Antarctica Fly & Cruise
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King George Island return
6 - 15 days
Ocean Cruise Holiday
Silver Endeavour
Multiple departures
Overview
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Here’s to finding the edge of your comfort zone at the edge of the Earth on a once-in-a-lifetime voyage to Antarctica. With private charters, 5-star accommodations, and a stay at the Southernmost Hotel on Earth℠, enjoy attentive hospitality that enhances your every moment. Skip The Drake Passage for a seamless flight to The Last Continent and begin exploring sooner. Embrace the silence and awe of wild beauty as Expedition Leaders take you down untrodden paths, deep into the Antarctic Wilderness. Uncover the wonders of Antarctica that most miss, following your curiosity to the edge of the earth, and embracing the joy of untouched beauty.
The Cormorant at 55 South℠
Discover the creation of The Southernmost Hotel on Earth℠ — where unrivaled hospitality meets unparalleled access to Antarctica. From Puerto Williams to Antarctica, experience the signature Silversea service at every step of the journey. Starting January 2026.
The Southern most hotel in the world
Navigate the frozen desert like brave explorers, while enjoying the warmth of uncompromised comfort. Starting January 2026, guests embarking on an Antarctica Fly Cruise will begin their Expedition with the signature Silversea hospitality — at The Cormorant at 55 SouthSM. Named after the unique locationof the property and the resilient seabird known for extraordinary journeys, The Cormorant bestowsgood fortune on our guests embarking on their greatest adventure yet. The Southernmost Hotel onEarthSM offers unrivaled service and unparalleled access to the world’s most remote and remarkabledestination: The White Continent. Dare to roam where few have followed and experience once-in-alifetime in a place untouched by time.
Inclusions
- All onboard luxury inclusions
- 24-hour gourmet dining service
- Butler service in every suite
- Beverages (including champagne, select wines, and spirits)
- Multiple restaurants with diverse cuisine and open-seating dining
- Onboard entertainment
- Spa and Fitness Center
- Unlimited free Wi-Fi
- Onboard gratuities
- Shore excursions
- Complimentary transportation into town in most ports
When to go
October to December
At this early stage in the season, wildlife is vibrant and active. See penguins building nests, seals basking in the sun, the arrival of migratory birds and spectacular landscapes draped in snow.
December to February
Chicks start to hatch and can be seen in large colonies. Chances to see whales increase as they migrate here to feed. This is the peak of the austral summer, with nearly 24 hours of daylight.
February to March
Chicks are fledging and whale sightings are at their peak. The ice begins to retreat, revealing more of the rugged coastline and the days start to shorten, providing stunning sunrises and sunsets.
Advertised pricing is based on per person twin share, correct as of 5 June 2025.
6 days
Maximize your time for discovery, exploring the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife of the White Continent in unparalleled comfort.
King George Island return
From $16,500pp twin share Superior Veranda Suite
SAVE up to $11,000 per person
Advertised pricing is based on 26 October 2025 departure
Hotel - All voyages embarking/debarking in King George Island include:
For 2025 voyages
One pre-cruise hotel night in Punta Arenas, where guests will receive or exchange the complimentary expedition gear provided.
For voyages from 2026 onward
- One pre-cruise and one post-cruise hotel night in Santiago, where guests will receive or exchange the complimentary expedition gear provided.
- One pre-cruise and one post-cruise hotel night in Puerto Williams, at Silversea’s new hotel The Cormorant at 55 South℠.
Charter flights
In order to enable easy access to the remote embarkation/debarkation ports, Silversea will provide charter flights as required by the itinerary:
- Cruises with embarkation or disembarkation in Puerto Williams include a charter flight between Santiago and Puerto Williams.
- For 2025 voyages: Cruises with embarkation or disembarkation in King George Island include charter flights between Santiago and Punta Arenas and between Punta Arenas and King George Island.
- For voyages from 2026 onward: Cruises with embarkation or disembarkation in King George Island include charter flights between Santiago and Puerto Williams and between Puerto Williams and King George Island.
These flights only include Economy baggage allowance (one checked baggage of maximum 23kg per person and one hand luggage of maximum 8kg per person).
NB. Arrival time of return flights to Santiago is planned for late afternoon, hence guests opting for a Port-to-Port fare should book their international flights accordingly.
