Silversea offers Grand Voyages for 2012 onboard spectacular ships

Silversea Cruise Line is offering a total of 20 Grand Voyages that are designed for the leisurely traveller.

Steve Odell, Silversea Senior Vice President, UK, Europe and Asia Pacific had the following to say "Our Grand Voyages are perfectly suited to the traveller who has the time and passion to indulge in travel on a grand scale. You can explore the most desirable ports of the Mediterranean for 27 days or visit Rio in time for Carnival on a 64 day circumnavigation of South America and unpack only once."

Are the Grand Voyages something that appeals to the traveller inside you? If so here is a small sample of what you can expect from these exclusive cruises.

South America

The Silver Spirit departs 10th of January on an exciting 64 day "South America & Rio Carnival" voyage. Sailing round-trip from Fort Lauderdale, Silver Spirit will circumnavigate South America, first heading southward along the Pacific coast, then passing through the Strait of Magellan and on to the Falkland Islands, before voyaging up the east coast to the Caribbean. In total, 18 countries will be visited. Highlights include a 2 night stay in Rio de Janeiro during Carnival and overnight stays in Callao (Lima), Punta Arenas and Buenos Aires.

Africa and the Mediterranean

Silver Wind departs 3 February on a 53 day "Safaris & Mediterranean Sun Coasts" voyage from Cape Town to Istanbul, sailing around the southern tip of Africa and northward along the continent's Atlantic coast to the Mediterranean with calls in 15 countries, including exotic Mozambique and Morocco. Guests will also enjoy such marquee cities as Monte Carlo, Rome and Athens. Other highlights include a three day, two night stay in Barcelona and overnight visits in Richards Bay, Walvis Bay and Livorno (Florence).

Mediterranean and Northern Europe

Silver Whisper departs 1 May on a 34 day "Springtime Grand Europe" voyage from Monte Carlo to Copenhagen with calls in Spain, Portugal, France, U.K., Ireland, Belgium, Germany, Finland, Russia and Estonia. Highlights include a three day, two night stopover in St. Petersburg and an overnight in Bordeaux.