Categories: Cruise News

Silversea reveals 2025/26 Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year voyages

Silversea has announced a range of voyages for the 2025/26 holiday season, with sailings to South America, the Caribbean and Central America, Australia and New Zealand, the Mediterranean, Antarctica, the Galápagos, and more.

The cruise line will operate seasonal itineraries across its fleet, offering opportunities to travel over Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s Eve. 

On board, guests will be accommodated in ocean-view suites and offered dining across several venues, including round-the-clock in-suite options. Menus will include traditional holiday dishes such as roasted turkey, sugar cookies, Hanukkah latkes, and New Year’s meals.

Silversea will sail a range of itineraries around the world during the holidays

Voyages also include shore excursions designed to allow guests to explore local environments, communities, and cultural traditions.

Sample voyages include:

Auckland to Melbourne – December 16th, 2025 – January 3rd, 2026
An 18-day sailing aboard Silver Moon explores Australia and New Zealand, departing Auckland and calling at destinations including Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, and Hobart (overnight). The voyage concludes in Melbourne after an overnight stay in Sydney.

King George Island to Puerto Williams (Antarctica Fly-Cruise) – December 21st, 2025 – January 5th, 2026
Silver Cloud will operate a fly-cruise itinerary beginning with a direct flight to King George Island, followed by calls in the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands. The itinerary includes wildlife observation and scenic cruising through Antarctic Sound.

Silver Dawn

Fort Lauderdale to Fort Lauderdale – December 22nd, 2025 – January 5th, 2026
This roundtrip sailing aboard Silver Dawn visits Eastern and Southern Caribbean ports including Grand Turk, St. Thomas, St. Kitts, Roseau, Bequia, Fort-de-France, St. John’s, and San Juan. The itinerary includes sea days and local culinary excursions as part of the ship’s S.A.L.T. (Sea and Land Taste) programme.

Puerto Williams to Puerto Williams – December 22nd, 2025 – January 6th, 2026
Silver Endeavour will operate a roundtrip voyage from Puerto Williams to Antarctica, with visits to South Georgia, Elephant Island, the Antarctic Peninsula, and the South Shetland Islands. The itinerary includes three sea days and passage through the Drake Passage.

Fort Lauderdale to Fort Lauderdale – December 23rd, 2025 – January 6th, 2026
Silver Ray will operate a Caribbean itinerary beginning and ending in Fort Lauderdale. Ports of call include San Juan and other regional destinations, with several days at sea included.

Shaun Ebelthite

Founder and editor of Cruise Arabia & Africa. I try to create the best news and information specifically for cruise passengers taking cruises to and from Dubai (where I live) and South Africa (where I was born). You can contact me at shaun(at)cruisearabiaonline.com.

Recent Posts

Pacific World opens Cape Town’s 2026/27 cruise season with 1,397 passengers

Pacific World has become the first cruise ship of Cape Town’s 2026/27 season, arriving with…

3 weeks ago

Qatar targets new cruise opportunities after talks with international operators

Qatar Tourism and Old Doha Port held talks with five cruise operators at Seatrade Cruise…

3 weeks ago

MSC Cruises sends Musica for 45-day refit to add Yacht Club and new restaurants

MSC Musica has entered the Palumbo Malta Shipyard for a 45-day refurbishment that will add…

3 weeks ago

Travelmarvel returns to Egypt as Sirius begins maiden Nile season

Travelmarvel has returned to Egypt with the maiden voyage of its new Nile river ship,…

3 weeks ago

Durban family seeks answers after crew member dies aboard MSC Euribia

The family of a South African crew member who died aboard MSC Euribia is seeking…

3 weeks ago

Holland America unveils new Beach Club and dining venue at Half Moon Cay

Holland America Line has completed a series of upgrades at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, including…

3 weeks ago