Darwin to Lautoka

Nestled on the northern coastline of Australia, Darwin stands as a vibrant gateway to the country's untamed wilderness and a testament to resilience.

A day aboard Silver Cloud is an invitation to embrace both discovery and indulgence, where every moment is shaped by elegance, comfort, and adventure. Perhaps you begin your morning with breakfast served in your suite, savouring buttery pastries and freshly brewed coffee while gazing out at the endless horizon through your picture window or from your private veranda. For those who prefer a more energetic start, the Fitness Centre awaits with state-of-the-art equipment and invigorating classes, while the Jogging Track offers fresh sea air and sweeping ocean views. As the morning unfolds, curiosity calls you to the Explorer Lounge, where Silversea’s expert lecturers bring destinations to life with fascinating stories, scientific insights, and cultural context. Others may prefer a slower pace, perhaps indulging in retail therapy or settling into the Library and getting lost in a good book. Creative spirits can head to the Photo Studio to refine their digital photography skills, learning new techniques from professionals that will transform snapshots into works of art. When lunchtime arrives, Silver Cloud offers a choice of flavours to suit your mood. Enjoy a relaxed, buffet-style meal at La Terrazza, dining indoors or al fresco on the terrace, or opt for casual favourites at The Grill by the pool. Afternoons are yours to enjoy at your leisure. Perhaps you’ll recline by the pool with a chilled drink, take a dip in the heated water, or melt into the soothing whirlpools. The Zagara Beauty Salon offers the perfect escape for a bit of indulgence, whether a restorative massage or a refreshing manicure before the evening ahead. For those seeking something more active, a Pilates and yoga class provides the perfect balance of fitness and mindfulness, leaving you energised and refreshed. As evening approaches, the ship takes on a new sparkle. Begin your night with a glass of Champagne in Dolce Vita, where live music and a convivial atmosphere set the tone for what’s to come. Dinner is always a highlight on Silver Cloud: savour authentic Italian flavours at La Terrazza, experience international cuisine at The Restaurant, enjoy the interactive Hot Rocks concept at The Grill, or treat yourself to an exquisite six-course tasting menu paired with fine wines at La Dame. The night continues at your pace. Unwind in the Panorama Lounge with live music and sweeping views, retreat to the Connoisseur’s Corner for a premium cigar and rare cognac, or simply stroll the open decks beneath a canopy of stars. However you choose to spend it, every moment aboard Silver Cloud is carefully crafted to be elegant, luxurious and unforgettable.

A day aboard Silver Cloud is an invitation to embrace both discovery and indulgence, where every moment is shaped by elegance, comfort, and adventure. Perhaps you begin your morning with breakfast served in your suite, savouring buttery pastries and freshly brewed coffee while gazing out at the endless horizon through your picture window or from your private veranda. For those who prefer a more energetic start, the Fitness Centre awaits with state-of-the-art equipment and invigorating classes, while the Jogging Track offers fresh sea air and sweeping ocean views. As the morning unfolds, curiosity calls you to the Explorer Lounge, where Silversea’s expert lecturers bring destinations to life with fascinating stories, scientific insights, and cultural context. Others may prefer a slower pace, perhaps indulging in retail therapy or settling into the Library and getting lost in a good book. Creative spirits can head to the Photo Studio to refine their digital photography skills, learning new techniques from professionals that will transform snapshots into works of art. When lunchtime arrives, Silver Cloud offers a choice of flavours to suit your mood. Enjoy a relaxed, buffet-style meal at La Terrazza, dining indoors or al fresco on the terrace, or opt for casual favourites at The Grill by the pool. Afternoons are yours to enjoy at your leisure. Perhaps you’ll recline by the pool with a chilled drink, take a dip in the heated water, or melt into the soothing whirlpools. The Zagara Beauty Salon offers the perfect escape for a bit of indulgence, whether a restorative massage or a refreshing manicure before the evening ahead. For those seeking something more active, a Pilates and yoga class provides the perfect balance of fitness and mindfulness, leaving you energised and refreshed. As evening approaches, the ship takes on a new sparkle. Begin your night with a glass of Champagne in Dolce Vita, where live music and a convivial atmosphere set the tone for what’s to come. Dinner is always a highlight on Silver Cloud: savour authentic Italian flavours at La Terrazza, experience international cuisine at The Restaurant, enjoy the interactive Hot Rocks concept at The Grill, or treat yourself to an exquisite six-course tasting menu paired with fine wines at La Dame. The night continues at your pace. Unwind in the Panorama Lounge with live music and sweeping views, retreat to the Connoisseur’s Corner for a premium cigar and rare cognac, or simply stroll the open decks beneath a canopy of stars. However you choose to spend it, every moment aboard Silver Cloud is carefully crafted to be elegant, luxurious and unforgettable.

