secrets of the pacific

SECRETS OF THE PACIFICASIA & SOUTH PACIFIC EXPEDITION VOYAGESExplore Remote Islands with Ancient Cultures and Untamed Wilderness

2015/2016 VOYAGES

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WILD AND REMOTE

The islands of the Asia Pacific are home to an astonishing diversity of indigenous cultures with ancestral traditions and beliefs dating back thousands of years. Shamans still practise their craft in remote archipelagos of Malaysia and Indonesia; the funeral rites of the Toraja people of Sulawesi are world renowned. The biodiversity in this part of the world is equally remarkable. With more than 400 endemic bird species, New Guinea has the most varied avifauna on the planet. You’ll also find underwater wonders in equal measure such as the coral reefs of Palau, one of the “Seven Underwater Wonders of the World.”

Join us on an active adventure to Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia or to remote island groups in Southeast Asia. Explore by Zodiac®, kayak, glass-bottom boat or on foot. Divers — grab your C-card. You will not be disappointed.

Onboard LifestyleSilver Discoverer is the perfect platform for viewing untamed landscapes. Distinctions such as elegant, all-suite accommodations with butler service, complimentary fine wines and spirits, and truly world-class cuisine are luxuries rarely seen in expedition cruising. And complimentary WiFi throughout the ship allows you to connect with friends and family any time you please.

With just 120 guests, the onboard ambience is warm and friendly, and there’s considerable opportunity to meet and mingle with your expedition team and fellow travellers. After all, one of the greatest joys of an expedition is the company you meet and keep.

Silversea Expeditions To truly experience your destination, be it in the wild, in a city, or along the fringes of civilisation we’ve assembled a team of experts from all relevant fields. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from eminent naturalists, geologists, biologists, historians, and ornithologists, all of whom have the education, research experience and personal accomplishments to make them ideal companions for your adventure.

You can attend daily briefings and lectures presented by professionals hand-picked for their expertise in specific areas, depending upon your destination. Join our naturalist as you seek out the Malaysian Sun Bear. Receive a briefing from our geologist before you hike through some of the most unusual landscapes you’ll ever see. Or learn more from an anthropologist about the Dingaal people of Lizard Island and their Dreamtime beliefs.

The Royal Geographical Society: An Exclusive Partnership Thanks to this distinguished alliance, Silversea Expeditions guests can enjoy detailed scientific and historical information collated by The Royal Geographical Society from centuries of scientific exploration. Founded nearly 200 years ago, the society, whose patron is The Queen of England, has supported some of the world’s most acclaimed explorers and scientists, celebrated names like Darwin, Livingstone, Hillary, Shackleton, Wallace and Scott.

Its archives contain over two million items from maps and photographs to artefacts and books, a vast treasure trove to historians and scientists alike. And now to the guests of Silversea Expeditions.

There are still lands out there where few have ever set foot. Deserted atolls untouched by time or tourists. Vast yet fragile rainforests that Nature still claims as her own. From coral wonders to tribal ceremonies, from endemic wildlife to colonial legacies, from Koror to Kawthaung — these expeditions venture to a spectacular diversity of cultures and landscapes. Look closer, delve deeper. Swim with wild dolphins in the “Galápagos of the Orient”. Meet the Asmat people of Papua. Dive into the underwater gardens of the Coral Triangle. Experience the elixir of the unknown.

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MELANESIA, MICRONESIA & POLYNESIAFor the inveterate adventurer, the equatorial Pacific is the last great place to disappear. Far-flung islands lost in the immense Pacific; Micronesia, Melanesia and Polynesia support an incredible diversity of tribal cultures with an intriguing repository of ancestral traditions, and untouched natural beauty.

SUGGESTED EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• See landscapes as varied as lagoons, coral reefs, forests, waterfalls, geysers and more

• Experience first-class diving and snorkelling to see spectacular marine life, as well as a number of WWII wrecks

• Visit local tribal villages and learn about their crafts and customs

• Discover rare wildlife from an endangered sea cow and sea turtles to the bird of paradise and the world’s smallest dolphin

• Discover the alpine splendour of New Zealand’s South Island and meet the Maori people

Living in a vast area that stretches for over three million square miles, the societies of Oceania are not only separated by distance, but often from each other. High mountains and dense rainforest create local cultures with unique behaviours and traditions, and in many areas, Western industrialisation has had little impact on everyday life. More than a hundred Melanesian languages are spoken in the Republic of Vanuatu. From the Asmat tribe of Papua New Guinea to the Phoenix Islands — the world’s largest marine reserve, each far-flung island group offers untold opportunity for genuine, authentic discovery.

