Another Silversea Taster, from only £644 – 3 Nights from Barcelona to Monte Carlo In The Silver Spirit, April 23, 2013

Barcelona to Monte Carlo – 3 nights – 23 April 2013

SUNSHINE BREAK

Barcelona to Monte Carlo from just £644 per person

We are delighted to introduce a new three-night Mediterranean cruise onboard the luxurious 540-guest Silver Spirit. Enjoy Silversea’s sumptuous all-inclusive lifestyle as you sail to the playgrounds of the world’s most legendary sea. Relax and unwind in one of the highest space-per-guest ratio of any luxury cruise accommodations, revel in gastronomic excellence in Silver Spirit’s six restaurants and enjoy round the clock attention, as your butler takes care of every detail and indulges your every whim.

The newest vessel in the Silversea family, Silver Spirit offers the distinctive luxuries and celebrated lifestyle Silversea guests adore, plus enticing enhancements including Stars Supper Club, Asian-themed restaurant Seishin, an expansive 8,300-square-foot spa, resort-style pool, four whirlpools, and the largest suites in the Silversea fleet – 95% with private verandas.

Board in Barcelona on Tuesday evening and spend the nioght on bopard before sailing for St Tropez.on Thursday before finishin in Monte Carlo. Vista Suites from £644, Veranda Suites from £721, Silver Suites from £1,603, all per person. Valid on new bookings from now until April 15, subject availability.

THE SILVERSEA DIFFERENCE – To book, or for more information, please call Gay Scruton at The Cruise People Ltd in London on 020 7723 2450 or e-mail cruise@cruisepeople.co.uk.

A Taste of Silversea From Only £525 – 3 Nights From Monte Carlo to St Tropez and Portofino In The Renowned Silver Spirit

Roundtrip Monte Carlo – 3 nights – 26 April 2013

We are delighted to announce a new 3-night Mediterranean cruise on board the luxurious 540-guest Silver Spirit. Enjoy Silversea’s sumptuous all-inclusive lifestyle as you sail the playgrounds of the world’s most legendary sea. Relax and unwind in one of the highest space-per-guest ratio of any luxury cruise accommodations, revel in gastronomic excellence in Silver Spirit’s six restaurants and enjoy round-the-clock attention, as your butler takes care of every detail and indulges your every whim. The newest vessel in the Silversea family, Silver Spirit offers the distinctive luxuries and celebrated lifestyle Silversea guests adore, plus enticing enhancements including Stars Supper Club, the Asian-themed restaurant Seishin, an expansive 8,300-square-foot spa, a resort-style pool, four whirlpools, and the largest suites in the Silversea fleet – 95% with private verandas.

ROUNDTRIP MONTE CARLO  -  26 April 2013, 3 nights, Voy 5310 Silver Spirit
Friday – Monte Carlo
Saturday – St. Tropez
Sunday – Portofino
Monday – Monte Carlo

SILVER PRIVILEGE FARES FROM

£525 in a Vista Suite, £625 in a Veranda Suite, £625, £1,475 in a Silver Suite, £1,575 in a Royal Suite (1 bedroom), £1,750 in a Grand Suite (1 bedroom) or £2,000 in an Owners Suite (1 bedroom).

Fares are cruise-only, per person, in Pounds Sterling, based on double occupancy and subject to availability. Fares are capacity-controlled and subject to change without notice. Fares for single guests are available upon request.

Butler service  • Complimentary beverages including champagne, wines and spirits  • In-suite bar and refrigerator stocked with your preferred beverages  • Gratuities included  • Open sitting Restaurant – no assigned time or table  • In-suite dining and 24-hour room service  • Gourmet cuisine inspired by Relais and Châteaux  • Alternative dining options – multiple venues  • Complimentary transport into town (most ports)  • Sophisticated entertainment from live music to production shows  • Enrichment lecturers, acclaimed chefs and destination consultants

THE SILVERSEA DIFFERENCE  -  To book, or for more information, please call Gay Scruton at The Cruise People Ltd in London on 020 7723 2450 or e-mail cruise@cruisepeople.co.uk.

