Choosing Cruising Blog

We reported in May 2009 how some cruises companies were reducing or stopping their Alaskan itineraries here, however Crystal will offer Alaskan cruises again in 2011 after a 6 year gap whilst Disney will be cruising there for the first time. This will compliment Silversea & Regent who continue in the region.

Have you ever thought why cruise lines bring out new ships? Customer feedback has lead to a definite demand for more relaxation and facilities. Here is a round up of all the new ships launched in 2009: (more…)

The Cruise show is at London’s ExCeL on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd March 2009, (organised by the Daily Telegraph).

It will feature contests, cruise experts discussing and answering questions on a host of cruise topics. Most major cruise lines – and many smaller, more adventure-oriented companies – will be on hand to answer questions, offer trinkets, and provide brochures and other info.

Article from http://www.fellnertravelinfo.com/silversea/index.shtml

LOMAHASHA, SWAZILAND-I had just returned to the Silversea Silver Wind after a day of sightseeing in Maputo, Mozambique, when the voice of Capt. Gennaro Arma came over the ship’s public address system.
Along with about 200 other passengers, I was midway through a 16-day cruise on the luxurious Silver Wind, which started in Cape Town, South Africa, and ended in Mombasa, Kenya. Thus far, it had been an amazing cruise. I had seen lions, rhinos and zebras on mini-safaris on prior stops in South Africa and learned more about the native Zulu culture.

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Silversea Cruises’ newest ship, Silver Spirit, has just been “floated out” from dry dock to wet dock at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy.

Still in its development phase, Silver Spirit’s first connection with the sea was marked by an official ceremony at the shipyard attended by senior management from Silversea and Fincantieri. Over the coming months, the new build will undergo her final outfitting works and be ready for delivery in December.

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