Silversea Cruise Line
Silversea Cruise Line is recognized as the defining elite luxury cruise experience and is regularly praised by leading consumer and trade publications. Silversea’s list of honors include: "World's Best" by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler eight times, and “very best small ship cruise line” by the readers of Travel & Leisure six times.
Silversea was rated The Best Cruise Company by the Telegraph Travel Awards, U.K., (2000, 2001 and 2003). Their exceptional product as a luxury cruise has consistently garnered the highest possible accolades from leading guide books including: Six Stars, Fielding's Guide to Worldwide Cruises (1996 – 1999) and Six-plus Ribbons, awarded by Stern's Cruise Guide for nine consecutive editions (1997 – 2005).
Silversea Launches Remote Wireless Internet Service
Guests of Silversea Cruises will soon be surfing the Internet faster and more conveniently. The ultra-luxury cruise line had launched remote wireless Internet access (also known as Wi Fi) in designated locations aboard its ships and has revamped its Internet centers with new state-of-the-art computers featuring
17-inch flat screen monitors. The enhanced cyber technology debuted aboard Silver Shadow last month and will be expanded to the rest of the fleet by the end of the year.
With the implementation of the new system, guests who bring their personal Wi-Fi-enabled laptops will be able to access the Internet and their e-mail in the Panorama Lounge (aboard Silver Cloud and Silver Wind) or Observation Lounge (aboard Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper), as well as the library, card room and conference room aboard all the luxury cruise ships. Guests will also have access to over 270 daily newspapers from around the world, offered at a nominal fee, plus the Fox News channel will be joining CNN and BBC on the roster of complimentary in-suite-TV news channels available to guests.
Among the enhancements available to the cruise travelers visiting the newly-equipped Internet centers is the ability to quickly upload and send images from their digital cameras, making it easier than ever to share great cruise vacation moments with family and friends. Staying connected gives our guests more time to stay on board, relax and have fun.
The Spirit of Exploration
Silversea Cruise Line is pleased to offer a new enrichment series called “The Spirit of Exploration”. On select voyages, an internationally acclaimed adventurer will serve as the ship’s Resident Explorer, hosting guests to a series of entertaining presentations that reveal the explorer’s knowledge, personal insights and quest for discovery. The Resident Explorer will also accompany the cruise travelers on selected shore excursions.
“Silver Sailing” Savings on Select 2006 Voyages
For a limited time only, cruise specials such as Silver Sailings offer even greater savings than published programs. Savings of up to 50% off cruise-only fares on a variety of voyages worldwide are available. Experience the same award-winning personalized luxury cruise service, spacious ocean-view accommodations and fine open seating dining that have earned Silversea recognition as the “World’s Best Small Ship Cruise Line” for eight consecutive years.
Silversea's 2006 luxury cruises that are now available for this special savings program include some of the most sought-after destinations in Alaska, the Caribbean, Mediterranean, South America, and the Far East.
"Vacationers are getting back to making their travel plans earlier, so we're rolling out a selection of voyages through December 2006 that offer our exceptional Silver Sailing savings incentive," said David Morris, Silversea's senior vice president of North America sales. "By getting these savings opportunities out there as early as possible, we're making it easier for our cruise travelers to know which sailings offer the best deals and value, giving them the flexibility to firm up their travel plans sooner."
"Many of our 2006 voyages are already on course to sell out, and some already have, so we're definitely in a new environment where it's a good idea to book early if you want to secure your favorite ship, itinerary or suite category,” added Morris. With so many excellent savings opportunities now available more than six months prior to sailing, this is the perfect time to experience the award-winning luxury of Silversea."
Following below is a small sampling of the 2006 voyages featuring Silver Sailing savings (fares listed do not include port charges):
- Silver Cloud departs January 17, 2006 on a 12-day "Images of South America" voyage (1602), from Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires with calls in Punta del Este, Uruguay; Puerto Madryn, Argentina; Punta Arenas, Chile; and Port Stanley, Falkland Islands. Silver Sailing fares start at $3,698 per person (50% savings).
- Silver Whisper departs March 8, 2006 on a 10-day "Pacific Coast Passage," Voyage 4608, from San Diego to Costa Rica with calls in Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco, Mexico; and Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala. Silver Sailing fares start at $2,997 per person (40% savings).
- Silver Cloud departs April 8, 2006 on a 14-day "Tropical Passage," Voyage 1610, from Barbados to Lisbon with calls in Castries, St. Lucia; St. John's Antigua; Funchal (Madeira), Portugal; Cadiz, Spain; and Portimao, Portugal. Silver Sailing fares start at $3,348 per person (50% savings).
- Silver Shadow departs April 9, 2006 on an 8-day "Accent on Vietnam" voyage (3610), from Hong Kong to Bangkok with calls in Danang, Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Silver Sailing fares start at $2,937 per person (40% savings).
- Silver Whisper departs May 4, 2006 on a 10-day "From the Canaries to the Casbah" voyage (4616), from Las Palmas to Barcelona with calls in Arrecife, Canary Islands; Agadir and Casablanca, Morocco; Lisbon, Portugal; and Cadiz and Malaga, Spain. Silver Sailing fares start at $3,598 per person (50% savings).
