The first port of call in this epic journey, the small and charming town of Hilo features a crescent-shaped bay, dramatic waterfalls, emerald rainforests and brightly coloured gardens rich with exotic tropical plants. A late departure means you’ll have all the time you need to explore the distinctive character and natural beauty of this voyage’s first look at Hawaii.

As the beginning of the name of the island suggests, it is indeed rare. With no traffic or even traffic lights to speak of, Rarotonga is a paradise within a paradise, with the Cook Islands among the most beautiful and remote in the world. You’ll explore lush vegetation, encounter unusual wildlife, and taste a series of local delicacies as you soak up the South Pacific sun across the island.

Take your time to soak up Brisbane’s laidback charm and urban energy with a dash of adventure. Enjoy the sun, sand, surf and spectacular nightlife of Fortitude Valley or visit the nearby parks and sanctuaries to discover over 70 species of native animals at the world's first and largest koala sanctuary where you can also feed kangaroos and meet the playful platypus.

Explore this colourful multi-cultural city that vibrates and resonates with music and life in every corner, including great street art and even better street food. With Malay, Chinese and Indian influences in both food and culture, Penang is a lively traveller’s paradise of curiosity, with so many things to see and do in a relatively small city area.

Considered one of Fiji's most serene islands, Kadavu is brimming with rainforests, jungles, and plunging waterfalls. Dive into the untouched beauty of this secluded haven and unlock the Great Astrolabe Reef – the world’s fourth largest barrier reef and a coral wonderland. Enjoy spectacular diving, swimming with manta rays and exhilarating shark encounters.

Exclusive to Silversea, this destination is aptly known as “the Jewel of the West Coast”. A picturesque town hugging the shores of a beautiful lagoon. It’s also an internationally acclaimed Ramsar Site, renowned as an important wetland that attracts thousands of migratory birds. Resident species are also prolific, including greater and lesser flamingos.

A hidden gem in South Africa, this is one of the most outstanding natural wetland and coastal sites in Africa and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its diverse ecosystem has abundant wildlife including elephants, giraffes, leopards, rhinos, buffalo, whales, dolphins, and marine turtles. You can also see crocodiles, hippopotamuses and, occasionally, whale sharks.

Soak up the sun on the beaches of southern Morocco's most-visited city. Uncover a captivating mix of natural beauty, cultural richness, and intriguing history. Ride a camel, rent a beach buggy, or check out the Suq al-Had market filled with the spices of North Africa. A short walk up to the ruins of the city’s old Agadir Kasbah reveals spectacular views.

Marvel at the sheer aesthetic might of Morocco's largest mosque, which is the third largest mosque in the world. An important symbol of Moroccan culture and religious heritage, this architectural masterpiece features hundreds of intricate decorations, a towering minaret, and vast a prayer hall, all of which are awe-inspiring in their scale and beauty.

A hidden gem of the north, San Sebastian is home to the oldest European culture still in existence. This is Basque country like nowhere else. Geographically isolated from the rest of the continent it was home to Europe’s earliest inhabitants. A foodie mecca, seafood is plucked from turquoise waters and delivered almost immediately to world-class restaurants.

Bordeaux is one of the most beautiful places in France. An ancient city dating from the Neolithic period shaped by civilizations from the Greeks and Romans to the Visigoths and British. Its classical and neoclassical architectures has been preserved for over two centuries, evidenced by its 18th century Place De la Bourse – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Stroll through a city of towers, spiers and ornate architecture, where mountains and fjords meet the sea creating some of the most stunning views in Europe. Ålesund is part of the Réseau Art Nouveau Network and is the gateway to the Geirangerfjord UNESCO World Heritage Site, where shimmering waterfalls, old-fashioned farmsteads and unspoiled scenery await.