Silversea's Diving Expedition Cruises Will Visit Some of Scuba's Best Diving Sites

Silversea's Diving Expedition Cruises Will Visit  Some of Scuba's Best Diving Sites
The 120-guest, all-suite Silver Discoverer, the latest addition to the line's expedition fleet, will feature 20 voyages offering exciting scuba diving opportunities for experienced divers in such regions as the Maldives, Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the Palau archipelago, and the Andaman Islands, which have been celebrated as some of the world's most spectacular diving hot spots, featuring hidden caves, tunnels, and an astonishing spectrum of coral fish and rare sea creatures. The diving program is fully complimentary.

In addition to an onboard dive master, these unique itineraries will feature a team of experts, including marine biologists, environmentalists, ecologists, and geologists, who will enlighten guests with their extensive knowledge of these amazing regions.

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

Australia (Great Barrier Reef) & Indonesia

Voyage 9622: Cairns to Balikpapan, 14 Days, Oct. 4 - 18

Myanmar & Andaman Islands

Voyage 9626: Phuket to Maldives, 15 Days, Dec. 2 - 17

Maldives, Seychelles (*Aldabra) & Africa

Voyage 9627: Maldives to Dar es Salaam, 17 Days, Dec. 17 - Jan. 3
(*Itinerary is highlighted by a rare visit to the remote coral atoll of Aldabra. Virtually untouched by humans and teeming with marine life, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the world's largest atolls, and a pristine home to thousands of giant tortoises.)

2017

Indonesia & Palau Archipelago

Voyage 9713: Darwin to Koror, 14 Days, May 26 - Jun. 9

Australia (Great Barrier Reef) & Indonesia

Voyage 9725: Cairns to Bali, 14 Days, Nov. 9 - 23

The program is complimentary, but space is limited. Guests will need an Advanced Open Water Diver license or equivalent to participate. Guests must bring their own BCD vests and regulators. Silversea will provide the weight belts, tanks, masks, and fins free of charge on board Silver Discoverer.

For further details and a complete list of the Scuba Diving Expedition Voyages, visit Silversea.com/expeditions/specialty-expeditions/scuba-diving-expeditions.