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Luxury travel Blog post November 1, 2017
Antigua's English Harbour in Antigua, which dates to the late 1700s, seen from Shirley Heights.

JD Lasica / Special to Cruiseable

Antigua's English Harbour in Antigua, which dates to the late 1700s, seen from Shirley Heights.

Silversea offers free shore excursions in Caribbean

Offer available in spring 2018 on select sailings aboard Silver Muse & Silver Wind

recently hurricane-ravaged areas with free shore excursions in every port on select cruises aboard Silver Wind and Silver Muse. The move does represent a substantial savings for cruisers. 

Guests can hop around Antigua's historic English Harbour and Nelson's Dockyard, a UNESCO World Heritage site, check out celebrity hideaways in the Grenadines while sailing on a catamaran or soak in the scenic white-sand beaches of Grand Turk on horseback — at no extra charge.

Drone footage of the marina at St. George's, capital of Grenada.
JD Lasica / Special to CruiseableDrone footage of the marina at St. George's, capital of Grenada.

Rundown of the complimentary tours

Here are just a few of the complimentary tours:

Nutmeg and Waterfall (St. George's, Grenada): It’s a spice of life experience with a half-day excursion that explores the spice production process during visits to the Dougaldston Estate, Gouyave Nutmeg Factory and Concord Falls, where nutmeg and cocoa trees grow along the flanks of the hills of the tropical forest.

Turtles and Snorkeling (Bridgetown, Barbados): Guests get to swim with the turtles and discover the undersea beauty along the coast of Barbados during this snorkeling adventure that begins with a relaxing ride aboard a sleek, comfortable catamaran.

Bring out your inner botanist with the Botanical Gardens and Suspension Bridge (Fort-de-France, Martinique): This half-day excursion visits the Balata Church, which offers panoramic views of the city and bay. Next, proceed to the Botanical Garden. Here, explore the island's flora and fauna via a guided walking tour and the scenic suspension bridge.

The promotion is available in U.S. and Canadian markets for new bookings made through Nov. 30, 2017, and may be combined with a $199 round-trip economy air offer available on select Caribbean sailings from dozens of gateway cities in the U.S. and Canada.Following is a list of the voyages offering free shore excursions, all of which also feature the $199 round-trip economy air offer.

Silver Muse is the newest ship from Silversea, offering luxurious cruises around the world.
Courtesy of SilverseaSilver Muse is the newest ship from Silversea, offering luxurious cruises around the world.

Caribbean itineraries for two Silverseas ships

Following is a list of the voyages offering free shore excursions, all of which also feature the $199 round-trip economy air offer.

Silver Wind departs Feb. 4, 2018, on a seven-day voyage from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan with calls in Grand Turk, Samana, Spanish Town, St. Thomas, and St. Barts. Fares start at $3,600 per guest. Silver Wind departs Feb. 18 on a 7-day roundtrip voyage from San Juan with calls in Spanish Town, St. Maarten, St. Kitts, Martinique, Antigua and Jost Van Dyke. Fares start at $3,500 per guest. Silver Wind departs Feb. 25 on a 10-day round-trip voyage from San Juan with calls in Spanish Town, St. Barts, St. Lucia, Grenada, Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Guadeloupe, Antigua and Tortola. Fares start at $4,200 per guest.

On March 11 she does a 7-day round-trip voyage from San Juan with calls in Spanish Town, St. Kitts, Antigua, St. Maarten, St. Barts, and Tortola. Early Booking Bonus fares start at $2,880 per guest.

On March 23 she departs on a 7-day round-trip voyage from San Juan with calls in St. Barts, St. Kitts, Antigua, St. Lucia, Guadeloupe and St. Maarten. Early Booking Bonus fares start at $3,060 per guest.

On March 30 the Wind sails for seven days from San Juan to Fort Lauderdale with calls in St. Barts, Tortola, Samana, Grand Turk and Key West. Early Booking Bonus fares start at $2,880 per guest.

View of sweeping Half Moon Bay on the Atlantic side of St. Kitts, seen from Monkey Hill.
JD Lasica / Special to CruiseableView of sweeping Half Moon Bay on the Atlantic side of St. Kitts, seen from Monkey Hill.

The new Silver Muse departs March 13, 2018, on a nine-day round-trip voyage from Fort Lauderdale with calls in Cozumel, Belize City, Santo Tomás de Castilla, Roatán Island and Key West. Early Booking Bonus fares start at $3,870 per guest. Then on March 22 Silver Muse makes a 13-day voyage from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan with calls in Grand Turk, Tortola, St. Kitts, Martinique, Barbados, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Antigua, St. Barts and St. Thomas. Early Booking Bonus fares start at $5,490 per guest.

Along with the free tours, Silversea offers a variety of all-inclusive shipboard amenities, including a selection of complimentary wines, premium spirits, specialty coffees, bottled water, juices and soft drinks; in-suite bar stocked with guests' preferences; in-suite 24-hour dining service; lecture and enrichment programs; round-trip transportation into town (in most ports); onboard gratuities (exclusive of spa treatments), and at least one hour of free Wi-Fi per guest per day.

Interested in any of these sailings?

If you're interested in any of these sailings with free shore excursions, contact Cruiseable's Business Department at 1-877-322-3773 or email us and our travel professionals will hook you up.

Patti Pietschmann
I'm the LA Travel Diva and spend time cruising with first mate Richard, traveling the world, reviewing fine restaurants, going to plays, movies and events. It's the good life.

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