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Silversea Enhances its All-Inclusive Polar Package to Bring Unprecedented Simplicity to Arctic and Antarctic Exploration

Travel Agent News for Silversea
(Miami, FL – August 13, 2019) The leader in the ultra-luxury cruise industry, Silversea is bringing distant horizons closer with its enhanced All-Inclusive Polar Package, now available on all luxury expedition voyages to the Arctic and Antarctica. The value-rich package, with its selection of convenient and inclusive travel benefits, provides a seamless travel experience for guests, unlocking deep travel into Polar Regions with ease.
Combinable with air promotions for the Arctic and Antarctica, Silversea’s enhanced All-Inclusive Polar Package includes the following:
  • One-night, pre-cruise hotel stay.

 

  • In-country flight(s) when required by the itinerary.

 

  • Polar expedition cruise with guided shore experiences and Zodiac excursions. 

 

  • Polar parka.

 

  • One post-cruise day-use hotel. 

 

  • Transfers and luggage handling between airport, hotel and ship. 

 

 

Enchanting, storied and untamed, the Polar Regions beckon travellers with opportunities to witness endemic wildlife species, unspoiled landscapes and rarely seen cultures. The Arctic’s Clown-faced Puffins and iconic polar bears, as well as its wild coasts and remote villages, can only be matched by Antarctica’s glaciers, geothermal beaches, and ice-dappled waters, which provide a pristine paradise for orca whales, elephant seals, penguins, and so much more. Silversea’s offering in both regions is uniquely luxurious, comprising the cruise line’s characteristic all-inclusive amenities, an industry-leading expedition team, and the most luxurious ships in expedition cruising.

 

Following is a small sample of Silversea’s expedition voyages on which guests can enjoy the All-Inclusive Polar Package benefits, combined with time-limited air promotions:

 

THE ARCTIC – 2020

 

Dazzling waterfalls, spectacular cliffs that teem with colonies of puffins, guillemots and gulls, and the rarely visited volcanic island of Jan Mayen – a haven for humpback and minke whales who feed in its waters – are among the attractions on this Silver Cloud voyage from Iceland to Svalbard, Norway. Early Booking Bonus fares start from CAD $12,690 per guest, based on double occupancy.

 

Silver Cloud voyages from Svalbard to Iceland through jaw-dropping Arctic realms of snow-capped peaks, glaciers and pristine fjords for the chance to marvel at cascading waterfalls, geothermal springs and such wildlife as polar bears, walruses, whales and multitudes of seabirds. Early Booking Bonus fares start at CAD $12,690 per guest, based on double occupancy.

 

Following in the path of great explorers, Silver Cloud will venture into the High Canadian Arctic to traverse the iconic Northwest Passage. The itinerary brims with a fascinating mix of majestic scenery, isolated villages, possible wildlife sightings — from polar bears and musk oxen to seals and walruses, and such rare wonders as the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord and the Smoking Hills of Cape Bathurst. Early Booking Bonus fares start at CAD $42,570 per guest, based on double occupancy.

 

 

ANTARCTICA – 2019 & 2020

 

On this round-trip voyage from Ushuaia, Silver Explorer unlocks Earth’s least visited and most mysterious continent on a journey brimming with spectacular icebergs, calving glaciers and the possibility to spot sunbathing seals, frolicking penguins and breaching humpback and minke whales. Last-Minute Savings fares start from CAD $20,400 per guest, based on double occupancy.

 

Both Christmas and the New Year can be celebrated amid the Earth’s ultimate winter wonderland on Silver Explorer‘s special holiday voyage to Antarctica, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and more. Last-Minute Savings fares start from CAD $31,000 per guest, based on double occupancy.

 

Celebrate Christmas and the New Year in the ultimate winter paradise as Silver Cloud‘s special holiday expedition to Antarctica, the Falkland Islands, Elephant Island and South Shetland Islands reveals remarkable landscapes and wildlife species. Last-Minute Savings fares start at CAD $22,400 per guest, based on double occupancy.

 

Silver Explorer will sail to Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands on a voyage to unlock this pristine white wonder’s treasures, from ancient glaciers and towering mountains to breathtaking colonies of penguins, seals and pods of whales. Early Booking Bonus fares start at CAD $18,090 per guest, based on double occupancy.

 

ARCTIC & ANTARCTICA AIR OFFERS

Exclusive air promotions for the Arctic and Antarctica are now available on new bookings, until August 30, 2019. The savings program includes free economy round-trip air, or reduced business class air, for flights from select U.S. and Canadian gateways, plus free transfers between airport and ship.
“Our new enhanced All-Inclusive Polar Package is designed to provide the highest level of comfort, convenience and value for travellers planning an adventure to the end of the Earth, whether to the Arctic or Antarctica,” says Conrad Combrink, Silversea’s Senior Vice President of Strategic Development for Expeditions and Experiences. “With special air offers for the Arctic and Antarctica now available to complement the package, this is the perfect time to travel deeper to unlock the authentic beauty, history and wildlife of the world’s final frontiers. Silversea’s combination of destination expertise and the cruise line’s ultra-luxurious ships make for unique and unforgettable experiences in both Polar Regions.” 

 

ALL-INCLUSIVE EXPEDITION EXPERIENCE

 

Each Silversea expedition ship features specialist experts who lead immersive shore excursions for guests. These passionate and knowledgeable professionals offer informative lectures, discussions and recaps on board, in addition to guided Zodiac excursions, hikes, and nature walks ashore — all of which are included in the fare.

 

Aboard Silver Cloud and Silver Explorer, guests enjoy ocean-view suites, 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, a stocked in-suite beverage cabinet, and unlimited complimentary Wi-Fi (although satellite coverage in Polar Regions may be limited).

 

About Silversea

 

Silversea Cruises, in which Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio serves as Executive Chairman, is recognized as an innovator in the ultra-luxury cruise line industry, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard its intimate, all-suite vessels: Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper, Silver Spirit and Silver Muse – all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance. With the inclusion of the expedition ships Silver Explorer, Silver Galapagos, and Silver Cloud, Silversea’s itineraries encompass all seven continents and feature worldwide luxury cruises to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, both Polar Regions and hundreds of fascinating destinations in between. Silversea is also looking forward to the launch of five new ultra-luxury ships: Silver Moon, Silver Dawn, Silver Origin, and two Evolution-class ships. Browse Silversea’s new blogDiscover and subscribe to receive the latest content directly into your inbox.