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Silversea adds a third pricing option, the pared-down 'essential' fareSilversea adds a third pricing option, the pared-down 'essential' fare

Silversea Cruises introduced a voyage-only 'essential' fare and made its 'port-to-port' fare available for all voyages and eligible for the same promotions and savings as the all-inclusive 'door-to-door' fare.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

March 20, 2024

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In addition, 'port-to-port' is now included in Silversea’s fare guarantee program.

'We are delighted to offer our guests a broadened pricing structure to accommodate a more diverse array of preferences, providing the luxury of choice,' said Roberto Verdino, Silversea’s SVP revenue management.

'Essential' fare

With this new pricing option, travelers have the flexibility to arrange their own air, transfers and shore experiences. Subject to stricter terms and conditions, the time-sensitive essential fare does not include shore excursions on oceangoing voyages, however excursions, expedition gear and charter flights are included with expedition voyages.

What's included in each fare type

The new option complements Silversea's most popular fare, door-to-door, that bundles in private executive transfers between home and airport, international flights with business class upgrades available at reduced rates, shore excursions, and more.

The newly enhanced port-to-port option is now available with all voyages, and provides an ideal choice for those who prefer to make independent pre- and post-cruise travel arrangements, but still want shore excursions included. As well as benefiting from the fare guarantee program, travelers booking port-to-port fares will now be eligible for the same promotions and savings as those sailing on door-to-door fares.

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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