Silversea unveils 2026 Venetian...

The 12-day Mediterranean cruise features 100 immersive shore experiences

Silversea has unveiled its Venetian Society Reunion Voyage for 2026, a 12-day journey aboard Silver Shadow.

Departing Nice in France on 19 June, the cruise spans the Italian coast and Mediterranean highlights, blending well-known ports with less-visited destinations.

The itinerary, shaped by Venetian Society members, includes stops at Livorno for an overnight stay, as well as Porto Santo Stefano, Civitavecchia (Rome), Valletta in Malta, Giardini Naxos in Sicily and Salerno, Ponza, Portoferraio (Elba) and Portofino, before returning to Nice on 1 July.

Open to returning guests and newcomers, the voyage will be hosted by Silversea President Bert Hanandez and will include specially curated onboard receptions and enriched entertainment, plus more than 100 shore experiences.

Each stop will offer unique and immersive on-land experiences, from culinary adventures to historical explorations, with standouts including a visit to Antinori’s Le Mortelle winery for tastings and lunch in the Tuscan hills hosted by food writer Emiko Davies.

Venetian Society members receive a 5% fare discount and commemorative gifts.

Commenting on the voyage, Hernandez said: “Our Venetian Society Reunion Voyages reflect what makes Silversea distinctive. They connect a community of past guests, offer high standards of service, and deliver immersive experiences both on board and ashore. From curated events to memorable entertainment, these voyages showcase the spirit of Silversea.”

Here are five onshore experiences available on this 2026 sailing:

1. 3-day culinary tour of Tuscany's Livorno
A three-day mid-voyage land adventure through Tuscany, this scenic culinary tour takes in the prestigious wine estates of Montepulciano and Montalcino. Guests pass through Siena, the hilltop town of Cortona, and enjoy authentic farm experiences, cheese making and wine tastings in Val d’Orcia.

Montalcino in Tuscan hills

2. S.A.L.T. food and wine tour in San Miniato
This one-day Italian culinary tour takes travellers to the historic family-run Fattoria Collebrunacchi estate in the San Miniato hills in Tuscany for wine tastings, before visiting the medieval hilltop town of San Miniato, for a private three-course lunch at Enoteca Marilu, hosted by food writer Emiko Davies and sommelier Marco Lami.

3. Sicilian cooking class in Giardini Naxos
In Sicily, passengers can participate in a small-group cooking class inside an 18th-century Sicilian home in a village on Mount Etna’s slopes. Led by Chef Monica Consoli, guests will explore the food markets of Catania before preparing and sharing a traditional meal paired with local wines.

View of Bay of Giardini Naxos, Sicily

4. Lunch and wine tastings in Porto Santo Stefano
In Porto Santo Stefano, guests journey to the renowned Antinori Le Mortelle winery, which dates back to 1385 and spans 170 hectares, for tastings, cellar tours and a three-course lunch paired with signature wines.

5. S.A.L.T. picnic at eco farm in Portofino
An exclusive S.A.L.T. culinary experience, this farm-to-table picnic takes place at family-owned eco farm La Portofinese in the Liguran hills. Guests can explore the estate’s olive groves and vineyards, as well as enjoying an al fresco lunch including focaccia, cheese, honey, fruit and local wine.

Bookings for the 2026 Venetian Society Reunion Voyage are now open, but for those wanting to set sail sooner, Silversea’s 2025 Venetian Society Reunion Voyage departs from Fusina (Venice) on 17 October 2025, exploring the Adriatic and Greek Isles.

For more information, visit silversea.com/venetian-society-reunions. To partner with Silversea call UAE +971 4 331 4299, KSA 800 897 1419, or email book@rccl.ae. For more information, visit silversea.ae