Silversea Announces Short Cruises in Asia

Designed to offer an easy and convenient last minute holiday, Silversea has adapted two of its longer voyages into four short segments ranging from six to nine nights.

Sailing Yahohama to Hong Kong; Hong Kong to Singapore; Singapore to Hong Kong and Hong Kong to Yahohama; each voyage is now offering last minute booking incentives with savings of up to 30% on published fares.

Voyage 4909A, the first of the four, sets sail from Yokohama on 5th April arriving in Hong Kong six nights later on 11th April.

Amongst leisurely days spent at sea enjoying Silver Whisper’s all inclusive luxury service, passengers will enjoy time in the ports of Kagoshima and Keelung in Taiwan exploring local sights and architecture, and enjoying the blossoming flaura and forna before choosing to take in the cosmopolitan city of Taipei. Starting fares from USD3,328 with up to 30% off (Vista Suite).

Voyage 4909B begins in Hong Kong on 11th April and sails eight nights in and around the corners of beautiful Vietnam before arriving in Singapore on 19th April.

Calling at the acclaimed Ha Long Bay, passengers will be able to marvel at the seascape of limestone outcroppings, sheer cliffs and tranquil coves for swimming and diving before heading on to Da Nang – Vietnam’s third largest city and famous for its history and heritage. After a couple of days back at sea, Silver Whisper’s final call is a two day stop in Ho Chi Minh city before sailing on to Singapore. Starting fares from USD4,438 with up to 30% off (Vista Suite).

From Singapore, passengers on voyage 3910A spend six nights onboard Silver Shadow from 29th April to 6th May meandering the waters to Hong Kong via. Ho Chi Minh.

Taking in big city sights and sounds from Ho Chi Minh’s wide boulevards graced by beautiful French Colonial villas, to Hong Kong’s sky scraper glass houses and extensive designer shopping, passengers will find countless delights to entertain them on this exciting voyage. Starting fares from USD5,204 with up to 30% off (Vista Suite).

The final short cruise, 3910B sails Hong Kong to Yokohama from 6th to15th May on a nine night sailing through Keelung in Taiwan, Naha Okinawa in Nagasaki and Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan.

More a tropical island destination, Okinawa offers passengers the opportunity to explore Shuri Tropical Botanical Gardens where more than 400 varieties of tropical plants are on display, and the famous Kokusai Dori - Naha’s bustling main street featuring an eclectic mix of restaurants, bars and shops. On to Tokyo, a city of some 12 million inhabitants, jostling crowds, bustling spaces and awe inspiring building provide endless hours of exploration for Silversea guests. Starting fares from USD6,691 with up to 30% off (Vista Suite).

Onboard each of the four cruises 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.

Guests experience the wonders of luxurious cruising where choice reigns — the freedom to do everything or nothing all within their Silversea all-inclusive package.

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.

Silversea offers a number of Fly/Cruise packages from Singapore, for further info on any of the above, please visit www.silversea.com or contact the Singapore Sales office on +65 62237066.

Silversea Cruises is recognized as an innovator in the luxury segment, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard four intimate vessels, Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, and Silver Whisper, all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance. With the addition of the regal expedition ship Prince Albert II, the company's itineraries encompass all seven continents.

In the U.S., Silversea has been voted "World's Best" by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler (nine times) and Travel + Leisure (seven times), and rated Number-One luxury cruise line by high-net-worth consumers in the 2008 Luxury Brand Status Index (LBSI). International awards include "World's Leading Luxury Cruise Line" from World Travel Awards (2007); "Five Star Diamond Award" from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences (2007); "Number One" small-ship line in the Readers' Choice" survey conducted by Britain's Condé Nast Traveller magazine (2007); "Best Luxury Cruise Line" by Spain's Cruceros & Destinos magazine (2008); "Best Luxury Cruise Line" by Australia's Luxury Travel & Style Magazine (2009); and "Best Luxury Cruise Operator" according to Asia's Travel Weekly (2007 &2008).

For more information on Silversea Cruises, please visit www.silversea.com.