Tag: destination
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Galapagos – A Bucket List Cruise
The Galapagos Islands, in the Pacific Ocean, are well known as one of the premier destinations for wildlife-viewing. The archipelago rests about 550 miles off the coast of Ecuador and is comprised of 21 islands in total and covers roughly 3,000 square miles. This magnificent haven of nature was one of the first sites to be designated a Natural World Heritage Site. And for travelers who wish to fully experience the true majesty of Galapagos, the only choice is a cruise aboard the Silversea’s Silver Read more […] -
The Great Barrier Reef – A Bucket List Cruise
The Great Barrier Reef is unlike any other place on earth. It is home to 30 species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises as well as 6 species of turtles and over 1,500 species of fish. Clearly, this is one of the top destinations for anyone who loves sea life and wants the opportunity to observe it in a natural setting. But with climate change, coral bleaching and invasive creatures such as the coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish in the area, the health of the reef is beginning to deteriorate. So Read more […] -
What to Expect on a Live Aboard Cruise
Every cruise line and even every cruise ship offers guests its own slightly unique experience. But without a doubt, a live aboard dive cruise is quite a different experience for anyone who has never had the pleasure. Obviously, these cruises center around scuba diving and destinations which offer dive sites. But by no means is this experience about nothing more than crossing some amazing dive spots and aquatic life off of your bucket list. Most live aboard dive vessels are outfitted to host between Read more […] -
The Destinations of Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises, the luxury cruise line ever at risk of having its name misspoken (“Silverseas Cruises”) or misspelled (“Silver Sea Cruises” or “Silver Seas Cruises), travels to destinations all over the world. In this regard, they are like other major cruise lines. However, unlike other major cruise lines, Silversea operates a fleet of only six small ships (as covered in our article about the cruise ships of Silversea Cruises), and while this limits the number of cruises Silversea can offer each year, it does allow them to reach more remote destinations. The present article examines the destinations visited by Silversea Cruises, as well as why you might want to take a Silversea cruise to one of these destinations. Read more […]
