Latest news with #SilverShadow
Engadget
4 days ago
- Business
- Engadget
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is cheaper than ever right now
Memorial Day weekend might be over but the sales have kept coming. Current deals include an all-new low price on the Samsung Galaxy S25, which is down to $685 from $860. The 20 percent discount is available on the 256GB model in either Silver Shadow or Mint. Samsung released the Galaxy S25 smartphone early this year alongside the S25+, Edge and Ultra. We gave it an 82 in our review thanks to its improved Gemini AI experience and new high-powered processor. It also offers 28 hours of battery life, a four hour improvement from its predecessor. Get it now for 20 percent off. $685 at Amazon Our biggest quip with the Samsung Galaxy S25 is that many things mirror the specs of its predecessor. The device offers the same display and camera sensors as the Galaxy S24. It's also almost the exact same thickness, with just 0.4 millimeters shaved off. Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice .
The Advertiser
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
The cult of the car: an afternoon at the Rolls Royce Owner's Club rally in Newcastle
Those bastards were crazy. Kim Stapleton, the chief judge of a line of Rolls-Royce and Bentley motors worth millions, parked in formation at the Newcastle Museum on Saturday, thought the owners' club he joined in 1988 would be full of a "snooty bunch of bastards". What he found instead were loveable madmen, lifers; a congregation of true believers in pursuit of that most unattainable character in a car - perfection - and nevertheless willing to follow the winged woman on the bonnet (the Spirit of Ecstacy) in the wild chase until they found it. "They're nuts," he declared at the weekend. "These bastards are crazy; they are the greatest bunch of people I have ever met." Mr Stapleton had only recently joined the club, then, having picked up his 1977 Silver Shadow from a yard on Parramatta Road in Sydney in 1987. He had never stood in a yard of Rolls and Bentleys before, but he reasoned no one had ever died from just looking. "It was the worst thing I had ever done," he said mischievously. "I fell in love with it immediately." The first truth of a Rolls-Royce is that it is a vehicle built in pursuit of excellence. Every car is a singularity. Before 1940, a Rolls-Royce never sold as a complete vehicle. It was a chassis, a seat, and a steering wheel, which was then handed over to the owner's chosen coachbuilder to form the body like a drop of molten metal swept into an elegant, streamlined curve, and to add any modifications the owner desired. "It's romantic," Brian Crump, the chair of the Sir Henry Royce Foundation, said as families and visitors pawed over a vehicle that once carried Queen Elizabeth in the back seat next to the sherry canteen with crystal glasses. At the edges of the crowd, Roger Fry - a softly spoken man with a builder's hands - stood quietly in the shade, watching the procession with a bundle of display books under his arm. Mr Fry, now in his 80s, is one of a small faculty of Australian coachbuilders. He had built 58 custom bodies for owners over the past 50 years and knows the anatomy of a Bentley or a Rolls almost as well as he knows himself. There are 300 rivets in the bonnet of a Silver Ghost, he said. Each one costs $3. "I have to drill all the holes and it has to be exactly right," he said. "If you stuff up, start again. I've been doing it for a long time now." The merry band of owners and judges had come to the Museum for the club's annual rally to show off their motors and have them judged. Points were deducted for the smallest imperfections as the drivers lined up to admire the craftsmanship of a century. "The first thing I wanted was a driver's license," Victor Nash said. "You were out of the clutches of your parents. The world was your oyster. For me, it meant freedom." Mr Nash had two vehicles at the show: a Bentley Mark VI drophead coupe with a curving, dreamlike body, and an S3 Continental designed by a Norwegian with a clean mid-century aesthetic. When he describes it, he knows the designers by name. He knows their history, where they were built - even the chassis numbers, by rote. Mr Stapleton, as he reminisces, recalls a former member now passed, Malcolm Johns, who loved to show off how he kept his engine so immaculate he could slow it to a hum - low enough you could count the revolutions. The Rolls and the Bentley represent a different time for motoring; it was never about getting somewhere fast (though no vehicles in the line Saturday would struggle to keep freeway pace) or