At the far western frontier, the Federated States of Micronesia contain some of the most traditional people of the Pacific, and experiencing their warm, ceremonial hospitality is one of the highlights of any expedition. Their natural beauty is equally compelling. Here you’ll find exquisite landscapes, lush vegetation, nesting beaches and natural aquariums at every turn; unspoiled Kosrae is a dream destination for scuba divers and hikers alike.

Then there are the Edens of the South Pacific: New Caledonia, Samoa, Bora Bora. Dive shipwrecks in Tuvalu. Gaze at the mysterious marae of ancient navigators. Accept the challenge of a Cook Island warrior, and soak in the fantasy images of jade peaks and lagoons.

A TASTE OF YOUR ITINERARY

Murik Lakes & Kopar Village, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea — Voyage 9621We’ll attempt to enter the lake passages using our fleet of Zodiacs. At the small village of Karau a traditional Sing-sing will take place, with several groups singing and dancing simultaneously. Silver Discoverer will reposition to the Sepik River where we’ll navigate upriver for a scenic Zodiac tour that will include a stop at Kopar.

Ambrym, Vanuatu — Voyages 9525 & 9604Highly active volcanos peer over dramatic black shores. The Rom dance awaits, performed during grade-taking ceremonies or men’s secret society meetings. Dancers clad in banana leaves disappear into clouds of dust raised by stomping feet.

Aniwa and Tanna, Vanuatu — Voyages 9525 & 9604 Welcome to Aniwa, a “Makatea” island, where an underwater world awaits our exploration. In Tanna, we’ll go ashore to Port Resolution and visit the top of Mount Yasur, an active volcano. Watch as lava spews skyward against the dusky sky.

Kapingamarangi, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia — Voyage 9524Cross the lagoon to the small community of islanders. The crystal-clear waters are all yours to enjoy, so swim and snorkel away as you watch handmade canoes carrying dried pandanus leaves used for mat weaving.Expedition highlights are subject to tides.

Papua New Guinea

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Dr. Hans-Peter ReinthalerBiologist

A published scientist and experienced lecturer, Hans-Peter has collaborated on projects, expeditions and educational programmes for the Upper Austrian State Museum, Linz AG Service, and Schloßmuseum Linz. He’s worked extensively on ships in different parts of the world, and Silversea Expedition guests can learn a great deal through his varied lecture topics including: Consequences & Influence of Climate Changes on Biodiversity and Ecosystems.

Bruno Cazarini Photographer

Inspired photographer and world traveller, Bruno Cazarini captures the beauty of the world through his photography. As a photographer and ship-based logistics specialist, he has travelled to more than 90 different countries all over the world. His latest work includes a 60-day expedition through the Amazon jungle. Specializing in digital photography, he also has a passion for teaching and lecturing about digital photography.

Kit van WagnerMarine Biologist & Dive Master

Inspired by her experiences growing up in Japan, Norway and England, Kit van Wagner has been steadily working her way around the globe, sharing her infatuation with marine life as she goes. Since 1999, Kit has enjoyed working internationally as a naturalist, lecturer, dive master and Zodiac skipper on small expedition ships. At sea, Kit is keen to share her good humor and enthusiasm for wild places, wildlife, and remote cultures.

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

Chris CutlerExpedition Leader & Naturalist

An experienced naturalist and field biologist, Chris Cutler’s career began as a boy in inner-city Chicago, where wire-running squirrels and rooftop pigeons were his preferred study subjects. Chris has worked as a naturalist guide and lecturer on natural history excursions, both on land and expedition cruises. Keenly interested in ecology, evolution, and conservation, he is an engaging interpreter of the natural world and a life-long student of its endless lessons.

