Silversea Expeditions has unveiled its collection of Scuba Diving Expedition Voyages for 2016 and 2017, offering diving enthusiasts the chance to explore remoter corners of the world 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.
Silversea Expeditions’ cruises feature scuba diving excursions
“We’re delighted to offer our guests the opportunity to explore remote destinations both on land and underwater with this unique series of expedition voyages,” says Mark Conroy, Silversea’s managing director for the Americas. “The Scuba Diving Expedition Voyages are designed to provide the most awe-inspiring deep sea adventures, but also include incredible destinations for snorkeling and onshore hiking explorations.”
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. Here is a sampling of what’s available:
Silversea Expeditions’ cruises feature scuba diving excursions
In 2016
Australia (Great Barrier Reef) & Indonesia
Voyage 9622: Cairns to Balikpapan, 14 Days, Oct. 4 – 18
Myanmar & Andaman Islands
Voyage 9626: Phuket to Maldives, 15 Days, Dec. 2 – 17
Maldives, Seychelles (Aldabra) & Africa
Voyage 9627: Maldives to Dar es Salaam, 17 Days, Dec. 17 – Jan. 3
(Itinerary is highlighted by a rare visit to the remote coral atoll of Aldabra. Virtually untouched by humans and teeming with marine life, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the world’s largest atolls, and a pristine home to thousands of giant tortoises.)
In 2017
Indonesia & Palau Archipelago
Voyage 9713: Darwin to Koror, 14 Days, May 26 – Jun. 9
Australia (Great Barrier Reef) & Indonesia
Voyage 9725: Cairns to Bali, 14 Days, Nov. 9 – 23
Silversea says space is limited for these dive excursions. Guests will need an Advanced Open Water Diver license or equivalent to participate. Guests also 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.
Fares vary based on departure date and accommodations choice. The 14-day 2016 Great Barrier Reef cruise, for example, is priced on the Silversea web site at $11,200 per person, double.
Silversea Expeditions’ cruises feature scuba diving excursions