Day 1 - King George Island, Antarctica
As the largest of all the South Shetland Islands, King George is considered the gateway to Antarctica. At just 120 kilometers from the Antarctic Peninsula and the only airport in the South Shetlands, it is the connection between “real life” and “Antarctic life”. More than 10 different nations have year-round or summer-only scientific research stations on the island (considering that 90% of the island is covered by snow and ice, that is quite an achievement!). Maintaining a base on the island allows membership in the Antarctic Treaty. There is even a Russian Orthodox church, with a permanent on-site priest. The island might be home to a few international scientists, but they are very much outnumbered by the diverse wildlife that considers King George Island rightfully theirs. Adelie, Chinstrap, and Gentoo Penguins all commute to and from the Antarctic Peninsula from the island, while Weddell and leopard seals are regular visitors and can be spotted either in the water or on the shore. Naturally, this brings a huge amount of birdlife: skuas and southern giant petrels are regular summer residents, attracted by the warm climate (warm being a relative term, average temperature is between 1.5 and -6.5˚C). The island was named after King George III after a British explorer discovered it in 1819. Since then the island has been claimed by both Chile (1940), and Argentina (1943), but remains part of British Antarctic Territory.
Day 2 - Antarctic Sound, Antarctica
Few voyages ignite the imagination like a journey down to one of the planet’s most remote, extreme, and enchanting wilderness, Antarctica. An adventure in its purest form, only a handful of people will ever be lucky enough to experience the majestic beauty of these monochrome landscapes first-hand. The Antarctic Sound will be one of your first encounters with this whitewash kingdom, located at the northerly tip of the Antarctic Peninsula - which sprawls up like a tentacle towards Tierra del Fuego, South America’s most southerly point, otherwise known as the "End of the World". Taking its name from the first ship to brave the passageway between the peninsular and the Joinville Island groups back in 1902, the Sound is a raw, sensory assault of imposing iceberg slabs, broken away from the disintegrating Larsen Ice Shelf. Come face-to-face with arena-sized islands of ice and meet the extraordinary birdlife that calls this whitewash kingdom home. Watch on, as colonies of Gentoo penguins hop around, and cape petrels sweep overhead, as the continent’s unique wildlife thrives around you. If you’re planning your first venture into Antarctica, you’ll want to brush up on your photography skills in advance, to capture this unforgiving continent in all of its unrestrained glory. Read our blog [https://discover.silversea.com/destinations/antarctica/photography-in-antarctica-7-tips-for-capturing-the-landscapes-of-the-white-wilderness/] for tips on how to ensure that your photos do justice to the adventure of a lifetime.
2 Excursion included
- Zodiac Cruise with Silversea Expedition team
- Hiking with Silversea Expedition team
Day 3/4/5- Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
2 Excursion included
- Zodiac Cruise with Silversea Expedition team
- Hiking with Silversea Expedition team
Day 6 - South Shetland Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica
1 Excursion included
- Zodiac Cruise with Silversea Expedition team
Hotel - All voyages embarking/debarking in King George Island include:
For 2025 voyages
- One post-cruise hotel night in Punta Arenas.
For voyages from 2026 onward
- One post-cruise hotel night in Santiago*, where guests will receive or exchange the complimentary expedition gear provided.
- One post-cruise hotel night in Puerto Williams, at Silversea’s new hotel The Cormorant at 55 South℠.
Charter flights
In order to enable easy access to the remote embarkation/debarkation ports, Silversea will provide charter flights as required by the itinerary:
- Cruises with embarkation or disembarkation in Puerto Williams include a charter flight between Santiago and Puerto Williams.
- For 2025 voyages: Cruises with embarkation or disembarkation in King George Island include charter flights between Santiago and Punta Arenas and between Punta Arenas and King George Island.
- For voyages from 2026 onward: Cruises with embarkation or disembarkation in King George Island include charter flights between Santiago and Puerto Williams and between Puerto Williams and King George Island.
These flights only include Economy baggage allowance (one checked baggage of maximum 23kg per person and one hand luggage of maximum 8kg per person).
NB. Arrival time of return flights to Santiago is planned for late afternoon, hence guests opting for a Port-to-Port fare should book their international flights accordingly.
9 days
Sail The Drake Passage through the majestic Antarctic Peninsula, where an icy vastness of untouched beauty creates an unforgettable adventure.
