Enriching new 7-day itineraries for late 2013
open for sale in mid-November
(Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- October 22, 2012)
Luxury expedition cruise specialist Silversea has announced
Silver Galapagos as the name for its second small-sized expedition ship, which is currently sailing as the
Galapagos Explorer II.
The
new name signals the company's intent to maintain a consistent level of
elegance throughout its fleet, and will take effect after the
all-suite, 100-guest vessel undergoes
a major refurbishment in September 2013. In a related move, the hull of
the Galapagos Explorer II has already been painted the same dark blue as
Silver Explorer, the company's other expedition ship.
Silver Galapagos
will be the only luxury expedition ship offering socially and
environmentally
responsible ecotourism to the Galápagos archipelago, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. This important distinction enables Silversea to broaden
its portfolio of expedition cruises tailored to tap into the rising
interest in green tourism.
Silversea
has also revealed that it will start selling its 2013 Galápagos program
in mid-November of this year, offering two exciting new 7-day
itineraries that will begin
operating in late September 2013 as follows:
- 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.
- 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.
The
2013 Galápagos schedule offers adventurous travelers the life-enriching
chance to discover a wild, pristine paradise that has long been
regarded
as a natural laboratory of evolution. On complimentary expeditions
ashore guided by an experienced expedition team (certified by the
Galápagos National Park Service), Silversea's guests may experience
up-close encounters with an abundance of wildlife that
includes sun-basking land iguanas, giant tortoises, blue- and
red-footed boobies, colorful marine iguanas, sea lions, penguins and
Darwin's famous finches.
The
program also offers opportunities to swim and snorkel in tranquil clear
waters, witness unique highland ecosystems, hike through lush mangrove
forests and across volcanic fields, explore natural lava tunnels, watch
for wild flamingos (in season), read cave inscriptions from the 1800s,
and learn about conservation efforts at the Charles Darwin Research
Station.
In true Silversea Expeditions style, the guests of
Silver Galapagos will enjoy full-scale exploring from an enclave
of luxury at sea that includes spacious, ocean-view accommodations,
sumptuous gourmet cuisine, the personalized service of a butler, and a
generous selection of all-inclusive shipboard
amenities, including complimentary beverages, wines and spirits served
throughout the ship, stocked in-suite beverage cabinet, and all
gratuities.
Above itineraries are subject to change.
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 450 fascinating destinations in between.
In the U.S., Silversea has been voted "World's Best" by the readers of
Condé Nast Traveler (nine times) and Travel + Leisure (seven times), and awarded "Best Cruise Line for Luxury Small Ships" by
Luxury Travel Advisor (2011). International awards include
"World's Leading Small Ships Cruise Line" from World Travel Awards
(2010); "Five Star Diamond Award" from the American Academy of
Hospitality Sciences (2011); "Favourite Cruise Line - Small Ships"
in the Readers' Choice survey conducted by Britain's Condé Nast Traveller magazine (2012); "Best Luxury Cruise Line" by Australia's
Cruise Passenger magazine (2012); and "Best Small Luxury Cruise Line" according to China's
Travel & Leisure magazine (2011).
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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.
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