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SEEVIEWSCUBA-DIVING EXPEDITION VOYAGESWhile exploring remote corners of the world
9 VOYAGES IN 201612 VOYAGES IN 2017
AWE INSPIRINGDEEP SEA ADVENTURESSilversea Expeditions offers a series of Scuba Diving Expedition voyages to fully explore the remote destinations we visit, both on land and underwater. Together with our Expedition Team and Dive Masters we will offer experienced divers the opportunity to see some of the world’s top diving sites.
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
• Combine the thrill of onshore and underwater exploration• Scuba diving*, Zodiac® tours and land explorations• Explore remote atolls and mesmerising underwater
wonderlands
Silver Discoverer, features a series of scuba-diving opportunities on select voyages in 2016 and 2017, offering experienced divers the opportunity to experience top diving sites across the South Pacific, Australasia, Africa and the Indian Ocean. You will visit such regions as the Solomon Islands, the Palau archipelago and the Marquesas islands, which have been celebrated as some of the world’s most spectacular diving hotspots, featuring blue holes, hidden caves and tunnels, and an astonishing spectrum of coral fish and rare sea creatures.
The Silversea Expeditions team has carefully crafted these unique itineraries to provide you with the most awe-inspiring deep sea adventures in the Southern Hemisphere. In addition, aboard Silver Discoverer, a team of experts which includes marine biologists, environmentalists, ecologists and geologists will be on hand to share their extensive knowledge of the region.
Scuba Diving onboard Silver Discoverer:
• The programme is complimentary; however, space is limited and we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment
• The dive sites are in some of the most exotic and pristine waters in the world. The exact days and dive locations will be determined by tides and local conditions. The notification of the locations will be announced on board
• The number of dives per voyage will be determined during the cruise by the Dive Masters on board. We try to dive, when possible, at least once and often twice per day. No diving will take place on the last day of the voyage (if guests are flying the next day).
• Generally dives are never deeper than 20 to 25 meters to allow for longer dives. Often, dives are at 15 to 20 meters depth
Silver Discoverer Scuba Diving requirements:
• In order to participate in the Scuba programme onboard Silver Discoverer, guests must hold:
- An Advanced Open Water Dive License or equivalent from an accredited Certification Agency
- Certification must be active and logbooks must show evidence that each guest has been diving within 12 months prior to the voyage
- As the diving will be in remote destinations, guests must obtain Medical Dive Travel Insurance for evacuation, medical treatment and repatriation
• Guests must bring their own BCD vests and regulators. Silversea will provide the weight belts, tanks, masks and fins free of charge on board Silver Discoverer
• When booking, the below documents need to be sent to [email protected]. When all of your qualifications have been received and verified, we will send you a notification and add you to the programme:
- A completed Silversea Scuba Form from our Reservation Department
- A copy of your Dive Certification License
- Medical Dive Travel Insurance
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Uli Erfurth
Marine BiologistUli aka Bio Uli, travels around the world delivering what he calls edutainment: namely, enthusiastic lectures on underwater biology and diving medicine. He has experienced over 3000 biological dives in almost all waters and oceans of the world. Uli is also departmental head of UW Biology and Environmental Protection for the Association of International Diving Schools (VIT).
Kit van Wagner
Marine BiologistKit has been working her way around the globe, sharing her infatuation with marine life. She is also keen to share her good humour and enthusiasm for wild places, wildlife, and remote cultures. Kit works as a naturalist, lecturer, dive master and Zodiac® skipper on expedition ships.
Robin Aiello
Marine BiologistAfter graduating from Harvard University with highest honors in Evolutionary and Marine Biology, Robin’s work as a scientific Expedition Leader has led her to some of the most exotic and remote areas of the world. She is a frequent keynote speaker and was the recipient of the Australian EcoWarrior Award and the International Earth Ambassador Award.
Each Silversea Expeditions voyage is led by a team of 11 experts*: naturalists,
anthropologists, geologists and historians, hand-picked for their knowledge,
passion and friendliness. Your Expedition Leader and Captain will work together
to ensure opportunities for adventure and exploration are the best possible,
taking into account prevailing weather activity.
* The Expedition Team members scheduled for these voyages can be subject to change or cancellation.