Puerto Williams to King George Island or vice versa
From $15,360pp twin share Vista Suite
SAVE up to $10,240 per person
Advertised pricing is based on 10 March 2027 departure
Puerto Williams is a Chilean city located on Navarino Island on the southern shores of the Beagle Channel. It claims to be the “southernmost city in the world”, however owing to its small size – 2,500 residents approximately – the much larger Argentinean city of Ushuaia, which sits on the northern side of the same channel, also claims that title. The surrounding scenery is magnificent. The wild windswept mountains rise above the tree line and are regularly dusted with snow. The city itself has the dramatic backdrop called “Dientes de Navarino” (literally “teeth of Navarino”), which rivals the famous Torres del Paine further to the north. The area was originally used by the Yaghan people, hunter-gatherers who despite enduring the harsh regional climate, could not weather the arrival of Europeans. The current city was established as a naval base in 1953 and honors the British-Chilean naval commander John Williams Wilson of the 19th century. Initially it served to protect territorial possessions and fishing rights of the area, as well as offering logistical support to Antarctic bases. More recently it has become a departure point for scientific and tourism trips to the Antarctic region. In contrast to the bustle and traffic of a very commercial Ushuaia, Puerto Williams offers a quieter, more relaxed experience. It charms the visitor with a small village feel, complete with rustic buildings and the homely smell of drifting wood smoke. A haven of peace at the end of the world.
Sailing the legendary Drake Passage is an experience that few are ever lucky enough to experience. The southern tip of the Americas already feels like a wild enough environment – but the sensation of watching the distant cliffs of the peninsular known as the "End of the World" fade into the horizon, is one that’s equal parts epic, eerie, and magical. Set sail, to slowly drop off the bottom of the map from Cape Horn, and voyage on an expedition down into the icy underworld of Antarctica. Drake Passage is an extraordinary voyage of romantic ocean-faring legend, as you aim for Antarctica’s icy realm. On arrival, skyscraper-sized icebergs salute you, as you traverse the waters of this continent where snow and ice-dwelling creatures like penguins and whales roam undisturbed. Your first sight of this most unexplored place will most likely be the South Shetland Islands. Walk in the footsteps of some of history’s greatest and bravest explorers as you explore famed, snow-covered landmasses like Elephant and Deception Island. If the journey across Drake Passage sounds daunting, don’t worry – even in rough seas you’re never alone, and will often be accompanied on this spine-tingling adventure by soaring albatrosses and maybe even a protective pod of humpbacks and hourglass dolphins or two. Converging warm and cool ocean currents attract some spectacular animal life to the passage.
Few voyages ignite the imagination like a journey down to one of the planet’s most remote, extreme, and enchanting wilderness, Antarctica. An adventure in its purest form, only a handful of people will ever be lucky enough to experience the majestic beauty of these monochrome landscapes first-hand. The Antarctic Sound will be one of your first encounters with this whitewash kingdom, located at the northerly tip of the Antarctic Peninsula - which sprawls up like a tentacle towards Tierra del Fuego, South America’s most southerly point, otherwise known as the "End of the World". Taking its name from the first ship to brave the passageway between the peninsular and the Joinville Island groups back in 1902, the Sound is a raw, sensory assault of imposing iceberg slabs, broken away from the disintegrating Larsen Ice Shelf. Come face-to-face with arena-sized islands of ice and meet the extraordinary birdlife that calls this whitewash kingdom home. Watch on, as colonies of Gentoo penguins hop around, and cape petrels sweep overhead, as the continent’s unique wildlife thrives around you. If you’re planning your first venture into Antarctica, you’ll want to brush up on your photography skills in advance, to capture this unforgiving continent in all of its unrestrained glory. Read our blog [https://discover.silversea.com/destinations/antarctica/photography-in-antarctica-7-tips-for-capturing-the-landscapes-of-the-white-wilderness/] for tips on how to ensure that your photos do justice to the adventure of a lifetime.
