Greeted by a colorful fleet of motorized rickshaws, passengers were ferried into town to explore an ornate temple and then attend a welcoming ceremony of song and dance presented by local children.
The three-day stopover in the country also included visits to Hiron Point, Charaputia, Harbaria and Kokilmoni. A high point was visiting Sundarbans mangrove forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its Bengal tigers. The ship sailed again to Bangladesh last week on a 14-day voyage that continues this week with visits to several destinations in Myanmar.
'This is a major milestone in Silversea's history that underscores our commitment to exploring some of the world's most remote and secluded regions,' said Conrad Combrink, global head of expedition planning and strategic development.
Silversea's four expedition ships are designed to access remote destinations in luxury and comfort. The on-board program features destination lectures, photo presentations and daily recaps. Exploratory Zodiac excursions and interactive walks ashore, led by experts in their field—marine biologists, ornithologists, geologists, botanists, historians, and anthropologists—are included in the fare.
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