Silver Explorer, South Pacific Islands Cruise ex Cairns to Lautoka – 24 Sep 2022

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AC - Suite EC - Suite VS - Suite VI - Suite
AU $17,300
per person
AU $18,100
per person
AU $19,400
per person
AU $20,400
per person

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AC - Adventure Suite
   
EC - Explorer Suite
   
VS - View Suite
   
VI - Vista Suite
   
VR - Veranda Suite
   
ME - Medallion Suite
   
SL - Silver Suite
   
G1 - Grand Suite
   
O1 - Owner's Suite
   

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Art inspires. Awakens your emotions and stimulates your thoughts.

In the quiet calm of morning, your private veranda becomes a place of true inspiration. Surrounded by the magnificence of the dawning day, at one with the vista of sea and sky, in awe of nature and the vast beauty of this world. The shoreline of the next port slides closer and closer into view, and with it an undeniable anticipation of things to come and the promise of limitless possibilities.

Silversea creates exceptional ocean journeys with unique opportunities to explore remote ports-of-call from an intimate haven of incomparable luxury, each voyage a unique masterpiece. Discover genuine European expertise reflected in every detail, from our tranquil all-suite accommodation and uncompromising service to distinctive fine dining and a carefree all-inclusive philosophy.

Our guests hail from across the globe, yet share an appreciation for the spectrum of choice offered in Silversea’s array of exotic destinations and exclusive explorations ashore. By blending these elements together with enrichment experiences, each new port becomes more than a destination, it becomes a state of mind, transcending the traditional concepts of cruising. It is this distinction that has earned Silversea the reputation of World’s Best.

ALL-INCLUSIVE VALUE

COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGES SERVED THROUGHOUT THE SHIP An extensive selection of fine wines, champagne, spirits, bottled water and soft drinks are yours to enjoy — all courtesy of Silversea.

IN-SUITE BEVERAGE CABINET STOCKED WITH OUR COMPLIMENTS Besides the chilled bottle of champagne that awaits you, every suite features a beverage cabinet stocked with your preferred assortment of complimentary beverages.

COMPLIMENTARY IN-SUITE DINING AND 24-HOUR ROOM SERVICE A formal dinner served course-by-course, a late-night snack, or a full breakfast delivered at your request — with no charge and no tipping.

COMPLIMENTARY SILVERSEA EXPERIENCE® A shoreside event exclusively for Silversea guests on select voyages. Recent outings have included dinner in the desert in Namibia and a concert at the ruins of Ephesus.

A FULL SPECTRUM OF ENTERTAINMENT AND ENRICHMENT Production shows, classical concerts, and folkloric performances. Multi-tiered show lounge. Lectures by world affairs experts, renowned authors and destination specialists.

COMPLIMENTARY TRANSPORTATION INTO TOWN Roundtrip transportation from the pier to the heart of town in most ports of call.

Silversea … The art of travel. The art of good living.

Even guests who plan to spend only sleeping hours in their stateroom will appreciate the distinctive touches of this cosy suite. After spending the day on a dynamic shore excursion, unwind in the ample sitting area or rejuvenate the mind with a soak in the marbled bathroom’s tub. Here you can watch passing ocean scenes through two porthole windows. Reminisce the day’s travels by journaling at your writing desk. Watch a movie on the flat-screen television. Or fall sound asleep within the comfort of fine bed linens ­– with your choice of nine pillow types.

One bedroom: 157-167 ft²/14-15 m² with 2 portholes

Features
Butler service
Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
Pratesi® fine bed linens
BVLGARI® bath amenities, plus a choice of other European brands
A choice of pillows
Personalised stationery
Umbrella
Direct dial telephone(s)
220-volt outlets
WiFi Internet access an hour per day
Flat-screen television(s) with Interactive Media Library
Two portholes
Twin beds or queen-sized bed
Marbled bathroom with shower
Fitted wardrobe with personal safe
Sitting area with writing desk
Hair dryer
Alarm with iHome docking station
Plush Etro® bathrobe

Welcoming and comfortable, the View Suite provides a relaxing haven for even the utmost adventure-seeking guests. Complete a day spent exploring onshore with an evening unwinding in the comfort of your sitting area. Capture passing ocean scenes through your view window.

Freshen up in your beautiful marbled bathroom before enjoying an elegant onboard dinner. Or cozy up under fine bed linens to watch an on-demand movie on the flat-screen television. Fall asleep easily, dreaming of the incredible experiences that await you the following day.

