We’re excited to let you know we have partnered with Silversea Cruises. Like us, they are passionate about discovering our planet. And they’ve made it their mission to travel to every corner of the world while you enjoy every amenity and comfort along the way. Silversea sails to more than 900 destinations from pole to pole. So whether your passion for travel leads you to the furthest reaches of the Arctic Circle or to an iconic Mediterranean square, their voyages will enable you to travel deeper to unlock once-in-a-lifetime experiences
Their ships are designed for those who delight in the thrill of discovery while enjoying luxury. All accommodations are spacious, ocean-view suites that include butler service, and most include private verandas.
The shipboard experience is heightened through a deep exploration of culinary cultures – using the lenses of food and drink to get under the skin of destinations visited.
Worldwide Destinations
Silversea sails to distinctive destinations such as the incredible Northwest and Northeast Passages and also from pole to pole. Iconic cities or remote shores, wherever you want to go, you can get there with Silversea.
Personalised Luxury
The devoted, discreet and experienced crew are the key to turning your trip into a long-lasting memory.
Intimate Luxury Ships
Silversea’s small ship cruises personify the true meaning of luxury. Ships are small enough to visit exceptional destinations and large enough to make sure that you experience everything you could dream of. That’s real luxury.
Oceanview Suites
With just over 300 suites on their largest ships, and ample public spaces on board, there is simply lots of private space for you to enjoy. All suites have an ocean view.
All Inclusive Exclusivity
With Silversea Cruises you enjoy free-flowing premium wines and spirits, delicious gourmet cuisine, in-suite dining, full butler service for every suite and of course all gratuities are included. In other words no hidden costs.
Gourmet Excellence
Innovative culinary excellence is a promise that you will savour the best gourmet experience at sea. After all, the food is as important as the destination.
All travellers joining this tour must be fully vaccinated. Your 'My Vaccine Pass' must be brought on the tour as proof of full Covid 19 vaccination.
It is important that the date of your final dose is at least 14 days before the tour departure date.
All travellers joining this cruise must be fully vaccinated. Your 'My Vaccine Pass' must be brought on the cruise as proof of full Covid 19 vaccination.
It is important that the date of your final dose is at least 14 days before the cruise departure date.
To safeguard your deposit and tour payment in the event of you having to cancel your reservation or curtail your tour, we highly recommend you take out travel insurance.
call us on 0800 868 748 if you like a travel insurance quote
The bike trails in the Hawke’s Bay are easy to ride and generally flat and smooth. Introductory Level.
If you have never ridden an E-Bike before we can help you learn, usually in 15 minutes. These trails are great to build confidence and increase your riding skills.
Needless to say the fitter you are the more you will enjoy the rides. Most days, 2 – 3 hours on an E-Bike (with frequent breaks).
All clients and support crew are required to be fully vaccinated.
Extensive Terms and Conditions are outlined in the free Information Pack
To safeguard your deposit and tour payment in the event of you having to cancel your reservation or curtail your tour, we highly recommend you take out travel insurance.
call us on 0800 868 748 if you like a travel insurance quote
The bike trails in the Hawke’s Bay are easy to ride and generally flat and smooth. Introductory Level.
If you have never ridden an E-Bike before we can help you learn, usually in 15 minutes. These trails are great to build confidence and increase your riding skills.
Needless to say the fitter you are the more you will enjoy the rides. Most days, 2 – 3 hours on an E-Bike (with frequent breaks).
All clients and support crew are required to be fully vaccinated.
Extensive Terms and Conditions are outlined in the free Information Pack
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Along with Silversea, our top priority has always been to safeguard the health and safety of our guests, tour leaders and those in the countries we visit. With the current changing times that we are living in, there are some new protocols when travelling overseas that we need to be aware of.
Vaccinations for All
All embarking crew and guests must have been fully vaccinated prior to sail date in order to board the ship.
This is also a new policy, that we at Tours Direct are also following for all our overseas tours.
Most major airlines flying from New Zealand, will also require that all passengers be fully vaccinated prior to being allowed to board the aircraft.
Testing for All
All crew and guests will be required to take a COVID-19 test prior to boarding. Only those who test negative will be permitted to board the ship. All guests will undergo pre-embarkation health screening including an enhanced health questionnaire and touchless temperature check.
Guests will also need to comply with local health regulations in the country of embarkation. These could include an additional COVID-19 test (PCR or other) that may be required to enter the country or port of departure.
At this stage, safety requirements for travel are evolving very rapidly. The latest information regarding safety regulations for your voyage will be communicated to you no later than 30 days prior to sailing.
Masks
All guests will be required to wear a mask in all indoor public areas, terminals and during shore excursions. Crew will be wearing masks at all times. Nevertheless, guests will not be required to wear masks while seated in restaurants, at tables in bars, and in outdoor areas in which physical distancing can be maintained.
Verified Shore Excursions
All itineraries have been revised to include only low-risk destinations with approved contingency plans. Guests wishing to go ashore in port will only be allowed to do so with a verified shore excursion party. These verified shore excursions ensure that all Silversea health and safety measures are met, including mandatory testing of all tour guides.
Physical Distancing
Thanks to the intimate size of the ships and the abundance of space, the ships can guarantee physical distancing with only minor reconfigurations to onboard public areas.
Our flexible embarkation procedure will be further relaxed by the implementation of staggered check-in times at various locations on the pier. This will ensure ample space for every guest to embark in comfort and safety.
Sanitation
Extensive cleaning and sanitation measures have been introduced to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness are met. These around the clock measures include constant sanitation of public and high-traffic areas. Suites will be disinfected twice daily. Departure terminals will be subject to continual disinfection on all surfaces both before and after embarkation.
Upon embarkation, guests will be provided with a portable sanitisation kit, which will include hospital grade hand sanitiser. Hand sanitising points will be placed in easily accessible and strategic points throughout the ship.
Enhanced Air Filtration
The highest grade of medical air filters (MERV 13 or HPA according to HVAC standards) have been installed on board the ships. On each of the ships, the HVAC systems supply fresh, filtered air from outdoors to all areas. This continual intake of fresh air means old air is replaced, with a full total air change per hour – well above the minimum required.
Medical Facilities & Expert Response
Onboard medical care is stronger than ever, with enlarged teams of doctors and/or nurses on each ship, as well as state-of-the-art equipment enhancements. Additionally, all ships have been appointed with an Infection Control Officer. This person is responsible for ensuring that all enhanced sanitary measures are met.