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16th16 | AprApr | 202222 | Zanzibar, Tanzania, embark on the Silver Explorer | 17:00 | |||
This ancient isle once ruled by sultans and slave traders served as the stepping stone into the African continent for missionaries and explorers. Today it attracts visitors intent on discovering sandy beaches, pristine rain forests, or colorful coral reefs. Once known as the Spice Island for its export of cloves, Zanzibar has become one of the most exotic flavors in travel, better than Bali or Mali when it comes to beauty that’ll make your jaw drop.Separated from the mainland by a channel only 35 km (22 miles) wide, and only 6 degrees south of the equator, this tiny archipelago—the name Zanzibar also includes the islands of Unguja (the main island) and Pemba—in the Indian Ocean was the launching base for a romantic era of expeditions into Africa. Sir Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke used it as their base when searching for the source of the Nile. It was in Zanzibar where journalist Henry Morton Stanley, perched in an upstairs room overlooking the Stone Town harbor, began his search for David Livingstone.The first ships to enter the archipelago's harbors are believed to have sailed in around 600 BC. Since then, every great navy in the Eastern Hemisphere has dropped anchor here at one time or another. But it was Arab traders who left an indelible mark. Minarets punctuate the skyline of Stone Town, where more than 90% of the residents are Muslim. In the harbor you'll see dhows, the Arabian boats with triangular sails. Islamic women covered by black boubou veils scurry down alleyways so narrow their outstretched arms could touch buildings on both sides. Stone Town received its odd name because most of its buildings were made of limestone and coral, which means exposure to salty air has eroded many foundations.The first Europeans who arrived here were the Portuguese in the 15th century, and thus began a reign of exploitation. As far inland as Lake Tanganyika, slave traders captured the residents or bartered for them from their own chiefs, then forced the newly enslaved to march toward the Indian Ocean carrying loads of ivory tusks. Once at the shore they were shackled together while waiting for dhows to collect them at Bagamoyo, a place whose name means, "here I leave my heart." Although it's estimated that 50,000 slaves passed through the Zanzibar slave market each year during the 19th century, many more died en route.Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged in 1964 to create Tanzania, but the honeymoon was brief. Zanzibar's relationship with the mainland remains uncertain as calls for independence continue. "Bismillah, will you let him go," a lyric from Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody," has become a rebel chant for Zanzibar to break from Tanzania.Zanzibar Island, locally known as Unguja, has amazing beaches and resorts, decent dive spots, acres of spice plantations, the Jozani Forest Reserve, and Stone Town. Plus, it takes little more than an hour to fly there. It's a popular spot to head post-safari.Stone Town, the archipelago's major metropolis, is a maze of narrow streets lined with houses featuring magnificently carved doors studded with brass. There are 51 mosques, 6 Hindu temples, and 2 Christian churches. And though it can rightly be called a city, much of the western part of the larger island is a slumbering paradise where cloves, as well as rice and coconuts, still grow.Although the main island of Unguja feels untouched by the rest of the world, the nearby islands of Pemba and Mnemba offer retreats that are even more remote. For many years Arabs referred to Pemba as Al Khudra, or the Green Island, and indeed it still is, with forests of king palms, mangos, and banana trees. The 65-km-long (40-mile-long) island is less famous than Unguja except among scuba divers, who enjoy the coral gardens with colorful sponges and huge fans. Archaeology buffs are also discovering Pemba, where sites from the 9th to the 15th century have been unearthed. At Mtambwe Mkuu coins bearing the heads of sultans were discovered. Ruins along the coast include ancient mosques and tombs. In the 1930s Pemba was famous for its sorcerers, attracting disciples of the black arts from as far away as Haiti. Witchcraft is still practiced, and, oddly, so is bullfighting. Introduced by the Portuguese in the 17th century, the sport has been improved by locals, who rewrote the ending. After enduring the ritual teasing by the matador's cape, the bull is draped with flowers and paraded around the village.Beyond Pemba, smaller islands in the Zanzibar Archipelago range from mere sandbanks to Changu, once a prison island and now home to the giant Aldabra tortoise, Chumbe Island, and Mnemba, a private retreat for guests who pay hundreds of dollars per day to get away from it all. | |||||||
17th17 | AprApr | 202222 | At Sea | ||||
18th18 | AprApr | 202222 | Assumption Island, Seychelles | 12:30 | 18:30 | ||
18th18 | AprApr | 202222 | Aldabra Atoll, Seychelles | ||||
