A perfect discovery for Silversea travelers: The Royal
Geographical Society to enrich Silversea Expeditions with
knowledge collated from decades of scientific exploration
(Ft.
Lauderdale, FL -- March 13, 2013) The renowned Royal Geographical
Society (with the Institute of British Geographers), founded nearly 200
years ago to advance geographical
science, is to enhance Silversea voyages even further by providing
detailed scientific and historical information to guests embarking on
some of the greatest journeys around the globe.
The
Society, based in London, and whose Royal Patron is Queen Elizabeth II,
is partnering with leading luxury expedition cruise operator Silversea
to share some of the world's
most important geographical research and archive material with guests
traveling on Silversea expedition ships, including
Silver Explorer and
Silver Galapagos.
There
are more than two million items in the Society's historic Collections,
including over one million maps, 500,000 photographs, 250,000 books and
journals, manuscripts,
and iconic artifacts which date back as far as 1482.
The
Society has always been a notable supporter and communicator of the
work of geographical explorers and scientists, including that of Charles
Darwin, Dr. David Livingstone,
Robert Falcon Scott, Sir Ernest Shackleton and Sir Edmund Hillary. Its
support for geographical research to understand our changing world --
its environments, peoples and places -- continues actively today,
informing issues that range from sea level change
to migration.
Silversea
guests will benefit from a wide range of specialist visual and written
content from the Society, enabling guests to learn even more about their
expeditions to destinations
including Antarctica, the Arctic, the Galápagos, South America, Africa
and Europe.
Founded
in 1830, the Royal Geographical Society is a respected professional
body for geography and geographers and is one of the largest and most
innovative geographical societies
in the world, as well as the biggest in Europe. Its objective is to
advance geographical science. To do so, it champions and supports field
research and scientific expeditions, enhances geographical and
environmental education, and raises public understanding
of the world.
"This
is a partnership which will bring incredible historic and current
geographical information to our guests, as well as unite two experts in
their respective fields," said
Enzo Visone, CEO of Silversea Cruises. "Silversea Expeditions
are known
for being the best exploration voyages worldwide -- they will retain
their world-class position with this valuable partnership with the Royal
Geographical Society."
"We
are delighted to enter into partnership with Silversea, extending the
Society's work to embrace and enthuse Silversea guests with our
understanding of the wonderful and
changing world in which we all live and that they will experience,
enjoy and discover through their travel experiences," added Dr. Rita
Gardner, director of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
Silversea
recently announced the introduction of voyages to Galápagos. Its
year-round schedule of 7-day expedition voyages aboard the 100-guest,
all-suite
Silver Galapagos will begin operating in late September 2013 and feature the following options:
- Western Itinerary: Sailing Saturday to Saturday roundtrip from Baltra Island, Silver Galapagos will trace a path across the western, southern and eastern islands, including Santiago, Bartolomé, Isabela, Fernandina, Floreana, San Cristóbal, and Santa Cruz.
- North Central Itinerary: Sailing Saturday to Saturday roundtrip from Baltra Island, this itinerary encompasses the northeast, central and southeast islands of Santa Cruz, Genovesa, Seymour Norte, San Cristóbal, Española, and Plazas Sur.
About Silversea Cruises
Silversea
Cruises, which is chaired by Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio,
is
recognized as an innovator in the 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 and Silver Galapagos (debuting late 2013), Silversea Cruises' itineraries encompass all seven continents and feature worldwide
luxury cruises to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, both polar regions and over 500 fascinating destinations in between.
About Royal Geographical Society (with IBG):
The
Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute of British Geographers)
is the learned society and professional body for geography. Formed in
1830, our Royal Charter of
1859 is for 'the advancement of geographical science'. Today, we
deliver this objective by developing, supporting and promoting geography
through research, expeditions and fieldwork, education, and public
engagement, while also providing geographical input
to policy. We aim to foster an understanding and informed enjoyment of
our world. We hold the world's largest private geographical collection
and provide public access to it. We have a thriving Fellowship and
membership and offer the professional accreditation
'Chartered Geographer' www.rgs.org
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For more information on Silversea Cruises, please contact a travel agent.
For a complimentary brochure, please call toll-free (877) 215-9986 or visit
www.silversea.com.
For more information on the Royal Geographical Society, visit
www.rgs.org
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