Expedition Cruising at its Best
Silver Discoverer Cruise Review to South Pacific
16 Night Lost Atolls Of Micronesia (Palau To Fiji)
Sail date: September 28, 2015
Ship: Silver Discoverer
Cabin type: Oceanview
Cabin number: 412
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 9 years ago
Review summary
We had the opportunity to sail on the Discoverer in September on the Lost Islands of Micronesia and Melanesia, voyage 9520. The actual itinerary underwent some changes from when it was originally printed (I think that's what is showing here) and what actually was sailed. And then we had further changes due to weather while we were cruising! Rule #1 of expeditions, expect the itinerary to change. If you understand this ahead of time, you will be okay and will have a fabulous time. The ship itself was well built for what we were cruising for (smaller ship, smaller less visited ports). Everything is off-the-beaten path. We LOVED the expedition staff, their interaction throughout the day with guests, and their presentations shared during the cruise. They are each consummate professionals. Having a butler for our stateroom was a first for us; we liked it, but don't find it something we have to have for every cruise. Overall, it whet our appetite to try Silversea's classic fleet such as the Cloud, Muse, etc. We plan on cruising the Expedition fleet for the Arctic and Antarctic for sure.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Children's Programs
Service and Staff
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
It's a smaller ship and more prone to pitching/rolling if rough seas are hit. Booking on the lower decks will save you some sea-sickness; the higher you go the more you sway!
Ports of call
Koror, Palau
Ngulu Atoll, Yap, Micronesia
Yap (Caroline Islands)
Murik Lakes, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
Kopar Village, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
Madang, Papua New Guinea
Tami Islands, Papua New Guinea
Kennedy Island, Solomon Islands Did not visit port
Owaraha (Santa Ana) Island, Solomon Islands Did not visit port
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