A hidden gem in a faraway archipelago, Aldabra Atoll is one of the last virtually untouched sanctuaries on earth. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Aldabra Atoll is formed by 4 large coral reef islands and 40 smaller islands and rocks. It is one of the world’s most wild and remote regions with the larger reefs surrounding a shallow lagoon teeming with black-tipped sharks, sea turtles and manta rays in the centre of the atoll. Aldabra Atoll truly is a spectacular wonder that is rich in wildlife with Aldabra giant tortoises outnumbering the human population in Seychelles. | |||||||
19th19 | AprApr | 202222 | Aldabra Atoll, Seychelles | ||||
A hidden gem in a faraway archipelago, Aldabra Atoll is one of the last virtually untouched sanctuaries on earth. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Aldabra Atoll is formed by 4 large coral reef islands and 40 smaller islands and rocks. It is one of the world’s most wild and remote regions with the larger reefs surrounding a shallow lagoon teeming with black-tipped sharks, sea turtles and manta rays in the centre of the atoll. Aldabra Atoll truly is a spectacular wonder that is rich in wildlife with Aldabra giant tortoises outnumbering the human population in Seychelles. | |||||||
20th20 | AprApr | 202222 | Aldabra Atoll, Seychelles | 20:00 | |||
A hidden gem in a faraway archipelago, Aldabra Atoll is one of the last virtually untouched sanctuaries on earth. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Aldabra Atoll is formed by 4 large coral reef islands and 40 smaller islands and rocks. It is one of the world’s most wild and remote regions with the larger reefs surrounding a shallow lagoon teeming with black-tipped sharks, sea turtles and manta rays in the centre of the atoll. Aldabra Atoll truly is a spectacular wonder that is rich in wildlife with Aldabra giant tortoises outnumbering the human population in Seychelles. | |||||||
21st21 | AprApr | 202222 | Cosmoledo Atoll, Seychelles | 06:00 | 12:30 | ||
Cosmoledo is just a stone’s throw away from the World Heritage Site of Aldabra Atoll. The island is often described as the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean due to its picture-perfect sands, turquoise waters and exception coral reef. The distinct lack of human intervention has allowed this sacred island to thrive with the rarest wildlife existing within the island and its surrounding waters. | |||||||
22nd22 | AprApr | 202222 | Farquhar Islands, Seychelles | 07:00 | 12:30 | ||
The Farquhar Island is part of the Farquhar Group of islands in the Seychelles and was one of the earliest of the Outer Islands to be discovered. Its coral strewn lagoon is teeming with exotic coral and fish who dance in the crystal-clear waters. The salt-water paradise attracts only the most serious of anglers due to its unique variety of species that live here. | |||||||
23rd23 | AprApr | 202222 | Poivre Island, Seychelles | 13:00 | 19:00 | ||
The Poivre Islands are a group of islands that lie in the Outer Islands of Seychelles. These pristine and remote islands demonstrate mother nature’s work at its finest. The isolated, uninhabited and unspoilt islands are rarely visited so your voyage to them during this expedition should be cherished. Enjoy the kaleidoscopic reef life during a Zodiac® outgoing and soak up the warm sunshine. | |||||||
24th24 | AprApr | 202222 | D'Arros Island, Amirante Islands, Seychelles | 06:00 | 16:00 | ||
25th25 | AprApr | 202222 | Aride Island, Seychelles | 06:30 | 12:00 | ||
25th25 | AprApr | 202222 | Curieuse Island, Seychelles | 13:45 | 23:30 | ||
26th26 | AprApr | 202222 | La Digue, Seychelles | 05:30 | 12:00 | ||
La Digue Island is an island like no other. It is the smallest of the three populated islands in the Seychelles, but the tranquillity will make it feel like you’re the only one there. The stunning surroundings should be soaked up from cycling through the vanilla plantations to lying on the white-sandy beaches, your time on La Digue should be cherished. There is a little more to do on La Digue compared to the smaller, uninhabited islands where you can enjoy full moon tours, surfing and snorkelling with a local. | |||||||
26th26 | AprApr | 202222 | Praslin Island, Seychelles | 13:45 | 20:00 | ||
Forty kilometers (25 miles) northeast of Mahé, Praslin is just a 15-minute flight or 45-minute ferry ride away. Praslin, at 11 km (7 miles) long and 4 km (2.5 miles) wide, is the second-largest island in the Seychelles. First settled as a hideaway by pirates and Arab merchants, the island's original name, Isle de Palmes, bears testament to its reputation as home of the Vallée de Mai UNESCO World Heritage Site: the only place in the world where the famous Coco de Mer, the world's heaviest nut, grows abundantly in the wild. Praslin's endemic palm forests shelter many rare species, and the island is a major bird-watching destination. Surrounded by a coral reef, majestic bays, and gorgeous beaches, Praslin is much quieter and less developed than Mahé. With few real "sights," the pleasures of Praslin largely involve relaxing in or exploring its stunning beaches and fantastical forests. | |||||||