efficiently. It was about travelling in comfort and arriving in style. The leather is overstuffed and absorbing - the interior smells of polish and care. But, like any icon, they can be temperamental. The second truth of a Rolls is that it never breaks down. It only ever "fails to proceed". During an overland rally - the name the owners give to the long and often meandering journeys between their meets - in Western Australia, a Silver Cloud pulled into a one-horse town between Perth and Broome, where everything the place needed was under one roof; the pub, the petrol and the post. Having refilled, the Cloud failed to proceed and the convoy's mechanic was called in to assist. "The mechanic turns up, sticks his head under the bonnet and contemplates," Mr Stapleton said. A stuck solenoid was diagnosed as the issue. "He looked around, found himself a good stick, and told the owner to turn it over when he told him," Mr Stapleton said, spinning the yarn. "He turns it over. The mechanic gives the solenoid a whack with the stick - and it works." "Then he gives the driver the stick and tells him to hang on to it because he was going to need it again." In the window, a bewildered lad with a pint in his hand turned to the patrons and declared, "Isn't that amazing - here in the middle of the outback, and there's a Rolls-Royce mechanic available." "We all have these little stories," Mr Stapleton said. Those bastards were crazy. Kim Stapleton, the chief judge of a line of Rolls-Royce and Bentley motors worth millions, parked in formation at the Newcastle Museum on Saturday, thought the owners' club he joined in 1988 would be full of a "snooty bunch of bastards". What he found instead were loveable madmen, lifers; a congregation of true believers in pursuit of that most unattainable character in a car - perfection - and nevertheless willing to follow the winged woman on the bonnet (the Spirit of Ecstacy) in the wild chase until they found it. "They're nuts," he declared at the weekend. "These bastards are crazy; they are the greatest bunch of people I have ever met." Mr Stapleton had only recently joined the club, then, having picked up his 1977 Silver Shadow from a yard on Parramatta Road in Sydney in 1987. He had never stood in a yard of Rolls and Bentleys before, but he reasoned no one had ever died from just looking. "It was the worst thing I had ever done," he said mischievously. "I fell in love with it immediately." The first truth of a Rolls-Royce is that it is a vehicle built in pursuit of excellence. Every car is a singularity. Before 1940, a Rolls-Royce never sold as a complete vehicle. It was a chassis, a seat, and a steering wheel, which was then handed over to the owner's chosen coachbuilder to form the body like a drop of molten metal swept into an elegant, streamlined curve, and to add any modifications the owner desired. "It's romantic," Brian Crump, the chair of the Sir Henry Royce Foundation, said as families and visitors pawed over a vehicle that once carried Queen Elizabeth in the back seat next to the sherry canteen with crystal glasses. At the edges of the crowd, Roger Fry - a softly spoken man with a builder's hands - stood quietly in the shade, watching the procession with a bundle of display books under his arm. Mr Fry, now in his 80s, is one of a small faculty of Australian coachbuilders. He had built 58 custom bodies for owners over the past 50 years and knows the anatomy of a Bentley or a Rolls almost as well as he knows himself. There are 300 rivets in the bonnet of a Silver Ghost, he said. Each one costs $3. "I have to drill all the holes and it has to be exactly right," he said. "If you stuff up, start again. I've been doing it for a long time now." The merry band of owners and judges had come to the Museum for the club's annual rally to show off their motors and have them judged. Points were deducted for the smallest imperfections as the drivers lined up to admire the craftsmanship of a century. "The first thing I wanted was a driver's license," Victor Nash said. "You were out of the clutches of your parents. The world was your oyster. For me, it meant freedom." Mr Nash had two vehicles at the show: a Bentley Mark VI drophead coupe with a curving, dreamlike body, and an S3 Continental designed by a Norwegian with a clean mid-century aesthetic. When he describes it, he knows the designers by name. He knows their history, where they were built - even the chassis numbers, by rote. Mr Stapleton, as he reminisces, recalls a former member now passed, Malcolm Johns, who loved to show off how he kept his engine so immaculate he could slow it to a hum - low enough you could count the revolutions. The