Silversea Cruises’ Exclusive Land Tour — Monaco F1 Grand Prix

Written/Compiled and Reported by Wei Ruiwei

The allure of cruise travel lies not only in the premium accommodations and entertainment onboard, but also in the excitement, uniqueness, and quality of the shore excursions. Silversea Cruises, famed for its sophistication and a multiple winner of “Best Luxury Cruise Line,” as well as being voted “World’s Best” by readers of Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure, will offer an optional two-day land tour (May 24, 2012 departure) alongside the “70th Monaco Grand Prix.” This gives guests the chance to witness the thrilling F1 races live.

This itinerary includes a two-day, one-night stopover in Monaco on May 26 (Saturday). On that day, passengers will enjoy reserved seats in Section K to witness the practice session (known as the Free Practice), observe the adrenaline-pumping sight of F1 cars speeding toward them, then decelerating and accelerating again into the next turn.

In the evening, guests can attend an exclusive cocktail party hosted on board by the ship’s captain and a former Formula 1 race car driver, followed by a Mediterranean and Monaco-themed dinner at La Terrazza. The next day (Sunday), passengers will return to their reserved seats to watch the most exciting part of the competition — the championship battle. This land tour package includes a guided round-trip transfer between the ship and the race venue, as well as an essential fan gift pack, which contains binoculars, the official program of the “70th Monaco Grand Prix,” plus souvenirs such as a tote bag, cap, seat cushion, and protective earplugs. Priced at $1,799 per person, this tour is only available on the Silver Spirit’s May 24 departure. The cruise begins in Barcelona and concludes in Rome.

Interested travelers must make a reservation before January 24, 2012. For bookings or more information, please contact Taiwan’s general agent, Dameng Travel Agency, or call the toll-free hotline: 808 908 793 (Hong Kong) / 800 616 7056 (Singapore), or visit www.silversea.com.