One bedroom: 192 ft² / 18m² with view window

Features
Butler service
Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
Pratesi® fine bed linens
BVLGARI® bath amenities, plus a choice of other European brands
A choice of pillows
Personalised stationery
Umbrella
Direct dial telephone(s)
220-volt outlets
WiFi Internet access an hour per day
Flat-screen television(s) with Interactive Media Library
View window
Twin beds or queen-sized bed
Marbled bathroom with shower
Fitted wardrobe with personal safe
Sitting area with writing desk
Hair dryer
Alarm with iHome docking station
Plush Etro® bathrobe

Welcoming and comfortable, the View Suite provides a relaxing haven for even the utmost adventure-seeking guests. Complete a day spent exploring onshore with an evening unwinding in the comfort of your sitting area. Capture passing ocean scenes through your view window.

Freshen up in your beautiful marbled bathroom before enjoying an elegant onboard dinner. Or cozy up under fine bed linens to watch an on-demand movie on the flat-screen television. Fall asleep easily, dreaming of the incredible experiences that await you the following day.

One bedroom: 192 ft² / 18m² with view window

Features
Butler service
Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
Pratesi® fine bed linens
BVLGARI® bath amenities, plus a choice of other European brands
A choice of pillows
Personalised stationery
Umbrella
Direct dial telephone(s)
220-volt outlets
WiFi Internet access an hour per day
Flat-screen television(s) with Interactive Media Library
View window
Twin beds or queen-sized bed
Marbled bathroom with shower
Fitted wardrobe with personal safe
Sitting area with writing desk
Hair dryer
Alarm with iHome docking station
Plush Etro® bathrobe

A quiet sanctuary. The suite’s sitting area has plenty of room to relax while on your cruise. Large picture windows frame panoramic ocean views.
The perfect backdrop for breakfast in bed.

One bedroom: 192 ft² / 18m² with large picture window

Features
Butler service
Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
Pratesi® fine bed linens
BVLGARI® bath amenities, plus a choice of other European brands
A choice of pillows
Personalised stationery
Umbrella
Direct dial telephone(s)
220-volt outlets
WiFi Internet access an hour per day
Flat-screen television(s) with Interactive Media Library
Large picture window providing panoramic ocean views
Twin beds or queen-sized bed
Marbled bathroom with shower
Fitted wardrobe with personal safe
Sitting area with writing desk
Hair dryer
Alarm with iHome docking station
Plush Etro® bathrobe

A Silversea cruise signature, complete with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open onto a private balcony.

One bedroom: 206-216 ft² / 19-20m² including a French balcony (16 ft² / 1,5 m²)

Features
Butler service
Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
Pratesi® fine bed linens
BVLGARI® bath amenities, plus a choice of other European brands
A choice of pillows
Personalised stationery
Umbrella
Direct dial telephone(s)
220-volt outlets
WiFi Internet access an hour per day
Flat-screen television(s) with Interactive Media Library
French balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
Twin beds or queen-sized bed
Marbled bathroom with shower
Fitted wardrobe with personal safe
Sitting area with writing desk
Hair dryer
Alarm with iHome docking station
Plush Etro® bathrobe

A mark of distinction. Sumptuous. Spacious. Rich textures and panoramic views surround you with distinguished luxury.
The perfect summary of The Medallion Suite offered by the world’s best cruise line.

One bedroom: 400 ft² / 37m² including a private balcony (86 ft² / 8 m²)

Features
Butler service
Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
Pratesi® fine bed linens
BVLGARI® bath amenities, plus a choice of other European brands
A choice of pillows
Personalised stationery
Umbrella
Direct dial telephone(s)
220-volt outlets
Unlimited WiFi Internet access
Flat-screen television(s) with Interactive Media Library
Balcony with wooden parquet and patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors
Twin beds or queen-sized bed
Marbled bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower
Fitted wardrobe with personal safe
Sitting area with writing desk
Vanity table with hair dryer
Afternoon canapés upon request
Dinner at officer’s table
Alarm with iHome docking station
Plush Etro® bathrobe

Spacious, with a welcoming sitting area, a marbled bathroom and your own private balcony.

Silver Suites can accommodate three guests.

One bedroom: 422 ft² / 39m² including 2 French balconies (30 ft² / 3 m²)

Features
Butler service
Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
Pratesi® fine bed linens
BVLGARI® bath amenities, plus a choice of other European brands
A choice of pillows
Personalised stationery
Umbrella
Direct dial telephone(s)
220-volt outlets
Unlimited WiFi Internet access
Flat-screen television(s) with Interactive Media Library
Two French balconies with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
Living room (with convertible sofa to accommodate an additional guest)
Twin beds or queen-sized bed
Marbled bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower
Fitted wardrobe with personal safe
Vanity table with hair dryer
Sitting area with writing desk
Afternoon canapés upon request
Dinner at officer’s table
Alarm with iHome docking station
Plush Etro® bathrobe

Expertly designed and exquisitely appointed. Ideal for entertaining friends while you cruise or enjoying a quiet dinner “at home”.