The World of Cruising According to Condé Nast – Argentina and Falklands Conflict Calms – And A New Home For Queen Elizabeth 2

THE CRUISE EXAMINER at Cybercruises.com

by Kevin Griffin

The Cruise Examiner for 4th February 2013

Condé Nast Traveler rates both the 540-berth Silver Spirit (above) and the 2,092-berth Queen Elizabeth as medium-size ships, while Berlitz more logically calls the Silver Spirit small and the Queen Elizabeth large.

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Last week, US-based Condé Nast Traveler magazine released the results of its 2013 best cruise ships poll, dividing the fleet into small, medium and large cruise ships plus river cruisers. Among the winners are names such as Azamara, Celebrity, Crystal, Cunard, Holland America, Oceania, Princess, Regent, Royal Caribbean, Seabourn and Silversea, as well as some lesser known cruising names such as Grand Circle and National Geographic. Meanwhile, from Silversea comes news that the situation in Argentina seems to be calming down, with their ships again calling on both Argentina and the Falkland Islands. Elsewhere, we have news of a new future for the iconic Queen Elizabeth 2, in a major Asian city yet to be announced.

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THIS WEEK’S STORY                                     (See previous columns)

New Cruise Destination: The Coast of West Africa – Other Cruise News: Costa Takes Delivery of Costa Fascinosa and Names New CEO

          THE CRUISE EXAMINER at Cybercruises.com

          by Kevin Griffin

     The Cruise Examiner for 7th May 2012

The Ocean Princess departed Cape Town today for West Africa © Ian Shiffman

Today’s departure of Princess Cruises’ 688-berth Ocean Princess from Cape Town on a 28-night West African Adventure cruise brings attention to a new cruise destination that is slowly attracting more attention from international cruise lines. West Africa now attracts calls by Crystal Cruises, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, G Adventures, Noble Caledonia, Phoenix Reisen, Princess Cruises, Saga, Silversea Cruises, Travel Dynamics International and Variety Cruises, to name just some of the more obvious. Among these, Fred. Olsen is a newcomer, and will be making regular calls next winter with its 930-berth Braemar, while Saga will have three of its ships on the coast over the next year and Travel Dynamics International is bringing in a larger vessel with the 100-berth Corinthian. Meanwhile, as Costa Cruises takes delivery of its newest ship, the 3,016-berth Costa Fascinosa, it announces some changes to its safety regime as well as the appointment of Michael Thamm as new ceo of the Costa Cruises Group.

THIS WEEK’S STORY                                          (See previous columns)

Silversea: Exceptional Luxury, Irresistable Fares, from £2,299 Per Person with Free Flights and On Board Credits

Sailing with Silversea has never been more affordable with their fantastic range of all-inclusive fares starting from just £2,299. With most fares featuring complimentary flights and transfers, and up to $1,000 onboard spending credit per suite, there has never been a better time to book a Silversea voyage.

Plus Silversea offers complimentary business class flights on a selection of voyages. Hurry these offers are available for a limited time only!

Exceptional luxury. irresistible fares from £2,299

Fares include:

- Roundtrip flights and transfers*
- Up to $1,000 onboard spending credit per suite*
– Butler service for every suite
– Fine wines, spirits and champagne
– All ocean-view accommodation
– In-suite bar stocked with your preferred selections
– 24-hour room service
– In-suite dining served course by course
– All gratuities
– Expedition excursions (Silver Explorer only)
– Transportation into town (most ports)

*most voyages. Excludes Silver Explorer

Fares are in Vista Suites per person double occupancy in Pounds Sterling and On Board Credits are US Dollars per Suite