Palau, Micronesia Lamotrek Atoll, Micronesia

To Sua Ocean Trench, Samoa

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MICRONESIA, MELANESIA & POLYNESIA

Explore the waters and islands of the Pacific Ocean through the accounts of early European scientists and navigators, including the îsles sous les vents of French Polynesia, first named by Captain James Cook as part of the “Society Islands” archipelago.

Share in the discoveries made by the nineteenth century French explorers Captain Louis Isidore Duperrey and Dumont D’Urville, aboard the Coquille. Their scientific discoveries were recorded in the seminal account

“Voyage Autour du Monde”, a five volume account by D’Urville, complete with remarkable illustrations of people and places never before seen in Europe and based on over 5,000 botanical and insect specimens brought back to Paris.

A successful first foray into the Pacific in 1800 led French explorer Louis de Freycinet to undertake a voyage of circumnavigation in command of Uranie in 1817. His prime motive was to gather intelligence about the people and places of the Pacific in addition to collecting new botanical specimens.

01 Franz Hernsheim, “Hafen von Jap” from Südsee-Erinnerungen, 1883.

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PRE- & POST-VOYAGE LAND ADVENTURES

Extend your voyage with these Land Adventures. Offered before or after select voyages, these excursions explore a region’s must-see destinations and include accommodation, transfers, sightseeing and some meals.

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND

South Island GlacierAcquaint yourself with Christchurch where building continues apace following the devastating earthquake of 2011. Then, take off on a thrilling flightseeing excursion to the Tasman Glacier, where your plane lands and you walk out on the glacier itself. Your final adventure provides the opportunity to see the glacier from a completely different perspective. Finish your adventure in Queenstown, a city with a distinctive alpine atmosphere.

Three nights pre-cruise: Voyage 9604.

SILVER SHORE SIMPLY HOTELOvernight at a 4.5 or 5-star hotel before or after your cruise. Includes one night standard room accommodation and breakfast.

Cairns, Australia Hilton Hotel

Dunedin, New Zealand Scenic Hotel

Honiara, Solomon Islands Sofitel (Brisbane Australia)

Koror, Palau Palau Royal Hotel

SILVER SHORE GRANDE HOTELExtend your Silversea holiday with a stay at a landmark hotel or boutique property. Includes full breakfast and private transfer from airport to hotel.Additional nights and upgrades available upon request.

Cairns, Australia Shangri-La

Koror, Palau Palau Pacific Resort

Please note that packages, flights and accommodations are subject to change. For more information, please call Silversea Reservations or visit: www.silversea.com/expeditions

7Visit silversea.com/expeditions for a full day by day itinerary description of each voyage.

Sepik River, Papua New GuineaBora Bora, Tahiti

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DATE DAYS VOYAGE PORTS

04 NOV 14 9523PAPEETE, TAHITI > Bora Bora > Day at Sea > Aitutaki > Day at Sea > Suwarrow > Manihiki > Cross International Dateline — Lose a Day > 2 Days at Sea > Kanton Island > Phoenix Islands e > Nukunonu > APIA, SAMOA ISLANDS e

19 NOV 18 9524 aAPIA, SAMOA ISLANDS > Asau > Mata-Utu > Day at Sea > Funafuti > Nanumea > Day at Sea > Bonriki > Butaritari > Majuro > Bouj > Jeh > Day at Sea > Kosrae > Pingelap > Day at Sea > Kapingamarangi > Day at Sea > Taro Island > HONIARA / GUADALCANAL

07 DEC 12 9525HONIARA / GUADALCANAL > Mbike Island > Port Mary > Utupua Island > Luganville > Ambrym Island > Aniwa Island > Tanna > Lifou > Day at Sea > Norfolk Islands > Day at Sea > Bay of Islands > AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

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11 FEB 16 9604 aDUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND > Akaroa > Kaikoura > Resolution Bay > Picton > New Plymouth > Two Days at Sea > Norfolk Island > Day at Sea > Ile des Pins > Lifou > Tanna > Ambrym Island > Luganville > Champagne Beach > Day at Sea > Port Mary > HONIARA / GUADALCANAL

20 SEP 14 9621 aKOROR, PALAU > Two Days at Sea > Vanimo > Murik Lakes > Kopar Village > Madang > Tuam Island > Garove Island > Rabaul > Day at Sea > Kuiawa Island > Fergusson Island > Dobu Island > Samarai > Kwato > Deka Deka Island > Day at Sea > CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA

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2015 AND 2016 MICRONESIA, MELANESIA & POLYNESIA EXPEDITION VOYAGES

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ASIA

Journey beyond Bali or Bangkok to unearth treasures rarely seen in Asia. Discover the Mergui archipelago with its hornbills, monkeys and sea gypsies. Gaze amazed at the ancient temples of Bagan. And encounter the orangutans of Camp Leakey.

