(Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- July 22, 2014)
Eleven new overland adventures
in some of the world's most exotic locales are among more than 60
extended mid-voyage excursions ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises will be
offering
in 2015. Unlike
a partial-day shore tour, single- or multiple-day inland adventures
offer a more intimate, in-depth and personal encounter with the local
people, history, wildlife,
and natural attractions that lie just beyond the ports of call.
"We
always strive to offer fresh, innovative programs that provide a
variety of authentic onshore options," said Darius Mehta, Silversea's
vice president of air and land programs. "These new mid-voyage
adventures are carefully designed for travelers seeking one-of-a-kind
experiences that will take them further into a region, giving them
plenty of time to actively engage in its scenery, activities,
and cultural heritage."
From
the soaring Andes to the glistening lakes of Patagonia, from the
beaches of Polynesia to the glaciers of New Zealand, from the grasslands
of Kenya to the monuments of
India, Silversea's new overland adventures offer rare access to
transformational places and experiences. On these exciting overland
tours, participants may come face-to-face with a giant tortoise in the
Galapagos, track mountain gorillas in Africa, or marvel
at unique marine life from the balcony of an overwater bungalow in
Polynesia.
The following is a sampling of the new mid-voyage land adventures for 2015:
AFRICA
Tsavo East National Park Bush-Walking Safari
(2 Days / 1 Night -- Depart / Rejoin Ship: Mombasa)
The
Tsavo East National Park offers a vast and untapped arena of arid bush
washed by the azure and emerald meandering of the Galana River. Visitors
who explore the diversity
of the park on foot may observe lions, cheetahs, serval cats, zebras,
elephants, monitor lizards, and more. Two game drives are included.
Available on
Silver Whisper's March 6 voyage (#4506).
Gorillas in the Forest
(6 Days / 5 Nights -- Depart: Cape Town / Rejoin Ship: Luanda)
A
truly inspiring experience awaits visitors to the Sanctuary Gorilla
Forest Camp. Nestled deep inside Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site in southwest
Uganda and home to half the world's mountain gorillas, the sanctuary's
tented camp is the ideal base for launching guided safaris to track and
interact with these amazing primates in the wild. Available on
Silver Whisper's April 5 voyage (#4508).
ASIA
Taj Mahal & Jaipur – A Magical Journey to India
(4.5 Days / 4 Nights -- Depart: Phuket / Rejoin Ship: Colombo)
There
are few places in the world that evoke such profound impact on its
visitors as the Taj Mahal in Agra. Once the capital of the great Mughal
Empire, Agra itself is well
worth a visit for its repository of some of the Mughals most famous
monuments. And there are few places in the world that compare with the
Pink City of Jaipur, where guests stay on this magical journey into
India's wonders. Available on
Silver Whisper's March 6 voyage (#4506).
OCEANIA
Over-the-Water Overnight
(1.5 Days / 1 Night -- Depart: Moorea / Rejoin Ship: Papeete)
Perched
above the water on stilts, the overwater bungalows of Moorea's
InterContinental Resort & Spa offer a unique escape. They are
iconic, thatch-roofed symbols of a tropical
paradise. Guests can watch marine life from their balcony or climb down
steps to snorkel directly in a Pacific lagoon. Available on
Silver Whisper's January 5 voyage (#4501) and
Silver Spirit's sailing of January 22 (#5502).
New Zealand Explorer
(4 Days /3 Nights -- Depart: Akaroa / Rejoin Ship: Milford Sound)
(4 Days /3 Nights -- Depart: Akaroa / Rejoin Ship: Milford Sound)
New
Zealand's highest peaks, longest glaciers, and many of its most
beautiful lakes are revealed with scenic drives through its two famous
national parks – Mount Cook and
Fiordland – both located in the Te Wahipounamu area, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Memorable highlights include a ski plane flight to the
Tasman Glacier, a cruise on Lake Tasman, and a jet boat excursion on the
Shotover River. Available on
Silver Spirit's February 12 voyage (#5504).
SOUTH AMERICA
The Andes & the Train to the Devil's Nose
(5 Days / 4 Nights -- Depart: Manta / Rejoin Ship: Callao)
Travelers
can immerse themselves in the cultural and natural diversity of
Ecuador's majestic Andean region, witnessing up-close its grassy
highlands, cloud forests,
mountain lakes, active volcanoes, colonial towns, and haciendas.
Highlighting the program is the Devil's Nose, a thrilling train ride
through the Andes featuring a 45-degree descent. Available on
Silver Shadow's January 7 voyage (#3501).
Galápagos Adventure
(5 Days / 4 Nights -- Depart: Manta / Rejoin Ship: Callao)
There is no place on earth quite like the Galápagos Islands, carved out by roaring volcanoes and titanic geothermic upheavals.
Visitors may come face-to-face with a giant tortoise, or admire
blue-footed boobies and sunbathing sea lions. The program includes two
days exploring the islands by boat, plus accommodations at the Royal
Palm Hotel, located in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island.
Available on Silver Shadow's January 7 voyage (#3501).
Patagonia Express
(3 Days / 2 Nights -- Depart: Punta Arenas / Rejoin Ship: Ushuaia)
(3 Days / 2 Nights -- Depart: Punta Arenas / Rejoin Ship: Ushuaia)
The
southern cone of South America, known as Patagonia, is home to ice-clad
mountain peaks, ancient forests, dazzling lakes, and immense glaciers.
Visitors can experience
this spectacular scenery in the national parks of Torres del Paine, in
Chile, and Los Glaciares, in Argentina, both included in this tour.
Available on
Silver Shadow's January 25 voyage (#3502).
The
optional mid-voyage land programs feature deluxe accommodations (if
overnight stays are required), all transportation, transfers, guided
sightseeing and some meals. Prices
for the above-listed adventures range from $1,899
to $8,999 per person, based on double occupancy.
About Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises, which is chaired by Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio,
is recognized 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 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 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 U.K.'s
Travel Bulletin (2013).
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