Good news for solo cruisers! Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises, recognizing that a growing number of men and women are cruising alone, either by choice or necessity, is offering specially reduced single supplements on a limited number of suites for 2004 and 2005 voyages, priced at just 110% to 125% of the published, per-person, double occupancy fare.

Silversea's award-winning, all-inclusive shipboard environment is the most comprehensive in the industry. All beverages are complimentary, including select wines, champagnes and spirits, and gratuities are also included in the fare. The crew-to-guest ratio is almost one-to-one, so single cruisers can enjoy highly personalized service.

Best available fares may also include Advance Payment Bonus (APB) savings, which require full payment for the cruise six months prior to sailing. Listed below is a small sampling of the special rate voyages. Silversea cruises also feature "Gentlemen Hosts," a real plus for single female guests looking for a dining companion or a dance partner. These rates are for Vista and Veranda Suites.

• Oct. 20-Nov. 3, 2004 – Silver Wind's "In the Wake of Columbus" 14-day transatlantic cruise from Barcelona to Barbados with port calls at Cadiz (Spain), Casablanca (Morocco), Canary Islands (Spain), and Cape Verde Islands (Voyage #2429). Rates for single travelers start at $6,045.

• Dec. 4-14, 2004 – Silver Shadow's "Mexico Riviera" 10-day cruise from Costa Rica to San Diego, calling in Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala); Acapulco, Zihuatanejo, Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) (Voyage #3434). Best available cruise-only fare for singles start at $4,275.

• Dec. 13-22, 2004 – Silver Whisper's "Caribbean Reflections" nine-day cruise from Aruba to Ft. Lauderdale, calling in Grenada, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Bart's and Tortola (Voyage #4437). Best available cruise-only fares for single travelers start at $4,663, including APB savings.

• Jan. 31-Feb 16, 2005 – Silver Cloud's "From the Barrier Reef to Siam" 16-day cruise from Cairns, Australia to Bangkok, calling in Thursday Island (Australia), Darwin (Australia), Semarang (Indonesia) and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) (Voyage #1503). Best available cruise-only fares for singles start at $7,178, including APB savings.

• Feb. 24-March 3, 2005 – Silver Whisper's "Caribbean Retreats" seven-day cruise from San Juan to San Juan, calling in Grenada, Bequia (The Grenadines), St. Lucia, Dominica and St. Bart's (Voyage #4508). Best available cruise-only fares for singles start at $2,952, including APB savings.

• Feb. 27-March 7, 2005 – Silver Shadow's "Tangos and Sambas" eight-day cruise from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro, calling in Rio Grande, Porto Belo, and Santos (Sao Paulo) (Voyage #3506). Best available cruise-only fares for singles start at $4,357, including APB savings.

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