By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network, Reported by Li Xinyi
Silver Whisper, the world’s top-tier cruise ship under Silversea Cruises, will depart from Los Angeles on January 5, 2013, embarking on an extraordinary 115-day around-the-world journey. The voyage will cross the equator four times, visit 28 countries and a total of 52 destinations, and arrive at the final stop, Fort Lauderdale, on May 1, 2013. The cost for the entire 115-day world tour is $48,114 per person, which is approximately NT$1.46 million, or about NT$13,000 per day.
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The Silver Whisper also offers private butler service, adding to the sense of luxury. (Photo provided by Silver Whisper)
The fee of $1.46 million per person includes accommodation, private butler service, gourmet meals, wine, champagne, 24-hour room service, and all gratuities. The Silver Whisper’s itinerary includes French Polynesia, New Zealand, Australia, Asia, India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Madagascar, and Mozambique in the Indian Ocean. The ship will sail through South African ports and make stops along the West African coast before heading to Central America, the Caribbean, and Fort Lauderdale. Various segments of the voyage will feature lectures on board by notable figures in their fields, such as renowned military historian and author Nigel West (Cape Town to Fort Lauderdale segment) and hostage negotiator Terry Waite (Los Angeles to Sydney segment), among others.
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The Silver Whisper will begin its luxurious cruise journey from Los Angeles next January. (Photo provided by Silver Whisper)
Passengers participating in the full circumnavigation will enjoy exclusive perks including private car transfers between the airport and the cruise ship, a welcome dinner, and one night’s stay at The Peninsula Beverly Hills in the U.S. before boarding. Guests will also be invited to an exclusive dinner at the China Club in Singapore and to “Winelands Night” in Cape Town, South Africa — which includes wine tasting, a dinner, and one night’s stay at a resort hotel within the Winelands. Additionally, all guests can participate for free in a “Desert Dinner” held on the dunes of Walvis Bay, Namibia. For those interested in experiencing a luxury cruise but looking for a shorter option, the most economical 11-day Los Angeles to Sydney journey is available at $4,999 per person (approximately NT$151,255).
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