Aboard Silver Spirit with Silversea Cruises
Cruise Overview
Sometimes referred to as the Mother City, Cape Town is the most famous port in South Africa and is influenced by many different cultures, including Dutch, British and Malay.
The port was founded in 1652 by Dutch explorer Jan Van Riebeeck, and evidence of Dutch colonial rule remains throughout the region.
The port is located on one of the world's most important trade routes, and is mainly a container port and handler of fresh fruit.
Fishing is another vital industry, with large Asian fishing fleets using Cape Town as a logistical repair base for much of the year.
The region is famous for its natural beauty, with the imposing Table Mountain and Lions Head, as well as the many nature reserves and botanical gardens such as Kirstenbosch which boasts an extensive range of indigenous plant life, including proteas and ferns.
Cape Town's weather is mercurial, and can change from beautiful sunshine to dramatic thunderstorms within a short period.
A local adage is that in Cape Town you can experience four seasons in one day.
The reopening of the diamond mine at Elizabeth Bay 20 years ago has brought the development of tourism and fishing back to this small 19th century village on the barren, windswept Namib Desert coast.
One of Namibias oddities, it has everything you'd expect from a small German town - delicatessens, coffee shops and a Lutheran church.
Here, the icy but clean South Atlantic is home to seals, penguins and other marine life and the desolate beaches support flamingoes.
It was founded in 1883 when Heinrich Vogelsang purchased Angra Pequena and some of the surrounding land on behalf of Adolf Lüderitz, a Hanseat from Germany, from the local Nama chief.
Lüderitz began its life as a trading post, with other activities in fishing and guano-harvesting.
As a sign of Luderitz's revival, 1996 staged the first traditional German Karneval since 1960.
Once a whaling station, Walvis Bay provides a gateway to the extraordinary desert landscapes of Namibia and is itself an area of unusual natural beauty.
The showpiece of the Walvis Bay area is the natural lagoon where you can see flamingos in their thousands at certain times of the year, along with a variety of other wading birds such as the white pelican.
Further inland you will find the stunning Namib Desert, which provides an unlikely home for a diverse array of wildlife.
Alternatively, you could venture into the desert of Sossusvlei, whose mountainous ochre sand dunes are said to be the highest in the world, or visit the colonial town of Swakopmund.
The port was founded in 1652 by Dutch explorer Jan Van Riebeeck, and evidence of Dutch colonial rule remains throughout the region.
The port is located on one of the world's most important trade routes, and is mainly a container port and handler of fresh fruit.
Fishing is another vital industry, with large Asian fishing fleets using Cape Town as a logistical repair base for much of the year.
The region is famous for its natural beauty, with the imposing Table Mountain and Lions Head, as well as the many nature reserves and botanical gardens such as Kirstenbosch which boasts an extensive range of indigenous plant life, including proteas and ferns.
Cape Town's weather is mercurial, and can change from beautiful sunshine to dramatic thunderstorms within a short period.
A local adage is that in Cape Town you can experience four seasons in one day.
The reopening of the diamond mine at Elizabeth Bay 20 years ago has brought the development of tourism and fishing back to this small 19th century village on the barren, windswept Namib Desert coast.
One of Namibias oddities, it has everything you'd expect from a small German town - delicatessens, coffee shops and a Lutheran church.
Here, the icy but clean South Atlantic is home to seals, penguins and other marine life and the desolate beaches support flamingoes.
It was founded in 1883 when Heinrich Vogelsang purchased Angra Pequena and some of the surrounding land on behalf of Adolf Lüderitz, a Hanseat from Germany, from the local Nama chief.
Lüderitz began its life as a trading post, with other activities in fishing and guano-harvesting.
As a sign of Luderitz's revival, 1996 staged the first traditional German Karneval since 1960.
Once a whaling station, Walvis Bay provides a gateway to the extraordinary desert landscapes of Namibia and is itself an area of unusual natural beauty.
The showpiece of the Walvis Bay area is the natural lagoon where you can see flamingos in their thousands at certain times of the year, along with a variety of other wading birds such as the white pelican.
Further inland you will find the stunning Namib Desert, which provides an unlikely home for a diverse array of wildlife.
Alternatively, you could venture into the desert of Sossusvlei, whose mountainous ochre sand dunes are said to be the highest in the world, or visit the colonial town of Swakopmund.
Cruise Itinerary
Aboard Silver Spirit
Launch Year: 2009 Length: 211 Width: 27 Currency: USD Capacity: 608 Crew Count: 411 Deck Count: 8 Cabin Count: 270
Fully refurbished in 2018 for a superlative onboard adventure, the all-new Silver Spirit has never looked better nor felt cosier.
Silver Spirit offers its guests one of the most complete cruise experiences available. With one of the highest space-to-guest ratios in the business and eight superlative luxury dining options, she retains our world-famous service standards and home away from home feel. Spacious decks leave plenty of room for relaxation, yet the cosy niches make sure that there is something for everyone. Meet like-minded friends, enjoy first-class dining and relax on our original Silversea flagship.
Refurbished and remodelled in 2018, Silver Spirit is the epitome of Silversea elegance. Her guest capacity of 608, her large, open spaces, her many dining options and her all-suite accommodation make her a modern answer for ultra-luxury cruising. View the deck plan here.
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Cabin Details
Silversea’s suites offer one of the highest space-per-guest ratios of any luxury cruise accommodations. All Silversea suites have ocean views, and most include a private teak veranda so that you can breathe in the fresh sea air simply by stepping outside your door. And regardless of the ship or suite category, all guests will be pampered with the personalised services of an attentive butler.
For a truly personal experience, customise your suite with an abundance of thoughtful options and luxurious amenities from Bulgari toiletries and personalised stationery to a bar with your favourite wines and liquors. Settle in with a complimentary movie or choose instead to simply watch the ocean swim by. You can even have dinner in-suite served course by course by your butler. Then, when it’s time to retire, curl up beneath Egyptian cotton linens and a fluffy duvet, with your choice of nine different pillow types. The ultimate in luxury cruise accommodations, Silversea’s suites are your home away from home.
