From Machu Picchu and the mysterious moai of Easter Island to the biblical treasures of the Holy Land, an array of wonders awaits
Monte Carlo, Monaco, 2014-7-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises opened the books today on its World Cruise 2016, an extraordinary 115-day sailing from Fort Lauderdale to Venice, departing 5 January 2016. This far-reaching cultural exploration will be hosted aboard the elegant, all-suite Silver Whisper, enabling travellers to journey in unsurpassed luxury across six continents as they visit 51 destinations in 31 countries, enjoying 13 multi-day port calls along the way, plus many late-night departures.
Named “Venetian World Odyssey 2016,” the epic voyage will follow a westward path from Fort Lauderdale through the Panama Canal to South America and the Pacific. Guests will explore the island paradises of the South Seas, including Easter Island, Pitcairn Island, Tahiti, and Bora Bora before sailing to the most desirable destinations of New Zealand, Australia, and Asia, including vibrant Hong Kong and Singapore, the enticing resorts of Bali and Phuket, and mysterious Myanmar. The odyssey will continue to exotic India, Arabia, and timeless Mediterranean hideaways before concluding with two nights in magnificent Venice.
Kristian Anderson, Silversea’s senior vice president and general manager for the Americas, said: “A world cruise is an experienced traveller’s dream. Our intimate Silver Whisper offers the perfect setting for guests to mingle and form long-lasting friendships as they traverse our planet, discovering its ancient cultures, cosmopolitan cities, rainforests, golden beaches, coral wonders, and so much more. It truly is the voyage of a lifetime.”
Guests will enjoy an exceptional onboard enrichment programme featuring distinguished destination experts, academics, journalists, diplomats and other specialists. Local entertainment, cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, and regional specialities will provide further immersion in each global destination.
A Host of Added-Value Amenities
Guests sailing the complete World Cruise will enjoy a variety of special amenities, including a gala Bon Voyage reception, dinner, and overnight stay at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Miami, complimentary Business Class air and transfers* (between home, airport, hotel and Silver Whisper), complimentary baggage valet service, a USD$4,000 onboard spending credit (per suite), complimentary laundry service, Internet package and commemorative gifts.
Additionally, for guests sailing the full 115 days, there will be three complimentary exclusive World Cruise events. These include a masked ball in Venice, an elegant lunch on a private island in Sydney Harbour, and a chartered jet flight to India’s legendary Taj Mahal for a tour followed by lunch and a return flight to Silver Whisper. Plus, three complimentary Silversea Experiences will highlight enigmatic Easter Island, the otherwordly seascape of Halong Bay, and the magnificent Royal Opera House of Muscat.
Air-inclusive fares for World Cruise 2016 start at USD$59,950 per person, based on double occupancy. To view the complete itinerary, visit Silversea.com/worldcruise2016.
*Business Class air and transfers only applicable when booking air/sea package.
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 and Silver Spirit – 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 700 fascinating destinations in between.
In the US, Silversea has been voted “World’s Best” by the readers of Condé NastTraveler (nine times) and Travel + Leisure (seven times), and awarded “Best Luxury Cruise Line” by CruiseReport.com (2012) and “Best Small Ship Cruise Line” by Global Traveler (2014). International awards include “Five Star Diamond Award” from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences (2013); “Best Small Ship Cruise Line” in the Readers’ Choice survey conducted by Britain’s Condé Nast Traveller magazine (2013); “Best Expedition Cruise Ship” by Australia’s Cruise Passenger magazine (2013); “Best Small Luxury Cruise Line” by China’s Travel + Leisure (2013); and “Star Luxury Cruise Company” according to UK’sTravel Bulletin (2013).
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For more information on Silversea Cruises, please contact a travel agent.
For a complimentary brochure, please call toll-free (US) 877.215.9986 or visit www.silversea.com.
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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
Carla Oscuro
Email: CarlaO@Silversea.com
Phone: +61 2 9255 0600 (Australia)
Benelux, Nordic countries, Middle East & South Africa
Johanna Silverhult
Email: JohannaS@Silversea.com
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7340 7774 (UK)
Germany, Austria & Switzerland
Natascha Oldenburg
Email: NataschaO@Silversea.com
Phone: +49 (0) 69 920 39 934 35 (Germany)
Monaco, Italy, France, Spain, Russia & CIS countries,
Ukraine, Israel & rest of Europe
Tiziana Fabbro
Email: TizianaF@Silversea.com
Phone: +377 977 02445 (Monaco)
United Kingdom and Ireland
Natalie Sexton
Email: NatalieS@Silversea.com
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7340 0741 (UK)
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Silversea Cruises launches its extraordinary 115-day sailing from Fort Lauderdale to Venice, World Cruise 2016