1 Excursion
- Zodiac Cruise with Silversea Expedition team
The Antarctic Peninsula unravels upwards towards South America, reaching out a beckoning finger to the adventurous, who dare to explore this untamed realm. Stretching up from the heart of the world’s southernmost continent, the Antarctic Peninsula lies a mere 620 miles from Tierra del Fuego and, for many, offers a spectacular first taste of the snow-blanketed landscapes and colossal ice sculptures, which make up Earth’s least-explored continent. Unseen by humans until 1820 - a blink of an eye ago in relative terms - this is an adventure sure to make your hairs stand on end, as you experience the thrill of the truly unknown and extraordinary. The vast peninsula is sprinkled with research bases, which are at the frontline of human scientific endeavor, pushing to study and understand this unique landscape, its exceptional wildlife, and the impact that humans are having on this pristine continent. Witness cathedral-sized icebergs up close, and blue-hued glaciers, slowly slipping from imposing locations like Hope Bay. Blanched mountain peaks cover the peninsula, and you’ll find thousands of adorable Adelie penguin pairs thriving undisturbed in this peninsula’s unique setting.
2 Excursions
- Zodiac Cruise with Silversea Expedition team
- Hiking with Silversea Expedition team
Day 9 - South Shetland Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica
The ice-coated Antarctic Peninsula forms perhaps the most accessible region of mainland Antarctica, lying a mere 480 miles away from South America, across the fabled waters of Drakes Passage. Lying close to the northwestern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, separated by the Bransfield Strait, the South Shetland Islands fall under the jurisdiction of the Antarctic Treaty, suspending claims on their sovereignty. Several countries maintain research bases here, and with plump elephant seals, and crowds of Gentoo, Chinstrap, and Adelie Penguins also calling the islands home, it can even feel a little crowded at times. King George Island is the largest and most hospitable island, hosting the majority of the research stations - some of which are populated all year round by tiny, hardy crews. Don’t be fooled though, these islands offer extraordinary adventure in one of the most remote locations on Earth. The triple peaks of Mount Foster tower above the archipelago, and you’ll feel your heart pumping a little quicker, as you sail into the core of Deception Island’s magnificent collapsed volcano caldera. Hike the lunar landscapes within, and even dip into the improbably warm, geothermally heated waters of Pendulum Cove. Elephant Island, meanwhile, is written deep into the annals of Antarctic expedition legend, as the site where Ernest Shackleton and the stricken crew of the Endurance miraculously survived a harsh Antarctic winter, in 1916.
1 Excursion
- Zodiac Cruise with Silversea Expedition team
Day 10 - King George Island, Antarctica
As the largest of all the South Shetland Islands, King George is considered the gateway to Antarctica. At just 120 kilometers from the Antarctic Peninsula and the only airport in the South Shetlands, it is the connection between “real life” and “Antarctic life”. More than 10 different nations have year-round or summer-only scientific research stations on the island (considering that 90% of the island is covered by snow and ice, that is quite an achievement!). Maintaining a base on the island allows membership in the Antarctic Treaty. There is even a Russian Orthodox church, with a permanent on-site priest. The island might be home to a few international scientists, but they are very much outnumbered by the diverse wildlife that considers King George Island rightfully theirs. Adelie, Chinstrap, and Gentoo Penguins all commute to and from the Antarctic Peninsula from the island, while Weddell and leopard seals are regular visitors and can be spotted either in the water or on the shore. Naturally, this brings a huge amount of birdlife: skuas and southern giant petrels are regular summer residents, attracted by the warm climate (warm being a relative term, average temperature is between 1.5 and -6.5˚C). The island was named after King George III after a British explorer discovered it in 1819. Since then the island has been claimed by both Chile (1940), and Argentina (1943), but remains part of British Antarctic Territory.
Hotel - All voyages embarking/debarking in King George Island include:
For 2025 voyages
- One post-cruise hotel night in Punta Arenas.
For voyages from 2026 onward
- One post-cruise hotel night in Santiago*, where guests will receive or exchange the complimentary expedition gear provided.
- One post-cruise hotel night in Puerto Williams, at Silversea’s new hotel The Cormorant at 55 South℠.
Charter flights
In order to enable easy access to the remote embarkation/debarkation ports, Silversea will provide charter flights as required by the itinerary:
- Cruises with embarkation or disembarkation in Puerto Williams include a charter flight between Santiago and Puerto Williams.
- For 2025 voyages: Cruises with embarkation or disembarkation in King George Island include charter flights between Santiago and Punta Arenas and between Punta Arenas and King George Island.
- For voyages from 2026 onward: Cruises with embarkation or disembarkation in King George Island include charter flights between Santiago and Puerto Williams and between Puerto Williams and King George Island.