One bedroom: 618 ft² / 57m² including a private balcony (86 ft² / 8 m²)

Features
Butler service
Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
Pratesi® fine bed linens
BVLGARI® bath amenities, plus a choice of other European brands
A choice of pillows
Personalised stationery
Umbrella
Direct dial telephone(s)
220-volt outlets
Unlimited WiFi Internet access
Alarm with iHome docking station
Flat-screen television(s) with Interactive Media Library
Balcony with wooden parquet and patio fourniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors
Living room with sitting area
Twin beds or queen-sized bed
Marbled bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower
Fitted wardrobe with personal safe
Vanity table with hair dryer
Writing desk
Illy® espresso machine
Afternoon canapés upon request
Dinner at officer’s table
Two hours of worldwide phone use from your suite, per voyage segment
Plush Etro® bathrobe

The name says it all. A stylish apartment. Prestigious and classic. For those who seek the superlative level of space, comfort and service on board. For those who expect the finest from a luxury cruise.

One bedroom: 728 ft² / 67m² including private balcony (158 ft² / 15 m²)

Features
Butler service
Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
Pratesi® fine bed linens
BVLGARI® bath amenities, plus a choice of other European brands
A choice of pillows
Personalised stationery
Umbrella
Direct dial telephone(s)
220-volt outlets
Unlimited WiFi Internet access
Flat-screen television(s) with Interactive Media Library
Balcony with wooden parquet and patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors
Living room with sitting area
Alarm with iHome docking station
Twin beds or queen-sized bed
Marbled bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower
Fitted wardrobe with personal safe
Vanity table with hair dryer
Writing desk
Illy® espresso machine
Afternoon canapés upon request
Dinner at officer’s table
Two hours of worldwide phone use from your suite, per voyage segment
Plush Etro® bathrobe

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Silversea’s purpose-built luxury Silver Explorer expedition cruise ship has been designed specifically for navigating waters in some of the world’s most remote destinations, including both of earth’s polar regions. A strengthened hull with a Lloyd’s Register ice-class notation (1A) for passenger vessels enables the Silver Explorer Expedition Cruise Ship to safely push through ice floes with ease. A fleet of 12 Zodiac boats allows Silversea Expedition guests to visit even the most off-the-beaten path locations and an expert Expedition Team provides insight and understanding to each unforgettable Silver Explorer luxury cruise adventure.

Ship Profile & Stats

  • Length: 354 ft
  • Tonnage: 6,072 Tons
  • Refurbished: 2017
  • Passenger Capacity (dbl): 144
  • Crew Nationality: International
  • Officer Nationality: European
  • Dining Staff Nationality: International
  • Ship Registration: Bahamas

Ship Facilities

  • The Restaurant
  • Beauty Salon
  • Fitness Centre
  • Medical Centre
  • Laundrette
  • Shopping Boutiques
  • Connoisseur’s Corner
  • Panorama Lounge
  • Tor’s Observation Lounge
  • Explorer Lounge
  • Zagara Spa
  • The Grill
  • Viewing Deck


Cruise Itinerary

DateActivityArriveDepart
24 Sep '22
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
06:00 PM
25 Sep '22 At sea    
26 Sep '22
Alotau, Papua New Guinea
01:00 PM 08:00 PM
27 Sep '22
Fergusson Islands, Papua New Guinea
05:00 AM 12:00 PM
27 Sep '22
Dobu Island, Papua New Guinea
01:30 PM 08:30 PM
28 Sep '22
Kuiawa Island, Papua New Guinea
07:30 AM 05:00 PM
29 Sep '22
Jacquinot Bay, PNG
08:30 AM 06:00 PM
30 Sep '22
Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
08:30 AM 11:30 PM
01 Oct '22 At sea    
02 Oct '22
Njari Island, Solomon Islands
06:30 AM 12:00 PM
02 Oct '22
Kennedy Is, Solomons
01:30 PM 10:00 PM
03 Oct '22 At sea    
04 Oct '22
Santa Ana Is, Solomons
05:30 AM 12:30 PM
05 Oct '22
Vanikoro, Solomon Islands
12:30 PM 06:00 PM
06 Oct '22
Champagne Bay, Vanuatu
12:00 PM 11:00 PM
07 Oct '22
Ambrym Island Vanuatu
07:30 AM 12:30 PM
08 Oct '22 At sea    
09 Oct '22
Yasawa Islands, Fiji
12:00 PM 07:30 PM
10 Oct '22
Lautoka, Fiji
07:00 AM

All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

16 Night Cruise sailing from Cairns to Lautoka aboard Silver Explorer.

Both humongous and humbling, Melanesia has been topping wanderlust wish lists for years. Join our team of onboard experts aboard Silver Explorer and explore this lesser known region. Leaving Cairns, travel to hot springs and birds of paradise of Papua New Guinea, exploring the island’s remarkable breadth of culture as you go. Sail on to the untouched Solomon Islands for some world class snorkelling and startling scenery. Vanuatu, home of the famous water music and champagne beach is last.

