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Cruise Silver perspectives SINGAPORE ��� Silversea Cruises has announced its line-up of speakers for this year���s Silver Perspectives, the liner���s enrichment programme. Among the luminaries are renowned authors, historians, political analysts and cultural experts who will be hosting the programme, on board the different voyages for the year. The Silver Perspectives is a line-up of programmes such as lectures, demonstrations and informal discussions aimed at enriching the guests��� experience and understanding of the lands they are visiting as well as the cultures, traditions and lives of the people who live there. Guests will be able to discover different aspects of local lifestyle, from the experts��� point of view as they share their insights into the avenues of their forte, into a world that they take special attention and lend a passion to. Fans of the hit television series Downton Abbey will be pleased to know that British royalty expert Alastair Bruce of Crionaich, OBE, a consultant to the PBS Masterpiece Classic programme, will be returning to Silversea this year as a Silver Perspectives host. Also contributing as guest lecturers for the series are Leeza Gibbons, long-time television personality and author; Brian Hoey, British author, broadcaster and monarchy expert; Rick Senat, former London-based head of business affairs for Warner Brothers; Wendy Leigh, New York Times bestselling celebrity biographer; William Gurstelle, bestselling science and technology author named to Wired magazine's Smart List; Tim Hughes, Ph.D., political analyst and BBC consultant; and Patricia Schultz, #1 New York Times bestselling author and travel journalist. "We are honoured to feature such a distinguished group of international guest speakers as part of our enrichment programme this year," said Steve Odell, Silversea's president of Europe and Asia Pacific. "They will offer insights into a wide range of topics, and their talks just might inspire our guests to see the world from a whole new perspective." For a complete list of upcoming guest lecturers, including their photos, biographies and voyage dates, visit: http://www.silversea.com/life-onboard/ enrichment/guest-lecturers/. Events February 2013 A US$50 million revitalisation 10 SINGAPORE ��� After a month-long US$50 million dry dock in Singapore, Royal Caribbean International���s Legend of the Seas is now ready to showcase its line-up of features and Oasis-class amenities, along with its acclaimed complimentary and specialty dining options. On board, guests will be thrilled to know that entertainment options also include an alfresco-style movie viewing, and the addition of aerial entertainment experiences in the Centrum. All staterooms have been revitalised with new contemporary d��cor and flat-panel televisions, while a number of the Ocean View Staterooms have been converted into balconies. New stateroom categories have also been added which are the Family Junior Suite and Superior Ocean View Staterooms with floor to ceiling windows. Technology enhancements feature the Digital Wayfinders, touch screens in public areas which show the day���s programme and information on venues, services and menus onboard in six different languages including English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean; and ship-wide Wi-Fi. Taste buds will also be tantalised for guests as they treat themselves to the complimentary and specialty dining options from Chops Grille, the popular signature steakhouse; Izumi Asian Cuisine with its sushi, sashimi and hot rock plates; the exclusive Chef���s Table for a gourmet five-course menu with wine pairing for 12 guests only; and Park Caf�� which serves paninis, soups, salads made to order, in the Solarium indoor pool. Guests can also relax in the new and refreshed spots for drinks at the 60���s-inspired R Bar and Viking Crown Lounge nightclub. Through February and March, guests can enjoy the newly revitalised ship as she sails Southeast Asian itineraries from her Singapore homeport. Itinerary options include the 3-night cruises to Penang and Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang), the 4-night cruises to Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang) and Phuket, the 5-night cruise to Bangkok (Laem Chabang) and Koh Samui, and the new 7-night cruise to Puerto Princesa, Kota Kinabalu and Bandar Seri Begawan. Through February and March, guests can enjoy the newly revitalized ship as she sails Southeast Asian itineraries from her Singapore homeport. Itinerary options include the 3-night cruises to Penang and Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang), the 4-night cruises to Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang) and Phuket, the 5-night cruise to Bangkok (Laem Chabang) and Koh Samui, and the new 7-night cruise to Puerto Princesa, Kota Kinabalu and Bandar Seri Begawan. Beginning in April, the ship will sail a four night Southeast Asia itinerary roundtrip from Singapore and then reposition to Europe for the summer season. Legend of the Seas will divide her 2013 Europe summer between the Italian homeports of Rome (Civitavecchia) and Venice. The ship will then return to the Caribbean in November to offer Southern Caribbean and Panama Canal sailings. Events

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