NORTHERN EUROPE 2012

26-Jul 1219A 9 days London (Tower Bridge) – Reykjavik Silver Cloud £2,799 (E) $1,000
26-Jul 4220A 9 days Southampton – Lisbon Silver Whisper £3,699 (E) $1,000
04-Aug 1219B 9 days Reykjavik – London (Tower Bridge) Silver Cloud £2,799 (E) $1,000
04-Aug 4220B 9 days Lisbon – Southampton Silver Whisper £3,699 (E) $1,000
13-Aug 1220 14 days London (Tower Bridge) – Monte Carlo Silver Cloud £4,499 (E) $1,000
13-Aug 4221 10 days Southampton – Stockholm Silver Whisper £3,699 (E) $1,000
23-Aug 4222 7 days Stockholm – Copenhagen Silver Whisper £2,799 (E) $500
30-Aug 4223 7 days Copenhagen – Stockholm Silver Whisper £2,799 (B) $500
06-Sep 4224 12 days Stockholm – Southampton Silver Whisper £4,099 (E) $1,000

MEDITERRANEAN 2012

23-Jul 5221 11 days Barcelona – Venice Silver Spirit £4,599 (E) $1,000
29-Jul 2223 9 days Piraeus (Athens) – Venice Silver Wind £2,899 (E) $1,000
03-Aug 5222 10 days Venice – Istanbul Silver Spirit £4,199 (E) $1,000
07-Aug 2224 9 days Venice – Monte Carlo Silver Wind £3,299 (E) $1,000
13-Aug 5223 7 days Istanbul – Piraeus (Athens) Silver Spirit £2,699 (E) $500
20-Aug 5224 7 days Piraeus (Athens) – Venice Silver Spirit £3,099 (E) $500
23-Aug 2226 11 days Civitavecchia (Rome) – Piraeus (Athens) Silver Wind £3,199 (E) $1,000
27-Aug 1221 9 days Monte Carlo – Barcelona Silver Cloud £3,099 (E) $1,000
27-Aug 5225 7 days Venice – Monte Carlo Silver Spirit £2,699 (E) $500
03-Sep 5226 7 days Monte Carlo – Barcelona Silver Spirit £2,599 (E) $500
05-Sep 1222 9 days Barcelona – Civitavecchia (Rome) Silver Cloud £3,099 (B) $1,000
10-Sep 5227 7 days Barcelona – Civitavecchia (Rome) Silver Spirit £2,599 (B) $500
17-Sep 5228 7 days Civitavecchia (Rome) – Venice Silver Spirit £2,599 (E) $500
24-Sep 2230 7 days Piraeus (Athens) – Venice Silver Wind £2,299 (E) $500
24-Sep 5229 7 days Venice – Piraeus (Athens) Silver Spirit £2,599 (E) $500
01-Oct 5230 7 days Piraeus (Athens) – Istanbul Silver Spirit £2,599 (E) $500
08-Oct 5231 7 days Istanbul – Piraeus (Athens) Silver Spirit £2,599 (B) $500
10-Oct 2232 9 days Istanbul – Piraeus (Athens) Silver Wind £2,899 (B) $1,000
15-Oct 5232 7 days Piraeus (Athens) – Civitavecchia (Rome) Silver Spirit £2,599 (B) $500
19-Oct 2233 12 days Piraeus (Athens) – Istanbul Silver Wind £3,799 (E) $1,000
22 Oct 5233 7 days Civitavecchia (Rome) – Barcelona Silver Spirit £2,599 (B) $500
29-Oct 5234 9 days Barcelona – Las Palmas Silver Spirit £2,999 (B) $1,000
31-Oct 2234 12 days Istanbul – Piraeus (Athens) Silver Wind £3,499 (B) $1,000
07-Nov 5235 9 days Roundtrip Las Palmas Silver Spirit £2,999 (E) $1,000

ALASKA 2012

07-Jun 3215 7 days Vancouver – Seward Silver Shadow £2,299 £499 $500
30-Aug 3226 7 days Seward – Vancouver Silver Shadow £2,299 Call $500

ARABIA 2012

13-Apr 4209 18 days Dubai – Monte Carlo Silver Whisper £6,099 (E) $1,000
12-Nov 2235 16 days Piraeus (Athens) – Dubai Silver Wind £4,299 (E) $1,000

SILVERSEA EXPEDITIONS 2012

19-Aug 7220 14 days Tromso – Dublin Silver Explorer £4,099 Call for flights
02-Sep 7221 14 days Dublin – Santa Cruz De Tenerife Silver Explorer £3,899 Call for flights
16-Sep 7222 17 days Santa Cruz De Tenerife – Accra Silver Explorer £5,299 Call for flights

E = Complimentary Economy Class flights & transfers B = Complimentary Business Class flights & transfers

To book your ocean-view suite or for more information, please call Gay Scruton at The Cruise People Ltd in London on 020 7723 2450 or e-mail cruise@cruisepeople.co.uk.

