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Luxury cruise line Silversea has unveiled its 2028/29 programme, with an expanded selection of voyages across Australia, New Zealand and Asia, including new Australian ports and a Sydney New Year's Eve celebration.
The announcement forms part of a global collection of 103 voyages visiting 219 destinations across 56 countries, including 29 new ports of call.
For Australian cruisers, the highlights include 10 Australia and New Zealand voyages aboard Silver Moon, new visits to Batemans Bay and Phillip Island, and itineraries connecting Australia with Indonesia.
Silver Moon to Sail Australia and New Zealand
Silver Moon will operate 10 voyages across Australia and New Zealand between October 2028 and March 2029, visiting 42 destinations across three countries.
The programme includes Silversea's first calls to Batemans Bay in New South Wales and Phillip Island in Victoria, alongside established Australian and New Zealand destinations.
Passengers can also look forward to scenic cruising through New Zealand's Dusky Sound, new round-trip Melbourne itineraries and voyages connecting Australia with Indonesia.
One of the standout sailings will feature an overnight stay in Sydney for New Year's Eve, giving passengers the opportunity to welcome 2029 in one of the world's most famous harbour cities.
Expanded Asia Programme With Silver Moon and Silver Muse
Silversea is also expanding its Asian offerings, with Silver Moon and Silver Muse operating 26 voyages between September 2028 and May 2029.
Together, the ships will visit 62 destinations across 11 countries, including several ports that are new to Silversea.
New destinations include Yeosu and Hitachinaka, along with Miyako-jima, Vigan, Muara, Sihanoukville, Makassar and Maizuru.
Kobe in Japan and Bali in Indonesia will also serve as new turnaround ports, providing additional embarkation and disembarkation options.
The itineraries include opportunities to experience Japan's cherry blossom season and Lunar New Year celebrations across Asia.
New Culinary-Focused Cruises
Food-focused travellers will also have something new to consider, with Silver Muse offering four S.A.L.T. Asian Markets voyages between Singapore and Hong Kong.
Silversea's S.A.L.T. programme, which stands for Sea and Land Taste, connects passengers with regional cuisine and culinary traditions through destination-focused experiences.
The new voyages will place an emphasis on the food cultures of Asia, combining luxury cruising with opportunities to explore local flavours.
When Do Bookings Open?
Silversea's new 2028/29 voyages opened for general sale on 8 October 2026.
The broader programme spans destinations around the world, but the expanded Australia, New Zealand and Asia offerings will be of particular interest to travellers looking for longer, destination-focused luxury cruises.
With new Australian ports, a Sydney New Year's Eve overnight stay and additional Asian itineraries, Silversea is giving passengers more opportunities to explore the region in 2028 and 2029.
