Silver Discoverer: Ship Review from Ralph Grizzle on Vimeo. Transcript: This beach in this remote village in Russia’s Far East marks the end of wonderful two-week voyage on Silversea Expeditions’ Silver Discoverer. We witnessed spectacles of nature. We spent time in Zodiacs … [Read more...]
On Silver Discoverer In Russia’s Far East: In Pursuit Of The Reindeer Herders
We couldn't have asked for a more diverse or event-filled day on Silver Discoverer. Our morning started off with a hike through a glacial valley, past bubbling streams, and across Arctic tundra, to a lake on a day warm enough to merit a splash. The landscape - and the day were … [Read more...]
On Silver Discoverer: Visiting Remote Tymlat Village, Plus, An Interview With Conrad Combrink
On Silver Discoverer, Cruising Russia's Far East There are only a little more than 8,000 Koriak people in the world. A handful of them greeted us when our zodiacs pulled ashore this afternoon in Tymlat Village. Before entering the village, our spirits were cleansed through a … [Read more...]
Silver Discoverer Day 1 – Boarding In Nome To Cruise Russia’s Far East
Day 1 — Nome, Alaska, U.S.A. Once all guests have embarked, we depart on our spectacular 15-day, Great Northern Expedition. This afternoon we will be introduced to our expedition team and participate in the safety drill before setting sail. It is 2 a.m. Some things are clear. … [Read more...]
Cruising’s Quest For More Varied Cuisine
Cruise Ship Dining Options Demystified Two decades ago, dining aboard a cruise ship was a straightforward affair: Dinners were either early-seating (served at around 5:30 p.m.) or late seating (at around 8 p.m.) Tables were set, and you dined with the same guests and enjoyed the … [Read more...]