Most 2011 Silversea Cruise Voyages Now Offer Generous Onboard Spending Credits

 CROWN CRUISE COLLECTION OFFERING SILVERSEA “PASSPORT TO LUXURY” PROMOTION CRUISES

PRINCETON, NJ (March 3, 2011) -- Crown Cruise Collection is offering ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises’ “Passport to Luxury" promotion with the addition of 30 new voyages offering Onboard Spending Credits of up to $1,000 per suite ($500 per person). This means most voyages (over 90) in 2011 now feature the promotion. These enticing offers are available on new bookings made by June 30, 2011. 

"With Onboard Spending Credits of up to $1,000 per suite now offered on most sailings this year, travelers essentially hold a 'passport to luxury' that lets them enjoy a completely personalized, all-inclusive vacation experience," said Ross Spalding, President of Crown Cruise Collection.

For those interested in taking a French cooking class … or surprising a loved one with a gift from the onboard boutique, the choice is there.

Silversea guests can craft their own luxury experience -- treat yourself to an oriental aroma stone massage at the onboard spa while sailing to Asia. Hire a private car and driver in St. Tropez to explore the glamorous Riviera. Or savor an exquisite six-course dinner in Le Champagne -- the only Relais & Châteaux wine restaurant at sea.

Onboard Spending Credit options include:

Spa treatments 
Specialty restaurants 
Premium spirits and rare vintages from the Connoisseur's List 
Silver Shore excursions (none are excluded) 
Boutique purchases 
Internet packages 
Laundry service 
Personal fitness training 
Direct-dial phone calls

Aboard Silversea's award-winning, all-suite ships, guests enjoy spacious, ocean-view accommodations, sumptuous gourmet cuisine, the personalized service of a butler assigned to every suite, and a generous selection of all-inclusive shipboard amenities, including complimentary beverages, wines and spirits served throughout the ship, 24-hour room service, stocked in-suite beverage cabinet and all gratuities.

Following is a small sampling of new 2011 voyages on Crown Cruise Collection offering a $1,000 Onboard Spending Credit, Silver Savings fares reflecting a 60% savings, plus included roundtrip air and transfers (available from select gateway cities)*:

Transoceanic Voyage : Silver Shadow, September 8 - 23, Seward to Tokyo, with calls in Homer, Kodiak, Dutch Harbor, Kamchatka, Kushiro, and Hakodate. Silver Savings fares start at $6,118.

Transoceanic Voyage : Silver Spirit, October 21 - November 5, Lisbon to Barbados, with calls in Funchal, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas, La Gomera, Antigua, Guadeloupe and St. Lucia. Silver Savings fares start at $5,638.

Far East Voyage : Silver Shadow, November 9 - 18, Hong Kong to Singapore, with calls in Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Chan May, Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh City (overnight visit). Silver Savings fares start at $5,318.

South America Voyage : Silver Whisper, November 26 - December 4, Rio de Janeiro (overnight visit) to Buenos Aires (overnight visit), with calls in Parati, Santos (Sao Paulo), Rio Grande do Sul, and Montevideo. Silver Savings fares start at $4,798.

Far East Voyage : Silver Shadow, November 27 - December 7, Hong Kong to Singapore, with calls in Hanoi (overnight visit), Ha Long Bay, Chan May, Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh City (overnight visit). Silver Savings fares start at $5,318.

South America Voyage : Silver Whisper, December 4 - 20, Buenos Aires to Santiago, with calls in Montevideo, Punta del Este, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Islands, Punta Arenas (overnight stay), Laguna San Raphael, Puerto Chacabuco and Puerto Montt. Silver Savings fares start at $7,598.

All fares listed above are per person based on double occupancy for a Vista Suite and do not include port charges and handling fees that can range from $209 to $500 per person on these sailings, depending on the itinerary. Silver Savings is a capacity-controlled program and subject to availability.

*Included roundtrip air and transfers: A roundtrip economy air package (included in the cruise fare), that includes transfers between airport and pier on the day of embarkation and disembarkation, is available from 22 gateway cities in the U.S. and Canada. It is a capacity-controlled program offered for a limited time. Additionally, there are specially priced air add-on programs available from another 50 cities.

The Onboard Spending Credit is a capacity-controlled program and subject to availability. The Onboard Spending Credit is offered per suite, not per voyage, and only once to guests sailing on consecutive voyages. Maximum value of Onboard Spending Credit is either $1,000 or $500 per suite, depending on voyage. Single occupancy suites will receive 50% of the Onboard Spending Credit. It is valued in U.S. dollars, regardless of booking currency. It may not be redeemed for cash, and any unused portion will be forfeited. Additional restrictions may apply.

Silversea Cruises is recognized as an innovator in the luxury cruise line industry, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard its intimate, all-suite vessels: Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper and Silver Spirit – all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance. With the inclusion of the regal expedition ship Prince Albert II, Silversea Cruises' itineraries encompass all seven continents and feature worldwide luxury cruises to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, both polar regions and over 400 fascinating destinations in between.

Crown Cruise Collection has all Silversea itineraries available online and cruises can be booked personally with a Crown Cruise Collection cruise specialist or with Ross Spalding. Specialists work to assure their clients receive the very finest cruise accommodations and other onboard amenities available to travelers, as well as unique port excursions and other experiences that make their cruise vacations truly unforgettable. Nothing is left to chance by Crown Cruise Collection.

Now is the perfect time to book, whether traveling solo or together, and Crown Cruise Collection and its cruise specialists are available to work with those who would like to take this opportunity to book and experience a wonderful Silversea cruise.

For more information on Silversea Cruises or to book a cruise, you can call Ross Spalding directly at (609) 945-9803 or (877) 222-8404 USA toll-free.

For a complete list of Silversea voyages, please go to Crown Cruise Collection.

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About Crown Cruise Collection:
Crown Cruise Collection -- A travel experience created by an obsession to detail, offering unparalleled service and special pricing on the luxury and ultra-luxury lines. Crown Cruise Collection specializes in cruises offered by many of the world’s most prestigious cruise lines, including Azamara Club Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, The Yachts of Seabourn and Silversea.

In addition to these attributes, the Crown Cruise Collection features a seasoned team of cruise experts (some fluent in French) who use modern technology to power their success and thrive in the competitive luxury cruise and vacation travel marketplace.

Crown Cruise Collection President Ross Spalding is available for media interviews to discuss luxury cruises and all aspects of cruising and travel.

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