Subject to Silversea’s terms and conditions and subject to availability.

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The Cruise Examiner for 2nd January 2012: Happy New Year from The Cruise Examiner – Top Ten Cruise Predictions For 2012 and Beyond

          THE CRUISE EXAMINER at Cybercruises.com

          by Kevin Griffin

     The Cruise Examiner for 2nd January 2012

Viking Line’s new LNG-powered cruise ferry, to be delivered by STX in 2013 (photo courtesy STX/Viking Line)

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Those involved in the cruise industry over the past few decades have been lucky to work in one of the most dynamic industries on Earth (or water). Not that other industries are not dynamic but this is one of the most interesting. Since the dawn of modern cruising just over forty years ago, ships have grown in size from 19,000 tons to 250,000 tons and their capacities from about 1,000 passengers to over 6,000. Growth has been constant, especially in the past decade, where markets such as the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Australia and now China are all substantially adding to the overall numbers taking a cruise every year. With the dawn of a new year we have a look at some of the things that will affect cruising in not only the year to come but the years beyond. For our top ten predictions for 2012 and beyond take the left hand link below.

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THIS WEEK’S STORY                                          (See previous columns)

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Three New 7-Night Mediterranean Cruises on board Silver Cloud in April/May 2012 – from just £2,299 per person all-inclusive

Silversea has just launched three new itineraries on board the Silver Cloud in the Mediterranean for April 2012.  Please see full itineraries below.

Providing exceptional value for money, they include free economy flights from the UK and $500 per suite on board credit ($250 for single occupancy).

Or double up and take advantage of additional back-to-back savings of up to 10%.

For further details call Gay Scruton at The Cruise People Ltd in London on 020 7723 2450 or e-mail cruise@cruisepeople.co.uk.

Silversea’s Worldwide All-Inclusive Last Minute Suite Deals Just Released For November Through March: Book Now While They Last

Click on the Fares Chart to see a larger version.

Have a look at some of these fares and book now for your long sought after Silversea cruise. For such great value, there are of course some terms and conditions, which are outlined below:

• Prices are cruise only
• Port charges are included
• No flights can be added through Silversea
• Bookings will not qualify for on board credit
• Not combinable with any other promotional offer, discount or saving, including, but not limited to, Guest Relations, Venetian Society etc.
• No group benefits available
• Applicable to NEW bookings only.  Cancel and re-books do not qualify
• Reduced pricing will not be applied retrospectively to existing bookings.
• Offer is capacity controlled and can be withdrawn without notice
• Single supplement fare of 150% applies
• Promotional fare applicable to Veranda & Mid-Ship Veranda suites only.  No other suite grades available at these fares

For further details and reservations please call Gay Scruton at The Cruise People Ltd in London on 020 7723 2450 or e-mail cruise@cruisepeople.co.uk.

Four New Far East Itineraries From Silversea Cruises This Autumn

Silversea Cruises are pleased to introduce four new Far East Treasures departing this September and October. You can cruise the Yangtze River. Witness the fire and ice of Kamchatka. Or let the fabled islands of Indonesia embrace them with their vast and steamy beauty: the crater lakes of Lombok, the fierce dragons of Komodo, Java with its ravishing landscapes – the perfect complement to the beauty and magic of Bali.And with culinary enrichment, $1,000 on board spending credit per suite and free flights and transfers, there has never been a better time to book a Silversea Far East cruise.