These flights only include Economy baggage allowance (one checked baggage of maximum 23kg per person and one hand luggage of maximum 8kg per person).
NB. Arrival time of return flights to Santiago is planned for late afternoon, hence guests opting for a Port-to-Port fare should book their international flights accordingly.
15 days
Venture to remote shores and discover the fascinating history of a frozen desert on this extended Expedition — including stops in South Georgia and the Falkland Islands.
Puerto Williams to King George Island | 6 December 2025 | From $31,590pp twin share Vista Suite
SAVE up to $3,510pp
King George Island to Puerto Williams | 21 December 2025 | From $35,100pp twin share Vista Suite
Hotel - All voyages embarking/debarking in King George Island include:
For 2025 voyages
One pre-cruise hotel night in Punta Arenas, where guests will receive or exchange the complimentary expedition gear provided.
For voyages from 2026 onward
- One pre-cruise and one post-cruise hotel night in Santiago, where guests will receive or exchange the complimentary expedition gear provided.
- One pre-cruise and one post-cruise hotel night in Puerto Williams, at Silversea’s new hotel The Cormorant at 55 South℠.
Charter flights
In order to enable easy access to the remote embarkation/debarkation ports, Silversea will provide charter flights as required by the itinerary:
- Cruises with embarkation or disembarkation in Puerto Williams include a charter flight between Santiago and Puerto Williams.
- For 2025 voyages: Cruises with embarkation or disembarkation in King George Island include charter flights between Santiago and Punta Arenas and between Punta Arenas and King George Island.
- For voyages from 2026 onward: Cruises with embarkation or disembarkation in King George Island include charter flights between Santiago and Puerto Williams and between Puerto Williams and King George Island.
These flights only include Economy baggage allowance (one checked baggage of maximum 23kg per person and one hand luggage of maximum 8kg per person).
NB. Arrival time of return flights to Santiago is planned for late afternoon, hence guests opting for a Port-to-Port fare should book their international flights accordingly.
Puerto Williams is a Chilean city located on Navarino Island on the southern shores of the Beagle Channel. It claims to be the “southernmost city in the world”, however owing to its small size – 2,500 residents approximately – the much larger Argentinean city of Ushuaia, which sits on the northern side of the same channel, also claims that title. The surrounding scenery is magnificent. The wild windswept mountains rise above the tree line and are regularly dusted with snow. The city itself has the dramatic backdrop called “Dientes de Navarino” (literally “teeth of Navarino”), which rivals the famous Torres del Paine further to the north. The area was originally used by the Yaghan people, hunter-gatherers who despite enduring the harsh regional climate, could not weather the arrival of Europeans. The current city was established as a naval base in 1953 and honors the British-Chilean naval commander John Williams Wilson of the 19th century. Initially it served to protect territorial possessions and fishing rights of the area, as well as offering logistical support to Antarctic bases. More recently it has become a departure point for scientific and tourism trips to the Antarctic region. In contrast to the bustle and traffic of a very commercial Ushuaia, Puerto Williams offers a quieter, more relaxed experience. It charms the visitor with a small village feel, complete with rustic buildings and the homely smell of drifting wood smoke. A haven of peace at the end of the world.
Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and catch up with what you've been meaning to do. So whether that is going to the gym, visiting the spa, whale-watching, catching up on your reading, or simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent exploring shoreside.
Day 3 - New Island, Falkland Islands
Remote and raw, New Island lies to the west of the Falkland Islands, and the humble human population here is far outweighed by the extraordinary birdlife that resides along its craggy coastline. Out in the tempestuous wilds of the South Atlantic Ocean, the island is a sanctuary of animal life - with crowds of rockhopper penguins, wrinkled seals, and stern-looking albatross among its many residents. The penguins of the Falklands are a sight to see, fooling and falling on the beaches, before diving in and whipping through the waters. Home to five different species, including king penguins - who strut with their orange collars glowing against the pure white feathers of their chests. Sea lions, seals, and elephant seals bark and lumber along the shoreline, while sleek orcas patrol and Peale’s dolphins cut through the waves. Settlement Rookery’s cliffs rattle with the sounds of crashing sea waves, and the echoing shouts of hollering black-browed albatross, king cormorants, and rockhopper penguins. Enjoy gorgeous sweeping landscapes, littered with shipwrecks and sprinkles of colorful wildflowers. A warm welcome is guaranteed, especially when the local custom of smoko is served up – towering platters of cakes and biscuits with tea and coffee. Things haven’t always been so peaceful here, however, and you can pay a visit to the battlefields and memorials of the costly war in 1982, when the British and Argentinians clashed fiercely over these islands.