SUGGESTED EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Spend two days in the Agats where elaborately dressed warriors greet you in hand-carved canoes

• Swim with dolphins in the Ogasawara Islands, the “Galápagos of the Orient”

• Learn about volcanism in the Pacific Ring of Fire• Enjoy discovering local tribes and learning their

local customs• Observe indigenous flora and fauna that includes

extraordinary marine life, flying foxes and perhaps the elusive bird of paradise

• Visit Camp Leakey and see orphaned Orangutans • Experience first-class diving and snorkelling — the marine

biodiversity of Raja Ampat is the highest on Earth

Culturally, Asia fascinates. Over time an incredible diversity of intriguing and highly artistic cultures have evolved from the fierce Asmat woodcarvers of Papua to the Toraja people of Sulawesi with their pagan funeral rites. The vast New Guinea rainforest is a mega-diversity hot spot, home to such rare and wonderful creatures as the Matchie’s tree kangaroo and the beautiful bird of paradise. A gorgeous assembly of coral gardens sprawl across the ocean floor; the reefs of Raja Ampat in the heart of the Coral Triangle are quite possibly the richest coral ecosystem in the world.

Further east, savour the volcanic beauty of Japan and Micronesia. Tori-shima, a protected bird sanctuary, is home to the beautiful short-tailed albatross. Whales and dolphins cavort around the Ogasawara Archipelago. Or turn your gaze to the Malay Archipelago. Snorkel in the gin-clear waters of the Mergui Archipelago.

Expedition highlights are subject to tides.

Proboscis monkey, Borneo

A TASTE OF YOUR ITINERARY

Rock Islands, Palau — Voyages 9606 & 9614Visit the famous Rock Islands, the jewel of Micronesia, stunning, jungle-clad islets with some of the most abundant and diverse marine life on the planet.

Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar (Kyunn Tann Shey), (Lampi Group), Kawthaung, Frost Island, Hasting Island — Voyages 9624, 9625 & 9626 More than 800 islands spread out over 36,000 square kilometres, and visibility of up to 100 feet make the Mergui Archipelago a true diver’s delight. While long white beaches, birdsong and the chattering of monkeys ashore will captivate nature lovers. The Lampi Group, an ASEAN Heritage Park, offers a rich diversity of wildlife including macaques, dusky langurs, lesser mouse-deer, green sea turtles, hornbills, sea eagles and kingfishers.

Wayag, Raja Ampat, West Papua — Voyage 9613Cruise by Zodiac to breathtaking Wayag Island, the icon of Raja Ampat. A hike up the steep coral island will be rewarded with incredible views of the mushroom shaped islands with their talcum beaches and turquoise seas.

Agats (Asmat Expedition), Papua, Indonesia — Voyages 9606 & 9613 Zodiacs take us through this remote riverine, cruising along narrow waterways lined with thick mangroves, home to parrots, lorikeets and others including the spectacular bird of paradise. As we make our way upstream, Asmat villagers, whooping and chanting and wearing elaborate warrior gear, paddle vigorously toward us in intricately carved canoes.

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Juan Carlos RestrepoExpedition Leader

Juan Carlos Restrepo has a passion for travel and in 2002 he left his homeland and travelled nonstop for four and a half years around the world. With a Masters degree in Geology from the Universidad de Caldas in Colombia, Juan splits his time between Antarctica and the high Arctic, both as expedition leader and Geologic lecturer. When not on board he normally returns to sunny Colombia and enjoys paragliding and motorbike touring around the country.

Brad SiviourNaturalist

Brad has been working on expedition ships for the past two years in regions including the Kimberley of Western Australia, New Zealand and its sub-Antarctic islands, 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 hints and tips on how to capture that special moment while out in the field.