Rolls and the Bentley represent a different time for motoring; it was never about getting somewhere fast (though no vehicles in the line Saturday would struggle to keep freeway pace) or efficiently. It was about travelling in comfort and arriving in style. The leather is overstuffed and absorbing - the interior smells of polish and care. But, like any icon, they can be temperamental. The second truth of a Rolls is that it never breaks down. It only ever "fails to proceed". During an overland rally - the name the owners give to the long and often meandering journeys between their meets - in Western Australia, a Silver Cloud pulled into a one-horse town between Perth and Broome, where everything the place needed was under one roof; the pub, the petrol and the post. Having refilled, the Cloud failed to proceed and the convoy's mechanic was called in to assist. "The mechanic turns up, sticks his head under the bonnet and contemplates," Mr Stapleton said. A stuck solenoid was diagnosed as the issue. "He looked around, found himself a good stick, and told the owner to turn it over when he told him," Mr Stapleton said, spinning the yarn. "He turns it over. The mechanic gives the solenoid a whack with the stick - and it works." "Then he gives the driver the stick and tells him to hang on to it because he was going to need it again." In the window, a bewildered lad with a pint in his hand turned to the patrons and declared, "Isn't that amazing - here in the middle of the outback, and there's a Rolls-Royce mechanic available." "We all have these little stories," Mr Stapleton said. Those bastards were crazy. Kim Stapleton, the chief judge of a line of Rolls-Royce and Bentley motors worth millions, parked in formation at the Newcastle Museum on Saturday, thought the owners' club he joined in 1988 would be full of a "snooty bunch of bastards". What he found instead were loveable madmen, lifers; a congregation of true believers in pursuit of that most unattainable character in a car - perfection - and nevertheless willing to follow the winged woman on the bonnet (the Spirit of Ecstacy) in the wild chase until they found it. "They're nuts," he declared at the weekend. "These bastards are crazy; they are the greatest bunch of people I have ever met." Mr Stapleton had only recently joined the club, then, having picked up his 1977 Silver Shadow from a yard on Parramatta Road in Sydney in 1987. He had never stood in a yard of Rolls and Bentleys before, but he reasoned no one had ever died from just looking. "It was the worst thing I had ever done," he said mischievously. "I fell in love with it immediately." The first truth of a Rolls-Royce is that it is a vehicle built in pursuit of excellence. Every car is a singularity. Before 1940, a Rolls-Royce never sold as a complete vehicle. It was a chassis, a seat, and a steering wheel, which was then handed over to the owner's chosen coachbuilder to form the body like a drop of molten metal swept into an elegant, streamlined curve, and to add any modifications the owner desired. "It's romantic," Brian Crump, the chair of the Sir Henry Royce Foundation, said as families and visitors pawed over a vehicle that once carried Queen Elizabeth in the back seat next to the sherry canteen with crystal glasses. At the edges of the crowd, Roger Fry - a softly spoken man with a builder's hands - stood quietly in the shade, watching the procession with a bundle of display books under his arm. Mr Fry, now in his 80s, is one of a small faculty of Australian coachbuilders. He had built 58 custom bodies for owners over the past 50 years and knows the anatomy of a Bentley or a Rolls almost as well as he knows himself. There are 300 rivets in the bonnet of a Silver Ghost, he said. Each one costs $3. "I have to drill all the holes and it has to be exactly right," he said. "If you stuff up, start again. I've been doing it for a long time now." The merry band of owners and judges had come to the Museum for the club's annual rally to show off their motors and have them judged. Points were deducted for the smallest imperfections as the drivers lined up to admire the craftsmanship of a century. "The first thing I wanted was a driver's license," Victor Nash said. "You were out of the clutches of your parents. The world was your oyster. For me, it meant freedom." Mr Nash had two vehicles at the show: a Bentley Mark VI drophead coupe with a curving, dreamlike body, and an S3 Continental designed by a Norwegian with a clean mid-century aesthetic. When he describes it, he knows the designers by name. He knows their history, where they were built - even the chassis numbers, by rote. Mr Stapleton, as he