ANTARCTICA EXPEDITION CRUISE- 2018

Punta Arenas to Ushuaia

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Antarctica - Special Savings: Book by 31 July, 2018 and enjoy $2,000 savings per suite* + Included Hotel and Transfers
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Single Fares: Single occupancy supplements starting at only 25%
Expedition Family Savings: Book by 30 October, 2018 and guests under the age of 18 receive a $500 cruise savings
Venetian Society sailing: members of the Venetian Society enjoy an additional 5% saving on the cruise fare

Irresistible for its spectacular iceberg sculptures and calving glaciers, Antarctica offers wildlife spotting opportunities like no other place on Earth. Do not miss the chance to spot Black-browed Albatross and Rockhopper Penguin colonies abound in the Falklands. With in-depth lectures from our Expert leaders and Zodiac® landings where possible, this life changing journey is simply not to be missed.

Date Duration Voyage code Starting From Ship
11 Nov 2018 11 Days Voyage 1825 $ 11,900.00 Silver Cloud
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Expedition Highlights
  • Marvel at spectacular iceberg sculptures and calving glaciers
  • Set foot on the continent of Antarctica
  • Encounter gentoo, chinstrap and Adelie penguins
  • Spot seals – elephant, Antarctic fur, Weddell, leopard and crabeater
  • Watch for whales – humpback, Minke, orca, pilot, and beaked
  • Identify seabirds – snowy sheathbill, Antarctic cormorant, kelp gull, Antarctic tern, cape petrels, wandering albatrosses, southern fulmars, blue eyed shags, southern giant petrels, skuas, black-browed albatrosses, Wilson’s storm-petrels, sooty shearwaters.

CRUISE ITINERARY

Our itineraries are second-to-none – below please find detailed information regarding ports of call, arrival and departure times, as well as supplemental information about the destinations you'll visit


Departs From
Punta Arenas to ushuaia

Day 1

PUNTA ARENAS

 

Embark Silver Cloud, settle in and attend a mandatory safety drill before leaving port. During the afternoon you will be introduced to some of the important crew members and your Expedition Team. At sail away bid farewell to the Magallanes Region and take the famous Strait of Magellan heading for the South Atlantic.

AT SEA

 

As we set sail on our initial transit, familiarise yourself with the elegant Silver Cloud and the Expedition Team members. Attend wildlife, geography and history discussions hosted by our expert naturalists and guest lecturers preparing you for the exciting adventures that lie ahead.

Day 2

Day 3 -4

NEW ISLAND AND WEST POINT ISLAND, FALKLAND ISLANDS/MALVINAS, STANLEY

 

During the morning we will visit New Island, a wildlife and nature reserve. Our Zodiacs will take us ashore near the island’s small settlement at Coffin Harbour. From there we will hike across the island to reach the rocky cliffs and a rookery where Rockhopper Penguins and Blue-eyed Shags share the same nesting area. We will also observe Black-browed Albatross going about their daily routines and may even spot Upland Geese on our hike. During lunch, Silver Cloud will sail in a north-easterly direction to West Point Island. Peale’s dolphins and Commerson’s dolphins with their distinctive markings can often be spotted as Silver Cloud approaches the island. Walking across rolling moorland and past gorse for slightly less than 2 miles, we will be observed by Grass Wrens, Long-tailed Meadowlarks, Falkland Thrushes, Striated Caracaras and Turkey Vultures, but our goal is to reach Devil’s Nose and colonies of Black-browed Albatross that nest side-by-side with Rockhopper Penguins. The winds at Devil’s Nose are usually so strong that the albatross only have to spread their wings to take off.

Once back at the farm, the hospitable island owners will invite you to have tea, coffee and home-made cakes and cookies and are always happy to answer your questions and share their stories.

Stanley is the capital of the remote Falkland Islands, and –although Argentine authorities have repeatedly claimed the islands as part of their country- has a distinct British ambience. A reminder of the 1982 Falkland conflict between Britain and Argentina is the War Memorial.

Opt to take a ‘city tour’ by bus with a local guide or stroll through the charming streets of this colourful little town, lined with quaint cottages and a variety of traditional pubs. Visit the 19th-century Anglican cathedral (the southernmost Anglican cathedral in the world) and wander through the Falkland Islands Dockyard Museum. For stamp collectors a visit to the Philatelic Bureau is a must.

