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Expedition Collection 2016 EXPEDITION COLLECTION Silversea 2016 Expedition Collection 1 Voyage Calendar 2015 (Expeditions) A4.indd 1 05/11/2014 12:04 CONTENTS All Exclusive Lifestyle 4 Remote & Remarkable Destinations 6 Royal Geographical Society 7 Voyages 2016 8 Our Fleet 26 Deck Plans 27 Our Programmes 30 Terms & Conditions 31 2 Silversea.com/Expeditions Voyage Calendar 2015 (Expeditions) A4.indd 2 05/11/2014 12:04 THE WORLD OF SILVERSEA EXPEDITIONS Set sail on the adventure of a lifetime. With a fleet Choose your once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Whether of three purpose-built expedition ships, Silversea it’s seeing blue-footed boobies in the Galápagos Expeditions offers unforgettable journeys to some Islands, catching sight of the mighty polar bear of the most remote corners of the planet. With in the Arctic or transiting the Panama Canal, our a maximum capacity of 132 guests, our intimate expedition itineraries offer something for everyone. cruises offer close-up expeditions to places Once back on board, enjoy the awe-inspiring inaccessible to larger ships, unrivalled access to scenery from your ocean-view suite, ring for the our onboard specialists and Zodiacs for up-close butler to restock your complimentary bar and explorations. Of course, our guests also enjoy the savour our gourmet cuisine at a time that suits you. luxury touches and one-on-one service that sets Silversea Expeditions apart. King George Falls, The Kimberley Silversea 2016 Expedition Collection 3 Voyage Calendar 2015 (Expeditions) A4.indd 3 05/11/2014 12:04 ALL EXCLUSIVE LIFESTYLE HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIELD EXPEDITIONS & ACTIVITIES FRIENDLY & EXPEDITIONS TEAM A programme of unique, small- PERSONALISED SERVICE Our Expeditions Team is group shore experiences, led by Enjoy the welcoming and attentive composed of knowledgeable our team of expert guides and support of our experienced onboard experts well-versed in their field lecturers is included to allow you crew, with the benefit of the best – from ornithologists, to marine to fully experience the destination. crew-to-guest ratio in expedition biologists, geologists, historians From hikes to snorkelling and diving, cruising, as well as the service of and anthropologists – who provide Silversea Expeditions offers active a butler. informative onboard lectures exploration in some of the most on enthralling topics and lead remote places of the world. ALL OCEAN-VIEW field expeditions relating to your ACCOMMODATIONS destinations. Silversea Expeditions INTIMATE & COMFORTABLE All of our accommodations feature allows the opportunity to extend EXPEDITION SHIPS FOR JUST ocean views, with high-quality your knowledge both on adventures 100 TO 132 GUESTS amenities including complimentary ashore, and also in the relaxed Our specialised expedition ships bathrobes, a choice of toiletries and and comfortable environment are built to access some of the most a flat-screen TV with on-demand of our ships. remote destinations in comfort movies and music. – with just 50 to 60 suites. Well- travelled international guests and our well-trained crew create a warm 01 Zodiac cruise, Antarctica and friendly atmosphere on board, 02 Chris Cutler, lecturer one which reflects the hospitality of 03 Kayaking in Galápagos 04 Steller sea lions & Zodiac, Alaska our European heritage. 4 Silversea.com/Expeditions Voyage Calendar 2015 (Expeditions) A4.indd 4 05/11/2014 12:04 01 BEVERAGES IN-SUITE & OPEN-SEATING DINING OPTIONS THROUGHOUT THE SHIP Dine when and with whomever you Select wines, premium spirits, please during breakfast, lunch and speciality coffees and soft drinks are dinner. Our dining options include complimentary in all bars, lounges The Restaurant, which serves and dining rooms. Your suite’s international cuisine featuring locally 02 mini-bar is also stocked with your sourced ingredients, as well as the preferred beverages. (Due to local The Grill, which transforms into an regulations, selections are limited interactive outdoor eatery under the on Silver Galapagos.) setting sun. You will find lighter fare available on board, and you can also EXPEDITION GEAR order room service to your suite, At Silversea Expeditions, we want which is available 24-hours on board 03 you to always be prepared for Silver Explorer and from 06:00 to your next adventure. A backpack 23:00 on board Silver Galapagos and and aluminum water bottle are Silver Discoverer. provided on all expeditions voyages. A complimentary parka is also GRATUITIES ALWAYS INCLUDED provided on polar expeditions as Onboard gratuities are included in well as expeditions to the Russian your cruise fare, assuring a level of 04 Far East and New Zealand’s Sub- service motivated solely by a desire Antarctic Islands. to see you smile. Silversea 2016 Expedition Collection 5 Voyage Calendar 2015 (Expeditions) A4.indd 5 05/11/2014 12:04 ARCTIC ALASKA GREENLAND RUSSIAN NORTHERN EUROPE FAR EAST & BRITISH ISLES ASIA CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN MICRONESIA, AFRICA & THE MELANESIA & GALÁPAGOS INDIAN OCEAN POLYNESIA ANTARCTICA SOUTH AUSTRALIA AMERICA NEW ZEALAND REMOTE & REMARKABLE DESTINATIONS Silversea Expeditions attracts Some of our new expedition Our Arctic cruises take passengers travellers who are keen to keep experiences include flying to Bagan in search of polar bears, walrus, exploring the remote regions of our from Yangon to explore over 3000 reindeer, seals, whales and seabirds fascinating planet. That’s why we’re standing monuments and spotting during the brief summer thaw. always adding new destinations elephants in Yala National Park in Extraordinary marine and bird life is to our itineraries. In 2016, we’re Sri Lanka, a wildlife sanctuary that is also a highlight of our expeditions to pleased to debut more than 100 new over 100 years old. the Galápagos Islands off Ecuador. ports. These include Aldabra Atoll Australia’s untamed Kimberley Once again, we’ll journey to our – the world’s second-largest coral region offers ancient landscapes planet’s polar extremes. For many atoll – in the southern Seychelles, and indigenous rock art, along modern-day adventurers, Antarctica and Agats in Indonesia’s Papua with rugged cliffs and thundering represents the final frontier. We province, home to the once-feared waterfalls. nose through iceberg-strewn waters Asmat tribe. and pass mighty glaciers to track down sunbathing seals, breaching whales and playful penguins. 01 Cape Hofmann, Greenland 02 Finches from the Galápagos Archipelago. Illustration from: ‘Journal of researches into the natural history and geology of the countries visited during the voyage of HMS Beagle round the world, under the command of Capt. Fitz Roy, RN’ by Charles Darwin, 1890 03 The voyage of HMS Beagle, 1831-1836 6 Silversea.com/Expeditions Voyage Calendar 2015 (Expeditions) A4.indd 6 05/11/2014 12:04 ARCTIC ALASKA GREENLAND RUSSIAN NORTHERN EUROPE FAR EAST & BRITISH ISLES ASIA CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN MICRONESIA, AFRICA & THE MELANESIA & GALÁPAGOS INDIAN OCEAN POLYNESIA ANTARCTICA SOUTH AUSTRALIA AMERICA NEW ZEALAND 01 ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY WITH IBG In an exclusive partnership, kind in the world, as well as the Silversea Expeditions and the biggest in Europe. The Society Royal Geographical Society (with has been a notable supporter the Institute of British Geographers) and communicator of the work of have joined forces to spread explorers and scientists, including knowledge collated from centuries those of Charles Darwin, David of scientific exploration. Founded Livingstone, Robert Scott, nearly 200 years ago to advance Sir Ernest Shackleton and Sir geographical science, The Society, Edmund Hillary. whose patron is Her Majesty Dating back as far as 1472, there Queen Elizabeth II, will share some 02 are more than two million items in of the world’s most important the Society’s historic collection. geographical research and Silversea Expeditions guests archive material. will benefit from a wide range of The Royal Geographical Society specialist visual and written content (with IBG) is a respected from the Society, enabling guests professional body for geography to learn even more about their 03 and geographers and is one expedition destination. of the largest societies of its Silversea 2016 Expedition Collection 7 Voyage Calendar 2015 (Expeditions) A4.indd 7 05/11/2014 12:04 01 8 Silversea.com/Expeditions Voyage Calendar 2015 (Expeditions) A4.indd 8 05/11/2014 12:04 ANTARCTICA Take an unforgettable journey into the wild. Our luxury expedition ship Silver Explorer, with her ice-strengthened hull, easily conquers the extremes of this vast frosted wilderness that is home to colonies of sunbathing seals, breaching whales, breeding seabirds and countless penguins. Join our team of experts to learn more about the wildlife of this unique ice-sculpted landscape. Cruise past mighty glaciers and glittering icebergs. With a fleet of Zodiacs at the ready, we also head ashore for plenty of land-based adventures. DATE DAYS VOYAGE PORTS SILVER EXPLORER – 132 GUESTS > Day at Sea > New Island > West Point Island > Port Stanley > 2 Days at Sea > South Georgia (3 days) > 03 Jan 18 7601 EXPLORER'S ANTARCTICA USHUAIA 2 Days at Sea > Elephant Island > Cruise and explore Antarctic Peninsula (4 days) > Transit the Drake Passage (2 days) > USHUAIA > Transit the Drake Passage (2 days) > Cruise and explore Antarctic Peninsula (7 days) > 21 Jan 12 7602 SOUTH OF THE ANTARCTIC CIRCLE USHUAIA Transit the Drake Passage (2 days) > USHUAIA > Day at Sea > New Island > West Point Island > Port Stanley > 2 Days at Sea > South Georgia (3 days) > 02 Feb 18 7603 EXPLORER'S
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