reminisces, recalls a former member now passed, Malcolm Johns, who loved to show off how he kept his engine so immaculate he could slow it to a hum - low enough you could count the revolutions. The Rolls and the Bentley represent a different time for motoring; it was never about getting somewhere fast (though no vehicles in the line Saturday would struggle to keep freeway pace) or efficiently. It was about travelling in comfort and arriving in style. The leather is overstuffed and absorbing - the interior smells of polish and care. But, like any icon, they can be temperamental. The second truth of a Rolls is that it never breaks down. It only ever "fails to proceed". During an overland rally - the name the owners give to the long and often meandering journeys between their meets - in Western Australia, a Silver Cloud pulled into a one-horse town between Perth and Broome, where everything the place needed was under one roof; the pub, the petrol and the post. Having refilled, the Cloud failed to proceed and the convoy's mechanic was called in to assist. "The mechanic turns up, sticks his head under the bonnet and contemplates," Mr Stapleton said. A stuck solenoid was diagnosed as the issue. "He looked around, found himself a good stick, and told the owner to turn it over when he told him," Mr Stapleton said, spinning the yarn. "He turns it over. The mechanic gives the solenoid a whack with the stick - and it works." "Then he gives the driver the stick and tells him to hang on to it because he was going to need it again." In the window, a bewildered lad with a pint in his hand turned to the patrons and declared, "Isn't that amazing - here in the middle of the outback, and there's a Rolls-Royce mechanic available." "We all have these little stories," Mr Stapleton said. Those bastards were crazy. Kim Stapleton, the chief judge of a line of Rolls-Royce and Bentley motors worth millions, parked in formation at the Newcastle Museum on Saturday, thought the owners' club he joined in 1988 would be full of a "snooty bunch of bastards". What he found instead were loveable madmen, lifers; a congregation of true believers in pursuit of that most unattainable character in a car - perfection - and nevertheless willing to follow the winged woman on the bonnet (the Spirit of Ecstacy) in the wild chase until they found it. "They're nuts," he declared at the weekend. "These bastards are crazy; they are the greatest bunch of people I have ever met." Mr Stapleton had only recently joined the club, then, having picked up his 1977 Silver Shadow from a yard on Parramatta Road in Sydney in 1987. He had never stood in a yard of Rolls and Bentleys before, but he reasoned no one had ever died from just looking. "It was the worst thing I had ever done," he said mischievously. "I fell in love with it immediately." The first truth of a Rolls-Royce is that it is a vehicle built in pursuit of excellence. Every car is a singularity. Before 1940, a Rolls-Royce never sold as a complete vehicle. It was a chassis, a seat, and a steering wheel, which was then handed over to the owner's chosen coachbuilder to form the body like a drop of molten metal swept into an elegant, streamlined curve, and to add any modifications the owner desired. "It's romantic," Brian Crump, the chair of the Sir Henry Royce Foundation, said as families and visitors pawed over a vehicle that once carried Queen Elizabeth in the back seat next to the sherry canteen with crystal glasses. At the edges of the crowd, Roger Fry - a softly spoken man with a builder's hands - stood quietly in the shade, watching the procession with a bundle of display books under his arm. Mr Fry, now in his 80s, is one of a small faculty of Australian coachbuilders. He had built 58 custom bodies for owners over the past 50 years and knows the anatomy of a Bentley or a Rolls almost as well as he knows himself. There are 300 rivets in the bonnet of a Silver Ghost, he said. Each one costs $3. "I have to drill all the holes and it has to be exactly right," he said. "If you stuff up, start again. I've been doing it for a long time now." The merry band of owners and judges had come to the Museum for the club's annual rally to show off their motors and have them judged. Points were deducted for the smallest imperfections as the drivers lined up to admire the craftsmanship of a century. "The first thing I wanted was a driver's license," Victor Nash said. "You were out of the clutches of your parents. The world was your oyster. For me, it meant freedom." Mr Nash had two vehicles at the show: a Bentley Mark VI drophead coupe with a curving, dreamlike body, and an S3 Continental designed by a Norwegian with