The newly named Silver Galapagos will be focused on green tourism in the World Heritage-listed archipelago. ANNOUNCING the new name of its second small adventure vessel, Silversea claimed it would be the only luxury expedition ship offering socially and environmentally responsible ecotourism to the Galápagos islands. The line also revealed...
The newly named Silver
Galapagos will be focused on
green tourism in the World
Heritage-listed archipelago.
ANNOUNCING the new name of its second
small adventure vessel, Silversea claimed it
would be the only luxury expedition ship
offering socially and environmentally
responsible ecotourism to the Galápagos
islands.
The line also revealed that bookings are set
to open in a few weeks, in mid-Nov, for the
program of seven-day itineraries commencing
in late Sep 2013.
According to a statement by Silversea, the
new name signals the company’s intent to
maintain a consistent level of elegance
throughout its fleet, and will take effect after
the all-suite, 100-guest vessel undergoes a
major refurbishment in next year.
Currently sailing as the Galapagos Explorer II,
the ship’s hull has already been painted the
same dark blue as Silver Explorer, Silversea’s
other expedition ship.
“The Asia Pacific region represents the
second largest market globally for our luxury
expedition cruises,” said Karen Christensen,
general manager and director sales and
marketing Australasia.
“The addition of Silver Galapagos to our fleet
next year will open up many new
opportunities for our experienced guests to
discover one of the world’s most pristine
environmental destinations and its amazing
wildlife.”
The two core itineraries sail Saturday to
Saturday, roundtrip from Baltra Island, with
one route via Santiago, Bartolomé, Isabela,
Fernandina, Floreana, San Cristóbal, and Santa
Cruz; and the other route encompassing Santa
Cruz, Genovesa, Seymour Norte, San Cristóbal,
Española, and Plazas Sur.
Complimentary shore excursions are guided
by an expedition team (certified by the
Galápagos National Park Service), providing
up-close encounters with the wildlife.
Other activities include swimming and
snorkeling, hiking through mangrove forests
and across volcanic fields, and spotting wild
flamingos (in season).
Silversea Expeditions includes ocean-view
accommodation, butler service,
complimentary drinks and all gratuities.
For details, see www.silversea.com.