26th26 | AprApr | 202222 | Mahé, Seychelles | ||||
Like jade-coloured jewels in the Indian Ocean, the more than 100 Seychelles Islands are often regarded as the Garden of Eden. Lying just four degrees south of the equator, the Seychelles are some 1,000 miles (1,610 km) from the nearest mainland Africa. Little more than 200 years ago, all 115 islands were uninhabited. Then in 1742 a French ship dispatched from Mauritius sailed into one of the small bays. Captain Lazare Picault was the first to explore these unnamed islands. He encountered breathtaking vistas of rugged mountains, lagoons, coral atolls, splendid beaches and secluded coves. After Picault sailed away, the islands remained untouched for the next 14 years. Then France took possession of the seven islands in the Mahé group. During an expedition Captain Morphey named them the Sechelles, in honour of Vicomte Moreau de Sechelles. This name was later anglicised to Seychelles. The first settlers arrived at St. Anne’s Island in 1770; 15 years later the population of Mahé consisted of seven Europeans and 123 slaves. Today there are about 80,000 Seychellois, the majority of whom live on Mahé; the rest are scattered in small communities throughout the archipelago. The people are a fusion of three continents - Africa, Asia and Europe. This has created a unique culture and the use of three languages - Creole, French and English. Mahé is the largest island in the archipelago and the location of the capital, Victoria. Ringed by steep, magnificent mountains, few capitals can claim a more beautiful backdrop. The town features a mixture of modern and indigenous architecture; it is the centre of business and commerce thanks to the extensive port facilities. Noteworthy sites in Victoria are the museum, cathedral, government house, clock tower, botanical gardens and an open-air market. The major attractions are found outside of town where the island’s quiet, lazy atmosphere delights visitors. With 68 pristine, white sand beaches, Mahé boasts more beaches and tourist facilities than any of the other Seychelles Islands. Beautiful and remote Mahé with its green-clad mountains and palm-fringed beaches is indeed an island of abundance; pleasant surprises are around every bend in the trail. Come ashore and discover for yourself this marvellous island paradise. | |||||||
27th27 | AprApr | 202222 | Mahé, Seychelles, disembark the Silver Explorer | ||||
Like jade-coloured jewels in the Indian Ocean, the more than 100 Seychelles Islands are often regarded as the Garden of Eden. Lying just four degrees south of the equator, the Seychelles are some 1,000 miles (1,610 km) from the nearest mainland Africa. Little more than 200 years ago, all 115 islands were uninhabited. Then in 1742 a French ship dispatched from Mauritius sailed into one of the small bays. Captain Lazare Picault was the first to explore these unnamed islands. He encountered breathtaking vistas of rugged mountains, lagoons, coral atolls, splendid beaches and secluded coves. After Picault sailed away, the islands remained untouched for the next 14 years. Then France took possession of the seven islands in the Mahé group. During an expedition Captain Morphey named them the Sechelles, in honour of Vicomte Moreau de Sechelles. This name was later anglicised to Seychelles. The first settlers arrived at St. Anne’s Island in 1770; 15 years later the population of Mahé consisted of seven Europeans and 123 slaves. Today there are about 80,000 Seychellois, the majority of whom live on Mahé; the rest are scattered in small communities throughout the archipelago. The people are a fusion of three continents - Africa, Asia and Europe. This has created a unique culture and the use of three languages - Creole, French and English. Mahé is the largest island in the archipelago and the location of the capital, Victoria. Ringed by steep, magnificent mountains, few capitals can claim a more beautiful backdrop. The town features a mixture of modern and indigenous architecture; it is the centre of business and commerce thanks to the extensive port facilities. Noteworthy sites in Victoria are the museum, cathedral, government house, clock tower, botanical gardens and an open-air market. The major attractions are found outside of town where the island’s quiet, lazy atmosphere delights visitors. With 68 pristine, white sand beaches, Mahé boasts more beaches and tourist facilities than any of the other Seychelles Islands. Beautiful and remote Mahé with its green-clad mountains and palm-fringed beaches is indeed an island of abundance; pleasant surprises are around every bend in the trail. Come ashore and discover for yourself this marvellous island paradise. |
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Grade Code | From | To | |
AC | Adventurer Suite | £10,000 | £10,000 |
Here you can watch passing ocean scenes through two porthole windows. Reminisce the day’s travels by journaling at your writing desk. Watch a movie on the flat-screen television. Or fall sound asleep within the comfort of fine bed linens.
