Journey Beyond has launched a package that combines two iconic rail journeys – The Ghan and the Indian Pacific – with a cruise provided by Silversea Cruises.

The Ultimate West by Land and Sea package is an 28-day journey that laps half of Australia, with only one departure for 2024.

New TIME NZ sponsors Silversea Cruises and Mint Payments, along with loyal sponsor Expedia TAAP have announced the recipients of their mentee scholarships, starting 8 March.

Angela Webber from House of Travel will be sponsored by Silversea Cruises, Danielle Mueth from First Light Travel by Mint, and Zaheda Davies, NZ Travel Brokers by Expedia TAAP.

Tauck will offer small ship ocean cruises from New York City to Quebec City aboard the Silversea ship Silver Shadow in the fall of 2023.

This marks the company’s latest expansion into domestic cruising and furthering its partnership with Silversea.

Silversea launched a new travel trade incentive this week and at the same time took the opportunity to re-engage with some 120 agents and brokers at a function in the Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour.

With the Learn & Sell Silversea to Win incentive, each new booking wins a bottle of Pommery Champagne.

Flight Centre’s Travel Expos reached Auckland this weekend after successful events in Christchurch and Wellington.

Silversea guests will now receive free economy-class air and transfers included as standard on most newly released voyages in the 2020-2021 collection.

Adam Armstrong will join Silversea Cruises as managing director Australia & New Zealand. Currently associate vice president & managing director Australia & New Zealand for Royal Caribbean, Armstrong joins Silversea at a time of growth and a period of significant investment in Australia and New Zealand for the cruise line.

Silversea has unveiled plans for its first-ever ship lengthening.

The transformation of the company’s Silver Spirit will happen early next year at the Palermo shipyard of Fincantieri.

Starting in early March, Silver Spirit will be lengthened by inserting a prebuilt 49-foot-long midsection housing 6 Silver Suites, 26 Veranda Suites and 2 Panorama Suites.