Silversea announces 2018 world cruise

Ultra-luxury line Silversea Cruises has announced it is now taking reservations for its 2018 World Cruise.

The 121-day sailing from Los Angeles to Rome departs on January 6, 2018 on the all-suite Silver Whisper.

Passenger will travel to 60 destinations in 21 countries across the globe with 17 overnight calls and 13 late-night stays.

The unique voyage, titled La Grande Bellezza, will sail west across the Pacific to Hawaii, French Polynesia, and New Zealand, then weave a path through the Java Sea to Bali, Probolinggo, Semarang, and Borneo, and to a host of exotic isles in the Philippines.

After two nights in Hong Kong and overnight stays in Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok and Singapore, Silver Whisper heads to Sri Lanka, India, and Oman. It will then continue through the Red Sea to Luxor and Petra, islands in Greece and along the coast of Italy to Rome.

Lisa McAuley, Silversea commercial director UK and Ireland, said: “World Cruise 2018 is an enriching epic adventure designed for experienced travellers.

“Guests will be able to visit some of the most amazing places on the planet, witnessing such incredible wonders as the Great Barrier Reef, the blue lagoons of Polynesia, and mystic Ha Long Bay, returning every evening to the comfort and all-inclusive luxury of Silver Whisper.”