Ultra-luxury cruise line rolls out new corporate and incentiveProgram - packed with perks

Silversea will launch a new range of corporate packages and incentive group products at AIME in Melbourne next month.

Karen Christensen, general manager Australia and New Zealand said “We have had a very successful 3-4 years, with many full ship charters for corporate and incentive groups from this market. With six small luxury ships, positioned in all seven continents around the world, Silversea can offer  a variety of  enticing destinations.”

She added, “Silversea Cruises specialises in creating unparalleled rewards programs for its own loyal past guests, therefore we are experts at creating unique meeting places for some of the world's best-known companies and leading brands.

“Our all-inclusive fares make Silversea perfect for incentive groups. Depending on which ship and destination clients choose, we can cater for 132 to 540 guests. We can assist corporations control costs, without compromising quality,” Christensen said.

“Everything is there onboard Silversea and included in the fares. Luxury all suite ocean view accommodation (with personal butler service), fine food and wine, outstanding service, 24 hour room service, all gratuities, entertainment and meeting facilities, plus the allure of the chosen travel  destination,” she said.

"With net rates starting at US$2,566 per person for a 7 day cruise itinerary, Silversea can accommodate a variety of corporate events with extraordinary flare and value. Our corporate and incentive sales experts are ready, available, and eager to assist corporate meeting planners attending AIME, with great Silversea options in Europe, Asia, Alaska or even South America and the Caribbean," Christensen said

On select voyages this year, corporate and incentive groups of 10 or more suites will enjoy an unmatched array of complimentary amenities.

1)         Complimentary Internet access.
2)         One (1) complimentary berth for every nine (9) paid berths.
3)         Complimentary upgrades for all suites from the Veranda to Deluxe Veranda category.
4)         Onboard Spending Credit of $250 per person (which can be redeemed for spa treatments, shore excursions, boutique purchases, and more).
5)         Silversea is an award-winning cruise company offering a highly personalized small ship experience that blends sophistication, aspirational worldwide destinations and an attentive international staff, ready to welcome the world's outstanding performers and achievers.

Following is a small sampling of the 2012 voyages offering the new corporate and incentive group program:

Voyage 5212: Silver Spirit departs Monte Carlo May 17 on a 7-day Mediterranean sailing to Barcelona with calls in Portofino, Livorno (Florence), Calvi (Corsica), Saint-Tropez, Marseille and Sète.

Voyage 5217: Silver Spirit departs Istanbul June 25 on a 7-day Mediterranean sailing to Athens with calls in Kusadasi, Rhodes, Crete, Santorini and Mykonos.

Voyage 4222: Silver Whisper departs Stockholm August 23 on a 7-day Northern Europe sailing to Copenhagen with calls in Tallinn, St. Petersburg (three-day/two-night stopover) and Helsinki.

Voyage 3226: Silver Shadow departs Seward August 30 on a 7-day Alaska sailing to Vancouver with calls in Sitka, Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan.

Voyage 4229: Silver Whisper departs November 1 on a 7-day Caribbean voyage, sailing roundtrip from Barbados with calls in Curaçao, Aruba, Bonaire, Isla Margarita and Grenada.