Silversea’s luxury Christmas cruise

LONDON – Silversea Explorations is set to roll out its luxury Christmas and New Year cruise, an 11 day voyage departing Ushuaia, Argentina on December 22, 2008 aboard Silversea’s sparkling new Prince Albert II.

The 11-day Christmas voyage will navigate Drake’s passage each way to the Antarctic and spend six days exploring the spectacular scenery and wildlife with experienced naturalists, lecturers and an expedition team who will share their knowledgeable insights of these pristine waters and the abundant marine species.

Designed specifically for navigating waters in some of the world’s most remote destinations, including both the earth’s polar regions, the Prince Albert II boasts a strengthened hull, with the highest Lloyd’s register ice-class notation (1A) for passenger ships.

Cruise only fares start from US$7335 per person, double occupancy with Silver Savings of 25 percent.