A day aboard Silver Cloud is an invitation to embrace both discovery and indulgence, where every moment is shaped by elegance, comfort, and adventure. Perhaps you begin your morning with breakfast served in your suite, savouring buttery pastries and freshly brewed coffee while gazing out at the endless horizon through your picture window or from your private veranda. For those who prefer a more energetic start, the Fitness Centre awaits with state-of-the-art equipment and invigorating classes, while the Jogging Track offers fresh sea air and sweeping ocean views. As the morning unfolds, curiosity calls you to the Explorer Lounge, where Silversea’s expert lecturers bring destinations to life with fascinating stories, scientific insights, and cultural context. Others may prefer a slower pace, perhaps indulging in retail therapy or settling into the Library and getting lost in a good book. Creative spirits can head to the Photo Studio to refine their digital photography skills, learning new techniques from professionals that will transform snapshots into works of art. When lunchtime arrives, Silver Cloud offers a choice of flavours to suit your mood. Enjoy a relaxed, buffet-style meal at La Terrazza, dining indoors or al fresco on the terrace, or opt for casual favourites at The Grill by the pool. Afternoons are yours to enjoy at your leisure. Perhaps you’ll recline by the pool with a chilled drink, take a dip in the heated water, or melt into the soothing whirlpools. The Zagara Beauty Salon offers the perfect escape for a bit of indulgence, whether a restorative massage or a refreshing manicure before the evening ahead. For those seeking something more active, a Pilates and yoga class provides the perfect balance of fitness and mindfulness, leaving you energised and refreshed. As evening approaches, the ship takes on a new sparkle. Begin your night with a glass of Champagne in Dolce Vita, where live music and a convivial atmosphere set the tone for what’s to come. Dinner is always a highlight on Silver Cloud: savour authentic Italian flavours at La Terrazza, experience international cuisine at The Restaurant, enjoy the interactive Hot Rocks concept at The Grill, or treat yourself to an exquisite six-course tasting menu paired with fine wines at La Dame. The night continues at your pace. Unwind in the Panorama Lounge with live music and sweeping views, retreat to the Connoisseur’s Corner for a premium cigar and rare cognac, or simply stroll the open decks beneath a canopy of stars. However you choose to spend it, every moment aboard Silver Cloud is carefully crafted to be elegant, luxurious and unforgettable.

Only about 30 kilometers (19 miles) from the Indonesian border, Vanimo is the capital of the Sandaun (or Sundown) Province. It is one of only two towns in this remote region of Papua New Guinea. Although the Sepik River originates in the province, it bypasses Vanimo far to the south. The Sandaun Province is relatively undeveloped, but Vanimo has lovely beaches and some picturesque villages in the vicinity. The interior is covered in rainforest and logging is an important activity putting to use Vanimo’s port and protected bay.

Ali Island is one of the four islands located close to Aitape, off the northern coast of Papua New Guinea. The eastern shore of Ali Island has a beautiful white sandy beach and offers swimming and snorkeling. The five villages on the island connect via well-maintained trails that lead to the school and Catholic church closer to the northern end of the island.

The eastern half of the island of New Guinea - second largest in the world - was divided between Germany (north) and the UK (south) in 1885. The latter area was transferred to Australia in 1902, which occupied the northern portion during World War I and continued to administer the combined areas until independence in 1975. A nine-year secessionist revolt on the island of Bougainville ended in 1997 after claiming some 20,000 lives.

The volcanic island of Garove is part of the Witu Islands and once had a 5-kilometer-wide (3.1 miles) caldera. The island was historically used to produce copra and cocoa, and in fact, still is today. Most of the villages are located around the exterior of the volcano. Steep cliffs explain why there is only one area settled on the inside. A promontory at the entrance’s southwestern corner is taken up by the school and the catholic church of the village of Widu, the only village inside the caldera.

If surreal and unique experiences are your thing, then the Papua New Guinean town of Rabaul should tick your travel boxes. Found on the north eastern tip of New Britain Island (the largest island off mainland PNG) Rabaul, the former provincial capital, has quite a remarkable location. The town is inside the flooded caldera of a giant volcano and several sub-vents are still quite active today! The lively city was almost entirely devastated by Mount Tavurvur in 1994, covering the city in ashfall, but thankfully costing no lives. View less Since then, thanks to Rabaul’s deep-water port, commerce has been on the up, and a few shops and hotels have managed to find an audience. However, Rabaul’s remote location together with the volcano still being one of the most active and dangerous in Papua New Guinea means tourism in not rife. Rabaul has an impressive WWII history which includes a 300-mile network of tunnels dug by Japanese POW designed to conceal munitions and stores. After the Pearl Harbour bombings, the Japanese used Rabaul as their South Pacific base for the last four years of WWII, and by 1943 there were about 110,000 Japanese troops based in Rabaul. Post war, the island was returned to Australia, before it was granted independence in 1975. It should be noted that patience is a virtue here. However, that is not all bad. The slow pace of transportation allows travellers to marvels at the quite astonishing landscape. Divers will also be richly rewarded – the marine life of the island is extraordinary.