DRAKE PASSAGE

 

The Drake Passage has a notorious reputation for its turbulent seas due to the westerly winds and the funnelling effect of the passage. With modern navigational aids and stabilizers Silver Cloud will bring you safely across these southern waters.

Spend some time on deck watching the horizon and the variety of seabirds that glide in the air currents of our ship’s wake -such as the Wandering Albatross, Cape Petrels, White-chinned Petrels and Sooty Shearwaters.

Day 5

Day 6-9

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA

 

While sailing in Antarctica’s vast white wilderness, a flexible itinerary will allow us to take advantage of favourable sea and weather conditions. In the true spirit of expedition cruising, each day the Expedition Leader and Captain will determine our best course depending on weather, ice conditions and wildlife we may encounter.

Here are some of the places we may visit:

-Brown Bluff, Tabarin Peninsula (a 2,200-foot bluff on the Antarctic mainland)

Brown Bluff is an ice-capped, 745-metre-high, flat-topped mountain with a prominent cliff of reddish-brown volcanic rock. Adelie and Gentoo Penguins, Kelp Gulls, and Cape Petrels use the base of Brown Bluff as a breeding area. Birds such as the all-white Snow Petrel and skuas may be seen from a distance. Weddell seals may be seen basking in the sunlight near the base of a glacier.

-Paulet Island

The sight of Adelie Penguins covering the entire island is quite amazing. The island is home to 80-90 thousand Adelies that come here to breed. On a nearby hill is a massive colony of Blue-eyed Shags. Kelp Gulls and Snowy Sheathbills are amongst the birds that also breed on Paulet Island, and Wilson’s Storm-petrels are regularly seen. Members of a Swedish Antarctic expedition had to over-winter on the island in 1912 after their ship was ship-wrecked. Remnants of their hut still remain and you will have to walk past the hut on your way to the islands lake.

-Cuverville Island, Errera Channel

The island was discovered by Gerlache’s Belgian Antarctic expedition of 1897–99, and was named for a vice admiral in the French navy. Large, bare rock areas provide nesting sites for Gentoo Penguins. Snow Petrels and Cape Petrels also may be seen, whilst Wilson’s Storm-petrels nest in the higher scree of the island.

-Paradise Bay

The bay is well named for its spectacular scenery of mountains, glaciers and icebergs. The Silver Cloud will reach Argentina’s “Base Brown”, one of many Antarctic research stations. Here, you will actually set foot on the mainland of Antarctica.

You can also view the wildlife from sea level while cruising in our Zodiacs. Apart from observing nesting shags in the cliffs there is a good chance to see crabeater seals relaxing on ice floes, and you might even locate Minke whales.

-Neko Harbour

Neko Harbour offers a visit to small penguin rookeries, a nice Zodiac cruise in search of whales and the possibility to hike onto a glacier for spectacular views of the glaciers, the bay and the ship. The common breeding birds are Gentoo Penguins, but Chinstrap Penguins, Kelp Gulls and skuas can be seen too. Seals are often hauled-out close to the landing site.

-Port Lockroy, Goudier Island

The British built a listening station here during WWII, which was later used as a research station in the 1950s and since 1996 as a museum and gift shop and Post Office. While you are inside sending a postcard from this lonely outpost, Snowy Sheathbills and Gentoo Penguins roam outside the museum.

-Port Foster, Whalers Bay (Deception Island)

Deception Island is an excellent example of a caldera that can be reached from the sea. We plan to sail inside the caldera through a narrow entrance called Neptune’s Bellows. Our Geologist might take the opportunity to explain the unique volcanic features of the area, while our Historian will introduce you to Deception Island’s interesting history -from whaling to scientific studies. Still visible on the island are the boilers used to make whale oil in the early 1900s.

DRAKE PASSAGE RETURN

 

Navigating our return through the Drake Passage, we will watch for seabirds and wildlife we may have missed on the first leg down. Take this opportunity to attend additional presentations offered by the Expedition Team lecturers and to edit the many photos taken as we travel towards Ushuaia.

