Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Travellers looking to recharge both mind and body will find Silversea is offering the perfect blend of enlightening exploration and a holistic approach to rejuvenation with its line-up of more than a dozen wellness-themed expedition cruises sailing in 2016 and 2017.
The Wellness Expedition Voyages offered aboard Silver Discoverer are designed to provide guests with the opportunity to improve their well-being while journeying to destinations that are well off the beaten path in Southeast Asia, Australia, Oceania, Africa, and the Indian Ocean. On these voyages, guests will encounter exotic landscapes, fascinating cultures, and unique wildlife, returning each day to a ship that is a sanctuary for mind, body, and spirit.
Silversea has partnered with Technogym, a leading company in the field of wellness and fitness, to create a comprehensive — and complimentary — program that includes:
–Stretching, yoga, and Pilates classes held on board and ashore (depending on location)
–Fitness classes conducted in the ship’s onboard swimming pool
–Choice of one complimentary spa massage treatment
–Daily lectures and cooking demonstrations on the benefits of healthy and balanced nutrition
–Gym sessions led by personal trainers using state-of-the-art Technogym fitness equipment
Also featured on the Wellness Expedition Voyages is a dedicated team of wellness specialists to accompany guests on their wellness journey. The team includes fitness lifestyle expert Natasha Eksteen, yoga instructor Jenni Kauppila, and nutritionist Dalila Roglieri.
Kristian Anderson, Silversea’s senior vice president and general manager for the Americas, said: “We want to enable our guests to focus on their personal well-being as they journey to discover some of the world’s most fascinating places and unique cultures. Each wellness theme cruise offers a well-balanced program of fitness education, exercise, and nutritional guidance, plus an indulgent spa treatment. These voyages are great for travellers seeking a personal journey to wellness to complement their quest for adventure.”
Following is a small sampling of upcoming Wellness Expedition Voyages aboard Silver Discoverer:
2016
Australia & Indonesia Voyage 9622: Cairns to Balikpapan, 14 Days, 4 – 18 Oct.
Indonesia Voyage 9623: Balikpapan to Singapore, 11 Days, 18 – 29 Oct.
2017
Bangladesh & Myanmar Voyage 9705: Kolkata to Phuket, 14 Days, 27 Feb. – 13 Mar.
Kimberley Coast Voyage 9707: Bali to Broome, 11 Days, 26 Mar. – 6 Apr.
Micronesia & Solomon Sea Voyage 9722: Koror to Honiara, 14 Days, 4 – 18 Oct.
For further details and a complete list of the Wellness Expedition Voyages, please visit Silversea.com/expeditions/specialty-expeditions/wellness-expeditions.
About Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises, which is chaired by Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio,is recognised as an innovator in the ultra-luxury cruise line industry, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard its intimate, all-suite vessels: Silver Cloud,Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper, Silver Spirit — and launching in 2017, Silver MuseSM — all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance. With the inclusion of the expedition ships Silver Explorer, Silver Galapagos, and Silver Discoverer, Silversea Cruises’ itineraries encompass all seven continents and feature worldwide luxury cruises to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, both polar regions and over 800 fascinating destinations in between.
In the US, Silversea has been voted “World’s Best” by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler (nine times) and Travel + Leisure (seven times), and awarded “Best Luxury Cruise” by Ultratravel (2015) and TravelChannel.com (2014), “Best Service” by Porthole Cruise Magazine (2015), “Best Expedition Ship” by CruiseReport.com (2015), and “Best Small Ship Cruise Line” by Global Traveler (2015). International awards include “Best Small Ship Cruise Line” in the Readers’ Choice survey conducted by Britain’s Condé Nast Traveller magazine (2014); “Best Luxury Cruise Line” by Australia’s Cruise Passenger magazine (2015); “Best Cruise” by India’s Travel + Leisure (2015); and “Star Luxury Cruise Company” according to UK’s Travel Bulletin (2015).
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For more information on Silversea Cruises, please call (US) 877.215.9986, or contact a travel agent.
For a complimentary brochure, please visit www.silversea.com.
This press release was accurate at the date of issuance. It is the reader’s responsibility to verify its continued accuracy, as information contained in the release may have changed.
Media Relations Contacts:
Americas
Brad Ball
Email: BradB@Silversea.com
Phone: (954) 713.4030 (USA)
Gina Finocchiaro
Email: GinaF@Silversea.com
Phone: (954) 713-4029 (USA)
Asia Pacific
Emma Prineas
Email: EmmaP@Silversea.com
Phone: +61 2 9255 0600 (Australia)
EMEA
Sonia Rutha
Email: SoniaR@Silversea.com
Phone: +49 (0) 69 920 39 934 45 (Germany)
United Kingdom, Ireland & Middle East
Natalie Sexton
Email: NatalieS@Silversea.com
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7340 0741 (UK)
SOURCE: Silversea Cruises Ltd.
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Silversea launches wellness-themed expedition cruises sailing in 2016 and 2017