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Embodying Silversea’s vision of modern, ultra-luxury expedition cruising, Silver Endeavour debuts as the world’s most luxurious expedition ship. Her superior ice-class capabilities, coupled with cutting-edge navigation technology enable unparalleled access to some of the farthest reaches of Earth while her unrivalled exploration equipment allows for immersive and personalised discovery while ashore. Superb design, industry-high space and service ratios, and expansive suites complete the experience ensuring guests travel in ultimate comfort, space, and luxury.
Superior suites
Silver Endeavour pushes the boundaries of discovery even further with polar cruises. A greater choice of departure dates, plus longer seasons in some of the most remote destinations on Earth make an expedition on Silver Endeavour perfect for those clients looking for a unique and luxurious adventure.
Dispelling the notion that supreme luxury and intrepid adventure are mutually exclusive, the suites aboard Silver Endeavour elevate the expedition experience into the sublime. Indeed, the beautifully designed all-suite accommodation are amongst the most spacious in expedition cruising, ranging in size from 33m² (357m²) to 174m² (1,868m²).
Offered in seven categories and spread across four public decks, all 100 suites feature a spacious private balcony and floor-to-ceiling glass windows for an unobstructed connection with each destination. Sophisticated interiors are well appointed with all the amenities needed for expedition cruising as well as a bevy of indulgent luxuries to create an elegant retreat following extraordinary adventures ashore.
Travel longer, travel deeper
Silver Endeavour pushes the boundaries of discovery even further with polar cruises. A greater choice of departure dates, plus longer seasons in some of the most remote destinations on Earth make an expedition on Silver Endeavour perfect for those clients looking for a unique and luxurious adventure.
Antarctica
Few adventures are able to ignite the imagination as much as an expedition to the vast White Continent and the wildly remote islands that dot the Southern Ocean. From the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands to South Georgia and the Falkland Islands, this extreme wilderness enchants with majestic beauty. There are two new itineraries exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, and the Falklands join Silversea’s 14 expeditions to the White Continent, including Antarctica Bridge journeys that skip the Drake Passage with Business Class flights landing at King George Island.
The Arctic & Greenland
Welcome to one of the most remote places on Earth: a dramatic region of breathtaking scenery, frozen oceans and rugged features. Under the midnight sun, glide past ancient glaciers, diamond blue icebergs and snow-capped mountains. Travellers can revel in the raw beauty of the Arctic landscapes and discover uncharted territories as Silver Endeavour ventures deeper than ever before, where very few have ever been. In addition to Silversea’s iconic Svalbard and Iceland expeditions, highlights include brand new itineraries to the Canadian High Arctic and Nunavut, and voyages navigating Greenland’s stunning western coast including the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Tata Sons (Tata) will merge Air India and Vistara by March 2024, with SIA investing 20,585 million rupees (US$250 million) in Air India as part of the transaction, giving SIA a 25.1 per cent stake in an enlarged Air India group.
SIA intends to fully fund this investment with its internal cash resources, which stood at S$17.5 billion (US$12.7 billion) as of September 30, 2022.
In addition, SIA and Tata have agreed to participate in additional capital injections, if required, to fund the growth and operations of the enlarged Air India in FY2022/23 and FY2023/24, with the amount depending on factors including the progress of the enlarged Air India’s business plan, and its access to other funding options.
The merger would bolster SIA’s presence in India, strengthen its multi-hub strategy, and allow it to continue participating directly in a large and fast-growing aviation market.
Goh Choon Phong, SIA CEO, said: “We will work together to support Air India’s transformation programme, unlock its significant potential, and restore it to its position as a leading airline on the global stage.”
Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons, added: “As part of the transformation, Air India is focusing on growing both its network and fleet, revamping its customer proposition, enhancing safety, reliability, and on-time performance.
“We are excited with the opportunity of creating a strong Air India which would offer both full-service and low-cost services across domestic and international routes.”
India is the fastest growing global economy, as well as the world’s third largest aviation market. However, India also remains underserved with low international seats per capita, signifying significant growth potential.
The combination of Air India and Vistara would bring significant synergies – Air India’s slots and air traffic rights at domestic and international airports that are not available to Vistara, and Vistara’s operational capabilities, customer base, and strong focus on customer service and product excellence.
In addition, it would reinforce Air India’s position as India’s largest international carrier and second largest domestic carrier, allow it to offer more options and connectivity for business and leisure customers, and enable it to compete as a leading global airline.