Silversea Cruises, a cruise operator, has announced a new collection of eight short cruises for 2013.
The company is offering four- to seven-day voyages to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean for busy professionals looking for a short break.
The new shorter voyages for 2013 include the four-day Northern Europe Voyage aboard the Silver Cloud, from June 15 to 19, 2013, a Mediterranean Voyage aboard the Silver Wind, from March 16 to 20, 2013, a Mediterranean Voyage aboard the Silver Wind from May 14 to 18, 2013, a five-day Mediterranean Voyage aboard the Silver Wind, from March 11 to 16, a five-day Mediterranean Voyage aboard the Silver Wind, from May 18 to 23, and many more.
Ellen Bettridge, the company president for the Americas, said, ‘Many travellers today have busy schedules that make it difficult to fit in time for an extended luxury cruise vacation. It’s important for us to offer options that cater to these consumers as well as those who have time for longer voyages.’
The shorter cruises range from four to seven days, with fares commencing from £1,040, and are claimed to be the perfect way for first-timers to sample a cruise. The cruises are available to book through the Silversea website (www.silversea.com).
The company also has a special collection of extended voyages from 34 to 54 days on offer for travellers who enjoy a more relaxed pace.
Ellen Bettridge, said, ‘Our Grand Voyages are the perfect option for true travel enthusiasts who can spare the time and prefer a more immersive on-shore experience. You can circle South America, sail around Europe or sweep across hemispheres between Asia and the Americas-all while enjoying the personalised luxury of our intimate ships and all-inclusive shipboard lifestyle.’