The Somma Experience Guide
Jewels of the Adriatic
November 6 to 13, 2026
Welcome
Thank you for your interest in Somma.
This guide is an introduction to a once a year voyage designed to move at a comfortable pace, with time for music, conversation, and discovery. It is meant to be explored slowly, whenever the moment feels right.
There is no rush and no expectation. Our hope is simply to help you understand what the experience feels like and whether it may be right for you.
What Somma Is
Somma is a small ship voyage shaped around live performances, meaningful connection, and the ease that comes from thoughtful design.
Each year, we explore one region in depth, traveling through smaller ports that allow for a more personal experience. Days are unhurried and flexible. Evenings bring people together through music, conversation, and shared presence.
Guests often tell us that Somma feels warm and easy to settle into. The atmosphere forms naturally, and the week unfolds with a steady rhythm that allows space for both connection and quiet time.
“Every concert felt close and memorable.” -
“No crowds, no rushing, just a thoughtful and beautifully balanced experience.” -
“The sense of community onboard was incredible.” -
“Luxury without the stuffiness. Community without the crowds.” -
The Journey
A Somma voyage follows a simple rhythm.
Mornings begin gently as the ship settles into the day. Some days you may explore a harbor town or walk through a quiet street. Other days you may choose to remain on board, enjoy the view, or spend time reading or resting.
Afternoons are unpressured. There is time to enjoy the ship, meet others, or simply take in the surroundings.
Evenings are the heart of the voyage. Guests gather in familiar rooms for live performances and conversation. The atmosphere feels focused and present, with performances experienced close and in the room rather than from a distance.
Each day flows into the next without haste, creating a week that feels balanced, personal, and complete.
Evenings and Entertainment
Live performances are central to the Somma experience.
Dave Koz invites musicians, performers, and speakers whose presence feels generous and fully present. Performances take place in intimate settings where guests sit close to the stage and each evening carries its own energy.
These are not large scale productions. They are live moments shared among people who are attentive and engaged. Conversations often continue after the performances, creating a sense of connection that extends beyond the stage.
Many guests say these evenings are what they remember most, not only for the quality of the performances, but for the feeling of being part of something shared.
The Adriatic Region
The 2026 Somma voyage explores the Adriatic region, traveling from Greece through Montenegro and Croatia, and concluding in Italy.
The journey includes smaller ports that offer a strong sense of place and time to explore without crowds. Each destination carries its own character, from historic harbor towns to quiet coastal cities shaped by stone, light, and water.
Rather than moving quickly from place to place, the route is designed to feel connected and unhurried, allowing the region to reveal itself gradually over the course of the week.
What Guests Often Say
Guests often reflect on how the week felt once they returned home. Here are a few words shared after recent voyages.
“Every concert felt close and memorable.”
“The smaller ports gave each day a calm rhythm.”
“No crowds, no rushing, just a thoughtful and beautifully balanced experience.”
“We connected with people who now feel like lifelong friends.”
“The week carried a feeling we will remember for a long time.”
Life on Board
Life on board is designed to feel comfortable and easy.
The ship offers quiet public spaces, inviting lounges, and areas to gather or relax throughout the day. Dining is flexible, with a range of options that allow you to enjoy meals at your own pace.
Service is warm and attentive, and many guests comment on how quickly the ship begins to feel familiar.
Suites
Every guest stays in a suite.
Suites offer generous space, natural light, and a calm place to return to at the end of the day. They are designed with soft textures, thoughtful details, and a refined sense of comfort.
Some suites include dedicated service, adding an extra layer of ease during the voyage.
Suites are meant to support rest and quiet time, allowing the week to feel balanced from morning to night.
What Is Included
Your fare includes your suite, meals throughout the day, a wide selection of beverages, nightly programming, warm attentive service, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Guided excursions and additional experiences are available, allowing you to choose how you spend your time ashore.
Everything is arranged so you can enjoy the week without concern for planning or logistics.
The Ship
The 2026 Somma voyage takes place aboard the Silversea Silver Nova.
Silver Nova is a modern small ship known for its thoughtful design, generous public spaces, and attentive service. Its scale allows access to smaller ports while maintaining a refined and comfortable atmosphere on board.
The ship provides a setting that supports the Somma experience without distraction, allowing the focus to remain on the journey, the performances, and the community that forms throughout the week.
Planning at Your Own Pace
Somma voyages take place once a year.
Suites for the 2026 Jewels of the Adriatic voyage are currently available. If reserving feels right, you are welcome to explore options at your own pace.
If you have questions or would like additional details, our team and travel partners are always happy to help.Big Ideas, Real Impact.
Next Steps
You are welcome to take as much time as you need.
If you would like to explore further, you may view suite options, check availability, or stay connected for updates as the voyage approaches.