By
Rebecca Gibson |
Silversea Cruises has altered four of its Black Sea itineraries due to the unsettled political situation in Ukraine.
Removing calls to Yalta, Sevastopol and Odessa, Silversea has introduced three new nine-day voyages onboard Silver Spirit and Silver Cloud, while Silver Spirit’s 21-28 July roundtrip voyage from Istanbul, will now call in Trabzon, Turkey. The ship will also visit Sochi, Russia; Sinop, Turkey; Constanta, Romania; and Nessebur, Bulgaria.
Retaining the original Black Sea ports of Constanza and Nessebur, the new nine-day voyages – which include Silver Cloud's 13 October sailing and Silver Spirit's 20 August and 29 September cruises – will include calls at Izmir in Turkey. The itineraries also feature various Greek destinations such as Kavala, Thessaloniki, Volos, Myrina, Skiathos and Piraeus. The vessels will also sail through the historic Dardanelles and Bosphorus passages.
Passengers sailing on the three new itineraries can also enjoy a complimentary full-day Silversea Experience in Bucharest – renowned as the ‘Paris of the East’ – after departing from Constanta, Romania. Highlights include a scenic drive through Romania’s countryside, a traditional Romanian-style lunch and a visit to various attractions including the Palace of Parliament, Patriarchal Hill, open-air Village Museum and Revolution Square. Alternatively, guests may opt for a US$200 per guest onboard credit.
“The safety and well-being of our guests is always our top priority,” said Kristian Anderson, Silversea’s senior vice president and general manager for the Americas. “These new itineraries eliminate the uncertainty surrounding Ukraine, while providing our guests with peace of mind and attractive destinations for their ultra-luxury cruise vacation.”