Day 10-11

Arrival

USHUAIA, ARGENTINA

 

After breakfast, disembark Silver Cloud.

Location
USHUAIA

Vista Suite

Your home away from home while you embrace the intrepid explorer within. The suite's seating area has plenty of room to relax while you go over your notes, ready for the next adventure. Large picture windows frame panoramic ocean views, ideal for appraising the local wildlife.

DIMENSIONS:240 SQ FT / 22M2 SUITE 738: 325 SQ FT / 30 M2

NUMBER OF GUESTS: Up to 3 guests

FEATURES
  • Large picture window providing panoramic ocean views
  • Twin beds or queen-sized bed
  • Sitting area
  • Marbled bathroom with shower
  • Refrigerator and bar setup, stocked with your preferences
  • Butler service
  • Direct-dial telephone
  • Refrigerator and bar setup, stocked with your preferences
  • Pratesi® fine bed linens and down
  • Pillow menu
  • Etro® plush bathrobe and slippers
  • Bvlgari® bath amenities or a choice of hypoallergenic brands
  • Walk-in wardrobe(s) with personal safe
  • Vanity table(s) with hair dryer
  • Flat-screen TV(s) with complimentary movies on demand and international digital newspapers
  • WiFi access (fee applies)
  • One hour complimentary WiFi access per guest/per day
  • Laundry valet service

Veranda Suite

A Silversea signature, the Veranda Suite is spacious and welcoming. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a furnished private teak veranda from where you can contemplate anything from the midnight sun to an antarctic sunrise. Some Veranda Suites accommodate three guests (Suites 505-510 and 605- 610). The Deluxe Veranda Suite offers preferred central location with identical accommodation to a Veranda Suite.

DIMENSIONS:295 SQ FT / 27M2 INCLUDING VERANDA (49 SQ FT / 4.5M2)

NUMBER OF GUESTS: Up to 3 guests

FEATURES
  • Teak veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors
  • Twin beds or queen-sized bed
  • Sitting area
  • Marbled bathroom with shower (some with tub/shower combination)
  • Butler service
  • Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
  • Pratesi® fine bed linens and down duvet covers
  • Pillow menu
  • Etro® plush bathrobe and slippers
  • Bvlgari® bath amenities or a choice of hypoallergenic brands
  • Walk-in wardrobe(s) with personal safe
  • Vanity table(s) with hair dryer
  • Writing desk(s) with personalised stationery, binoculars, and umbrella
  • Flat-screen TV(s) with complimentary movies on demand and international digital newspapers
  • One hour complimentary WiFi access per guest/per day
  • Laundry valet service

Midship - Veranda Suite

A Silversea signature, with a preferred central location, the Veranda Suite is spacious and welcoming.Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a furnished private teak veranda from where you can contemplate anything from the midnight sun to an antarctic sunrise. Some Veranda Suites accommodate three guests (Suites 505-510 and 605- 610). The Deluxe Veranda Suite offers preferred central location with identical accommodation to a Veranda Suite.

DIMENSIONS:295 SQ FT / 27M2 INCLUDING VERANDA (49 SQ FT / 4.5M2)

NUMBER OF GUESTS: Up to 3 guests

FEATURES
  • Teak veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors
  • Twin beds or queen-sized bed
  • Sitting area
  • Marbled bathroom with shower (some with tub/shower combination)
  • Butler service
  • Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
  • Pratesi® fine bed linens and down duvet covers
  • Pillow menu
  • Etro® plush bathrobe and slippers
  • Bvlgari® bath amenities or a choice of hypoallergenic brands
  • Walk-in wardrobe(s) with personal safe
  • Vanity table(s) with hair dryer
  • Writing desk(s) with personalised stationery, binoculars, and umbrella
  • Flat-screen TV(s) with complimentary movies on demand and international digital newspapers
  • One hour complimentary WiFi access per guest/per day
  • Laundry valet service

Silver Suite

Stylish and sophisticated with larger verandas, excellent for taking pictures and bird-watching. Situated midship, this suite is perfection in design and comfortable living. A huge walk in wardrobe, a beautiful marbled bathroom and a spacious living area completes the picture. Silver Suites accommodate three guests.

