Variety of Itineraries on Extraordinary Ships

Silversea provides a host of itineraries and departures for exploring Antarctica. Its six-night Antarctica fly-cruise is the fastest and most direct route. It flies you straight into the heart of the region in only two hours. You skip the Drake Passage, flying to Antarctica from Punta Arenas. Another option is to sail the Drake Passage and take in more of Antarctica's magnificence along the way.

You can also choose a 21-night voyage that includes the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, as well as other variations and lengths of cruises that feature the Antarctica experience. Sail on Silversea's small ice-class expedition ships designed to travel into polar regions that larger ships simply cannot reach. Each ship hosts just 200 to 274 guests in all-suite accommodations for an intimate experience.

Exploration of Nature and More

Each expedition is personalized based on your individual interests, needs, abilities, and expectations while on board and ashore. You don complimentary expedition gear and will experience up to twice-daily Zodiac landings (weather permitting). Opportunities include kayaking and hiking that can get you up close to view the region's natural landscapes and native wildlife. See such spectacular sights as glaciers, icebergs, and ice floes, plus the chance for magnificent discovery of humpback whales, seals, penguins and such native birds as petrels, terns, gulls, and skuas.

Expedition Team Experts

Silversea's expedition team are experts in their specialized fields. During your voyage, you will explore with and learn from marine biologists, ornithologists, glaciologists, photographers, and more during truly immersive excursions. They offer guided walks as part of your Antarctic expeditions where they share their knowledge while pointing out and identifying wildlife as well as glacial and geological structures and other exciting sightings along the way. Once back on board, lectures from the expedition team reflect and expand on the day's unforgettable discoveries. They also lead onboard discussions and workshops further sharing their passions and knowledge.

The Southernmost Hotel on Earth

By the end of 2025, Silversea is set to introduce another level to their Antarctica adventures. The cruise line will open a new 150-room hotel called The Cormorant at 55 South in Puerto Williams, Chile—the southernmost city on Earth. The seamless Silversea Expeditions experience is further enhanced for those on the Antarctica fly-cruise program. They fly from Chile's capital city Santiago directly to Puerto Williams and then on to King George Island in Antarctica.

The hotel overlooks the Beagle Channel, is surrounded by pristine forest, and boasts views of the water and picturesque snow-capped Patagonian mountains. Guest amenities include a restaurant, a bar and lounge, fitness center, and gift shop where you can purchase handicrafts and art by local artisans.