Journey through the Heart of Asia and the South Pacific with seven journies from Silversea
On 29 September 2010, Silversea’s stylish, all-suite ship, Silver Shadow will return to Asian waters marking the start of its winter season through the Far East and South Pacific. Seven mesmerizing voyages will take guests on the journey of a lifetime, meandering giant cities and remote islands to take in the region’s most awe inspiring and beautiful sites.
All-inclusive fares for these popular journeys will start from US$4,857 and guests are encouraged to book ahead to avoid disappointment.
- On October 10, Silver Shadow will sail off from Shanghai headed for the bright lights of Hong Kong on a 9-day journey (v.3028). Stopping in Seoul and Cheju in South Korea, Shadow will also dock at Naha, Okinawa in Japan and Keelung in Taiwan offering guests plenty of opportunities to explore the local areas, even enjoying a traditional Japanese tea ceremony en route. Prices start from US$ 6,147.
- Meandering the many beautiful islands of Vietnam, Silver Shadow sets sail on 19 October on a 10-day voyage from Hong Kong to Bangkok (v.3029) calling first at Haiphong in Hanoi then onward to picture-perfect Ha Long Bay. Whilst there, guests will be invited to board a traditional Vietnamese junk boat and explore the enchanted landscape of three-thousand jade islets raising from the waters whilst sipping champagne, before hopping back on the ship and sailing on to Hi Chi Minh City for a day and overnight stop, before arriving in Bangkok for their onward travel. Prices start from US$6,697.
- Bangkok to Singapore (v.3030) leaves on 29 October and is an 8-day journey through some of Asia’s most relaxing and exciting destinations – Ko Samui in Thailand, Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam and Kuching in Malaysia. Guests can choose to bask on Samui’s many beautiful beaches, sample local Thai cuisine or explore the bustling markets full of colorful art and local artifacts. Prices will start from US$4,857.
- A round-trip journey to and from Hong Kong is Silver Shadow’s next journey from 16 November – 26 November (v. 3032). Circling the Southern part of China guests onboard will enjoy visits to Xiamen and then Shanghai in China before sailing northward to Naha Okinawa in Japan, Keelung in Taiwan and Kaosiung in China on the return leg of the voyage. Prices from US$5,712.
- Hong Kong to Singapore (v.3033) departs 26 November and sails through Vietnam, stopping at Haiphong in Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang, Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh city before alighting in Singapore on 6 December. Prices from US$5,358.
- Moving south into Australian territory, Voyage 3034 travels from Singapore to Sydney on a 15-day adventure. Setting sail on 6 December, guests can sit back and watch the world go by as she cruises down to Darwin, Australia, first calling at Bali in Indonesia. On from Darwin, guests aboard Silver Shadow will spend an afternoon at Thursday Island in Australia, a day in Cairns on the Gold Coast and an afternoon at the tranquil Whitsunday islands before stopping for a day in Brisbane and sailing onward to Sydney. Prices from US$5,757
- Sydney to Auckland (v.3035) is Silver Shadow’s final voyage in the Far East and South pacific calendar for 2010 and departs and alights on 21 December – 4 January. Christmas eve in Melbourne, guests will rejoin the ship and enjoy Christmas day onboard Shadow with gourmet dining and festive entertainment before arriving in Hobart on Boxing day. From here, Silver Shadow will call at Dunedin and Christchurch where guests will enjoy a tea party, Maori entertainers and punting down the Avon River in a boat guided by an Edwardian punter – before sailing onward to Wellington, Napier and Tauranga – and finally Auckland. Prices from US$ 8,187
The Voyages which range from 8 to 15 days can also be extended by taking up one or more of Silversea’s Silver Shore Land Adventure Programmes; multi-day excursions to must-see destinations during the cruise including visits to Angkor Wat and Beijing’s Great Wall of China. Pre / post adventures of up to six nights include a romantic train journey on the legendary Eastern & Oriental Express, and journeys of discovery into Siam visiting temples, royal palaces, ancient ruins and world heritage sites.
Silversea’s generous fare includes all-suite accommodation; gourmet meals, complimentary wines, Champagne and spirits, all gratuities, exciting excursions and onboard enrichment activities.
Onboard luxury and service prevails with each Silversea ship designed to provide the most intimate of sailing experiences with the ability to slip into exotic ports off the beaten path. From Vista to Owner’s Suite, each accommodation is warm and inviting, expertly designed and exquisitely appointed with signature Silversea suite amenities. Every suite offers a personal view of sea and sky, and 80 per cent are complemented with furnished teak verandas, the perfect venue for breakfast while watching your next port approach closer into view.
Unlike other cruise lines, Silversea sets no rules for meal times and there are no pre-assigned tables; passengers dine when, where and with whom they want. Silversea even offers a 24-hour complimentary room-service – be it formal dinner served course-by-course, a late night snack or full breakfast delivered at guests request at no charge and no tipping.
Evenings are filled with entertainment from classical music performances to theatre shows, and insightful lectures given by luminaries from around the world on food and wines, famous explorers, celebrities and renowned authors and artists at each destination.
For further information, please visit www.silversea.com
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