Delve beneath the surface and explore some of the world’s most remote and rewarding dive destinations on a Silversea Cruises Scuba Diving Expedition Voyage in the western Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Silversea Cruises has revealed its 2016–2017 Scuba Diving Expedition Voyages aboard the intimate, all-suite Silver Discoverer, a 120-guest vessel and the newest member of the line’s modern expedition fleet. These voyages are focused on exceptional underwater experiences while maintaining the comfort and service expected from an ultra-luxury cruise line.
Across 2016 and 2017, Silver Discoverer will operate 20 specialist dive voyages visiting iconic locations such as the Maldives, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, the Palau archipelago and the Andaman Islands. Each itinerary highlights celebrated dive sites featuring underwater caves and tunnels, thriving coral communities, abundant reef fish and opportunities to encounter rare marine species.
“We’re delighted to offer our guests the opportunity to explore remote destinations both on land and underwater with this unique series of expedition voyages,” said Mark Conroy, managing director for the Americas, Silversea. “The Scuba Diving Expedition Voyages are designed to provide the most awe-inspiring deep sea adventures, but also include incredible destinations for snorkeling and onshore hiking explorations.”
The diving program is included at no additional charge for guests booked on these Silver Discoverer sailings. Each voyage is supported by an onboard dive master and a team of expedition experts—marine biologists, environmentalists, ecologists and geologists—who provide briefings, natural history interpretation and guidance to enhance guests’ understanding of the regions visited.
To participate in the scuba activities guests must hold an Advanced Open Water Diver certification or an equivalent qualification and are responsible for bringing their own BCD and regulators. Silversea supplies tanks, weight belts, masks and fins complimentary, ensuring guests have the core equipment needed for safe, enjoyable dives.
Beyond diving, the voyages are designed to appeal to a wide range of interests with snorkeling opportunities, shore excursions and guided hikes that showcase coastal and island ecosystems. The combination of expert-led briefings, conservation-minded programming and carefully chosen itineraries makes these expeditions well suited for experienced divers who also value learning and exploration above and below the waterline.
Whether you’re drawn to the kaleidoscopic reefs of the Great Barrier Reef, the diverse atolls of the Maldives, the dramatic seascapes of Palau, or the lesser-known marine habitats of the Andaman Islands, Silver Discoverer’s Scuba Diving Expedition Voyages present a way to access remote dive sites with luxury accommodations and a knowledgeable expedition team.
For divers seeking immersive underwater experiences paired with expert interpretation and the comfort of a boutique expedition ship, these voyages offer a compelling way to discover some of the ocean’s most remarkable and remote places.