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First Full Season of Alaska Voyages in 2020
Cunard has announced it will spend
a full season in Alaska from June
through to September 2020 on the
newly-refurbished Queen Elizabeth
and is making its long-awaited return
to Alaska in May this year after a 20-
year break – and due to high demand
the line will more than double their
program in 2020. The expanded
program will offer nine roundtrip
sailings departing Vancouver, ranging
from nine to 12 nights, plus a special
cruise to San Francisco including an
overnight stay on Independence Day.
Guests will have the opportunity to
take in the breathtaking beauty of
Alaska – the Great Land – with its awe-
inspiring landscapes and magnificent
wildlife whilst enjoying the very best
in luxury on board Cunard’s Queen
Elizabeth.
“We had an incredible response to
Cunard reinstating voyages to the
beautiful Alaska frontier and are
delighted to be offering more than
double the number of Cunard sailings
for 2020,” Simon Palethorpe, President,
Cunard said.
Each Alaska voyage will feature
stunning destinations along the
Northwest Pacific coast of Alaska and
British Columbia including Skagway,
Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka and more.
In addition, the voyages offer more
than 120 excursions to choose from,
including scenic cruising in the narrow
waterways of the Inside Passage, the
Hubbard Glacier and Sawyer Glacier’s
twin fjords, Tracy Arm and Endicott
Arm.
Guests have the opportunity to
combine voyages together, including
the Alaska roundtrips from Vancouver
and the North Pacific Crossings to and
from Tokyo.
Cunard will also continue its
partnership with Rocky Mountaineer,
offering pre and post cruise tours on
the famous railroad.
Silversea Continues to Unlock Remarkable Experiences
successful day.
Cruising in a distinctly different
ecosystem to that of Silver Cloud, Silver
Discoverer will enable guests to explore
Australia’s Kimberley Coast throughout
2019, showcasing the destination’s
beautiful landscapes, remarkable
wildlife, and fascinating aboriginal
history, among other alluring features.
Offering truly immersive experiences
in the region, Silversea guests will
journey to the King George Falls by
Zodiac, getting close enough to feel
the spray from the 80m twin cascades;
witness Aboriginal rock art dating
back more than 50,000 years; and
spot spectacular wildlife, including the
saltwater crocodile, rare bird species,
and various reptiles. Many other
memorable experiences will ensure a
once-in-a-lifetime voyage.
In its 10th year of expedition cruising
Silversea Cruises is continuing to
unlock a broad range of deep travel
experiences for guests. From the cool
conditions of Antarctica to the warm
climates of Australia and beyond,
Silversea’s guests will explore over
900 destinations in 2019. Standout
experiences include a recent trip to
the isolated waters of the 66th parallel
south and a number of upcoming
voyages in the spectacular Kimberley
region.
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On 13 January, Silversea’s Silver Cloud
journeyed to the 66th parallel south,
crossing into the Antarctic Circle, the
first time the ship has ventured so far
south. Guests were rewarded with
a special ‘Red Nose’ ceremony on
the pool deck, and shortly after, a
record 98 guests celebrated with a
polar plunge, followed by informative
lectures and trivia games. Guests even
spotted humpback whales as the
ship sailed northward, rounding off a
“Many travellers who visit the Kimberley
Coast share the opinion that it is a
life-changing destination,” says Adam
Armstrong, Silversea’s Managing
Director for Australia & New Zealand.
“This remote and unspoiled region
is a truly unique place that is best
explored by ship. Silversea’s trademark
level of comfort and exemplary
service complement the immersive
experiences on offer to make these
expedition voyages unforgettable for
guests.”