Silversea and the marvels of the Galapagos Islands
Silversea Cruises announced today its highly anticipated return to the Galapagos Islands aboard the Silver Origin, with the inaugural departure set for June 19. The ultra-luxury company will offer its guests brand new itineraries with new destinations and unique and unprecedented experiences.
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The protagonists of the restart of sailing for Silversea Cruises will be the two most recent ships of the fleet: Silver Origin and Silver Moon. As previously announced, all guests and crew members must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 before coming on board.
Silver Origin Hall
Silver Origin Lounge.
“We offer our sincere gratitude to the Ecuadorian Government and the Galapagos Government Council for their continued cooperation and helpfulness. After a long break period, our guests are eager to continue their discovery around the world and there are very few destinations that offer the spectacular beauty like that offered by the Galapagos Islands,” said Roberto Martinoli, President and CEO of Silversea Cruises.
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“These two new itineraries have been carefully designed by our destination experts to optimize the cruise experience in this exceptional part of the world, giving guests more opportunities to admire the archipelago’s many species of wildlife, including: Galapagos penguins, green sea turtles, marine iguanas, white tip sharks, sea lions and many extraordinary bird species,” said Fernando Delgado, Vice President and General Manager of Silversea Cruises Ecuador.”
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The Silver Origin will alternate between the two different itineraries that will include five never-before-used stopovers such as the beautiful island of Santa Fe. Each itinerary will also include stopovers on the iconic islands of Fernandina and Isabela.
Let’s take a closer look at the details of the new trips by Silversea Cruises to discover the marvels of the Galapagos Islands:
Western Route – From San Cristóbal to Baltra:
On this route, the Silver Origin will depart from San Cristóbal, stopping at many locations like Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina, Floreana and Santa Cruz, before arriving to Baltra. This varied itinerary will showcase the geographic diversity of the Galapagos Islands, including firsthand experiences of the multiple ecosystems that exist within this small archipelago.On land and in the surrounding waters, guests will be able to admire the rich variety of wildlife as well as volcanic landscapes and also learn the history of the region’s whalers and pirates.
Silversea cruises Penguins
North-Central Route – From Baltra to San Cristóbal
On this route, the Silver Origin will depart from Baltra, before making stopovers at Daphne Major, Genovesa, Santiago, Fernandina, Isabela, Santa Cruz, Espanola and ending in San Cristóbal. Still featuring the same highlights of the original route, the north-central route will be particularly appealing to bird and nature lovers. Guests will have the opportunity to snorkel with sea turtles and see the iconic Galapagos penguins but will also have the opportunity to discover the “bird islands” of Genovesa and Espanola, as well as the new destination of Santa Fé Island, home to a native iguana that can’t be found anywhere else in the world.
Silversea Cruises Itinerary North-Central
Silversea Cruises West Itinerary
The Silver Origin offers the latest technologies to ensure maximum comfort for guests, extra luxury services and a great variety of itineraries, entertainment and excursions… and all this is done while also safeguarding the environment.
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To discover all the details about the upcoming departures of the company, please visit their official website by following this link → Silversea Cruises.
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