Silversea announces the opening of general sales for its pioneering 140-day, 62-port, 32-country World Cruise in 2020. Departing Fort Lauderdale on January 6, 2020, Silver Whisper will be the first ship to visit all seven continents on a world cruise.

Silver Whisper looking good in Bordeaux. © 2012 Ralph Grizzle

The World Cruise 2020 will include long stays and overnights in many of the world's capital cities and natural wonders – each of which has been selected for its authentic beauty. Silversea's World Cruise 2020 will pass through both the Northern and Southern Fjords, enabling travel enthusiasts to witness and explore some of the world's marvels.

In total, there will be 40 new destinations from the 2018 and 2019 Silversea World Cruise itineraries. A combination of destination expertise, cruising experience, and a commitment to enabling guests to travel deeper has resulted in the new World Cruise itinerary for 2020. Throughout the voyage, Silversea's Expedition team will be on hand to share their knowledge and expertise, enabling guests to experience destinations with profundity.

"It is with pride, excitement and passion that we announce the general opening of sales for our World Cruise 2020," says Barbara Muckermann, chief marketing officer at Silversea. "This itinerary not only demonstrates Silversea's destination expertise and willingness to innovate, but also our care and attention to our guests' preferences: we have sought feedback from our most loyal World Cruisers in order to create the only seven-continent World Cruise available. In utmost luxury, guests will witness unforgettable spectacles, experience unexpected events, and can enjoy a tailor-made collection of overland programs. Silversea invites the curious, the adventurous, and the pioneers of travel to experience the earth's most authentic beauty, which remains out of reach for most."

From Florida, Silver Whisper will bear southeast, passing through the Caribbean and along the northern shores of South America, stopping at a selection of captivating destinations. Rounding Cape Branco, Silver Whisper will set course for the Antarctica Peninsula, where guests will be able to enjoy guided tours on Zodiac boats. From Antarctica, the World Cruise 2020 will transport guests around Cape Horn, through the Chilean Fjords, and towards French Polynesia, where a number of islands await, including Papeete, Bora Bora, and Vanuatu. Sydney, Melbourne, and the Southern coast of Australia precede Bali, Singapore, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Mumbai, among others. Next, the World Cruise will journey between Mumbai and Rome, navigating the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, stopping at various locations. Following the coasts of France, Spain and Portugal, Silver Whisper will then head for Dublin, from where she will visit the Norwegian Fjords, before completing her grand finale in northern Europe. Silversea's World Cruise 2020 will conclude in Amsterdam on May 25.

Included in the price are round-trip business air travel, $4,000 onboard spending money per suite, unlimited Wi-Fi, an expedition parka, laundry and medical services, and visa packages for guests of select nationalities, among other amenities.

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