MEET THE EXPEDITION TEAM AND DIVE MASTERS
Brad Siviour
Naturalist & Marine BiologistBrad has been working on expedition ships for the past two years in the Spice Islands of Indonesia, Borneo and Antarctica. Since he began working as a naturalist about five years ago, Brad has developed a keen interest in wildlife photography and is always willing to share tips on how to capture that special moment while out in the field.
Join Silversea Expeditions, with the Expedition Team and Dive Masters, to see this scuba diver’s paradise from a unique perspective: an experience like no other, and one that will stay with you long after you’ve returned home … but hurry, as space is limited.
Patrick Demus Marine Biologist & Dive MasterBack in Vienna, Patrick works as a zoo guide, educating people in biology and sharing his knowledge of the animal kingdom. He also lectures on such topics as Marine Biology, Animal Behaviour and travel in South East Asia and Africa.
Steve TraynorDive Master A PADI Master Instructor, Steve regularly leads diving expeditions throughout the South Pacific, and he also guides hunting, fishing and camping trips to remote bush locations. In 2014, Steve joined Silversea as a scuba diving instructor.
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01 Reef fish, Seychelles
02 Silver Discoverer
03 Rock Islands, Palau
04 Reef diving, Mahe
05 Sea Turtle, Ashmore Reef, Australia
©Kirklandphotos.com
06 Three-banded fish, Marshall Islands
07 Damselfish, Sulawesi ©Rory Martin
08 Dugong, Northern Australia
In an exclusive partnership, Silversea Expeditions and the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) have joined forces to spread knowledge collated from centuries of scientific exploration, providing detailed scientific and historical information to guests embarking on voyages aboard Silver Explorer, Silver Galapagos and Silver Discoverer.
SCUBA-DIVING EXPEDITION VOYAGES CALENDAR
2016
2017
Visit www.silversea.com/expeditions for a full day by day itinerary description of each voyage.
aVenetian Society e Overnight in Port i Pre - / Post-cruise Land Adventures
r Optional Shore Excursions available for purchase *Diving for advanced divers approved prior to sailing
AFRICA & THE INDIAN OCEAN
date daYS VOYaGe SHIP PORtS
17 DEC 17 9627 SILVER DISCOVERER aMaLe > Maalhaveli, Meemu Atol > Hithadhoo, Addu Atoll > 3 Days at Sea > Mahe > La Digue > Praslin > Desroches Island > Day at Sea > Aldabra Atolle > Mamoudzou > Island of Mozambique > Ibo Island > Kilwa Kisiwani > Zanzibar > daR eS SaLaaM
ASIA
14 MAR 14 9606 SILVER DISCOVERER aKOROR > Ngerkebesang Island > Sonsorol Island > Sorong > Pulau Ayu > Pulau Wajag, Raja Ampat > Telek Alyui, Raja Ampat > Missool Island > Den Weg Islands (Teluk Berau) > MacCluer Gulf (Teluk Berau) > Day at Sea > Agats (Asmat Expedition)e> 2 Days at Sea > daRWIN ir
27 MAY 15 9613 SILVER DISCOVERER adaRWIN > Wurrumiyanga > Victoria Settlement > Galwin'ku, Elcho Island > Day at Sea > Thursday Island > Day at Sea > Cruise and Explore Asmat Regione > Day at Sea > MacCluer Gulf > Missool Island > Wofoh Island > Alyui Bay > Day at Sea > Sonsorol Island > KOROR
18 OCT 11 9623 SILVER DISCOVERER aBaLIKPaPaN > Day at Sea > Tanjun Wangi > Pasuruan > Sumenep > Kumai (Camp Leaky)e > Day at Sea > Badas Islands > Bawal Island > Tioman Island > SINGaPORe i
10 NOV 11 9624 SILVER DISCOVERER aSINGaPORe > Day at Sea > Belawan (Gunung Leuser National Park) e > Sabang > Banda Aceh > Day at Sea > Kawthaung > Hastings Island > Kyunn Mee Gee > Kyunn Tann Shey > Kyunn Phi Lar > Frost Island > Kawthaung > PHUKet
