Silversea expands "Onboard Shopping Credit" deal

Silversea expands A$1,320 "Onboard Shopping Credit" tp 37 additional voyages in 2009 - Booking deadline extended to 31 July 2009.

For sophisticated globe trekkers looking for the perfect travel deal, now is the time to book.

Due to the success of Silversea Cruises' A$1,320 per suite "Onboard Spending Credit" promotion, the ultra-luxury line has expanded the offer to include 37 additional voyages. Savvy travellers can now take advantage of this extra perk on 70 select voyages calling in Alaska, Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, South America, Africa, Seychelles, the Far East and the South Pacific.

In addition, the booking deadline has been extended to 31 July 2009 to qualify for the A$660 per person (or maximum A$1,320 per suite) Onboard Spending Credit. To take advantage of the offer, which is applicable to new bookings only, the guest or travel agent must request promotional code WWSBC500 at the time of booking.

Always willing to go the extra mile in matters of flexibility and choice, Silversea has designed this promotion to allow guests the freedom to use the Onboard Spending Credit as they choose - without limitations. The credit can be applied toward shore excursions or luxurious onboard services including spa treatments, dinner in the Relais & Châteaux Wine Restaurant, rare wines, premium spirits, boutique and Internet Café purchases.

New sailings offering the Onboard Spending Credit include:

Mediterranean
Silver Whisper's 12 September, 7-day cruise (#4928) from Istanbul to Athens with calls in Marmaris, Symi, Volos and Nafplion. Silver Sailing fares start at A$4,613 per person - a saving of 50 per cent.

Caribbean
Silver Shadow's 13 November, 9-day cruise (#3929) from Barbados to Fort Lauderdale with calls in Bequia, Martinique, Dominica, St. Bart's, St. Kitts and Tortola. Silver Sailing fares start at A$4,017 per person - a saving of 50 per cent.

Far East and South Pacific
Silver Whisper's 3 December, 16-day cruise (#4937) from Singapore to Sydney with calls in Semarang, Darwin, Cairns, Townsville, Whitsunday Islands and Brisbane. Silver Sailing fares start at A$8,369 per person - a saving of 50 per cent.

South America
Silver Cloud's 4 December, 16-day cruise (#1930) from Buenos Aires to Santiago with calls in Montevideo, Punta del Este, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Islands, Punta Arenas, Laguna San Rafael, Puerto Chacabuco and Puerto Montt. Silver Sailing fares start at A$8,833 per person - a saving of 50 per cent.

Seychelles
Silver Wind's 13 December, 7-day cruise (#2938) sailing roundtrip from Mahe with calls in La Digue, Curieuse Island, Silhouette Island and Praslin. Silver Sailing fares start at A$3,293 per person - a saving of 50 per cent.

Fares listed above are per person based on double occupancy for a Vista Suite and exclude port charges and handling fees that can range from A$198 to A$660 per person, depending on the itinerary.

For more information, visit www.silversea.com.

All currencies are in Australian dollars.