Seriously, 60% Off Silversea 2010 Sailings Plus Free Air

Silversea is making it really tough to resist booking a 2010 cruise. Yesterday they announced 60% savings on most 2010 fares and, if you book by December 31, the cruise line will also throw in complimentary economy air.

Dubbed the Silver Savings program, Silversea is promising the best discounts to those who book early. The 60% savings applies to the Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper, and Silver Spirit. The line's expedition ship, Prince Albert II, is offering 50% savings on various savings.

Silver Savings replaces the early booking and advance payment programs. Venetian Society Savings (for past guest), Extended Voyage Savings (combining two or more consecutive voyages), and Solo Travelers fare will continue to be offered next year.

This new program also includes free roundtrip economy air from 22 gateways and ground transfers from the airport to the pier and back.

Sample 60% Off Cruise Fares

AFRICA: Silver Wind's January 23, 10-day cruise (#2003) sailing roundtrip from Cape Town with calls in East London, Maputo, Richard's Bay, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Mossel Bay. Silver Savings fares start at $4,238 per person, including roundtrip air.

CARIBBEAN: Silver Shadow's March 30, 7-day cruise (#3007) sailing roundtrip from Barbados with calls in St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Bart's, Tortola and Bequia. Silver Savings fares start at $2,758 per person, including roundtrip air.

FAR EAST: Silver Whisper's February 5, 9-day cruise (#4003) from Singapore to Hong Kong with calls in Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Hue/Danang (port of Chan May), Ha Long Bay and Haiphong. Silver Savings fares start at $4,918 per person, including roundtrip air.

MEDITERRANEAN: Silver Spirit's May 29, 7-day cruise (#5015) from Rome to Venice with calls in Sorrento, Sicily, Kotor and Dubrovnik. Silver Savings fares start at $4,358 per person, including roundtrip air.

SOUTH AMERICA: Silver Cloud's February 4, 8-day cruise (#1003) from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro with calls in Punta del Este, Itajai, Sao Paulo (port of Santos) and Parati. Silver Savings fares start at $4,238 per person, including roundtrip air.

For more information, talk with your travel agent or call Silversea at 1-(877) 215-9986.

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