A day aboard Silver Cloud is an invitation to embrace both discovery and indulgence, where every moment is shaped by elegance, comfort, and adventure. Perhaps you begin your morning with breakfast served in your suite, savouring buttery pastries and freshly brewed coffee while gazing out at the endless horizon through your picture window or from your private veranda. For those who prefer a more energetic start, the Fitness Centre awaits with state-of-the-art equipment and invigorating classes, while the Jogging Track offers fresh sea air and sweeping ocean views. As the morning unfolds, curiosity calls you to the Explorer Lounge, where Silversea’s expert lecturers bring destinations to life with fascinating stories, scientific insights, and cultural context. Others may prefer a slower pace, perhaps indulging in retail therapy or settling into the Library and getting lost in a good book. Creative spirits can head to the Photo Studio to refine their digital photography skills, learning new techniques from professionals that will transform snapshots into works of art. When lunchtime arrives, Silver Cloud offers a choice of flavours to suit your mood. Enjoy a relaxed, buffet-style meal at La Terrazza, dining indoors or al fresco on the terrace, or opt for casual favourites at The Grill by the pool. Afternoons are yours to enjoy at your leisure. Perhaps you’ll recline by the pool with a chilled drink, take a dip in the heated water, or melt into the soothing whirlpools. The Zagara Beauty Salon offers the perfect escape for a bit of indulgence, whether a restorative massage or a refreshing manicure before the evening ahead. For those seeking something more active, a Pilates and yoga class provides the perfect balance of fitness and mindfulness, leaving you energised and refreshed. As evening approaches, the ship takes on a new sparkle. Begin your night with a glass of Champagne in Dolce Vita, where live music and a convivial atmosphere set the tone for what’s to come. Dinner is always a highlight on Silver Cloud: savour authentic Italian flavours at La Terrazza, experience international cuisine at The Restaurant, enjoy the interactive Hot Rocks concept at The Grill, or treat yourself to an exquisite six-course tasting menu paired with fine wines at La Dame. The night continues at your pace. Unwind in the Panorama Lounge with live music and sweeping views, retreat to the Connoisseur’s Corner for a premium cigar and rare cognac, or simply stroll the open decks beneath a canopy of stars. However you choose to spend it, every moment aboard Silver Cloud is carefully crafted to be elegant, luxurious and unforgettable.

Kennedy Island is a small uninhabited island in the Solomon Islands that was named after John F. Kennedy, following an incident involving Kennedy during his World War II naval career. Kennedy Island lies 15 minutes by boat from Gizo, the provincial capital of the Solomon Islands' Western Province.

Port Mary is the name of the bay adjacent to Ghupuna, the main village in Santa Ana. A bright white sand beach with huge shade-giving trees runs along the shoreline in front of the tidy village. The houses here are made with local materials and most are built on stilts. Islanders generally welcome visitors with traditional songs and dances performed by members of the three different villages on Santa Ana. Some local people will also set up stands offering souvenirs for purchase. View less The Solomons are best known for strings of traditional shell money and elegant carvings based on local stories and legends.

