Highly qualified expedition team with experts in their field (marine biologists, ornithologists, historian and more).
Excursions and activities: Zodiac® cruising, diving, hiking and snorkelling.
Complimentary expedition gear: Haglöfs parka, wetsuits, snorkelling and diving equipment.
Personalised service with a butler for all suites and the highest crew to guest ration in the industry.
Fine gourmet cuisine even in the most remote places of the planet.
Comfortable amenities with the largest expedition suites at sea.
Inclusive room-service, wine and spirits throughout the ship.
Free Unlimited Standard WiFi throughout the ship.
Exclusive partnership with The Royal Geographical Society.
About Silverseas
Discover the world’s most intriguing ports while travelling in extraordinary style aboard Silversea’s intimate luxury cruises. Silversea is committed to offering unrivalled service and an exceptional on-board experience. All-suite, ocean-facing accommodation comes with butler service and superior extras, from designer cosmetics to a bar stocked according to preference. Champagne, wine, spirits, and onboard gratuities are always included. With unique itineraries, including smaller ports of call where big ships cannot go, Silversea sails to more destinations than any other cruise line and offers the ultimate experience in luxury cruising.
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Customer reviews for Silver Explorer
3.0
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Cabin
3
Service
3
Excursions
3
Dining
3
Activities
3
Value for money
3
Entertainment
3
My husband and I are seasoned travelers, having cruised to Antartica, Galapagos, Tahiti, Vietnam, Greece and Russia and many other destinations. In our thirty or more cruises, we have expereinced all inclusive trips on Silverseas' competitors. Mostly, we have been pleased with trips and generally pleased with our recent cruise on Silver Explorer with the exception of our accommodations. We started with the least expensive cabin on the 3rd deck. This cabin is in the bow of the ship. There was a noise equivalent to a jack hammer at 30 second intervals triggered by the rising and falling of the rolling bow. After not sleeping the first night, we asked for a change of cabin. This seemed like a reasonable request since the ship was only half full. After an entire day of talking with the management, we were required to pay for an upgrade to the bow of the 4th deck. This cabin was only a little less noisy. We found Silversea's mangagement to be disinterested in our situation. Service was very good on the ship. Due to the small number of passengers, we were treated very well by the ship's staff, if not by the company. The Naturalists are well trained and were professional in their presentations. The shore excursions were average, certainly not up to par with Paul Gauguin or AmaWaterways. Dining options were felxible and convenient. You could choose to dine alone or with others and anytime during a two hour period. The food was fresh and well presented. Overall, the ship has benefits in terms of the all inclusive package but beware of booking a cabin in the bow of this ship, especially on the 3rd deck.
All offers and prices are subject to change and availability at time of enquiry. Prices are based on two passengers sharing unless otherwise stated and are subject to the Tour Operator's terms and conditions. Cabin and Flight supplements may apply. Other supplements may apply in addition to the price shown above. Flight details, timings and routing may be subject to alteration. Other tour operator charges may also apply. Any Onboard Spending money or drinks package value shown will be per cabin, again based on two sharing.
Note: On 13 January 2018, new European legislation is being adopted in the UK which as result will mean that we may change our required method of payment at our discretion, irrespective of how any deposit or prior payment was made.
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Time at Port: from 8 AM to 11 PM
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Time at Port: from 7:30 AM to 1 PM
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Time at Port: from 7 AM to 1:30 PM
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