09 JUN 2017: Silversea Cruises announced a partnership with The Peninsula Hotels that will enhance the Silver Muse’s 73-day Grand Asia Pacific Voyage, departing on 2 February 2019 as part of the First Quarter Itinerary for 2019. The two luxury brands will also collaborate on other Asia-focused itineraries.

The Grand Asia Pacific Voyage will sail from Sydney to Tokyo, visiting 39 destinations in 12 countries. The Silver Muse will trace a path from Sydney’s iconic Opera House to the fjords of New Zealand’s Milford Sound. The adventure then to Asia, with a trio of segments encompassing Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, China and Japan.

The Peninsula Hotels will enrich the experience for Silversea guests with insider knowledge provided on the exotic Asian destination by an onboard team of local specialists and chefs. Guests will also enjoy exclusive events in select Asian cities, arranged in collaboration with The Peninsula Hotels.

The finishing touch will be a three-night post-cruise stay at The Peninsula Tokyo, where guests will be treated to a Japanese-themed dinner event in the hotel’s elegant Grand Ballroom.

Acapulco to start

Acapulco has announced it will be the port of origin for the 1,400 passenger Magellan cruises, of Cruise and Maritime Voyages, starting in the winter of 2018. The round-trip cruise will depart from Acapulco and make stops in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo San Lucas, before returning to port.

The cruise line had initially planned to use a smaller ship, the Marco Polo, but finally opted for the Magellan, a much larger and newer vessel, to cover the route due to the forecasted demand. The ship has first-class facilities such as 750 cabins, including suites with balconies, bars, beauty salons, casino, club, cinema, library, showroom and swimming pools.