1 Excursion
- Expedition Activities with the Silversea Expedition Team
Despite it being a stalwart of Britishness, Stanley more resembles Patagonia than Portsmouth. But, despite the windswept, vast, and achingly beautiful landscape of the Falkland Islands, don't be too surprised to find the odd pub serving ales and even fish'n'chips. While landmarks such as Christ Church Cathedral, with its whalebone arch, are 100% local, there is a also good smattering of imported garden gnomes and Union Jacks to remind you whose territory you are really on. The Falkland Islands’ ownership has long been a matter of controversy, ever since colonization in the 18th century. At various points in their life they have been considered French, British, Spanish, and Argentine. The Falklands War in 1982, despite only lasting for a short while, proved that the Brits clung to this remote outpost and the islands remain part of the British Commonwealth today. Margaret Thatcher, under whom the war was masterminded, remains something of a local hero as can be seen in the street signs (such as Thatcher Drive). For those who want to dig deeper into the past, the Historic Docklands Museum provides lots of information on the chequered historical and political background of the Falklands. However, the true heroes of Stanley are of course the thousands and thousands of penguins. Five species nest here during mating season (including the rare rockhopper penguin). There are virtually no barriers between you and the wildlife; allowing for a truly interactive, authentic, and totally unforgettable experience.
4 Excursions
- Exploring the Highlights of Stanley
- Battlefields – A Mountain Perspective
- Mount William Hike
- Gypsy Cove Exploration
Day 5/6 - Day at sea
Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and catch up with what you've been meaning to do. So whether that is going to the gym, visiting the spa, whale-watching, catching up on your reading, or simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent exploring shoreside.
Charcoal-black mountains ladled with snow, giant glaciers, and thriving wildlife combine to make South Georgia one of the great natural islands. Adventure to these far-flung lands - where the animals are in charge and humans come a distant second. Here you'll witness a cacophony of calling birds, natural set pieces like elephant seals clashing and thrashing, and crowds of colorful king penguins stretching out as far as the eye can see. An overseas territory of the UK, these isolated, subantarctic islands once formed a remote whaling center - and you can still visit the former whaling stations. Nowadays the giants of the sea are free to cruise the icy waters uninhibited. Written into explorer history due to its links with Ernest Shackleton’s tale of Antarctic exploration, shipwreck, and survival, the Endurance’s crew were saved when he reached the salvation of these shores in 1916 - before returning to collect the remaining sailors from Elephant Island. A museum commemorates the legendary mission, and you can see the memorial to Shackleton that stands over his final resting place on this fabled island. South Georgia’s colonies of king penguins - with vivid bursts of yellow and orange around their necks - stand, squabble, and curiously investigate, enjoying the isolated respite of this island. They’re joined by smaller penguin species like Macaroni penguins, and other glorious birdlife like the majestic wandering albatrosses, which you can see gliding on gusts of wind, over the choppy waves.
2 Excursions
- Zodiac Cruise with Silversea Expedition team
- Hiking with Silversea Expedition team
Day 10/11 - Day at sea
Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and catch up with what you've been meaning to do. So whether that is going to the gym, visiting the spa, whale-watching, catching up on your reading, or simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent exploring shoreside.
Few voyages ignite the imagination like a journey down to one of the planet’s most remote, extreme, and enchanting wilderness, Antarctica. An adventure in its purest form, only a handful of people will ever be lucky enough to experience the majestic beauty of these monochrome landscapes first-hand. The Antarctic Sound will be one of your first encounters with this whitewash kingdom, located at the northerly tip of the Antarctic Peninsula - which sprawls up like a tentacle towards Tierra del Fuego, South America’s most southerly point, otherwise known as the "End of the World". Taking its name from the first ship to brave the passageway between the peninsular and the Joinville Island groups back in 1902, the Sound is a raw, sensory assault of imposing iceberg slabs, broken away from the disintegrating Larsen Ice Shelf. Come face-to-face with arena-sized islands of ice and meet the extraordinary birdlife that calls this whitewash kingdom home. Watch on, as colonies of Gentoo penguins hop around, and cape petrels sweep overhead, as the continent’s unique wildlife thrives around you. If you’re planning your first venture into Antarctica, you’ll want to brush up on your photography skills in advance, to capture this unforgiving continent in all of its unrestrained glory. Read our blog [https://discover.silversea.com/destinations/antarctica/photography-in-antarctica-7-tips-for-capturing-the-landscapes-of-the-white-wilderness/] for tips on how to ensure that your photos do justice to the adventure of a lifetime.
