For Couples Celebrating Their 10th Anniversary!

Hi Everyone,

I received this press release from Silversea and thought it would be
of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are
available on my web site.

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Ray
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SILVERSEA CRUISES ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE OFFER
FOR COUPLES CELEBRATING THEIR 10TH
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY IN 2004

(Ft. Lauderdale, FL - April 8, 2004) Silversea Cruises today announced
a special incentive for couples celebrating their 10th Wedding
Anniversary in 2004.

The ultra-luxury cruise line, which is also celebrating its 10th
Anniversary, is offering a bottle of Dom Pérignon Champagne and a $250
(per suite) shipboard credit to couples sailing on any of its cruises
this year and whose 10th Wedding Anniversary falls on any date in
2004. Cruises must be booked by July 31, 2004, and the line needs to
be advised of the guests’ 10th Anniversary at least 30 days prior to
sailing. Proof of wedding date will also be required at the time of
booking.

“This is a very attractive offer for those sophisticated couples
looking for a truly unique way to celebrate their 10th Wedding
Anniversary,” said David Morris, Silversea’s Senior Vice President,
North America Sales. “While the offer is available on all sailings
this year, our 10th Anniversary Voyages are the perfect match for 10th
Anniversary couples. With stopovers in some of the world’s most
romantic cities, award-winning cuisine, and a roster of gala events,
our 10th Anniversary Voyages offer the ideal setting where couples can
feel like pampered honeymooners as they celebrate their ten years
together.”

The 10th Anniversary Collection:

Across the Bering Sea - On May 23, 2004, Silver Shadow sails from
Tokyo to Anchorage on a 14-day voyage (#3412) that crosses the Bering
Sea and International Dateline, giving guests an extra day to
celebrate. Early Booking Incentive fares start at $5,721 per person.

Mediterranean Tapestry - Silver Whisper departs Rome on May 31, 2004,
on a 7-day voyage (# 4415) to Barcelona that calls in Italy and Spain,
where guests can explore Florence’s famous Uffizi Gallery or enjoy a
Chopin piano recital on Palma. Early Booking Incentive fares start at
$4,187 per person.

La Dolce Vita - Silversea’s Chief Executive Officer, Albert Peter,
will be aboard for a lively celebration of la dolce vita when Silver
Wind sails from Rome on June 14, 2004, on a 7-day voyage (#2417) to
Monte Carlo, featuring stopovers in some of Italy’s most beautiful
ports. Early Booking Incentive fares start at $4,031 per person.

Scandinavian Summer - On July 8, 2004, Silversea’s flagship, Silver
Cloud, will set sail from Copenhagen on a 7-day voyage (#1421) to
Stockholm, featuring a three-day stopover in historic St. Petersburg
where guests will be treated to a grand ball at Peterhof Palace. Early
Booking Incentive fares start at $4,357 per person.

Dalmatian Delights - On July 28, 2004, guests will embark Silver Wind
in Venice for a 12-day roundtrip voyage (#2422) dedicated to members
of Silversea’s Venetian Society. With calls in Italy, Croatia, Greece
and Yugoslavia, this exciting voyage features an exclusive masked
Venetian Ball. Early Booking Incentive fares start at $7,355 per
person.

Atlantic Impressions - Silversea’s flagship, Silver Cloud, will sail
from London on August 15, 2004, on a 15-day voyage (#1426) to
Southampton that calls in Spain, Portugal, Morocco and France. Guests
on this unique voyage will be treated to an exclusive musical event at
Lisbon’s 16th-century Convento do Beato. Early Booking Incentive fares
start at $8,811 per person.

Alaska Harbors - On August 16, 2004, Silver Shadow departs Vancouver
for a 7-day voyage (#3420) to Seattle that showcases all the untamed
grandeur and spectacular scenery of Alaska’s famed Inside Passage.
Highlights of the voyage include an authentic salmon bake at
Mendenhall Glacier. Early Booking Incentive fares start at $3,418 per
person.

The Grand Crossing - Silver Whisper sails from London on September 14,
2004, on a 16-day trans-Atlantic crossing (#4427) to New York City.
Rich in nostalgia and elegance, this voyage features a private
reception for Silversea guests at the prestigious John F. Kennedy
Library and Museum. Early Booking Incentive fares start at $6,408 per
person.

Tropical Adventures - Capping off the 10th Anniversary collection is
Silver Whisper’s 11-day voyage (#4432) from Fort Lauderdale to Fort
Lauderdale, which departs on November 8, 2004, and navigates the
sun-drenched waters of the Caribbean. Guests will have a chance to
explore the diverse and intriguing cultures of Guatemala, Honduras,
Costa Rica, Colombia and Mexico. Advance Payment Bonus fares start at
$3,951 per person.

For more detailed information on Silversea ships, worldwide
itineraries, and the 10th Anniversary Voyages, visit the line’s Web
site at www.silversea.com.

Silversea Cruises is recognized as an innovator in the luxury segment,
offering guests large-ship amenities aboard four intimate vessels,
Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, and Silver Whisper, all
designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance.
For the seventh consecutive year, Silversea Cruises was named best
small-ship line in the 2002 readers’ survey conducted by Condé Nast
Traveler magazine. For the fifth time, Silversea was selected “Number
One” small-ship line in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2003.
2004 will be an exciting year as Silversea celebrates its 10th
anniversary. Look for upcoming announcements about gala events and
special programs to celebrate the line’s ten years of excellence.

For more information on Silversea Cruises, please contact a travel
agent.

Darn, it's our 15th - but we sailed on them 5 years ago for OUR 10th -
I think that should count!

We are celebrating our 10th on Zuidy next month. Unfortunately
Silversea is way out of our budget. It seems that for $4,000 minimum
per couple, they can afford their own Dom.

Ray Goldenberg wrote:
Hi Everyone,

I received this press release from Silversea and thought it would be
of interest...snip...

The ultra-luxury cruise line, which is also celebrating its 10th
Anniversary, is offering a bottle of Dom Pérignon Champagne and a $250
(per suite) shipboard credit to couples sailing on any of its cruises
this year and whose 10th Wedding Anniversary falls on any date in
2004. Cruises must be booked by July 31, 2004, and the line needs to
be advised of the guests’ 10th Anniversary at least 30 days prior to
sailing. Proof of wedding date will also be required at the time of
booking...snip