Embrace the undeniable charm of Northern Europe as you sail through some of the regions’ most regal and historic ports on a 12 day voyage aboard Silversea’s ultra-luxury vessel, Silver Whisper. Departing from Stockholm, Sweden, on 27 August 2015, Silver Whisper sails to Tallinn, Estonia, a UNESCO World Heritage Listed site and one of Europe’s best […]
#expeditioncruising Napier was destroyed in an earthquake and fire in 1931 with great loss of life.The city was subsequently rebuilt entirely in art deco leaving a wonderful legacy.Silver Discoverer stopped for a refuel and shore excursion en route to Wellington, leaving us to explore the fascinating architecture and themed stores.
Jutting out of the Pacific Ocean like some Jurassic relic, the Antipodes poke 360m above the waterline leaving virtually nowhere to land a boat. So we didn’t. That and the fact that the Antipodes are a protected bid sanctuary hosting such rare species as the Erect Crested Penguin and endemic Antipodes Parakeet, it’s a big […]
#expeditioncruising View over Northwest Bay. Note relaxed hair and scarf! Looking down from the high viewpoint at the end of the 3km boardwalk into rugged Northwest Bay, something was clearly wrong. We’d walked effortlessly up over 250m, through the grass tree ‘forest’ and over the megaherb tundra to see the nesting Southern Royal Albatross. The […]
Silver Discoverer at anchor off Sandy Bay. Kings in front. Shalia had never seen penguins outside of a zoo. The Four Kings. The comical Royal Penguins Elephant seal serenade Returning to the new, pest-free Macquarie Island after five years It’s a bit like preparing for a military operation as we are plucked by the beleaguered […]
Cliff walk on Enderby Island – hang on to your hats! Silver Discoverer at anchor (R Eime) Magnificent Bullers Albatross (R Eime) From On Board: Silver Discoverer Location: Southern Ocean Friday 9 January 2015 I am finally aboard Silver Discoverer, the third and most recent addition to the Silversea Expeditions fleet. She has been operating […]
VOYAGE OF THE WEEK – 14 NOVEMBER 2014 EXPLORE THE REMOTE KIMBERLEY REGION ABOARD SILVER DISCOVERER Explore the incredible landscape of the Kimberley on board Silversea’s latest expedition ship, Silver Discoverer. This 10 day voyage takes guests through this largely inaccessible location and uncovers the natural wonders of this beautiful part of the world. Departing […]
#expeditioncruising Economy or Business Class Flights Included at no extra charge on Luxury Kimberley Expedition Includes Complimentary Beverages, Butler and Spectacular Bungle Bungles Flight Free return flights from every mainland state capital are being offered by Cruise Express on two luxury cruise expeditions along the rugged Kimberley coast in April, 2015, with guests booking verandah […]
#expeditioncruising This voyage, through one of the most beautiful parts of the world, offers guests world-class diving and snorkeling opportunities, an abundance of exotic wildlife and exquisite landscapes, including rocky hillsides, lush lagoons, active volcanoes and coral reefs. Departing Auckland on 8 February 2015, Silver Discoverer will sail through New Zealand’s Bay of Islands, a […]
#expeditioncruising #cruise Sailing to one of the most captivating countries in the world, this 17-day voyage on board Silversea’s Silver Cloud will travel through Brazil, uncovering the natural beauty of this unique part of the world. Beginning her journey in Barbados on 25 January 2015, Silver Cloud will sail to Bequia, a jewel […]