- Silver Wind departs June 21, 2006 on a 10-day "Images of Libya and Spain" voyage (2619), from Athens to Barcelona with calls in Derna and Tripoli, Libya; La Goulette (Tunis), Tunisia; and Valencia and Palma De Mallorca, Spain. Silver Sailing fares start at $4,437 per person (40% savings).
- Silver Cloud departs August 13, 2006 on a 9-day "Norway's Grandeur" voyage (1623), from Copenhagen to London with calls in Oslo, Geiranger, Gudvangen, Flaam and Bergen, Norway. Silver Sailing fares start at $3,648 per person (50% savings).
- Silver Shadow departs September 26, 2006 on a 17-day "Panama Canal Explorer" voyage (3627), from Los Angeles to Miami with calls in Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco, Mexico; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua; Puntarenas and Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; and San Andres Island, Colombia. Silver Sailing fares start at $5,037 per person (40% savings).
- Silver Wind departs October 17, 2006 on a 7-day "Mediterranean Moments" voyage (2632), from Rome to Monte Carlo with calls in Naples and Palermo, Italy; and Bastia, Marseille and Cannes, France. Silver Sailing fares start at $2,937 per person (30% savings).
- Silver Whisper departs December 10, 2006 on a 12-day "South China Sea Sunsets" voyage (4640), from Bangkok to Singapore with calls in Sihanoukville, Cambodia; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia; Muara, Brunei; and Kuching, Malaysia. Silver Sailing fares start at $3,848 per person (50% savings).
Silversea Announces 2007 World Cruise Itinerary
2007 will be a groundbreaking year as the line debuts its long-anticipated first World Luxury Cruise to completely circle the globe. Departing January 15, 2007 from Fort Lauderdale, the World Cruise will cross three oceans, seven seas and six continents, visiting 61 different ports, and conclude on the originating coast, in New York City, on May 22.
During the nine segments of this extraordinary four-month odyssey, cruise travelers will enjoy 126 days of unrivaled luxury as they follow the trade winds from Mexico to Peru, then sail across the Pacific to the fabled South Seas with stops at such idyllic isles as Robinson Crusoe Island, Easter Island and Pitcairn Island. Guests will visit the island paradises of the South Seas including Bora Bora, Tahiti and Fiji before sailing to the most desirable destinations of New Zealand, Australia and the Far East, including enticing resorts like Bali and Phuket. They'll explore exotic India, the spice ports of Arabia, the mysteries of Egypt and the "must-see" ports of the Mediterranean. On the final leg of this epic journey, Silver Shadow will pass through the Strait of Gibraltar en route to the Atlantic Isles and Bermuda on a classic Grand Crossing to New York City.
Profile
Since Silversea's launch in 1994, the cruise line's revolutionary all-inlusive pricing, elegant all-suite ships (80 percent with private verandas) and exotic worldwide itineraries have made it the defining name in elite ultra-luxury cruise travel. By far the most comprehensive cruise vacation in the industry, Silversea's all-inclusive fares make cruise travel near effortless by providing guests with roundtrip air and a deluxe pre-cruise hotel stay, as well as all transfers. Aboard the vessels, Silversea's all-inclusive luxury line makes guests feel "at home" by conveniently including all wine, spirits and champagne throughout the ship, all gratuities, all port charges, and a special shoreside event.
Silversea launched its first ship, Silver Cloud in 1994, followed by Silver Wind in 1995, Silver Shadow in 2000 and the newest ship Silver Whisper in 2001. The fleet was purpose-built for the ultra-luxury market, establishing a new class of smaller, intimate vessels that could slip into more exotic ports. These elite vessels were specifically designed for fewer guests, more space and the highest levels of personalized service, delivered by Italian officers and European staff. All ocean view suites, most with private veranda, and open seating dining options so guests dine when, where and with whom they desire, add to the very special ambiance created onboard the cruise ship. What is also unique is that they incorporate the favorite amenities found on larger ships, such as an elaborate show lounge featuring nightly entertainment, casino, spa and state-of-the-art fitness facility.
Cruise Ships In Service
- Silver Cloud: 16,800 tons, 296 passengers
- Silver Shadow: 28,258 tons, 382 passengers
- Silver Whisper: 28,258 tons, 382 passengers
- Silver Wind: 16,800 tons, 296 passengers
Cruise Areas
- Mediterranean
- Northern Europe & Baltic
- Far East & South Pacific
- South America
- New England & Colonial Coast
- Amazon, Caribbean & Panama Canal
- Africa & India
Customer Profile
Silversea Cruise Line quickly became the favorite among modern affluent cruise travelers with its all-inclusive pricing, and unmatched onboard product enhanced by partnerships with the world's most respected luxury brands – Acqua di Parma, Davidoff, Loro Piana, Relais & Châteaux and Viking Range. Their cruise travelers are interested in experiencing enriching adventures and intriguing destinations, in an atmosphere of luxurious comfort and gracious service.
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