DIMENSIONS:541 SQ FT / 50M2 INCLUDING VERANDA (92 SQ FT / 8M2)

NUMBER OF GUESTS: Up to 3 guests

FEATURES
  • Teak veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors
  • Living room (with convertible sofa to accommodate an additional guest)
  • Sitting area
  • Separate dining area
  • Twin beds or queen-sized bed
  • Marbled bathroom with shower
  • Butler service
  • Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
  • Pratesi® fine bed linens and down duvet covers
  • Pillow menu
  • Etro® plush bathrobe and slippers
  • Bvlgari® bath amenities or a choice of hypoallergenic brands
  • Walk-in wardrobe(s) with personal safe
  • Vanity table(s) with hair dryer
  • Flat-screen TV(s) with complimentary movies on demand and international digital newspapers
  • Bang & Olufsen® audio system
  • Illy® Espresso machine
  • Unlimited complimentary WiFi access
  • Laundry valet service

Royal Suite

Commanding and majestic, the stately Royal Suite is perfect for entertaining, with enough living space to roam and relax. Select a one-bedroom configuration or, to double your comfort, expand to two bedrooms by adjoining with a Veranda Suite. Sip cocktails on the spacious veranda, where you can delight in spectacular ocean views and calming sea breezes.

DIMENSIONS One Bedroom:736 SQ FT / 69M2 INCLUDING VERANDA (126 SQ FT / 12M2)

Two Bedroom:1,031 SQ FT / 96M2 INCLUDING VERANDA (175 SQ FT / 16.5M2)

NUMBER OF GUESTS: Up to 4

FEATURES
  • Large teak veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors; Two-bedroom has additional veranda
  • Living room with sitting area; Two-bedroom has additional sitting area
  • Separate dining area
  • Twin beds or queen-sized bed; Two-bedroom has additional twin beds or queen-sized bed
  • Marbled bathroom with full-sized whirlpool tub; Two-bedroom has additional marbled bathroom with full-sized bath
  • Walk-in wardrobe(s) with personal safe
  • Bang & Olufsen audio system
  • Radio/alarm with iPod docking station
  • Illy Espresso machine
  • Direct-dial telephone(s)
  • Refrigerator and bar setup, stocked with your preferences
  • Premium mattresses and a choice of pillows
  • Pratesi® fine bed linens and down duvet covers
  • Plush robes and slippers
  • Choice of European bath amenities
  • Vanity table(s) with hair dryer
  • Writing desk(s) with personalised stationery, binoculars, and umbrella
  • WiFi access (fee applies)
  • Flat screen TV(s), on-demand movies, and satellite news
  • Laundry service throughout the voyage
  • Dry cleaning and pressing throughout the voyage
  • Special chocolate welcome
  • Afternoon canapés upon request
  • Dinner at officer's table
  • Dinner for two in Le Champagne, one evening per voyage
  • Two hours of worldwide phone use from your suite, per voyage segment
  • Complimentary interactive mobile content

Grand Suite

Expertly designed and exquisitely appointed, the Grand Suite is the ideal space for both entertaining friends and enjoying quiet time alone on your private veranda. With a large living room and beautiful Italian marbled bathroom, this suite offers an abundance of fine comforts.

DIMENSIONS One Bedroom:1,019 SQ FT / 95M2 INCLUDING VERANDA (145 SQ FT / 14M2)

Two Bedroom:1,314 SQ FT / 122M2 INCLUDING VERANDA 194 SQ FT / 18.5M2)

NUMBER OF GUESTS: Up to 4

FEATURES
  • Two teak verandas with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors; Two-bedroom has additional veranda
  • Living room with sitting area; Two-bedroom has additional sitting area
  • Separate dining area
  • Twin beds or queen-sized bed; Two-bedroom has additional twin beds or queen-sized bed
  • Marbled bathroom with full-sized whirlpool tub; Two-bedroom has additional marbled bathroom with full-sized bath
  • Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe
  • Bang & Olufsen audio system
  • Radio/alarm with iPod docking station
  • Illy Espresso machine
  • Direct-dial telephone(s)
  • Refrigerator and bar setup, stocked with your preferences
  • Pratesi® fine bed linens and down duvet covers
  • Plush robes and slippers
  • Premium mattresses and a choice of pillows
  • Choice of European bath amenities
  • Vanity table(s) with hair dryer
  • Writing desk(s) with personalised stationery, binoculars, and umbrella
  • WiFi access (fee applies)
  • Flat screen TV(s), on-demand movies, and satellite news
  • Laundry service throughout the voyage
  • Dry cleaning and pressing throughout the voyage
  • Special chocolate welcome
  • Afternoon canapés upon request
  • Dinner at officer's table
  • Dinner for two in Le Champagne, one evening per voyage
  • Two hours of worldwide phone use from your suite, per voyage segment
  • Complimentary interactive mobile content

