Silversea Cruises recently refurbished Silver Wind is to offer a revised selection of dining options which are to be hosted by Relais & Chateaux Grand Chef Jacques Thorel.

He, together with Silversea’s corporate executive chef; Rudi Scholdis have created 60 new dishes to go with the three-course dining options.

Some of the new dishes include; roasted wild boar with porcini mushrooms, breast of pigeon slow-cooked with foie gras and truffle shavings and layered partridge tart with rouennaise sauce.

Alongside the new dining options Silversea is to host a culinary arts cruise onboard Silver Wind in December.

For the full press release see The Cruise News.

Silversea Cruises are offering 13 golf themed cruises onboard Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper as part of their 2009 Silver Links program.

The Silver Links voyages will offer optional golfing excursions at a variety of ports including St Lucia and Monte Carlo. With the popularity of golf constantly increasing it gives guests the chance to experience cruising and take part in something that they enjoy.

Guests onboard will enjoy spacious, ocean-view accommodation with private verandas and award-winnign cuisine.

For the full press release see The Cruise News.

Silversea Cruises has launched its new full-colour Voyage Atlas for 2009. The brochure will focus on the luxury and exotic destinations for all four of its cruise ships and new expedition ship.

The brochure will be available in print and online and will offer over 130 fascinating itineraries and an additional 26 expeditions. The schedule for 2009 will cover seven continents, over 80 countries with more than 300 destinations. The brochure will cover all relevant information including deck plans and shore excursions.

The four cruise ships are Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper. The new expedition ship is Prince Albert II.

 “Our new Voyage Atlas provides a window into an exclusive world where easygoing luxury, exploration and discovery blend together to create the most enriching travel experience,” said David Morris, Silversea’s executive vice president of worldwide sales and marketing.  “For our guests, luxury travel is a lifestyle of countless indulgences — from the serenity of breakfast on a private veranda or a soothing body wrap and massage, to an exciting adventure by Zodiac craft to discover an isolated culture.  With Silversea, the possibilities are endless.”

The award-winning Silversea Cruises has been announced as the winner of another award. They have now won Travel + Leisure magazine’s ‘World’s Best Award’ for 2008. The cruise line has won the award seven times after topping the ‘Small-Ship Cruise Line’ category.

The award winner is determined by Travel + Leisure magazine’s subscribers who rate the companies based on certain characteristics under different categories including cabins, food, service, itineraries, activities and value.

“It is an honor for us to receive this recognition from the readers of Travel + Leisure and our valued guests,” said Amerigo Perasso, Silversea president and CEO.  “Discerning travelers are seeking unique experiences and adventures without sacrificing the luxuries of life and this is the type of travel lifestyle we make it our mission to deliver.”

Added Perasso, “Although this is the seventh time Silversea has taken first place in this poll, it’s been a few years since our last win, so this achievement is especially significant for us.  Clearly, it is a sign that the company is headed in the right direction and deserves to be recognized as the undisputed leader in our market segment.”