Uli ErfurthExpedition Staff Member

Uli Erfurth, aka “BIO-Uli”, likes to travel around the world offering enthusiastic lectures on underwater biology and diving medicine that he calls “edutainment.” Uli has worked as staff member on expedition cruise ships since 1994 and has experienced over 3000 biological dives in almost all waters and oceans of the world. Uli is also the departmental head of “UW Biology and Environmental Protection” Association International Diving Schools (VIT).

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

Dr. Claudia HolgateEnvironmentalist

Claudia Holgate has always had a love for the outdoors and protecting the environment. With a Master’s Degree in Geography and Environmental Science she has worked for the United Nations and as an Environmental Consultant. Claudia has always had a fascination for the Polar Regions, which is what drew her into the expedition travel world. While not on the ship she is the Environmental Manager for the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators.

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ASIA

Discover the wealth of map, chart and archive material held at the Society relating to the early European exploration of East Asia, including the studies of Alfred Russel Wallace, the nineteenth-century father of ‘biogeography’.

In 1854 Wallace embarked on an expedition to the Malay Archipelago, the world’s largest group of islands where he developed his evolutionary theory of the ‘Wallace line’ which in turn helped to advance and inform Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. Wallace was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society in 1854. His worth was acknowledged by the many honours bestowed during his lifetime, including the Society’s Founder’s Medal in 1892 to ‘the well-known naturalist and traveller and co-discoverer of the theory of natural selection, in recognition of the high geographical value of his great works’.

01 The ‘king’ and the ‘twelve wired’ birds of paradise Plate between pages 418 & 419 of ‘The Malay Archipelago: the land of the orang-utan and the bird of paradise. A narrative of travel with studies of man and nature’ by Alfred Russel Wallace (London: Macmillan & Co., 1890).

PRE- & POST-VOYAGE LAND ADVENTURES

Extend your voyage with these Land Adventures. Offered before or after select voyages, these excursions explore a region’s must-see destinations and include accommodation, transfers, sightseeing and some meals.

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Please note that packages, flights and accommodations are subject to change. For more information, please call Silversea Reservations or visit: www.silversea.com/expeditions

SILVER SHORE SIMPLY HOTELOvernight at a 4.5 or 5-star hotel before or after your cruise. Includes one night standard room accommodation and breakfast. Transfers, additional nights and upgrades available.

Balikpapan, Indonesia Sheraton Bandara (Jakarta)

Darwin, Australia Hilton Hotel

Hakodate, Japan La Vista Hotel

Koror, Palau Palau Royal Hotel

Malé, Maldives The Pearl Hotel

Phuket, Thailand Katathani Beach Resort

Singapore Shangri-La Hotel

SILVER SHORE GRANDE HOTELExtend your Silversea holiday with a stay at a landmark hotel or boutique property. Includes full breakfast and private transfer from airport to hotel. Additional nights and upgrades available upon request.

Balikapan, Indonesia Shangri-La Hotel (Jakarta)

Koror, Palau Palau Pacific Hotel

Malé, Maldives Taj Exotica Resort & Spa

Phuket, Thailand Amanpuri Resort

Singapore Shangri-La Hotel (Valley Wing)

HAKODATE, JAPAN

Faces of HokkaidoHokkaido is known as a place of pristine wilderness with clear lakes, dense forests and hot springs. Take a walk in Onuma National Park in the shadow of a majestic dormant volcano. Taste the flavours of the region and visit a 1920s villa.

Two nights post-cruise: Voyage 9614.

SINGAPORE

Cambodia & Angkor WatView the majesty of Angkor Wat rising from the silence of its jungle setting. Explore the mysteries of the royal city of Angkor Thom as well as the exquisite Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre temples.

Five nights pre-cruise: Voyage 9624. Four nights post-cruise: Voyage 9623.

Mystical Myanmar — NEWThe great Ayeyarwaddy River is the heartland of the country. Spend several days aboard the Sanctuary Ananda river visiting pagodas, temples and remote villages.

Eight nights pre-cruise: Voyage 9624.


