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Puerto Williams to Puerto Williams Expedition aboard Silver Wind

Puerto Williams to Puerto Williams Expedition aboard Silver Wind

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Bookended by the Drake Passage, this 12-day Antarctican adventure will seduce the traveller within. Covered in ice, the frozen realm of the 7th continent is one of the world’s most massive and mysterious landmasses. Depending on what the weather brings us, our team of experts will have you immersing in the very best of Antarctica. Gaze amazed as whales leap from the waves, rookeries of penguins play in their smart black and white suits and glorious sculpted icebergs that defy definition float by. Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but memories.

Some departures may have a slightly modified itinerary. Please enquire for more information.

Trip Name
Puerto Williams to Puerto Williams Expedition aboard Silver Wind
Days
13
Overview
Vessel Type: Small Luxury Cruise Ship Length: 156.7 metres Passenger Capacity: 274 Built: 1995 / Refurbished: 2021 A major upgrade in December 2018 saw Silver Wind looking better than ever. A second refurbishment in summer 2021 will see her benefitting from a strengthened to ice-class hull and will make her one of the most adaptable ships in our fleet. Still timelessly elegant, still luxuriously relaxed, her improved cruising versatility means she is able to whizz from the Polar Regions at the ends of the earth to the iconic ports of the Mediterranean with fluid ease. So whether you want to get up close and personal to penguins in Antarctica or laze on the golden sands of the Caribbean, get ready for a wealth of diverse destination experiences, in traditional Silversea comfort. Dining The Grill. Soft breezes and ocean views beckon at the Grill, especially as the sun goes down when cruise guests gather for cocktails at the outdoor bar and talk about the day’s events. La Terrazza. Authentic Italian recipes and the freshest, sustainable ingredients come together in this restaurant at sea. The Restaurant. Enjoy Continental and regional specialities, as well as sweeping ocean views in our main dining room. La Dame. La Dame features a menu of seasonally inspired dishes prepared with the freshest locally sourced ingredients. Public Areas Pool Deck. Chaise lounges arranged in the sun or shade. Bubbling whirlpools. The pool water refreshing in warmer climates, heated for cooler weather. Reception. Be sure to visit the Reception area, where our experts can provide invaluable information to help you get the most out of your cruise. Fitness Centre. The Fitness Centre offers world-class equipment, classes, and personalized services. Connoisseur’s Corner. If you appreciate good cognac or premium cigars, be sure to visit the Connoisseur’s Corner to see the ship’s exceptional selection. Boutique. There is a wealth of luxury shopping experiences aboard all Silversea ships, featuring the most distinctive and appealing brands from across the globe. The Show Lounge. Applaud a broad spectrum of entertainment — from full-scale production shows and classical soloists, to cultural entertainment and feature films. Panorama Lounge. Relax and unwind in the Panorama Lounge, a sophisticated yet amicable space offering beautiful ocean views as you enjoy your cruise. Zagara Beauty Spa. Come and indulge in a luxurious spa treatment. Facials, body wraps, massages: the spa is the perfect place to unwind. Dolce Vita. Dolce Vita is the gathering place for our savvy travellers of the world, a place where guests mingle and exchange stories and where new faces become lifelong friends. Zagara Beauty Salon. Maintain your fresh look throughout your luxury cruise at the Zagara Beauty Salon. Services are available for men and women. Observation Library. The Observation Library boasts exceptional views overlooking the ocean as it stretches out below you while you enjoy your cruise. Photo Studio. The Photo Studio offers a professional space for budding photographers to retouch, print and display their work.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 - Pre Cruise