Seward to Incheon (Seoul) – 14 Days Departs 8 September 2011 – Voyage 3125 • Remarkable Savings • Promotional Air from £299 • $1,000 Onboard Spending Credit • L’Ecole des Chefs: Relais et Chateaux Cooking School • Expanded enrichment programme Best Available Fares from: £3,333 Call The Cruise People in London 020 7723 2450 or e-mail cruise@cruisepeople.co.uk

Incheon (Seoul) to Hong Kong – 12 Days Departs 23 September 2011 – Voyage 3126 • Remarkable Savings • Included Roundtrip Flights & Transfers • $1,000 Onboard Spending Credit • L’Ecole des Chefs: Relais et Chateaux Cooking School • Overnights in Shanghai and Hong Kong • Complimentary Silversea Experience: A spectacular Acrobatic Show in ShanghaiBest Available Fares from: £3,968 Call The Cruise People in London 020 7723 2450 or e-mail cruise@cruisepeople.co.uk

Hong Kong to Singapore – 12 Days Departs 5 October 2011 – Voyage 3127 • Included Roundtrip Flights & Transfers • $1,000 Onboard Spending Credit • L’Ecole des Chefs: Relais et Chateaux Cooking School • Overnights in Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok • Complimentary Silversea Experience: An evening of traditional Vietnamese food and cultural entertainment Best Available Fares from: £3,968 Call The Cruise People in London 020 7723 2450 or e-mail cruise@cruisepeople.co.uk

Roundtrip Singapore – 14 Days Departs 17 October 2011 – Voyage 3128 • Included Roundtrip Flights & Transfers • $1,000 Onboard Spending Credit • Culinary Arts Voyage — World of Relais & Châteaux Cooking School • Overnights in Semarang and Bali • Complimentary Silversea Experience: Beach day and barbecue at Kura Kura Resort. • Venetian Society members save an additional 5% • Shorter voyage segments also available Best Available Fares from: £4,298 Call The Cruise People in London 020 7723 2450 or e-mail cruise@cruisepeople.co.uk

Silversea Cruises Terms & Conditions Apply Please call Gay Scruton at The Cruise People Ltd in London 020 7723 2450 or e-mail cruise@cruisepeople.co.uk for further details

Silversea’s Prince Albert II Renamed Silver Explorer

Silversea Cruises last month announced plans to change the name of its expedition ship  Prince Albert II  to Silver Explorer. The change will occur while the vessel is in drydock at the Lisnave shipyard in Setubal, Portugal, undergoing routine maintenance prior to commencing a summer programme of Northern Europe and Arctic voyages.beauty and fabulous wildlife aboard one of the world’s finest exploration ships.

Manfredi Lefebvre, Silversea’s chairman, said: “Our expansion into adventure travel has turned out quite successful and we have to prepare for the possibility of adding more ships. To reinforce the Silversea luxury brand image for the expedition segment, we decided to change the name of our first expedition ship to Silver Explorer and anticipate any future expedition ships will bear similar names that evoke a sense of luxurious adventure.”

Mr. Lefebvre added: “It has been an absolute privilege to have a ship in our fleet named in tribute to His Serene Highness Prince Albert II. We will continue to honour his legacy of exploration and environmental conservation through our support of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, and look forward to hosting future onboard fundraising events to benefit the Foundation’s projects.”

The Cruise People, however, have learned that there may be another reason that involves monetary compensation for use of the name. Whatever the sutuation, Silversea has stated that it remains committed to raising awareness of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, which is dedicated to the protection of the global environment. Its focus is on climate change and developing renewable energies; the loss of biodiversity and improving universal access to clean water and fighting desertification.

The Silver Explorer offers full-scale exploration from an ultra-luxury base at sea, in true Silversea style. With the largest average size accommodation of any expedition ship, passengers enjoy spacious, ocean-view accommodation (many suites feature French balconies or private verandas), butler service, gourmet cuisine, top hospitality and personalised service (with a crew-to-guest ratio of nearly one to one), and Silversea’s selection of all-inclusive shipboard amenities, including beverages, bottled water, wines and spirits served throughout the ship, 24-hour room service, stocked in-suite beverage cabinet and all gratuities.

The Lloyd’s Register 1A ice-rated vessel explores the world from top to bottom, including Central and South America and Africa. For further details of Silver Explorer’s itineraries and fares please call Gay Scruton at The Cruise People on 020 7723 2450 or email cruise@cruisepeople.co.uk.