02 DEC 15 9626 SILVER DISCOVERER aPHUKet > Kawthaung > Hastings Island > Kyunn Tann Shey > Day at Sea > Yangon ee > Day at Sea > Port Blair > Ross Island > South Cinque Island > Ross Island > 2 Days at Sea > Galle > Kirinda (Yala National Park) > Day at Sea > MaLe
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
04 OCT 14 9622 SILVER DISCOVERER aCaIRNS > Lizard Island > Ribbon Reefs > Little Boydong Reef > Thursday Island > Day at Sea > Galwin’ku, Elcho Island > Seven Spirit Bay (Garic Gunak Barlu National Park) > Bathurst and Tiwi Islands > Darwin > Day at Sea > Kalabahi ( for Takpala ) > Kabaena Island > Palopo, Sulawesi > Pare Pare, Sulawesi > BaLIKPaPaN ir
MICRONESIA, MELANESIA & POLYNESIA
11 FEB 16 9604 SILVER DISCOVERER adUNedIN > Akaroa > Kaikoura > Resolution Bay > Picton > New Plymouth > 2 Days at Sea > Norfolk Island > Day at Sea > Iles des Pins > Lifou > Aniwa > Tanna > Ambrym Island > Luganville > Champagne Beach > Day at Sea > Port Mary, Santa Ana > HONIaRa / GUadaCaNaL ir
20 SEP 14 9621 SILVER DISCOVERER aKOROR > 2 Days at Sea > Vanimo > Murik Lakes > Kopar Village, Sepik River > Madang > Tuam Island > Garove Island > Rabaul > Day at Sea > Kuiawa Island > Fergusson Island > Dobo Island > Samarai and Kwato > Deka Deka Island > Day at Sea > CaIRNS i
AFRICA & THE INDIAN OCEAN
date daYS VOYaGe SHIP PORtS
03 JAN 13 9701 SILVER DISCOVERER adaR eS SaLaaM > Zanzibar > Day at Sea > Assumption > Cruise and Explore Aldabra Atoll ee > Mamoudzou > Hell Ville (Nosy Be) > Ampangorinana (Nosy Komba) > Nosy Hara > Day at Sea > Nosy Mangabe > Masoala National Park > Day at Sea > La Possession > PORt LOUIS
16 JAN 14 9702 SILVER DISCOVERER aPORt LOUIS > La Possession > Day at Sea > Toamasina > Masoala National Park > Nosy Mangabe > Maroantsetra > Day at Sea > Nosy Hara > Assumption > Cruise and Explore Aldabra Atoll ee > Day at Sea > St. Joseph Atoll > Aride Island > Curieuse Island > MaHÉ
22 DEC 17 9729 SILVER DISCOVERER aCOLOMBO > Day at Sea > Uligamu Island > Hanifaru Bay > Olhugiri > Maalhaveli > Hithadhoo > 3 Days at Sea > Mahe > La Digue > Praslin > Desroches Island > Day at Sea > Cruise and Explore Aldabra Atoll e > Day at Sea > Zanzibar > daR eS SaLaaM
ASIA
23 NOV 8 9726 SILVER DISCOVERER aBeNOa (BaLI) > Nara Bay (Lombok) > Probolinggo > Day at Sea > Kumai (Camp Leakey) e > Belitung Islands > Badas Islands > SINGaPORe
01 DEC 9 9727 SILVER DISCOVERER aSINGaPORe > Day at Sea > Belawan (Gunung Leuser National Park) > Ko Rawi > Kawthaung > Kyunn Mee Gee > Kyunn Tann Shey > Kyunn Phi Lar > Frost Island > Hastings Island > Kawthaung > PHUKet
10 DEC 12 9728 SILVER DISCOVERER aPHUKet > Kawthaung > Kyunn Tann Shey > Kyunn Phi Lar > Frost Island > Kawthaung > Ross Island > Henry Lawrence Island> Inglis Island > Port Blair > 2 Days at Sea > Trincomalee > Kirinda (Yala National Park) > Galle > COLOMBO
MICRONESIA, MELANESIA & POLYNESIA
26 MAY 14 9713 SILVER DISCOVERER adaRWIN > Day at Sea > Kalabahi > Lamalerap Village > Lomblem Reef > Bau-Bau > Palopo (Tana Torajaland) e > Day at Sea > Anano Island > Kokoila Island > Day at Sea > Alyui Bay > Pulau Wayag > Day at Sea > Sonsorol Island > KOROR
09 JUN 12 9714 SILVER DISCOVERER aKOROR > Ngerekebesang Island > Colonia > Day at Sea > Saipan > Pagan > Maug Islands > Day at Sea > Chichijima > Cruise by Tori-shima > Hachijo-jima > Day at Sea > HaKOdate
04 OCT 14 9722 SILVER DISCOVERER aKOROR > Ngulu Atoll > Colonia > 2 Days at Sea > Vanimo > Murik Lakes > Kopar Village > Madang > Tami Islands > Tufi > Fergusson Island > Dobo Island > Bodulan Islands > Njari Island > Pavuvu Island > HONIaRa /GUadaCaNaL
18 OCT 7 9723 SILVER DISCOVERER HONIaRa / GUadaCaNaL > Marovo Lagoon > Roderick Bay > Mbike Island > Santa Anna > Utupua Island > Champagne Beach > Ambrym Island > PORt VILa
