Silversea Cruises News

Silversea announces new Vice President of Marketing for the Americas
Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises has appointed Keith Spondike as its new vice president of marketing for the Americas, effective 6 August. Based in the company’s Fort Lauderdale office, Spondike will report to Ellen Bettridge, Silversea’s president of the Americas.

Silversea acquires Galapagos Tourism Company & Expedition Ship
The Silversea Group announced today that it has purchased Canodros S.A., the premier Ecuadorian tourism company that operates in the Galapagos Islands, and their upmarket expedition ship, Galapagos Explorer II.
Silversea Group completes Canodros purchase
The Silversea Group has purchased Canodros, an Ecuadorian tourism company that operates in the Galapagos Islands, as well as their upmarket expedition ship, Galapagos Explorer II. Silversea plans to add Galapagos Explorer II to its fleet of six ships next year, after the all-suite, 100-guest vessel undergoes a major refurbishment in September 2013.

Silversea’s Silver Explorer to call at Lyme Regis, Dorset
This Sunday will see Silversea’s luxury expedition ship, Silver Explorer, call in Lyme Regis, marking the first time a cruise ship has ever visited the West Dorset town. The scheduled call in Lyme Regis – the first port of call in an itinerary that began in Portsmouth and also incorporates Dartmouth; Tresco, Isles of Scilly; Waterford, Ireland; Glengarriff; Galway; Killybegs; Church Bay,Rathlin Island; Portrush; Staffa, Scotland; Iona, UK; Brodick, Isle of Arran; and Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland

Bestselling authors and renowned experts set for Silversea’s World Cruise 2013
Bestselling novelists Mary Higgins Clark and Lynne Truss are set to join an eclectic array of prominent guest speakers sailing aboard Silver Whisper’s World Cruise in 2013, an epic 115-day journey from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale, departing January 5.

Eat, drink and be merry on a host of new Silversea tours this summer
Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is rolling out several new shore excursions in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe this summer designed for those travelers whose wanderlust is guided by a passion for fine food and wine.

Silversea announces president for the Americas
Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises today announced the appointment of Ellen Bettridge as President of the Americas. She will head the company’s Fort Lauderdale office.

Silversea unveils even more reasons to try a cruise in 2012/13
Renowned for itineraries of exotic destinations, Silversea unveils an extensive line-up of worldwide voyages for 2013, which will see the company’s six elite ships visit over 450 destinations across the seven continents. A 115-day World Cruise on Silver Whisper, inaugural calls in Hawaii for Silver Spirit and new expedition cruises to Canada’s beautiful Hudson Bay on Silver Explorer are highlights of the 2013 schedule along with 32 new ports of call.

Silversea launches new fares and complimentary business class flights on 2012 voyages
Leading cruise operator Silversea, renowned for its ultra-luxurious ships and exotic destinations, has announced new fares on select voyages sailing from March to November 2012. The new fares, which start from £1,999, will be available on voyages spanning the globe from Africa, Alaska and the Americas to the Mediterranean and Northern Europe and include generous onboard spending credits of up to $1,000 per suite

Silversea lines up roster of speakers for ‘Silver Perspectives’ programme
Steve Tucker, Silversea’s vice president of field sales for North America, said: “Once again, we’ve assembled an eclectic mix of renowned speakers from around the globe to enrich our guests’ holiday experience with insights covering a broad spectrum of topics.”

Perowne Charles Communications to head up Silversea representation
Perowne Charles Communications is delighted to announce it will be working with leading cruise operator Silversea. Silversea is known for its ultra-luxurious, intimate ships and itineraries of exotic destinations around the globe.

Top 5 reasons to select Silversea for corporate and incentive events
In today’s hectic, stressed-out world, more and more companies are looking for ways to keep their top performers happy, and successful businesses know that one of the best ways is to reward them with a luxury experience that will leave their star performers feeling like pampered royalty.