Silversea will offer a pre-cruise hotel night/s prior to embarking or returning home, depending on Silversea's air programme flight schedule.
Day 2 - Day 2 Puerto Williams
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 – 2500 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 rival 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 honours the British-Chilean naval commander John Williams Wilson of the 16th 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.
Day 3 - Days 3 - 4 Drake Passage
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. If this is your first visit to this magical continent, you’ll also want to familiarise yourself with our blog for first timers to Antarctica.
Day 4 - Day 5 Antarctic Sound
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 of 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 stadium-sized islands of ice and meet the extraordinary birdlife that call 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 for tips on how to ensure that your photos do justice to the adventure of a lifetime.
Day 5 - Days 6 - 10 Antarctic Peninsula
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 mile 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 endeavour, 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.
Day 6 - Day 11 South Shetland Islands
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 luna 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. Discover even more reasons to visit this incredible icy kingdom and find out why many consider the South Shetland Islands to be the jewel in Antarctica’s Crown, by reading our blog.
Day 7 - Day 12 Drake Passage
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. If this is your first visit to this magical continent, you’ll also want to familiarise yourself with our blog for first timers to Antarctica.
Day 8 - Day 13 Cruising Cape Horn
In the past, no two words conjured up more fear to sailors than Cape Horn. With its reputation of ferocious storms and mountainous seas it was a place where a seafarer garnered respect for bravery against the odds. That is, if he lived to tell the tale (he also got to wear a gold hoop ear-ring and dine with one foot up on the table).The Cape itself is the rugged insular tip of South America that projects into the storm-swept Drake Passage. The Dutch sailor Willem Schouten and merchant Jacob Le Maire, both from the town of Hoorn (hence Cape Horn), put it on the map in 1616 when attempting to circumvent the trade monopoly exercised by the Dutch East India Company over the Straits of Magellan.Once an unavoidable physical gateway to adventure and commerce in the Pacific Ocean, Cape Horn nowadays has more of a spiritual attraction, drawing intrepid travellers to pay homage to the brave sailors who, by necessity, attempted to pass this wild and inhospitable headland.During clear weather, when the island is free from the frequent icy squalls that batter its shores, a 7-metre (23 feet) high steel monument can be seen standing about 1.5 kilometres (1 mile) away from the true cape, near the Chilean navy station. It depicts the silhouette of an albatross, a bird that is said to carry the souls of those sailors who perished “rounding the Horn”. With that in mind, consider yourself lucky to confront the Horn on a luxury Expedition cruise ship rather than from the wave-washed and perilous deck of a windjammer.
Day 9 - Day 14 Puerto Williams
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 – 2500 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 rival 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 honours the British-Chilean naval commander John Williams Wilson of the 16th 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.
Day 10 - Please Note:
When travelling in remote regions tide, wind, ice and weather conditions determine the details of our itinerary. While we will do our best to maintain all suggested activities, some of these may be subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
