Silversea has charted a rich course for its Venetian Society Reunion Voyage aboard Silver Shadow in 2026, establishing a 12‑day roundtrip itinerary from Nice, leaving on June 19th, and returning on July 1st, 2026.
The ship's route encompasses an overnight call in Livorno to offer a gateway into Tuscany, followed by visits to Porto Santo Stefano, Civitavecchia serving Rome, Valletta in Malta, Giardini Naxos in Sicily, Salerno, Ponza, Portoferraio on Elba, and finally Portofino, before the home port is reached again in Nice.
The voyage will be led by Silversea’s president, Bert Hernandez. Onboard hospitality will include official receptions, curated entertainment, and enriched programming. Guests affiliated with the Venetian Society will benefit from booking advantages—most notably a 5% fare concession and commemorative gifts.
Hernandez has remarked that these Reunion Voyages encapsulate Silversea’s essence by nurturing a tight‑knit guest community, delivering distinguished service, and presenting immersive experiences both aboard and ashore. He expressed enthusiasm for welcoming both familiar faces and newcomers aboard Silver Shadow for what he termed an “unforgettable reunion”.
The voyage itinerary offers over one hundred shore excursions, including several exclusive culinary and cultural experiences. In Livorno, travelers are invited to disembark for a mid‑voyage land sojourn through Tuscany. This excursion spans three days, visiting Siena with its Palio traditions, the hilltowns of Cortona and Pienza, and the renowned wine estates of Montepulciano and Montalcino. The tour promises immersive encounters such as cheese‑making, wine tastings, and visits to authentic family‑run farms in the Val d’Orcia.
An optional S.A.L.T. day in San Miniato offers a deeper foray into Tuscan gastronomy, guided by food writer Emiko Davies and sommelier Marco Lami at Fattoria Collebrunacchi, complete with cellar exploration and a three‑course, wine‑paired luncheon at Enoteca Marilu.
In Porto Santo Stefano, guests may visit the Antinori family’s Le Mortelle Winery perched in the rolling Maremma hills. The experience includes vineyard tours, exploration of subterranean cellars, tastings of estate fruit and freshly baked focaccia, followed by a three‑course lunch paired with signature vintages.
Giardini Naxos offers a Sicilian immersion with a cooking class led by Chef Monica Consoli in her family’s historic home. After sourcing ingredients at Catania’s market, participants prepare pasta, regional dishes, and desserts, enjoying the results al fresco with local wine amid Mount Etna’s foothills.
The Portofino experience culminates with a panoramic eco‑farm picnic at La Portofinese on Monte di Portofino. Guests will observe a focaccia‑making demonstration, sample Ligurian Vermentino wines, and dine on farm‑to‑table fare while surveying olive groves and conservation efforts under sweeping coastal vistas.