Puerto Williams to Puerto Williams Antarctica Expedition Cruise

Itinerary Highlights

Witness snow-coated mountains and extraordinary wildlife including whales, seals, seabirds and penguins in the Antarctic Peninsula
Embark on thrilling shore excursions on board Zodiacs and kayaks, and hike glaciers to get up-close to wildlife
Emerge from the Drake Passage to visit research stations in the South Shetland Islands
Enjoy a pre-cruise stay in Santiago

Facilities

All-Inclusive

12 nights from £10,299 per person
10 Feb – 23 Feb 2025

Nicola

Travel Specialist

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Spend a night in Chile’s sophisticated capital Santiago, before flying to Puerto Williams on the very southern tip of Argentina to begin your luxury cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetlands. No place on Earth compares to the amazing frozen continent of Antarctica and only a privileged few get to experience its otherworldly beauty.

On this journey of a lifetime, you’ll witness unspoilt and remote shores on board Silversea Cruises’ expedition ship, Silver Wind, boasting superb onboard facilities and an activity-packed itinerary full of excursions. You'll revel in all-inclusive luxury in a Vista Ocean View Suite with incredible voyage views.

You’ll marvel at gargantuan icebergs and majestic humpback whales from your suite, then get up close to thriving colonies of penguins and inquisitive seals during unforgettable zodiac landings. Following your luxury cruise, spend a day experiencing the rich culture of Chile before flying home.

Gallery

Silversea Antarctic Expedition Cruise - Ice arch

Silversea Antarctic Expedition Cruise - Antarctic Seal

Silversea Antarctic Expedition Cruise - Drake Passage, Antarctica

Silversea Antarctic Expedition Cruise - Antarctic Sound

Silversea Antarctic Expedition Cruise - Silver Wind Cruise Ship Sailing

Silversea Antarctic Expedition Cruise - Royal Suite Onboard the Silver Wind Cruise Ship

Silversea Antarctic Expedition Cruise - Entertainment Facilities Onboard the Silver Wind Cruise Ship

Silversea Antarctic Expedition Cruise - Pool onboard the Silver Wind Cruise Ship

Silversea Antarctic Expedition Cruise - Maipo Valley, Santiago, Chile

Silversea Antarctic Expedition Cruise - Santiago, Chile

Silversea Antarctic Expedition Cruise - Antarctic Peninsula

Itinerary

Day 1-2 Fly from the UK to Santiago, Chile

Fly overnight from the UK to Santiago, Chile, and take a private transfer to Santiago Marriott Hotel for your one-night pre-cruise stay. This striking 40-story tower hotel is situated in the Las Condes business district, close to top-class restaurants, expansive museums, unusual architecture and lovely parks.

Day 3 Fly to Puerto Williams, Argentina

Take a private transfer to Santiago airport for your flight to Puerto Williams, Argentina, where you’ll join expedition ship Silver Wind in Puerto Williams for a ten-night cruise. On board, you’ll find a choice of four dining venues, an incredible theatre, spa, and pool deck with bubbling whirlpools. Get settled into your Vista Suite with large picture windows offering panoramic ocean views.

Day 4-5 Drake Passage

Embark on a two-day crossing of the legendary Drake Passage. As you sail south towards the icy world of Antarctica, you’ll have opportunities to spot soaring Albatrosses circling above and pods of inquisitive humpback whales. Silversea’s industry-leading expedition team is made of historians, Ornithologists and geologists, who host enriching lectures and workshops on board so you can learn more about the unique wildlife, history, and geology of the white continent.

Day 6 Antarctic Sound

The Antarctic Sound will be one of your first encounters of this remote whitewashed kingdom, located at the northerly tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. Journey down this narrow channel and come face-to-face with enormous ice shelves, hence the area’s nickname ‘Iceberg Alley’. You’ll have the chance to kayak icy waters or hop into a Zodiac to get up close to penguin rookeries, or hike to see a research station for a glimpse into life in this harsh environment.

Day 7-9 Antarctic Peninsula

Snow-blanketed landscapes and craggy ice sculptures make up Earth’s least-explored continent, resulting in a harshly beautiful land. The vast Antarctic Peninsula is sprinkled with research bases where scientists push to study and understand this unique landscape. There are many shore excursions via Zodiacs, so you can access hidden bays to see penguin and seal colonies and take hikes to elevated Antarctic peaks for fantastic photo opportunities.

Day 10 South Shetland Islands, Antarctica

Cruise the Bransfield Strait to the South Shetland Islands archipelago, made up of more than 20 islands and islets. You’ll see more penguin rookeries and seal-filled beaches, remains of whaling stations and several scientific research centres on King George Island, operated even throughout the long, dark winters. Be wowed by Deception Island’s magnificent collapsed volcano caldera, take a polar plunge at Pendulum Cove and stop by Elephant Island.

Day 11-12 Drake Passage to Puerto Williams, Argentina

Spend the next two days crossing back over the iconic Drake Passage. You’ll be able to see millions of seabirds circling overhead, and the onboard team will keep you entertained throughout with lectures and hands-on projects. Plus, you make the most of the onboard facilities. You'll arrive at Puerto Williams in the evening of the 12th day.

Day 13 Puerto Williams, Argentina

Disembark for your transfer to Puerto Williams airport to board your flight back to Chile. Then, take a private transfer to your hotel in Santiago for your one-night post-cruise stay before your flight back to the UK.