Highlights of this cruise:

Cairns
Warmly welcoming you to the natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns is a treasure trove of rich tropical beauty and incredible sea life. Swathes of rainforest spread out to the north, where you can soar over the canopy in a cable car, before looking down over narrow channels of water plummeting down gorges and crocodile-filled waterways. The diverse lands of the Atherton Tableland lie to the west, but it’s the crystal-clear waters – and life-filled reefs – of Cairns’ remarkable underwater world that draws universal adulation. Priding itself as the Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, explore Cairns’ constellation of colour, as you dive into the world’s largest and most spectacular underwater universe. Head out on a glass-bottomed boat tour to explore the 3,000 coral reef systems, and let hours drift by appreciating the waving corals and life-imbued reefs during exceptional scuba diving and snorkelling sessions. Cairns is huddled in amongst abundant swathes of rainforests, which give way to glorious crescents of golden beach. Kuranda – with its scenic railway and heritage market stalls – waits to be discovered, cloaked within the depths of the rainforest. Learn of the indigenous people of North Queensland during cultural performances, and hear the throaty reverberations of digeridoos, as you hear eternal stories handed down through time, from generation to generation. Back in Cairns, there’s always time for a coffee or a beer, or a feast on fresh oysters with glasses of Cairns’ white wines – boldly flavoured with mango and banana notes.

Alotau
Alotau is the provincial capital of the Milne Bay Province located in the southeast bay of Papua New Guinea. The town and surrounding area has been an important staging ground during World War II and we will see remains and memorials dating back or referring to the war. On a tour of the town, visitors will appreciate lovely vistas of the bay and experience the markets, which are frequented not only by locals, but also by islanders selling their products or looking for produce to take back into Milne Bay. Alotau is an important port facility for the islands and attracts many vendors of handicrafts from different islands.

Dobu
Dobu is a small island in the D’Entrecasteaux Group next to Fergusson Island and Normanby Island. The island was formerly feared because of black magic and the local “witch” doctors cursing the healthy or treating the sick. An anthropological study was done by Reo Fortune in the 1930s which resulted in the book “The Island of Sorcerers”. The island is also part of the famous Kula ring. Participants in the exchange system pride themselves with mwali and soulava (armbands and necklaces) that are given and received still today and it is interesting to see how the traditional objects have been adorned with modern paraphernalia. A stroll through the main village on the northwestern tip will show the school and church and trails leading along the shore passing traditionally thatched houses and gardens.

Santa Ana
Port Mary is the name of the bay adjacent to Ghupuna, the main village in Santa Ana. A bright white sand beach with huge shade-giving trees runs along the shoreline in front of the tidy village. The houses here are made with local materials and most are built on stilts. Islanders generally welcome visitors with traditional songs and dances performed by members of the three different villages on Santa Ana. Some local people will also set up stands offering souvenirs for purchase. The Solomons are best known for strings of traditional shell money and elegant carvings based on local stories and legends.

Lautoka
It doesn’t get much sweeter than arriving on the sun-soaked shores of the Sugar City. Fiji’s second-biggest settlement opens up a world of blissful beaches and turquoise seascapes, while its dense jungle lures the adventurous deep into its embrace. Step ashore where the first Fijians landed, and you’ll understand instantly why they chose to make this island paradise their heavenly home. Experience rich Fijian life, and see dramatic displays like warrior dances, and remarkable local practices like firewalks, which kick up burning embers into the night’s sky. Legend says the city took its name after two chiefs faced each other in a duel. A spear pierced one of the chiefs, leading to the shout of ‘lau-toka!’ or ‘spear hit!’ Sugar is Lautoka’s main trade, but its botanical gardens are a sweet insight into the tropical plant life that thrives here – from pearl white lilies to tall, fragrant orchids. Explore temples, charming cafes and mills – or barter for some of the juiciest mangoes you’ll ever taste at the city’s lively market. You’ll only be able to resist the beaches for so long, and it doesn’t get much more stunning than the Blue Lagoon – a heavenly blend of woven together turquoise shades. Remote, wild and unspoiled, these are some of the best tropical beaches in the world. There’s more rejuvenating relaxation at the mineral-rich mud pools and spas, fuelled by the volcanic activity below. Savala Island is a teardrop of sand offshore, and another beautiful place to wander with the soft powder between your toes – along sandy spits that peter out into the water. Or swim and snorkel among its envied reefs, thronging with fish life.

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