Silversea Expeditions Announces Wellness Theme Cruises

Silversea Expeditions Announces Wellness Theme Cruises
The Wellness Expedition Voyages offered aboard Silver Discoverer are designed to provide guests with the opportunity to improve their well-being while journeying to destinations that are well off the beaten path in Southeast Asia, Australia, Oceania, Africa, and the Indian Ocean. On these voyages, guests will encounter exotic landscapes, fascinating cultures, and unique wildlife, returning each day to a ship that is a sanctuary for mind, body, and spirit.

Silversea has partnered with Technogym, a leading company in the field of wellness and fitness, to create a comprehensive -- and complimentary -- program that includes:

--Stretching, yoga, and Pilates classes held on board and ashore (depending on location)

--Fitness classes conducted in the ship's onboard swimming pool

--Choice of one complimentary spa massage treatment

--Daily lectures and cooking demonstrations on the benefits of healthy and balanced nutrition

--Gym sessions led by personal trainers using state-of-the-art Technogym fitness equipment

Also featured on the Wellness Expedition Voyages is a dedicated team of wellness specialists to accompany guests on their wellness journey. The team includes fitness lifestyle expert Natasha Eksteen, yoga instructor Jenni Kauppila, and nutritionist Dalila Roglieri.

"We want to enable our guests to focus on their personal well-being as they journey to discover some of the world's most fascinating places and unique cultures," said Kristian Anderson, Silversea's senior vice president and general manager for the Americas. "Each wellness theme cruise offers a well-balanced program of fitness education, exercise, and nutritional guidance, plus an indulgent spa treatment. These voyages are great for travelers seeking a personal journey to wellness to complement their quest for adventure."

Following is a small sampling of upcoming Wellness Expedition Voyages aboard Silver Discoverer:

2016
Australia & Indonesia Voyage 9622: Cairns to Balikpapan, 14 Days, Oct. 4 - 18

Indonesia Voyage 9623: Balikpapan to Singapore, 11 Days, Oct. 18 - 29

2017
Bangladesh & Myanmar Voyage 9705: Kolkata to Phuket, 14 Days, Feb. 27 - Mar. 13

Kimberley Coast Voyage 9707: Bali to Broome, 11 Days, Mar. 26 - Apr. 6

Micronesia & Solomon Sea Voyage 9722: Koror to Honiara, 14 Days, Oct. 4 - 18

For further details and a complete list of the Wellness Expedition Voyages, please visit Silversea.com/expeditions/specialty-expeditions/wellness-expeditions.

Photo: Yoga on the beach with Jenni Kauppila