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14 MAR 14 9606 aKOROR, PALAU > Ngerekebesang Island > Sonsorol Island > Sorong > Pulau Ayu > Pulau Wayag > Teluk Alyui > Misool Island > Den Weg Islands (Teluk Berau) > MacCluer Gulf (Teluk Berau) > Day at Sea > Agats (Asmat Expedition) e > Two Days at Sea > DARWIN, AUSTRALIA

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DARWIN, AUSTRALIA > Wurrumiyanga > Victoria Settlement > Galwin'ku > Day at Sea > Thursday Island > Day at Sea > Agats (Asmat Expedition) e > Day at Sea > MacCluer Gulf (Teluk Berau) > Misool Island > Wofoh Island > Alyui Bay > Day at Sea > Sonsorol Island > KOROR, PALAU

11 JUN 14 9614 aKOROR, PALAU > Ngerekebesang Island > Colonia > Ulithi Atoll > Day at Sea > Saipan > Pagan > Maug Islands > Day at Sea > Chichi-jima > Tori-shima > Hachijo > Miyake-jima > Day at Sea > HAKODATE, JAPAN

04 OCT 14 9622 aCAIRNS, AUSTRALIA > Lizard Island > Ribbon Reefs > Little Boydong Reef > Thursday Island > Day at Sea > Galwin'ku > Seven Spirit Bay > Bathurst Island > Darwin > Day at Sea > Kalabahi (Takpala) > Kabaena > Palopo > Pare Pare > BALIKPAPAN, INDONESIA

18 OCT 11 9623 aBALIKPAPAN, INDONESIA > Day at Sea > Tanjung Wangi > Pasuruan > Sumenep > Kumai (Camp Leakey) e > Day at Sea > Badas Islands > Bawal Island > Tioman Island > SINGAPORE

10 NOV 11 9624 aSINGAPORE > Day at Sea > Belawan for Gunung, Leuser e > Sabang > Banda Aceh > Day at Sea > Kawthaung > Hastings Island > Kyunn Mee Gee > Kyunn Tann Shey > Kyunn Phi Lar > Frost Island > Kawthaung > PHUKET, THAILAND

21 NOV 11 9625 PHUKET, THAILAND > Day at Sea > Port Blair > Ross Island > Henry Lawrence Island > Inglis Island > Port Blair > Day at Sea > Yangon ee > Day at Sea > Kyunn Tan Shey > Hastings Island > Kawthaung > PHUKET, THAILAND

02 DEC 15 9626 aPHUKET, THAILAND > Kawthaung > Hastings Island > Kyunn Tann Shey > Day at Sea > Yangon ee > Day at Sea > Port Blair > Ross Island > South Cinque Island > Ross Island > Two Days at Sea > Galle > Kirinda (Yala National Park) > Day at Sea > MALDIVES (MALE)

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2. Located in West Papua, marine life diversity in the Raja Ampat archipelago is probably the highest recorded on Earth.

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6. Ornate mosques are at the centre of daily life in Banda Aceh.

7. The Asian Elephant (Elephas Maximus) roams freely in Yala (Ruhuna) National Park.

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Micronesia, Melanesia, Polynesia• Lectures and daily briefings• Scuba dive or snorkel amongst tropical marine life• Kayak inside caves and over tropical reefs• Challenge Warriors of traditional cultures• Photograph breathtaking landscapes• Experience unique craft, song and dance of

ancient island cultures• Taste tropical fruits such as pandanus and breadfruit• Explore island lagoons• Zodiac through bays and mangroves

Asia• Lectures and daily briefings• Hike spectacular National Parks• Snorkel and scuba dive an underwater masterpiece• Explore remote islands on foot• Meet marine life on a glass bottomed boat• Jungle hike or nature walk through remote archipelago

and lagoons• Marvel at enormous caves and cascading waterfalls• Photograph volcanic island landscapes• View volcanic caldera by Zodiac• Trek up a volcanic ridge

ALL-INCLUSIVE ACTIVITIES

Zodiac excursion, Indonesia

Woleai, Micronesia Yap, Micronesia

Activities are subject to seasonality and weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed.