Guests can also expect to find a luxurious sitting area, twin beds or queen-sized bed, a marbled bathroom with tub/shower combination with a choice of bathroom amenities, hair dryer, and a personal safe.
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EC | Explorer Suite | £10,500 | £10,500 |
Deck Four forward is home to eight Explorer Suites. Enjoy a separate sitting area and the passing scenery through a view window. Explorer Suites accommodate up to two guests and exude cosy opulence, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring ashore.
Guests can expect to find a luxurious sitting area, twin beds or queen-sized bed, a marbled bathroom with tub/shower combination with a choice of bathroom amenities, a writing desk, hair dryer, personal safe and a flat screen television with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming.
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G1 | Grand Suite (1 Bedroom) | £23,500 | £23,500 |
Expertly designed and exquisitely appointed. Ideal for entertaining friends whilst cruising or when enjoying a quiet dinner “at home”.
Suites are fitted with a large teak veranda, complete with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors. The living room comes with a sitting area and there is a separate dining area with bar. The suites have twin beds or Queen-sized beds, marbled bathrooms with double vanity, separate shower, full-sized whirlpool tub and a powder room.
A walk-in wardrobe with personal safe is provided along with a radio/alarm with iPod docking station, direct-dial telephone, refrigerator and bar setup, stocked with your preferences, Pratesi® fine bed linens and down duvet covers, Premium mattresses, a choice of pillows, Plush robes and slippers, Bulgari® bath amenities or a choice of other European brands, vanity table with hair dryer, writing desk with stationary, umbrella, WiFi access, flat screen TV(s) with interactive media library, on-demand movies, and satellite news, and dry cleaning and pressing service on an additional cost.
Guests staying in the Grand Suites are also given a special chocolate welcome, afternoon canapés upon request, dinner at officer’s table and two hours of worldwide phone use from your suite, per voyage segment.
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ME | Medallion Suite | £21,000 | £21,000 |
A mark of distinction. Sumptuous. Spacious. Rich textures and panoramic views surround you with distinguished luxury. The perfect summary of The Medallion Suite offered by the world’s best cruise line.
Guests can expect a Teak veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a large living room complete with convertible sofa to accommodate an additional guest as well as a separate dining area.
Fitted with twin beds or queen-sized bed, Medallion Suites have a marbled bathroom with double vanity, full-sized bath, separate shower, a walk-in wardrobe with personal safe, a Radio/alarm with iPod docking station, Direct-dial telephone, refrigerator and a bar, stocked with your preferences. Pratesi® fine bed linens and down duvet covers, premium mattresses and a choice of pillows, Plush robes and slippers, Bulgari® bath amenities or a choice of other European brands, vanity table with hair dryer, writing desk with personalised stationery, umbrella, WiFi access, flat screen TV, on-demand movies, satellite news, complimentary interactive mobile content, and dry cleaning and pressing service on an additional fee.
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O1 | Owner's Suite (1 Bedroom) | £26,000 | £26,000 |
The name Owners Suite says it all. A stylish apartment. Prestigious and classic. For those who seek the superlative level of space, comfort and service on board.
Suites are fitted with a large teak veranda, complete with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors. The living room comes with a sitting area and there is a separate dining area and with bar also. Twin beds or Queen-sized beds throughout, the suites have marbled bathrooms with double vanity, separate shower and full-sized whirlpool tub, plus a powder room.
A walk-in wardrobe with personal safe is provided along with a Radio/alarm with iPod docking station, Direct-dial telephone, Refrigerator and bar setup, stocked with your preferences, Pratesi® fine bed linens and down duvet covers, Premium mattresses and a choice of pillows, Plush robes and slippers, Bulgari® bath amenities or a choice of other European brands, vanity table(s) with hair dryer, writing desk(s) with personalised stationery, umbrella, WiFi access, flat screen TV(s), on-demand movies, and satellite news, and dry cleaning and pressing service.
