situated on the sandy shores of Geographe Bay, the town is best known for its remarkable wooden jetty, which stretches over a mile out to sea.
17 November
At sea
18 November
Australia: Esperance
The town of Esperance is situated on one of Western Australia’s most beautiful stretches of coastline, surrounded by stunning beaches, crystal clear waters and scattered islands. Highlights include the nearby Cape Le Grand National Park and the Recherche Archipelago, home to the vivid pink Lake Hillier on Middle Island.
19-20 November
At sea
21 November
Australia: Port Lincoln
Port Lincoln is the self-styled ‘seafood capital of Australia’, home to the country’s largest fishing fleet. The town is set on the Eyre Peninsula, where you’ll find excellent wineries, fascinating aboriginal history and wildlife including emus, kangaroos and great white sharks.
22-23 November
Australia: Adelaide
Residents of Adelaide still take pride in the fact that their city was freely settled rather than founded as a penal colony, and the city traditionally had a reputation as a stuffy and pious sort of place. Adelaide has moved on, however, and these days it’s a thriving cultural hub with a superb culinary scene.
24 November
Australia: Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island is Australia’s third biggest island, situated to the south west of Adelaide. It’s a rural and underdeveloped place, with an abundance of wildlife and some spectacular scenery, such as the weird, weather-sculpted boulders of Flinders Chase National Park.
25 November
Australia: Robe (South Australia)
26 November
At sea
27-28 November
Australia: Hobart
Tasmania’s capital has been revitalised in recent years with a slew of new museums, restaurant openings and festivals. Hobart’s highlights include the provocative Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), the lively waterfront and a thriving foodie and craft beer scene.
29 November
At sea
30 November
Arriving in Melbourne
Don't miss
Go wine tasting in the Yarra Valley, one of Australia’s best and most scenic wine regions.
Your home from home
With Silver Nova having joined the fleet in 2023 and Silver Ray launching in 2024, both ships reflect an exciting evolution of the Silversea product, featuring hybrid technology, sumptuous suites and the largest capacity of any Silversea ship to date.
What we love
The Nova Class ships will use a trio of power sources, with dual fuel engines that use LNG as their main fuel, battery technology and fuel cells which will allow the ships to operate emissions-free while in port - an industry first. Butler service is included for every suite and you can expect spacious accommodation, including aft suites with panoramic 270-degree views, plus an outstanding array of dining options.
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Crew |
544 International Staff |
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The Italian verve and sparkle of Silversea makes for a social, welcoming ambience and cosmopolitan style. The international passenger mix creates a sophisticated and elegant environment. |
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Tailor-make your trip
Where to stay in Melbourne
The Crown Towers – if it’s good enough for Heston, it’s good enough for you and us.
Excursions from Melbourne
See the 12 Apostles along the Great Ocean Road. At sunset they are particularly breathtaking.