2 Excursions
- Zodiac Cruise with Silversea Expedition team
- Hiking with Silversea Expedition team
The Antarctic Peninsula unravels upwards towards South America, reaching out a beckoning finger to the adventurous, who dare to explore this untamed realm. Stretching up from the heart of the world’s southernmost continent, the Antarctic Peninsula lies a mere 620 miles from Tierra del Fuego and, for many, offers a spectacular first taste of the snow-blanketed landscapes and colossal ice sculptures, which make up Earth’s least-explored continent. Unseen by humans until 1820 - a blink of an eye ago in relative terms - this is an adventure sure to make your hairs stand on end, as you experience the thrill of the truly unknown and extraordinary. The vast peninsula is sprinkled with research bases, which are at the frontline of human scientific endeavor, pushing to study and understand this unique landscape, its exceptional wildlife, and the impact that humans are having on this pristine continent. Witness cathedral-sized icebergs up close, and blue-hued glaciers, slowly slipping from imposing locations like Hope Bay. Blanched mountain peaks cover the peninsula, and you’ll find thousands of adorable Adelie penguin pairs thriving undisturbed in this peninsula’s unique setting.
2 Excursions
- Zodiac Cruise with Silversea Expedition team
- Hiking with Silversea Expedition team
As the largest of all the South Shetland Islands, King George is considered the gateway to Antarctica. At just 120 kilometers from the Antarctic Peninsula and the only airport in the South Shetlands, it is the connection between “real life” and “Antarctic life”. More than 10 different nations have year-round or summer-only scientific research stations on the island (considering that 90% of the island is covered by snow and ice, that is quite an achievement!). Maintaining a base on the island allows membership in the Antarctic Treaty. There is even a Russian Orthodox church, with a permanent on-site priest. The island might be home to a few international scientists, but they are very much outnumbered by the diverse wildlife that considers King George Island rightfully theirs. Adelie, Chinstrap, and Gentoo Penguins all commute to and from the Antarctic Peninsula from the island, while Weddell and leopard seals are regular visitors and can be spotted either in the water or on the shore. Naturally, this brings a huge amount of birdlife: skuas and southern giant petrels are regular summer residents, attracted by the warm climate (warm being a relative term, average temperature is between 1.5 and -6.5˚C). The island was named after King George III after a British explorer discovered it in 1819. Since then the island has been claimed by both Chile (1940), and Argentina (1943), but remains part of British Antarctic Territory.
Hotel - All voyages embarking/debarking in King George Island include:
For 2025 voyages
- One post-cruise hotel night in Punta Arenas.
For voyages from 2026 onward
- One post-cruise hotel night in Santiago*, where guests will receive or exchange the complimentary expedition gear provided.
- One post-cruise hotel night in Puerto Williams, at Silversea’s new hotel The Cormorant at 55 South℠.
Charter flights
In order to enable easy access to the remote embarkation/debarkation ports, Silversea will provide charter flights as required by the itinerary:
- Cruises with embarkation or disembarkation in Puerto Williams include a charter flight between Santiago and Puerto Williams.
- For 2025 voyages: Cruises with embarkation or disembarkation in King George Island include charter flights between Santiago and Punta Arenas and between Punta Arenas and King George Island.
- For voyages from 2026 onward: Cruises with embarkation or disembarkation in King George Island include charter flights between Santiago and Puerto Williams and between Puerto Williams and King George Island.
These flights only include Economy baggage allowance (one checked baggage of maximum 23kg per person and one hand luggage of maximum 8kg per person).
NB. Arrival time of return flights to Santiago is planned for late afternoon, hence guests opting for a Port-to-Port fare should book their international flights accordingly.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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