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Silversea invests $170m on revamp of whole fleet
Hollie-Rae Merrick
hollie@travelweekly.co.uk
Silversea is to spend $170million on the biggest fleet-wide refurbishment plan in the Italian line’s history.
The revamp comes as the brand
prepares to launch its ninth ship, Silver Muse, next summer. Work to the 382-passenger
Silver Whisper will take place by the end of this year ahead of its 2017 world cruise. The suites will be refitted,
with chaise longues added to the outdoor space. Dining venues The Restaurant and La Terrazza will also be transformed. The ship’s communications hub
is set for a major overhaul with the addition of two satellite antennae. These are promised to “vastly improve” internet speeds on board, enabling passengers to take advantage of new interactive TVs
and on-demand films in every suite. Silver Wind will enter drydock for refurbishment in October
alongside expedition vessel Silver Discoverer. The latter’s main restaurant will be made more
Shearings seeks to attract new cruisers with shorter sailings
Shearings has added 14 new itineraries and an expanded range of mini cruises to its 2017 river cruise brochure. The brochure has been
revamped to feature stronger images of destinations. Three new itineraries have been added on the four-star Serenade 2,
AGENT INCENTIVE
Silversea is giving agents the chance to earn Love2shop vouchers worth up to £60 for bookings made this month.
Vouchers per booking: n £20 for bookings up to £5,000
n £40 for bookings between £5,000 and £9,999
n £60 for bookings over £10,000
Connie Georgiou, head of trade sales, said: “With no limit, agents can earn vouchers on each confirmed booking.”
salesuk@silversea.com
SILVER WHISPER: Refurbishment scheduled for October
contemporary with a lighter colour scheme. Further fleet-wide refurbishment “will be communicated in due course”, the line said. Silversea chairman Manfredi
Lefebvre said: “We are thrilled to be moving ahead with these major refurbishments and look forward to welcoming guests aboard and sharing our unique vision of ultra- luxury cruising, in terms of service and physical environment. “We pride ourselves on being the
reference when it comes to ultra- luxury cruising and this investment reflects our long-term commitment in this regard toward our ships,
our guests and our crew.”
silversea.com
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including a 10-day Beautiful Bavaria to the Danube River cruise, which leads in at £1,299. The two others are a 10-day Hidden Gems of the Danube itinerary and the Grand Danube Explorer. The latter is either a 12-day tour with coach travel or nine days with flights. Also new is a 10-day The Rhine,
Strasbourg & Scenic Switzerland cruise on Da Vinci and an eight-day Holland’s Hidden Gems sailing on Rotterdam. Following customer feedback, Shearings has also expanded
its mini cruise proposition with a five-day Keukenhof Gardens Mini-Cruise, from £384; a six-day Scenic Swiss Rhine Mini-Cruise, from £619; and a six-day Escape to Provence itinerary, from £664. The operator is hoping the
shorter, taster cruises will attract first-time cruisers to experience its product.
Agents can earn £25 in
Love2shop vouchers for every river cruise booking made before
August 31.
shearings.com
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scenic.co.uk
NEWS IN BRIEF
Cosmos offers stay and cruise package for Fathom
Cosmos Tours & Cruises is packaging up new voluntourism cruise brand Fathom. The operator is selling return flights to Miami, a three-night pre-cruise stay at Aloft Hotel South Beach, excursions in Miami and the seven-night cruise, from £1,675.
cosmostoursandcruises.co.uk
Country and comedy on board Carnival next year
Country music star Tim McGraw and comedian Jay Leno are among the performers set to join Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Live line-up for next year. Tickets cost between $30 and $80, with VIP experiences available for between $100 and $300. McGraw will perform on March 2-3, and Leno on May 3-4, 2017.
carnival.co.uk/carnival-live.aspx
HAL unveils 2017 Alaska and Europe cruise brochure
Holland America Line has released its new Alaska & Europe Cruise Holidays 2017 brochure. Customers who book before November 18 will receive ‘Explore 4’ benefits including a drinks package worth up to $1,400, speciality dining, reduced fares for kids and low deposits.
hollandamerica.co.uk
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