Owner's Suite

The name says it all. A stylish apartment. Prestigious and classic. For those whose standards are higher than most. For those who expect the finest from a luxury cruise.

DIMENSIONS One Bedroom:587 SQ FT / 55M2 INCLUDING VERANDA (89 SQ FT / 8M2)

Two Bedroom:827 SQ FT / 77M2 INCLUDING VERANDA (89 SQ FT / 8M2)

NUMBER OF GUESTS: Up to 4

FEATURES
  • Large teak veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors; Two- bedroom has additional large picture window
  • Living room with sitting area; Two-bedroom has additional sitting area
  • Separate dining area
  • Twin beds or queen-sized bed; Two-bedroom has additional twin beds or queen-sized bed
  • Marbled bathroom with full-sized whirlpool tub and separate shower (Suite 737 only; Suite 734 has tub/shower combination), plus a powder room; Two-bedroom has additional marbled bathroom with shower
  • Walk-in wardrobe(s) with personal safe
  • Bang & Olufsen audio system
  • Radio/alarm with iPod docking station
  • Illy Espresso machine
  • Direct-dial telephone(s)
  • Refrigerator and bar setup, stocked with your preferences
  • Pratesi® fine bed linens and down duvet covers
  • Premium mattresses and a choice of pillows
  • Plush robes and slippers
  • Choice of European bath amenities
  • Vanity table(s) with hair dryer
  • Writing desk(s) with personalised stationery, binoculars, and umbrella
  • WiFi access (fee applies)
  • Flat screen TV(s), on-demand movies, and satellite news
  • Laundry service throughout the voyage
  • Dry cleaning and pressing throughout the voyage
  • Special chocolate welcome
  • Afternoon canapés upon request
  • Dinner at officer's table
  • Dinner for two in Le Champagne, one evening per voyage
  • Two hours of worldwide phone use from your suite, per voyage segment
  • Complimentary interactive mobile content
Silver Privilege Fares

All Silver Privilege Fares shown are cruise-only, in US dollars, per guest, based on double-occupancy. Fares are capacity controlled, and subject to change at any time without notice. Availability of all suite categories cannot be guaranteed. Fares for single guests are available upon request. Additional restrictions may apply

Single Occupancy and Third Guest Rates are available upon request. Call us at 1800 - 345 - 3324

All fares, savings, offers, itineraries and programmes are subject to change without notice. Voyage highlights, excursions and enrichment programmes are subject to change and/or cancellation without prior notice. All information contained herein is accurate and in effect at time of publication. Silversea reserves the right to correct any errors and omissions, and to cancel any offered product or service in the event of such error or omission. Additional restrictions may apply.

Included in this Cruise

  • Included transfers (between airport/hotel and ship)
  • Included charter flight from Ushuaia
  • Included luggage handling
  • Personalised service – the best crew-to-guest ratio in expedition cruising
  • Butler service in every suite and stateroom – all guests are pampered equally
  • Open-seating dining options – dine when and with whomever you please
  • Beverages in-suite and throughout the ship – select wines, premium spirits, specialty coffees and soft drinks, plus your own tailored mini-bar
  • In-suite dining and room service – available 24 hours aboard Silver Explorer, and from 06:00 to 23:00 aboard Silver Galapagos and Silver Discoverer
  • Enrichment lectures by a highly qualified Expeditions Team
  • Guided Zodiac, land and sea tours, and shoreside activities led by the Expeditions Team
  • Gratuities always included in your fare
  • Unlimited Free Wifi
  • Complimentary Parka

 

 

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