Papeete to Papeete
The islands of French Polynesia may be half a world away but those who do make the journey are richly rewarded. From island-hopping utopic atolls, diving crystal-clear seas alive with marine life and enjoying mountain hiking the likes of which you’ve never experienced, this cruise packs in as much adventure as it does relaxation. Departing from Tahiti, this round trip includes an overnight stay in Bora Bora so you can really soak up the sights.
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Wellness should be about balanced indulgence, not self-sacrifice - that's the philosophy behind Silversea's new programme called Otium, named after the Roman leisure time dedicated to bathing, talking, singing, drinking, eating and relaxing. The easygoing regime includes a 24-hour room-service menu of comfort food, as well as new spa treatments, relaxing baths and hot chocolate served on your balcony.
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Award-winning Silver Shadow has all the hallmarks of extreme luxury at sea. With one of the highest space-to-guest ratios at sea, Silver Shadow is a firm favourite in the Silversea fleet.
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