Beyond the Blue: Stories from the Med Less Traveled

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Posted on 06/26/2025

 

THE MED LESS TRAVELED  

From sapphire seas to sacred shores 

A DEEPER CONNECTION  

For 30 years, we’ve been committed to crafting journeys that reveal the world’s hidden wonders, and our passion remains: immersive travel that connects you with the soul of each destination through local expertise and uncharted storytelling. 

ELEVATING THE JOURNEY  

Continuously reinventing travel, our cutting-edge small ships push boundaries of design and enrichment to provide you with transformative experiences — ensuring that every voyage you take with us is as exciting and rewarding as your first.  

REASONS TO RETURN 

 

 

THE FLAVORS OF S.A.L.T.   

Sea And Land Taste: Culture Through Cuisine  

S.A.L.T. KITCHEN 

Bite Into New Destinations  

Dine on an ever-changing destination-inspired menu featuring regional specialties made with responsibly sourced ingredients and paired with over 160 wines — a truly immersive culinary journey at sea.  

S.A.L.T. BAR 

Destinations, Distilled  

Blending local ingredients with traditional spirits, regionally inspired libations capture the essence of your travels. Each perfectly balanced pour serves as a passport to the shores you are exploring.  

S.A.L.T. LAB 

Cook, Learn, Connect Partake in hands-on, expert-led classes focused on cultural and regional traditions in this professional grade teaching kitchen. Return home with recipes to create a delicious encore to your journey.  

S.A.L.T. EXPERIENCES 

Taste Beyond Boundaries From family farms and bustling markets to private kitchens and Michelin-starred restaurants, these optional Shore Excursions delve into local food cultures — led by those who know the region best. 

*Note: S.A.L.T. Experiences are available on all Oceangoing ships; S.A.L.T. Kitchen, S.A.L.T. Lab, and S.A.L.T. Bar are available on Silver Dawn, Silver Nova, and Silver Ray. S.A.L.T. Kitchen and S.A.L.T. Bar debut on Silver Muse in December 2025. 

 

 

ADRIATIC & WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN  

Coasts of contrast, ports of possibility 

A sapphire pathway through the Adriatic to the sun-drenched Western Mediterranean unveils centuries of history and timeless beauty. The grand canals of Venice give way to Croatia’s Roman splendor and Montenegro’s emerald fjord. Tuscany’s Renaissance magnificence flows into the pastel harbors of the Italian Riviera, while volcanic shores stretch from Naples to Sicily’s ancient temples. Elegant promenades and historic ports captivate along the Cote d’Azur. From the verdant hills of the Dalmatian Coast to the hidden port cities of Trapani and Bonifacio, this region is home to a tantalizing array of wonders waiting to be explored.  

REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS 

 

 

IBERIA  

Land of Leisure and Latin Spice 

From the Costa Brava’s rugged beauty to the Algarve’s golden beaches, the Iberian Peninsula is a place where time stands still. Embrace a slower pace in medieval villages like Girona and coastal gems like Cascais. Stop and smell the orange blossoms as you wander cobblestone streets that pulse with the beats of flamenco and the soulful rhythms of fado. Savor long leisurely meals of tapas, paella, and bacalao a la vizcaína that sing with the flavors of age-old spice routes. In a land where hospitality flows as freely as the wine, the soul of Iberia comes alive when you slow down, breathe it all in, and surrender to the present.  

REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS 

 

GREEK ISLES & TURKEY  

Savor life’s simple pleasures 

Cobalt waters caress sun-bleached shores as the Greek Isles unfold their timeless poetry of light and myth. Santorini’s dramatic caldera rises like Poseidon’s gift, while Mykonos enchants with windmill-dotted landscapes and labyrinthine villages. Discover the charms of Nafplion, the first capital of Greece, and journey northward to follow in the footsteps of Alexander the Great. Istanbul’s magnificent fusion of East and West unfolds beneath Byzantine domes and Ottoman minarets. And along Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, marble columns stand sentinel over turquoise harbors, testament to the region’s rich cultural tapestry.  

REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS 

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