Pacific Coast of South America, Panama Canal & Caribbean via Cozumel · Mar 2027
From the Andes to the Atlantic: a voyage of discovery
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Valparaíso to Miami
From Valparaíso this eighteen-night passage follows the Pacific coast of South America through the Panama Canal into the Caribbean to Miami. The Silver Nova, carrying 728 guests, belongs to the newest asymmetric class from 2024, with the largest pool deck in the fleet and the S.A.L.T. culinary programme. The route links the Atacama harbour towns of Chile with the Peruvian gateway cities to Lima and Quito before passing through the canal into the Caribbean Sea. Butler service in every suite, premium wine and complimentary WiFi are included throughout.
Route highlights
- Valparaíso: departure harbour, a UNESCO World Heritage site with colourful hillside districts and historic funiculars, the gateway to Santiago.
- Arica: Chile's northernmost harbour town on the edge of the Atacama Desert, with the Saint Mark's church designed by Eiffel.
- Callao: the harbour of Lima, giving access to the UNESCO old town, the Larco Museum and the Pacific coastline of the Peruvian capital.
- Guayaquil: Ecuador's largest city, gateway to the Andes, Cajas National Park and Quito (domestic flight).
- Balboa and the Panama Canal: Panama City's Pacific harbour and a day's transit through the Miraflores, Pedro Miguel and Gatún locks.
- Cozumel: Mexican Caribbean island with reefs off the Yucatán peninsula and Maya sites within day-trip range.
- Miami: the closing harbour in Florida with South Beach, the Art Deco district and the Caribbean hub of Port Miami.
Early booking advantage: Voyages in 2027 fill quickly - premium cabins are often reserved 18-24 months in advance. An early booking enquiry is non-binding and secures your preferred cabin category.
The Route
Valparaíso
18 nights
Miami
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FRI · 05 Mar 2027Valparaiso · EmbarkationDeparture 19:00
Valparaíso sits on Chile's Pacific coast some 120 kilometres north-west of Santiago and is Chile's most important container port. Its historic old town, with still-running funicular railways, mural art and colourful hillside neighbourhoods, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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SAT · 06 Mar 2027At sea
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SUN · 07 Mar 2027AricaArrival 07:00 Departure 18:00
Arica is the northernmost city of Chile, on the Pacific just 18 kilometres from the Peruvian border. With its extremely arid desert climate it is considered the driest inhabited city in the world, and the surrounding hills yielded the oldest artificially mummified humans ever found.
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MON · 08 Mar 2027At sea
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TUE · 09 Mar 2027Lima (Callao)Arrival 08:00
Peru's main Pacific port, nine kilometres west of the capital Lima. The old Real Felipe fortress once guarded the Spanish crown's silver trade, and today the harbour is a hub for cargo and cruise traffic.
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WED · 10 Mar 2027Lima (Callao)Departure 19:00
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THU · 11 Mar 2027At sea
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FRI · 12 Mar 2027At sea
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SAT · 13 Mar 2027GuayaquilArrival 08:00 Departure 23:00
On the Río Guayas in western Ecuador lies Guayaquil, the country's largest Pacific port city with nearly three million inhabitants. The Malecón 2000 along the river, the colourful Las Peñas artists' quarter on Santa Ana Hill and Iguana Park with its free-roaming reptiles define its cityscape.
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SUN · 14 Mar 2027At sea
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MON · 15 Mar 2027At sea
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TUE · 16 Mar 2027Fuerte AmadorArrival 08:00 Departure 23:59
The Fuerte Amador anchorage lies along the Amador Causeway near Panama City, where a raised roadway links several islands at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. From here the view reaches across the old town skyline and the Bridge of the Americas.
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WED · 17 Mar 2027PanamakanalArrival 05:30 Departure 19:00
The Panama Canal links the Atlantic and Pacific over a length of 80 kilometres. The Miraflores Locks, visible from a visitor centre, have allowed more than a million ships since 1914 to take the shortest sea route between the oceans.
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THU · 18 Mar 2027At sea
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FRI · 19 Mar 2027At sea
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SAT · 20 Mar 2027CozumelArrival 07:00 Departure 18:00
Cozumel is a flat Caribbean island off the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo. Jacques Cousteau put the Palancar Reef off the west coast on the world map in the 1960s, and today it forms part of the planet's second-largest coral reef, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.