20-01-202401-02-2024AUD $19,850VISTA SUITE. From
20-01-202401-02-2024AUD $22,650CLASSIC VERANDA SUITE. From
20-01-202401-02-2024AUD $26,050DELUXE VERANDA SUITE. From
20-01-202401-02-2024AUD $30,250MEDALLION SUITE. From
20-01-202401-02-2024AUD $35,450SILVER SUITE. From
20-01-202401-02-2024AUD $60,150ROYAL SUITE. From
20-01-202401-02-2024AUD $67,050GRAND SUITE. From
20-01-202401-02-2024AUD $70,950OWNER’S SUITE. From
01-02-202413-02-2024AUD $22,550DELUXE VERANDA SUITE. From
01-02-202413-02-2024AUD $26,050MEDALLION SUITE. From
01-02-202413-02-2024AUD $30,450SILVER SUITE. From
01-02-202413-02-2024AUD $51,350ROYAL SUITE. From
01-02-202413-02-2024AUD $57,250GRAND SUITE. From
01-02-202413-02-2024AUD $60,550OWNER’S SUITE. From
01-02-202413-02-2024AUD $17,150VISTA SUITE. From
01-02-202413-02-2024AUD $19,750CLASSIC VERANDA SUITE. From
11-02-202423-02-2024AUD $17,150VISTA SUITE. From
11-02-202423-02-2024AUD $19,750CLASSIC VERANDA SUITE. From
11-02-202423-02-2024AUD $22,550DELUXE VERANDA SUITE. From
11-02-202423-02-2024AUD $26,050MEDALLION SUITE. From
11-02-202423-02-2024AUD $30,450SILVER SUITE. From
11-02-202423-02-2024AUD $51,350ROYAL SUITE. From
11-02-202423-02-2024AUD $57,250GRAND SUITE. From
11-02-202423-02-2024AUD $60,550OWNER’S SUITE. From
21-02-202404-03-2024AUD $16,750VISTA SUITE. From
21-02-202404-03-2024AUD $19,050CLASSIC VERANDA SUITE. From
21-02-202404-03-2024AUD $21,950DELUXE VERANDA SUITE. From
21-02-202404-03-2024AUD $25,350MEDALLION SUITE. From
21-02-202404-03-2024AUD $29,550SILVER SUITE. From
21-02-202404-03-2024AUD $49,750ROYAL SUITE. From
21-02-202404-03-2024AUD $55,450GRAND SUITE. From
21-02-202404-03-2024AUD $58,650OWNER’S SUITE. From
07-12-202419-12-2024AUD $19,700VISTA SUITE. From
07-12-202419-12-2024AUD $21,900CLASSIC VERANDA SUITE. From
07-12-202419-12-2024AUD $25,200DELUXE VERANDA SUITE. From
07-12-202419-12-2024AUD $31,400MEDALLION SUITE. From
07-12-202419-12-2024AUD $40,200SILVER SUITE. From
07-12-202419-12-2024AUD $78,300ROYAL SUITE. From
07-12-202419-12-2024AUD $81,800GRAND SUITE. From
07-12-202419-12-2024AUD $84,800OWNER’S SUITE. From
04-01-202516-01-2025AUD $20,900VISTA SUITE. From
04-01-202516-01-2025AUD $24,100CLASSIC VERANDA SUITE. From
04-01-202516-01-2025AUD $27,900DELUXE VERANDA SUITE. From
04-01-202516-01-2025AUD $34,600MEDALLION SUITE. From
04-01-202516-01-2025AUD $44,500SILVER SUITE. From
04-01-202516-01-2025AUD $87,400ROYAL SUITE. From
04-01-202516-01-2025AUD $91,400GRAND SUITE. From
04-01-202516-01-2025AUD $94,800OWNER’S SUITE. From
14-01-202526-01-2025AUD $20,900VISTA SUITE. From
14-01-202526-01-2025AUD $24,100CLASSIC VERANDA SUITE. From
14-01-202526-01-2025AUD $27,900DELUXE VERANDA SUITE. From
14-01-202526-01-2025AUD $34,600MEDALLION SUITE. From
14-01-202526-01-2025AUD $44,500SILVER SUITE. From
14-01-202526-01-2025AUD $87,400ROYAL SUITE. From
14-01-202526-01-2025AUD $91,400GRAND SUITE. From
14-01-202526-01-2025AUD $94,800OWNER’S SUITE. From
11-02-202523-02-2025AUD $20,100VISTA SUITE. From
11-02-202523-02-2025AUD $22,700CLASSIC VERANDA SUITE. From
11-02-202523-02-2025AUD $26,200DELUXE VERANDA SUITE. From
11-02-202523-02-2025AUD $32,600MEDALLION SUITE. From
11-02-202523-02-2025AUD $41,800SILVER SUITE. From
11-02-202523-02-2025AUD $81,700ROYAL SUITE. From
11-02-202523-02-2025AUD $85,400GRAND SUITE. From
11-02-202523-02-2025AUD $88,600OWNER’S SUITE. From

Inclusions

    • Discover Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands & Drake Passage
    • Wildlife Watch List: Penguins (Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adelie Penguins), Seals (Antarctic fur seals, Southern elephant seals, Weddell seals, crabeater seals and leopard seals), Whales (humpback whales, Minke whales, Sei whales, fin whales, pilot whales, orcas), Birds of note: Blue-eyed Shag, Black-browed Albatross, Wandering Albatross, Southern Giant Petrel, Cape Petrel, Wilson’s Storm Petrel, Snowy Sheathbill, Antarctic Terns, Arctic Terns

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