a clean mid-century aesthetic. When he describes it, he knows the designers by name. He knows their history, where they were built - even the chassis numbers, by rote. Mr Stapleton, as he reminisces, recalls a former member now passed, Malcolm Johns, who loved to show off how he kept his engine so immaculate he could slow it to a hum - low enough you could count the revolutions. The Rolls and the Bentley represent a different time for motoring; it was never about getting somewhere fast (though no vehicles in the line Saturday would struggle to keep freeway pace) or efficiently. It was about travelling in comfort and arriving in style. The leather is overstuffed and absorbing - the interior smells of polish and care. But, like any icon, they can be temperamental. The second truth of a Rolls is that it never breaks down. It only ever "fails to proceed". During an overland rally - the name the owners give to the long and often meandering journeys between their meets - in Western Australia, a Silver Cloud pulled into a one-horse town between Perth and Broome, where everything the place needed was under one roof; the pub, the petrol and the post. Having refilled, the Cloud failed to proceed and the convoy's mechanic was called in to assist. "The mechanic turns up, sticks his head under the bonnet and contemplates," Mr Stapleton said. A stuck solenoid was diagnosed as the issue. "He looked around, found himself a good stick, and told the owner to turn it over when he told him," Mr Stapleton said, spinning the yarn. "He turns it over. The mechanic gives the solenoid a whack with the stick - and it works." "Then he gives the driver the stick and tells him to hang on to it because he was going to need it again." In the window, a bewildered lad with a pint in his hand turned to the patrons and declared, "Isn't that amazing - here in the middle of the outback, and there's a Rolls-Royce mechanic available." "We all have these little stories," Mr Stapleton said.
Phone Arena
10-05-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
The 512GB Galaxy S25+ just got a tempting $221 discount at Amazon
Getting a high-end Samsung phone usually means spending a lot of cash. Well, Amazon's latest deal on the 512GB Galaxy S25+ makes this AI-ready option a bit more affordable. Right now, you can buy the model in Silver Shadow for 20% off, which saves you $221 on the ~$1,120 handset — a discount you won't see at Best Buy, Walmart, or the Samsung Store. $221 off (20%) If you've been waiting for a substantial discount on the 512GB Galaxy S25+, now might be a great time to buy one. Amazon has slashed $221 off the model in Silver Shadow, bringing it under the $900 mark. Get one soon, as there are limited quantities available. Buy at Amazon If you recall, Samsung had a week-long Discover Spring Sale in March; one standout promo was a 24-hour-only sale on the S25+. At the time, the 512GB model could be yours for $849.99, which beats Amazon's current sale. However, that promo hasn't returned after the March savings event (and we don't think it will come back soon). So, if you missed that sale, we advise you to check out Amazon's latest promo before it expires. It may be expensive, but the Galaxy S25+ delivers on all fronts — boasting a stunning 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, insane power from the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip, and an ultra-long seven-year support promise. Sure, this Samsung phone lacks the anti-reflective coating of the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but it has excellent maximum and minimum brightness levels. On top of that, the handset has a top-shelf camera setup featuring a 50 MP primary, a 12 MP ultra-wide, and a 10 MP 3X telephoto lens on the rear. While the Galaxy S24+ had the same rear configuration, its successor relies on ProVisual Engine to deliver improved image-processing algorithms. As a result, photos taken with this handset have more natural-looking colors but slightly less sharp details. You can check out multiple photo samples and get more insights into camera performance in our Galaxy S25+ review. Let's not overlook all the AI goodies this Android phone comes with. For instance, it has a Cross App Action functionality powered by Gemini. The feature lets the device's AI access different apps and conduct actions across various apps from a single query. Circle to Search and other features have also been updated. As you can see, the Galaxy S25+ is a very compelling choice for Samsung fans. While pricey at its standard price, the 512GB variant in Silver Shadow is way more attractive at 20% off on Amazon. Get yours before it's too late.