25 OCT 15 9724 SILVER DISCOVERER aPORt VILa > Aniwa Island > Tanna > Makura Island > Ambrym Island > Day at Sea > Santa Ana > Mbike Island > Njari Island > Rabaul > Garove Island > Tami Islands > Tufi > Dei Dei Hot Springs > Dobo Island >Samarai Island > Day at Sea > CaIRNS
09 NOV 14 9725 SILVER DISCOVERER aCaIRNS > Lizard Island > Little Boydong Reef > Thursday Island > Day at Sea > Cruise and Explore Asmat Region e > Triton Bay > Watubela Archipelago > Banda Neira > Pulau Ai > Day at Sea > Kalabahi > Savu > Kodi > BeNOa (BaLI)
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Highly Qualified Expeditions TeamOur Expeditions Team is composed of knowledgeable experts well-versed in their field – from ornithologists, to marine biologists, geologists, historians and anthropologists – who provide informative onboard lectures on enthralling topics and lead field expeditions relating to your destinations. Silversea Expeditions allows the opportunity to extend your knowledge both on adventures ashore, and also in the relaxed and comfortable environment of our ships.
Field Expeditions & ActivitiesA programme of unique, small-group shore experiences, led by our team of expert guides and lecturers is included to allow you to fully experience the destination. From hikes to snorkelling and diving, Silversea Expeditions offers active exploration in some of the most remote places of the world.
Intimate & Comfortable Expedition Ships For Just 100 To 132 Guests Our specialised expedition ships are built to access some of the most remote destinations in comfort – with just 50 to 60 suites. Well-travelled international guests and our well-trained crew create a warm and friendly atmosphere on board, one which reflects the hospitality of our European heritage.
Friendly & Personalised ServiceEnjoy the welcoming and attentive support of our experienced onboard crew, with the benefit of the best crew-to-guest ratio in expedition cruising, as well as the service of a butler.
All Ocean-View AccommodationsAll of our accommodations feature ocean views, with high-quality amenities including complimentary bathrobes, a choice of toiletries and a flat-screen TV with on-demand movies and music.
All ExclUSIVE ONBOARD lIfESTylE
Beverages In-Suite & Throughout The ShipSelect wines, premium spirits, speciality coffees and soft drinks are complimentary in all bars, lounges and dining rooms. Your suite’s mini-bar is also stocked with your preferred beverages.
Expedition GearAt Silversea Expeditions, we want you to always be prepared for your next adventure. A backpack and aluminum water bottle are provided on all expeditions voyages. On diving voyages, guests must bring their own BCD vests and regulators. Silversea will provide the weight belts, tanks, masks and fins free of charge onboard Silver Discoverer. Snorkellers don’t need to bring anything, all equipment is provided onboard.
Open-Seating Dining OptionsDine when and with whomever you please during breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our dining options include The Restaurant, which serves international cuisine featuring locally sourced ingredients, as well as the The Grill, which transforms into an interactive outdoor eatery under the setting sun. You will find lighter fare available on board, and you can also order room service to your suite, which is available from 06:00 to 23:00 on board Silver Discoverer.
Gratuities Always IncludedOnboard gratuities are included in your cruise fare, assuring a level of service motivated solely by a desire to see you smile.
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