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SUN · 21 Mar 2027At sea
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MON · 22 Mar 2027At sea
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TUE · 23 Mar 2027Miami (FL) · DisembarkationArrival 07:00
Climate & best time to sail
Embarkation: Valparaíso
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air °C | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
| Sea °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| Rain mm | 200 | 250 | 270 | 180 | 60 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 80 |
| Season | wet | wet | wet | wet | dry | dry | dry | dry | dry | dry | dry | wet |
Long-term monthly normals · Reference: Pacific coast / Galápagos (Guayaquil)
Disembarkation: Miami
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| Sea °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Rain mm | 65 | 50 | 50 | 70 | 110 | 110 | 120 | 140 | 150 | 165 | 140 | 90 |
| Season | dry | dry | dry | dry | wet | wet | wet | wet | wet | wet | wet | dry |
Long-term monthly normals · Reference: Lesser Antilles
Silver Nova
Silver Nova opened a new chapter in 2023: asymmetric design, 364 suites, LNG hybrid propulsion. The Otium wellness deck integrates spa, fitness and pool into a holistic concept. Silversea's future - with the service that defines the brand.
Along the South American coast, Silver Nova sails with her efficient LNG propulsion through tropical and subtropical waters - sustainability and luxury combined.
The Ship
Cabins
Owner's Suite
The Owner's Suite is the finest address on board: a separate bedroom, a generous living salon and a private veranda from which the horizon seems to belong to you alone. Your personal butler attends to every wish, from evening champagne to carefully prepared evening wear. A marble bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and the finest materials make the suite a home at sea.
Otium Suite
The Otium Suite embodies the Silversea promise in its purest form: a spacious retreat with a separate bedroom, a generous living salon and an expansive veranda from which the horizon seems to belong to you alone. The finest materials, an opulent marble bathroom and exquisite amenities turn every moment into a pleasure. Your personal butler anticipates every wish, often before it is spoken.
Grand Suite
The Grand Suite impresses with stately proportions, an elegant living salon and a sweeping veranda from which the world seems to lie at your feet. The finest materials and a generous marble bathroom meet the highest expectations. Your personal butler turns your stay into an experience of consummate hospitality.
Master Suite
The Master Suite combines the elegance of a private apartment with the expanse of the sea: a separate bedroom, a distinguished living area and a generous veranda invite you to linger. The finest fittings and a luxurious marble bathroom set the standard. Your personal butler attends to you throughout the entire voyage.
Signature Suite
The Signature Suite is an elegant retreat with a generous sense of space and a private veranda above the ocean. A living area, a comfortable bed and a fine marble bathroom combine openness with a feeling of shelter. Here, too, a personal butler makes the day as light as the sea air.
Silver Suite
The Silver Suite is a generous retreat with separate sleeping and living areas and an expansive veranda above the sea. Fine materials, an opulent marble bathroom and exquisite amenities turn every day on board into a pleasure. Your personal butler attends to you throughout the entire voyage.
Premium Medallion Suite
The Premium Medallion Suite offers more space, more light and a particularly wide view across the sea. An inviting living salon, a generous veranda and an elegant marble bathroom underline its exclusive character. Your personal butler ensures a stay entirely to your wishes.
Medallion Suite
More space, more light, more calm: the Medallion Suite extends the sense of living with an inviting salon and a generous veranda. Quality fabrics and an elegant marble bathroom underline its exclusive character. Your personal butler ensures a stay entirely to your wishes.
Premium Veranda Suite
The Premium Veranda Suite opens through floor-to-ceiling glass doors onto your private veranda, where sea and sky become daily companions. A living area, a comfortable bed and an elegant marble bathroom combine openness with a feeling of shelter. Your personal butler makes your stay complete.
Deluxe Veranda Suite
Set amidships on the living decks, the Deluxe Veranda Suite combines a quiet location with a private veranda and a generous sense of space. A marble bathroom, fine materials and considered details create an atmosphere of quiet elegance. A personal butler fulfils every wish, often before it is spoken.
Superior Veranda Suite
Located on one of the upper decks, this suite offers the same comfort as the Classic Veranda Suite, together with a particularly wide view across the sea. The private veranda quickly becomes a favourite spot for sunrises and sunsets. Your personal butler rounds off your stay to perfection.
Classic Veranda Suite
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto your private veranda, where sea and sky become daily companions. A living area, a comfortable bed and an elegant marble bathroom combine openness with a feeling of shelter. Here, too, a personal butler makes the day as light as the sea air.