Cision Canada
25-04-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
2025 cruise season launch: Port of Montreal's Grand Quay all set to welcome close to 60,000 passengers and crew members Français
MONTREAL, April 25, 2025 /CNW/ - The Port of Montreal is pleased to announce the official launch of the 2025 cruise season, heralded by the return of Victory Cruise Lines' Victory I. With 58,000 passengers and crew members expected during the season, and tourist attractions spanning the Great Lakes and international destinations, Montreal affirms its position among North America's top cruise destinations. It's also an opportunity to mark the start of high season at the Grand Quai, which offers public spaces and events to the city's citizens and visitors. A great season ahead The 2025 cruise season features 42 operations from 13 cruise lines and 21 different ships, for an estimated total of close to 60,000 passengers and crew members. For the 2025 cruise season, the Port of Montreal highlights the new vessels calling at Montreal for the first time: Seven Seas Splendor (Regent Seven Seas Cruises), Silver Shadow (Silversea Cruises), and Allura (Oceania Cruises). "The Port of Montreal is proud to launch a new cruise season that manifests the vitality of our city and its appeal to cruise lines and travellers from around the world. Beyond the tourism aspect, cruises generate significant economic benefits for the local and regional community. It's also a great opportunity to showcase our river, our expertise and our hospitality," said Julie Gascon, President and CEO of the Port of Montreal. "At Tourisme Montréal, we are proud to see that 97% of cruise passengers are satisfied with their experience in Montréal. Our city continues to establish itself as one of North America's top cruise destinations. Our unique position as a preferred embarkation port for luxury ships brings tangible economic benefits to the city—across accommodations, dining, and cultural experiences. Wishing everyone a great season ahead!" said Yves Lalumière, President and CEO of Tourisme Montréal. Major benefits for Greater Montreal The cruise industry remains an important economic driver and a real asset as a tourism draw for the city. In 2024, the economic impact was estimated at $25 million, not including the contribution of the river excursion sector, which attracted close to 120,000 passengers. Every cruise ship arrival brings direct business to the city's shops, restaurants, and tourist attractions, generating direct and indirect jobs. This momentum also supports local initiatives that promote Montreal's cultural heritage while stimulating the local economy. Victory I: a lasting presence in Montreal To mark the season's first stopover, a commemorative plaque was presented to John Waggoner, owner of Victory Cruise Lines, with Julie Gascon, President and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority, and Captain Geir Lilleeng, master of the Victory I, also attending. The Victory I has a long history with Montreal. The ship first called under the name Saint-Laurent in July 2016 with the Haimark Line. It was then purchased by Victory Cruise Lines and renamed Victory I, before being bought by American Queen Voyages and renamed Ocean Voyager. In 2023, John Waggoner bought both vessels from the cruise line, renamed them Victory I and Victory II, and went back to the corporate name Victory Cruise Lines. Between 2016 and 2024, the two vessels made 35 calls to Montreal, carrying 7,167 passengers (PAX). By scheduling four stopovers this year, Victory Cruise Lines affirms its intent to develop Montreal as a must-see destination on its routes. Launch of the summer season at the Grand Quay The return of warm weather also signals the start of peak season at the Grand Quay. This summer's programming features a lineup of major events. Highlights include C2 Montréal, the Climate Summit in May, SAQ Inspire, Startupfest, the Salon de la Femme noire, and the Martinique Gourmande festival, which tops off the summer season. These events are in addition to the site's outstanding attractions: the green roof, Commencement Square along the river, and the Port of Montreal Tower with its spectacular views of the city and the St. Lawrence River. A unique setting to welcome visitors, residents and cruise passengers all summer long! Click here for the full schedule of cruise ship arrivals and departures at the Port of Montreal About the Port of Montreal Operated by the Montreal Port Authority (MPA), the Port of Montreal is the largest container port in Eastern Canada and a diversified transshipment centre that handles all types of goods: containerized and non-containerized cargo, liquid bulk and dry bulk. The only