Silver Discoverer Unveils 2015 Kimberley Voyages

Luxury cruise line, Silversea, has released its 2015 Kimberley voyages on board Silver Discoverer, the latest addition to the Silversea Expedition Fleet. Silver Discoverer is the first Silversea vessel to spend the majority of her time in Australasian waters with six Kimberley expeditions planned for next year.

Karen Christensen, General Manager & Director Sales/Marketing, Australasia, says Silver Discoverer's 2015 Kimberley season has been very positive.

“Since the announcement of Silver Discoverer in September 2013, we have experienced a surge in reservations which demonstrates that both expedition cruising and The Kimberley region really appeals to the Australian market. The response so far has been incredibly positive and with an already sold out 2014 Kimberley season, we are looking forward to another successful year in 2015,” says Christensen.

Largely inaccessible and protected by its remoteness, the Kimberley region in north-western Australia offers breathtaking landscapes rich in ancient history. During exploratory Zodiac excursions, guests experience natural waterfalls up close, search for saltwater crocodiles in vast wetlands, fly over the Bungle Bungle region and witness the historic Bradshaw rock art, illustrated by Indigenous cultures over 20,000 years ago.

“The Kimberley is without a doubt, one of Australia's best kept secrets. Silver Discoverer brings guests even closer to the region's dramatic landscapes and historically rich destinations, all in the comfort and style that Silversea is renowned for. It is fitting that, in our 20th anniversary year, our latest ship continues Silversea's tradition of reaching some of the most remote and exotic areas of the world, including those in our very own backyard,” says Christensen.

Guests onboard Silver Discoverer enjoy ocean-view suites, gourmet cuisine, the personalised service of a butler, and a generous selection of all-inclusive onboard amenities, including complimentary beverages, wines and spirits served throughout the ship, and stocked in-suite beverage cabinet.

In true Silversea Expeditions style, guests are enriched by an onboard program of destination lectures, photo presentations and daily recaps. Exploratory Zodiac excursions and interactive walks ashore, are led by experts in their field, including marine biologists, ornithologists, geologists, botanists, historians, and anthropologists, are complimentary.

For more information contact your travel professional or Silversea Cruises on +61 2 9255 0600 or 1300 306 872, or visit www.silversea.com

Silversea Cruises

Silversea Cruises, which is chaired by Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio, is recognised as an innovator in the 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 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 Asia Pacific, Silversea has been voted "Best Luxury Small Ship Cruise Line" by Australia's Luxury Travel & Style Magazine every consecutive year from 2006 to 2012 and Silver Whisper or Silver Shadow have also won the Gold Award as Best Small Cruise Ship in each of those years. Silversea has won similar awards from readers of Australia's Cruise Passenger Magazine. In the US, Silversea has been voted "World's Best" by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler (nine times) and Travel + Leisure (seven times), and awarded "Best Cruise Line for Luxury Small Ships" by Luxury Travel Advisor (2011).

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