Guests staying in the Owners Suites are also given Special chocolate welcome, Afternoon canapés upon request, dinner at officer’s table, and two hours of worldwide phone use from your suite, per voyage segment.
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SL | Silver Suite | £22,300 | £22,300 |
Stylish and sophisticated, located midship, the Silver Suites are perfection in design for comfortable living.
Guests can expect a teak veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a large living room complete with convertible sofa to accommodate an additional guest as well as a separate dining area.
Fitted with twin beds or queen-sized bed, Silver Suites have a marbled bathroom with double vanity, full-sized bath, separate shower, a walk-in wardrobe with personal safe, radio/alarm with iPod docking station, direct-dial telephone, refrigerator and a bar, stocked with your preferences, Pratesi® fine bed linens, premium mattresses and a choice of pillows, Plush robes and slippers, Bulgari® bath amenities or a choice of other European brands, vanity table with hair dryer, writing desk with personalised stationery, umbrella, WiFi access, flat screen TV(s), on-demand movies, and satellite news, complimentary interactive mobile content, and dry cleaning and pressing service on an additional fee.
Guests staying in the Silver Suites are also offered Afternoon canapés upon request and dinner at the officer’s table.
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VR | Veranda Suite | £16,700 | £16,700 |
A Silversea cruise signature, complete with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open onto a private balcony.
Guests can expect to find a luxurious sitting area, twin beds or queen-sized bed, (Suites 512 and 513 have a fixed queen bed) a marbled bathroom with tub/shower combination with a choice of bathroom amenities, a writing desk, hair dryer, personal safe and a flat screen television with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming.
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VS | View Suite | £11,300 | £11,300 |
Welcoming and comfortable, View Suite provides a relaxing haven for even the utmost adventure-seeking guests. Complete a day spent exploring onshore with an evening unwinding in the comfort of your sitting area. Capture passing ocean scenes through your view window.
Guests can expect to find a luxurious sitting area, twin beds or queen-sized bed, a marbled bathroom with tub/shower combination with a choice of bathroom amenities, a writing desk, hair dryer, personal safe and a flat screen television with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming.
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Room service is always complimentary and always an option. Available 24 hours a day.
Sparkling with silver, crystal and candlelight, The Restaurant serves contemporary, international cuisine with sophisticated elegance and impeccable service. Menus feature regional specialities unique to the voyage destination, for example, Roasted Chilean Sea Bass while cruising the Chilean fjords. During days at sea, choose something from La Collection du Monde, a series of signature dishes created exclusively for Silversea. The Restaurant offers open-seating dining, which means there are no assigned times, no assigned tables. You are free to dine when, where and with whom you please.
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The Connoisseur’s Corner offers exceptional cognacs along with a premium selection of cigars for purchase.
The Panorama Lounge is specially designed to provide an uninterrupted view of the day’s destination from the comfort of the cruise ship’s interior. This is an ideal place to unwind, listen to the pianist and enjoy a nightcap with new friends.
Gather in The Explorer Lounge to hear fascinating tales of adventure or to learn about the region’s endemic wildlife and remarkable nature. Lectures and seminars are presented by knowledgeable experts in a variety of scientific fields throughout the cruise.
The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.
The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.
11 nights aboard the Silver Explorer | |||
Butler Service in Every Suite | |||
Gratuities Always Included | |||
Beverages In-Suite and Throughout the Ship | |||
Gourmet Dining | |||
In Suite Dining & 24-Hour Room Service | |||
Intimate small size ships | |||
Free Wifi Throughout the Ship | |||
Free Zodiac, Land and Sea Tours & Activities & Complimentary Expedition gear | |||
Port Taxes and Fees | |||
ABTA and ATOL Protection* |
Date 16th Apr 2022 |
Nts 11 |
Suite £11,300pp |
Date 16th Apr 2022 |
Nts 11 |
Suite £11,300pp |
Suite staterooms from | £11,300pp | ||
AC | Adventurer Suite | ||
EC | Explorer Suite | ||
G1 | Grand Suite (1 Bedroom) | ||
ME | Medallion Suite | ||
O1 | Owner's Suite (1 Bedroom) | ||
SL | Silver Suite | ||
VI | Vista Suite | ||
VR | Veranda Suite | ||
VS | View Suite | £11,300pp | |
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