container port in Quebec, it is a destination port served by the largest shipping lines in the world. It is also an intermodal hub with a service offering that is unique in North America, featuring its own rail network directly dockside connected to Canada's two national rail networks. The MPA also operates a Cruise Terminal. The MPA factors economic, social and environmental components into its corporate initiatives. This commitment is governed by a sustainable development policy whose guiding principles focus on involvement, cooperation and accountability. Port activity in Canada supports some 590,000 jobs and generates $93.5 billion in economic activity. About Tourisme Montréal Founded in 1919, Tourisme Montréal is a private non-profit organization that works to position Montréal as a world-class destination for various leisure and business tourism markets. As such, the organization leads innovative tourist welcome strategies with a twofold objective: ensuring that visitors enjoy a high-quality experience and maximizing the economic benefits of tourism. Now uniting more than 1,000 businesses working directly or indirectly in the tourism industry, Tourisme Montréal plays a leading role in the management and development of Montréal's tourism offer and makes recommendations on issues with regard to the city's economic, urban and cultural development. For more information, please visit SOURCE Montreal Port Authority
USA Today
13-03-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Silversea, Oceania reveal months-long world cruises in 2027, 2028
AI-assisted summary Silversea Cruises and Oceania Cruises announced new world cruises with itineraries lasting over 100 days. Silversea's 132-day cruise will visit 29 countries and Oceania's 180-day cruise will visit 46 countries. Both cruises depart from Miami in January of 2027 and 2028, respectively. Prices for both cruises start at over $70,000 per person. Two upscale cruise lines announced globe-spanning cruises this week, each visiting dozens of countries. Silversea Cruises revealed the details of its 2028 World Cruise on Thursday, which will visit 29 countries over 132 days. 'Our 2028 World Cruise, An Ode to the Moment, is designed to slow time, offering deeper exploration of each destination,' Bert Hernandez, the line's president, said in a news release. 'With our unrivaled destination expertise, we guide guests to both iconic landmarks and hidden gems, ensuring they experience the world at its finest.' Oceania Cruises also announced a lengthy new itinerary on Wednesday, with its 2027 Around the World cruise scheduled to sail for 180 days with stops in 46 countries. 'Spanning six months at sea, this extraordinary voyage offers the rare opportunity to circumnavigate the globe while seamlessly connecting diverse continents, rich cultures, and authentic cuisines, creating an unforgettable experience for our guests,' Jason Montague, the line's Chief Luxury Officer, said in a separate release. Here's what to know about the itineraries. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. When are Silversea and Oceania's new world cruises? Silversea's cruise will depart from Miami on Jan. 5, 2028, on the line's 392-guest Silver Shadow ship. Oceania's sailing will also begin in Miami on Jan. 6, 2027, aboard Oceania Vista, which can accommodate 1,200 passengers at double occupancy. What is a world cruise? What's included, when to book and more Where will the cruises go? Silversea's itinerary will be divided into nine chapters, beginning with a deep exploration of the Caribbean en route to Cartagena, Colombia, followed by visits to the Panama Canal, Rio de Janeiro for Carnival, Mauritius, Abu Dhabi and more. Passengers will stop in 58 destinations in total, with 17 overnight stays, and can partake in activities like a Columbian Coffee Workshop and an exclusive evening of cuisine, music and dancing at Peru's Pedro de Osma Museum. The cruise will end in Nice, France. Oceania's cruise will also explore the Caribbean and make its way to the Panama Canal, 'island-hop' from Hawaii to Fiji, per the line's release, and transit along the coast of Australia to cities like Sydney, Cairns and Darwin. Guests will also spend over two months in Asia sailing around Thailand, Japan and more. Shore excursions for small groups, onboard art classes and more will be on offer, as well. Guests will disembark in London (they can also choose from longer 244-day and shorter 127-day options). How much do the cruises cost? Silversea's cruise currently starts at $74,900 per guest, based on double occupancy. Oceania's 180-day itinerary currently starts at $76,199 per person, based on double occupancy. Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@
