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Celebrate the Holidays with Silversea
Tuesday July 26, 2011
Silversea Cruises is inviting travellers to pamper themselves this holiday season with a collection of voyages that span the globe, from the South Pacific to the Caribbean and South America.
This year the all-suite, intimate Silversea ships are offering holiday season cruises ranging from nine to 18 days. Designed to be a "home upon the oceans of the world," Silversea's all-inclusive vessels feature spacious ocean-view suites, most with private veranda, and the highest level of personalised service.
Highlighting the onboard ambiance for these voyages will be festive decorations, parties, menus and entertainment. With the exception of expedition cruises, clergy will be on board to conduct religious services, plus distinguished guest lecturers and destination experts will also be on hand to host enlightening presentations.
"Our holiday voyages are designed to offer an escape from the pressure of deadlines and having to plan parties and prepare meals," said Steve Odell, Silversea's senior vice president of Sales & Marketing, UK, Europe & Asia Pacific. "Instead we offer a stress-free retreat where the focus is on authentic pleasures - discovering new places, making new friends, and spending quality time with loved ones."
And with "Passport to Luxury" Onboard Spending Credits of up to US$1,000 per suite offered on these voyages, guests might choose to indulge in some pampering in the spa or use their credit toward a host of other options, including any Silver Shore excursions, premium selections from the Connoisseur's List of wines and spirits, specialty restaurant dining fees, and/or purchases in the Internet Caf and onboard boutiques.
The following voyages in 2011 offer the perfect setting for celebrating Christmas or the New Year:
VOYAGE 3134: Sydney to Auckland, Silver Shadow, 15 Days, December 21 - January 5. Calls in Melbourne, Hobart, Stewart Island, Dunedin, Picton, Napier and Tauranga. Highlights include US$1,000 "Passport to Luxury" Onboard Spending Credit, overnight stay in Melbourne and cruising through the Milford and Dusky sounds. Guest Lecturers: Richard Tallboys, former British ambassador, and Dr. Lew Deitch, destination consultant. Silver Savings fares start at AU$9,843.
VOYAGE 4137: Santiago to Fort Lauderdale, Silver Whisper, 17 Days, December 20 - January 6. Calls in Coquimbo, Arica, Matarani, Callao (Lima), Salaverry, Manta, Puerto Limn and Key West. Highlights include US$1,000 "Passport to Luxury" Onboard Spending Credit, a crossing of the Panama Canal and overnight stay in Callao. Guest Lecturers: Adrian Sindall, former British ambassador, and Dr. Carolyn Dudek, associate professor of political science. Silver Savings fares start at AU$9,893.
VOYAGE 5138: Fort Lauderdale to Fort Lauderdale, Silver Spirit, 14 Days, December 20 - January 3. Calls in Grand Turk, Antigua, Bequia, Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Bart's, Virgin Gorda and Key West. Highlights include US$500 "Passport to Luxury" Onboard Spending Credit. Guest Lecturers: Rick McKay, award-winning filmmaker, and Dr. Jay Wolff, historian and destination expert. Silver Savings fares start at AU$8,528.
VOYAGE 1131: San Diego to Fort Lauderdale, Silver Cloud, 16 Days, December 22 - January 7. Calls in Ensenada, Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, Puntarenas, San Blas Island and Cartagena. Highlights include US$1,000 "Passport to Luxury" Onboard Spending Credit and a crossing of the Panama Canal. Guest Lecturers: Lawrence Rudner, former professor and aerospace engineer, and Michael Freedland, journalist, broadcaster and author. Silver Savings fares start at AU$7,433.
Fares listed are per person based on double occupancy for a Vista Suite and include port charges and handling fees.
The "Passport to Luxury" Onboard Spending Credit is a capacity-controlled program and subject to availability. The Onboard Spending Credit is offered per suite, not per voyage, and only once to guests sailing on consecutive voyages. Maximum value of Onboard Spending Credit is either US$1,000 or US$500 per suite, depending on voyage. Single occupancy suites will receive 50% of the Onboard Spending Credit. It is valued in US dollars, regardless of booking currency. It may not be redeemed for cash, and any unused portion will be forfeited. Additional restrictions may apply.