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Micronesia, Melanesia & Polynesia• Tropicbirds, Red-footed Boobies, Brown Boobies, Brown

Noddies, Frigatebirds, Cockatoo, Eagles, Sanford’s Fish Eagle, Eastern Reef Egret, Phoenix Petrel, Marquesas Reed-warblers, White-capped Fruit-dove, Pacific Black Duck, Fatu Hiva Monarch

• Clownfish, Maori Wrasse, Napoleon Wrasse,Trevally, Barracuda, Damselfish, Sea Pike, Marbled Groupers, Batfish

• Moray Eel, Sea Cucumber• Whitetip Reef Shark, Greytip Shark, Blacktip Shark• Dugong, Humpback Whales, Dolphin• Sea Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle• Manta Ray, Eagle Ray

Asia• Leatherback Turtles• White-bellied Sea Eagle, Osprey, Brahminy Kite, White Egret• Orangutans, Long-tailed Macaques, Wild Monkeys• Clouded Leopard, Iriomote Wildcat, Civet• Malaysian Sun Bear• Mouse Deer, Barking Deer, Sambar Deer• Banteng• Black Giant Squirrels, Red Giant Flying Squirrels• Travelly, Parrotfish• Grey Wagtails, Crested Ibis, Brown Booby, Brown Noddy,

Red-tailed Tropicbird, Lesser Frigatebird• Bonin Petrel, Matsudaira’s Storm Petrel, White-necked Petrel• Laysan Albatross, Black-footed Albatross, Short-tailed Albatross• Streaked Shearwater, Short-tailed Shearwater, Wedge-tailed

Shearwater, Sooty Shearwater, Bannerman’s Shearwater

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These expeditions offer many opportunities for experienced divers to explore some of the top sites in the Asia Pacific, and our expedition teams have carefully crafted each itinerary to provide you with the most awe-inspiring adventures. Destinations include such regions as the Solomon Islands, Palau and Raja Ampat in New Guinea, 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.

A team of experts including marine biologists and environmentalists will be on hand to share their extensive knowledge of the region.

Scuba Diving Onboard Silver DiscovererThe programme is complimentary, although space is limited and we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. The exact days and dive locations will be determined by tides and local conditions, but we try to dive, when possible, at least once and often twice per day. Generally, dives are never deeper than 20 to 25 metres to allow for longer dives.

When all of the following qualifications have been received and verified, we’ll send you 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

ADVENTURES IN DEPTH — SCUBA DIVING VOYAGES

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Explore the furthest boundaries of the vast Pacific aboard the 120-guest Silver Discoverer. She’s the perfect platform for viewing these untamed landscapes, with all ocean-view suites and plenty of deck space so that a darting dolphin is always within sight.

Her shallow draft allows her to navigate closer to shore, and with 12 Zodiacs, guests can land on isolated coasts and explore rivers, wetlands and submerged ecosystems, up-close and in-depth. Some suites include private French balconies, and there’s a swimming pool, too, for a cooling dip in warmer climates.

Now you can free your imagination as you stay connected with your world without costly internet fees. Our all-inclusive fares include one free hour of WiFi per day, per guest, with select suites receiving unlimited free WiFi. With WiFi hot spots from bow to stern you’re free to email, surf the web and read newspapers anywhere on the ship.

All-Inclusive Lifestyle• All shore and Zodiac excursions• Outstanding expedition team• All-suite accommodations with butler service• Fine cuisine inspired by Relais & Châteaux • Open-seating dining• Wines and spirits served throughout the ship• Room service• In-room bar setup and refrigerator stocked with

your beverage preferences• Spa, Fitness Centre and Beauty Salon• Complimentary backpack and water bottle• Shipwide WiFi and mobile phone access (fee applies)• Included onboard gratuities• One hour free WiFi per day for all guests, and unlimited

free WiFi for guests sailing in select suite categories

ABOARD SILVER DISCOVERER

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SPECIALITY EXPEDITION VOYAGES

A COMPLEMENT TOYOUR ADVENTUREThis is the joy of expedition cruising. Incredible scenery awakens the photographer, wild adventure beckons the explorer, close-up encounters with Stone-Age cultures awaits the adventure traveller. No matter what your special interest, there is an expedition with Silversea that can satisfy your passion for true discovery in a highly personal and immersive way.

WELL BEING

PHOTOGRAPHY EXPEDITION VOYAGES

The moment a ravenous eagle plucks a salmon from the sea — the second a polar bear gingerly jumps between ice floes. Learn how to immortalise these precious memories. With lectures, workshops, photo-walks and Zodiac® tours led by experienced professional photographers, a Silversea photo expedition voyage will show you how to compose visually striking photographs and shoot like a professional. 12 voyages to choose from in 2016.