A day aboard Silver Cloud is an invitation to embrace both discovery and indulgence, where every moment is shaped by elegance, comfort, and adventure. Perhaps you begin your morning with breakfast served in your suite, savouring buttery pastries and freshly brewed coffee while gazing out at the endless horizon through your picture window or from your private veranda. For those who prefer a more energetic start, the Fitness Centre awaits with state-of-the-art equipment and invigorating classes, while the Jogging Track offers fresh sea air and sweeping ocean views. As the morning unfolds, curiosity calls you to the Explorer Lounge, where Silversea’s expert lecturers bring destinations to life with fascinating stories, scientific insights, and cultural context. Others may prefer a slower pace, perhaps indulging in retail therapy or settling into the Library and getting lost in a good book. Creative spirits can head to the Photo Studio to refine their digital photography skills, learning new techniques from professionals that will transform snapshots into works of art. When lunchtime arrives, Silver Cloud offers a choice of flavours to suit your mood. Enjoy a relaxed, buffet-style meal at La Terrazza, dining indoors or al fresco on the terrace, or opt for casual favourites at The Grill by the pool. Afternoons are yours to enjoy at your leisure. Perhaps you’ll recline by the pool with a chilled drink, take a dip in the heated water, or melt into the soothing whirlpools. The Zagara Beauty Salon offers the perfect escape for a bit of indulgence, whether a restorative massage or a refreshing manicure before the evening ahead. For those seeking something more active, a Pilates and yoga class provides the perfect balance of fitness and mindfulness, leaving you energised and refreshed. As evening approaches, the ship takes on a new sparkle. Begin your night with a glass of Champagne in Dolce Vita, where live music and a convivial atmosphere set the tone for what’s to come. Dinner is always a highlight on Silver Cloud: savour authentic Italian flavours at La Terrazza, experience international cuisine at The Restaurant, enjoy the interactive Hot Rocks concept at The Grill, or treat yourself to an exquisite six-course tasting menu paired with fine wines at La Dame. The night continues at your pace. Unwind in the Panorama Lounge with live music and sweeping views, retreat to the Connoisseur’s Corner for a premium cigar and rare cognac, or simply stroll the open decks beneath a canopy of stars. However you choose to spend it, every moment aboard Silver Cloud is carefully crafted to be elegant, luxurious and unforgettable.

Unlike Espiritu Santo with its raised coral reefs and white sand, Ambrym is a volcanically active island with dark sand beaches. Ambrym is known as the island of magic and is the source of five local languages that all evolved on Ambrym. This handful of languages contributes to the well over 100 languages of Vanuatu. Some of Ambrym’s magic takes place in the lush greenery of the local community of Ranon. Here the people perform a very special and traditional ‘Rom’ dance. Participants prepare their masks and costumes in secrecy and the dance is reserved for special occasions.

A day aboard Silver Cloud is an invitation to embrace both discovery and indulgence, where every moment is shaped by elegance, comfort, and adventure. Perhaps you begin your morning with breakfast served in your suite, savouring buttery pastries and freshly brewed coffee while gazing out at the endless horizon through your picture window or from your private veranda. For those who prefer a more energetic start, the Fitness Centre awaits with state-of-the-art equipment and invigorating classes, while the Jogging Track offers fresh sea air and sweeping ocean views. As the morning unfolds, curiosity calls you to the Explorer Lounge, where Silversea’s expert lecturers bring destinations to life with fascinating stories, scientific insights, and cultural context. Others may prefer a slower pace, perhaps indulging in retail therapy or settling into the Library and getting lost in a good book. Creative spirits can head to the Photo Studio to refine their digital photography skills, learning new techniques from professionals that will transform snapshots into works of art. When lunchtime arrives, Silver Cloud offers a choice of flavours to suit your mood. Enjoy a relaxed, buffet-style meal at La Terrazza, dining indoors or al fresco on the terrace, or opt for casual favourites at The Grill by the pool. Afternoons are yours to enjoy at your leisure. Perhaps you’ll recline by the pool with a chilled drink, take a dip in the heated water, or melt into the soothing whirlpools. The Zagara Beauty Salon offers the perfect escape for a bit of indulgence, whether a restorative massage or a refreshing manicure before the evening ahead. For those seeking something more active, a Pilates and yoga class provides the perfect balance of fitness and mindfulness, leaving you energised and refreshed. As evening approaches, the ship takes on a new sparkle. Begin your night with a glass of Champagne in Dolce Vita, where live music and a convivial atmosphere set the tone for what’s to come. Dinner is always a highlight on Silver Cloud: savour authentic Italian flavours at La Terrazza, experience international cuisine at The Restaurant, enjoy the interactive Hot Rocks concept at The Grill, or treat yourself to an exquisite six-course tasting menu paired with fine wines at La Dame. The night continues at your pace. Unwind in the Panorama Lounge with live music and sweeping views, retreat to the Connoisseur’s Corner for a premium cigar and rare cognac, or simply stroll the open decks beneath a canopy of stars. However you choose to spend it, every moment aboard Silver Cloud is carefully crafted to be elegant, luxurious and unforgettable.

Lautoka is often described as the sugar city. Sugar cane is the major industry of Fiji and Lautoka is its main base. Here are the industries' headquarters, the largest sugar mill, modern loading facilities and a large wharf. It features 70 miles of roads, almost all paved, a wonderful botanical garden and royal palm trees decorating the city's main street, Vitogo Parade. The municipal market is another attraction from both outside and inside. Fiji typifies the image of paradise. The people here live as they have done for centuries, retaining their ancient traditions and simple and carefree lifestyle supported by the harvest of a generous land and bountiful sea.