Deck plan · Silver Nova
Cabin prices
Prices per person in double cabin (suites: based on double occupancy), all-inclusive. Subject to availability.
| Category | Price p.P. | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Veranda Suite | € 9.350 | Available | Enquire |
| Superior Veranda Suite | € 9.600 | Available | Enquire |
| Deluxe Veranda Suite | € 10.050 | Available | Enquire |
| Premium Veranda Suite | € 10.150 | Available | Enquire |
| Medaillon Suite | € 15.250 | Available | Enquire |
| Premium Medaillon Suite | € 17.700 | Available | Enquire |
| Junior Grand Suite | € 18.750 | Available | Enquire |
| Silver Suite | € 19.250 | Available | Enquire |
| Signature Suite | € 21.600 | Available | Enquire |
| Mastersuite | € 23.250 | Available | Enquire |
| Grand Suite | € 24.800 | Available | Enquire |
| Junior Grand Suite 2 Schlafzimmer | € 29.350 | Available | Enquire |
| Owner's Suite | € 31.700 | Available | Enquire |
| Otinum Suite | € 33.350 | Available | Enquire |
| Owner's Suite 2 Schlafzimmer | € 43.200 | Available | Enquire |
Standard inclusions of the ship voyage
On board
- Luxurious suite with ocean view or veranda, every category with personal butler service
- Full board in all onboard restaurants (main restaurant, speciality restaurants, casual dining) at no extra charge
- 24-hour room service and an individually stocked minibar in the suite
- Premium beverages on board: selected wines, champagne, international spirits, cocktails, beer, soft drinks, speciality coffees, tea and water
- Gratuities for the entire crew are included in the fare
- Unlimited Wi-Fi on board for all guests
- Use of pool, gym, sauna, steam bath and classes (yoga, stretching)
- Evening programme: live music, shows, themed lectures and onboard events
Not included
- Personal expenses on board (boutique, hairdresser, photos)
- Spa and wellness treatments, massages and personal trainer
- Laundry and pressing service (partly included in higher suite categories)
- Premium restaurants with a reservation or cover charge (e.g. La Dame, Kaiseki/Seishin, Silver Note on repeat visits)
- Selected fine spirits, rare wines and vintage champagnes beyond the standard premium package
- Shore excursions or private tours, unless explicitly stated in your booking confirmation.
- Medical care on board, doctor consultations and medication
- Travel insurance (cancellation, international health cover)
- Visa fees, entry taxes and biometric registration in the destination
- Airport taxes and security fees when arriving under your own arrangements
- Travel to the home airport outside the Door-to-Door radius
- Flight upgrades to Premium Economy or Business Class (bookable for a surcharge on the Door-to-Door fare)
- Personal telephone calls and satellite calls from the suite
Further options
Additionally included depending on the fare booked:
- Shore excursions: on classic cruises at least one excursion per port depending on the fare; on expedition voyages all Zodiac outings and guided landings
- On expedition voyages additionally: lectures by the expedition team experts, a parka to keep and rubber boots on loan
- Economy-class flights from and to your home airport on Door-to-Door and many All-Inclusive fares (business upgrade for a surcharge)
- Airport transfers between airport and ship on the Door-to-Door and All-Inclusive Plus fares
- On Door-to-Door and selected expedition voyages: a hotel night before and after the cruise
- On Door-to-Door (home airport within about 80 km): private chauffeur service from your door to the airport and back
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this voyage?
Send us a non-binding enquiry via the form on this page. Our team replies personally within 24 hours with availability, cabin options and a tailored offer. No enquiry fee, no upfront payment.
What is included in the price?
The base price per person (twin cabin) includes the cabin in your chosen category, full board, all port fees and the onboard programme. Flights and transfers are quoted separately. 18 nights from EUR 10.920 p.p. With Silversea, selected wines and beverages at meals are included.
How many guests sail on the Silver Nova?
A maximum of 728 guests - extraordinarily intimate compared to standard cruise ships. The high crew-to-guest ratio ensures personal attention throughout the voyage.
Can the itinerary change?
Yes - all itineraries are subject to weather, port availability and the captain's decisions. This is part of the charm of small-ship cruising: flexibility allows for unexpected discoveries.
Are there specials for early bookers or solo travellers?
Yes. Early bookers receive discounts for timely booking. Solo travellers often benefit from a reduced or waived single supplement. Simply mention your preferences in the enquiry.
Is my booking protected?
Yes. As a German tour operator, ivent-sailing provides a travel protection certificate (Reisesicherungsschein) under German law. Your payment is fully insured.
What about flights and transfers?
We arrange flights and transfers on request as part of your personal offer. This allows us to find the best connections for your specific departure date and home airport.
Are there shore excursions?
Yes. All cruise lines offer shore excursions - from guided cultural tours to nature experiences. The concepts vary by fleet. We are happy to provide details on available excursions for your chosen voyage.
What water sports and activities are available?
Depending on the ship and route: snorkelling, kayaking, stand-up paddling, diving, and Zodiac landings (on expedition voyages). Many ships have a marina platform for direct access to the water. We will be happy to tell you exactly what is available on your voyage.
When is the best time to sail this voyage?
For embarkation in Valparaíso the best time to sail is May to December (dry season); for disembarkation in Miami it is December to April (dry season).
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