BIRDING & ORNITHOLOGY EXPEDITION VOYAGES

Silversea Expeditions offers a series of highly immersive Birding Expedition voyages to remote destinations, often inaccessible by land. Together with our Expedition Team and passionate ornithologists, you can enjoy onboard lectures to discover and study a large variety of faraway bird species. 13 voyages to choose from in 2015 and 2016.

WELLNESS EXPEDITION VOYAGES

Silversea Expeditions offers a series of Wellness Expedition voyages specifically designed to improve your well-being. As well as taking you to some of the most remote and unexplored places in the world, we provide a complete onboard programme of yoga and stretching classes, spa treatments and daily healthy menus, supported by our wellness partner, Technogym. Six voyages in 2016 to choose from.

LIFE THROUGHYOUR LENSPHOTOGRAPHY EXPEDITION VOYAGESLearn techniques from professional photographers while exploring remote corners of the world.

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BERINGSEA

South Georgia

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AMAZING DESTINATIONS WITH SILVERSEA EXPEDITIONS

Africa & the Indian OceanThe West Coast of Africa is largely unknown to tourists. Still raw and innocent. Still utterly authentic. Or set your sights on the leopards of Sri Lanka, and beyond to the jewels of the Indian Ocean including the Maldives and in the Seychelles, the Garden of Eden, itself.

AlaskaA glacier calving with a thunderous roar. A humpback breaching in a spectacular display. Grizzlies, Bald Eagles, Tufted Puffins and totem poles. Let the timeless sensations of nature renew your spirit on a journey to the Kenai Peninsula and deep inside the Inside Passage.

AntarcticaCast off to the bottom of the world. Drift across glacial waters, passing giant prisms of ice riding an ink-blue sea. Witness wildlife, unafraid and unperturbed by your presence: bellowing elephant seals, raucous rookeries of penguins, swooping seabirds in every shape and form.

ArcticFollow in the wake of the Vikings to Greenland and Iceland. Explore Svalbard where the polar bear roams freely. Hike and Zodiac amid icebergs and spectacular tundra. Seals and walrus haul out on rocky shores. Whales breach before your eyes. Delve into the wonder of one of the planet’s most inspiring places.

Australia & New ZealandThe world’s smallest continent is a land of superlatives with amazing wildlife and unrivalled scenery. It’s hard to imagine anything more beautiful than the Kimberley. Unless it’s New Zealand’s splendour; her Sub-Antarctic islands are a pelagic wonderland.

Central America & CaribbeanLet your thoughts drift to balmy breezes and swaying palms. Hike through tropical rain forests, visit jungle villages, and cruise by Zodiac to a deserted Island. Set sail for some of the most enchanting destinations in the Americas. In the most alluring way imaginable.

Galápagos IslandsSnorkel with penguins, dive with sea lions, hike lava tunnels and be transported back to the beginning of time. Behold giant tortoises, Blue-Footed Boobies and iguanas basking in the sun. Experience the “Enchanted Isles” from the all-suite comfort of Silver Galapagos.

Northern Europe & the British IslesFrom Atlantic Islands and Iberian shores to France’s wine country and the charm and historic riches of Ireland and Britain, these intriguing expeditions reveal new dimensions of even familiar nations.

Russian Far EastLong closed to the Western World, the Sea of Okhotsk is home to some of the world’s least travelled destinations. In the Kuril Islands, the seabird population can only be described as spectacular. The world’s largest bear roams Kamchatka, while the Bering Sea supports virtually every form of Arctic life. For nature lovers, welcome to nirvana.

South AmericaExperience the diversity of South America from the lush Darien Jungle to Chilean lakes, and glaciated fjords. Admire the pre-Columbian ruins and desertscapes of the Atacama. Ride a Zodiac around calving glaciers. Behold penguins, condors, sea lions — a fantastic array of seabirds and marine life as we journey south.

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Visit: silversea.com/expeditions or call us now on one of the numbers above for more information and to reserve your suite on one of these unique voyages. Full terms and conditions can be found at silversea.com/terms-conditions

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