Svalbard region
The Restaurant, Silver Muse
Grand Suite, Silver Cloud
Silver Cloud, Bellsund, Svalbard
Observation Lounge, Silver Cloud
An expedition with Silversea is unlike any other form of travel — thrilling, awe-inspiring and humbling all at the same time. It takes you to some of the most remote regions of the planet and shows them to you in raw, intimate beauty. It is for the curious traveller who longs to see an orangutan in the wild or what lies behind the next ridge.
But it’s not just about wildlife and mountains. It’s about immersing yourself in the culture and landscape of a region. From the lush rainforests of the equatorial Pacific to the polar extremes at the very edges of the world, our expedition ships sail to all seven continents. Explore pelagic wonderlands, admire volcanic plateaus gushing with geysers, and even enter the kingdom of the Polar Bear – our itineraries have it all.
No matter where you go with Silversea Expeditions, we guarantee you’ll enjoy a uniquely immersive experience, that will expand your global perspective and prompt you to re-evaluate what really matters.
This is no ordinary expedition. This is a Silversea Expedition.
Silversea offers true destination and expedition knowledge, unrivalled in the industry. We have many years experience and insider knowledge from visiting these remote regions, after all, we’ve been exploring them since 2008. Our fleet of expedition ships covers all seven continents and all corners of the globe, across an amazing variety of itineraries. So, where in the world do you want to go?
Our Expedition Guides are some of the finest in the world, and will draw you in with their extensive knowledge and enthusiasm. We have assembled a top-notch team of naturalists and other experts to help you discover and explore the hidden secrets of the world. From joining active explorations to enjoying a more laid-back pace and sitting down for a one-to-one chat to attending daily expert-led lectures, we’ve got you covered. We have one of the highest expedition staff-to-guest ratios in the entire expedition cruising industry, meaning every single voyage features from 11 to 28 qualified specialists ready to make your adventure that much more special.
Our ships really do break the ice between expedition and luxury. Our Expedition ships have been perfectly designed to cruise the most remote parts of the world in comfort and state of the art technology. So you can enjoy the Silversea experience, wherever you are. Our ships may be small on the outside but inside they offer ample space for our adventurers. From spacious public areas to a wide range of gourmet international and locally inspired dining venues, our industry leading onboard space to guest ratio offers unparalleled intimacy.
Our small ships really do have the biggest hearts. Our Expedition ships accommodate anywhere from 100 to 274 guests depending on the vessel, which allows us to guarantee the levels of personalised service likes of which you have never experienced before. Silversea offers around-the-clock, dedicated butler service in all suites, and no request is too big or too small. Allow us to cater to your individual needs so we can make you feel special whether onboard or ashore.
Silversea’s suites offer one of the highest space-per-guest ratios of any luxury cruise accommodations. All of our suites feature sweeping sea views, and many have a private veranda. And for a truly personal experience, why not customise your suite with our large range of options including toiletries, personalised stationery and a bar stocked with your favourite choices. You can even enjoy dinner in-suite served by your butler. The ultimate in luxury cruise accommodations, Silversea’s suites are your home away from home.
All of these land and onboard activities on an Expedition Cruise are always included in your cruise fare.
There’s nothing like venturing into the wilds of the Amazon rainforest by Zodiac or catching sight of an Atlantic Puffin scuttling along Scotland’s shores. Our Expedition Team will get you close to the action, all you have to do is climb on board.
Barrier reefs and Humpback Whales look great from afar, but there’s nothing like floating through snaking mangrove forests in silence or having a giant whale shark glide right beside you in the water. Under the guidance of certified kayak and snorkel instructors, you’ll be able to paddle through fjords and snorkel the world’s best natural aquariums.
Get up close and personal with extreme landscapes and rare wildlife while trekking on foot. Keep a lookout for unique fauna as you hike, and who knows, you might just make a few friends as we introduce you to Howler Monkeys and Alpacas.
Prepare for your onshore excursions with the best of the best as our professional naturalists, biologists, historians, and geologists provide you with insider information on what to expect onshore and in the water. They’ll pique your curiosity with captivating details about the land, water, and wildlife of your expedition destinations.
No matter how far or remote the destination, a Silversea expedition offers the most complete and seamless experience in the industry. Years of partnership and development in local communities have allowed us to curate every aspect of the journey to the highest standards of luxury, from optimised international air schedules and private flights as needed to pre- and post-cruise hotel stays, transfers, and more… allowing you to arrive in your destination rested and ready to explore.
1 - Air
PRE&POST CRUISE BENEFITS
• Private executive transfers (between home and airport)
• International roundtrip flights (or air credit)1
• Business Class upgrades at reduced rates1
• Charter flights when required by itinerary
• Pre- and post-cruise hotel night/s, or day-use hotel depending on Silversea’s air programme flight schedule
• Transfers between hotel, airport and ship
• Luggage handling
FINE DINING & BEVERAGES
• Multiple open-seated restaurants, serving diverse cuisine and an in-suite 24-hour dining service
• Sustainable caviar on demand 24 hours per day
• Beverages in-suite and throughout the ship, including champagne and selected wines, premium spirits, soft drinks, and more
PERSONALISED SERVICE AND AMENITIES
• Butler service in every suite category
• Industry leading crew-to-guest ratio
• Onboard gratuities
• Unlimited Wi-Fi
• Shore excursions2
• Complimentary city centre shuttle when applicable
ACTIVITIES & GEAR EXCLUSIVE TO EXPEDITIONS
• Highly-qualified Expedition Team, comprising experts in their field
• Guided Zodiac, kayak, land and sea tours, and shore-side activities
• Enrichment lectures by our Expedition Team
• Complimentary expedition parka in cold water regions
• Complimentary backpack and water bottle
is not available in all countries and to all destinations. Should you book your air independently or should the desired air not be available, a non-use credit will be offered, that you can apply as extra saving to your cruise fare. Business Class upgrades are available in selected destinations. | 2 - One excursion per port, per day will be included with select ocean-going voyages. | While Silversea strives to serve guests all listed items, some items may be excluded in certain destinations, such as the Galapagos.
Discover the magic of Antarctica aboard our world-class Silversea Expedition ships. Offering the most diverse itineraries in Antarctica with different voyage-lengths and two ways of getting to the white continent. Choose to fly straight into the heart of Antarctica in just 2 hours with our Antarctica Bridge 6 day voyages, or sail the iconic Drake Passage on a 10-18 day voyage, or sail in our voyages that include both. All options guarantee an unforgettable experience.
Arctic cruises are the true definition of transformative travel. Come and channel your spirit of adventure on a Silversea Expeditions cruise through the Arctic aboard Silver Cloud or Silver Wind. Witness the magical wonder of Svalbard as you sail both the north and south regions of this remote archipelago and, relish the chance to cruise along the North Cape, set right inside the Arctic Circle. Even more natural beauty and endemic wildlife await you in the Gjesværstappan Islands along the way. From close encounters with diverse wildlife to unrivalled expedition knowledge, there is no doubt about it: our Arctic cruises put the amaze into amazing.
Polar bears playing in Arctic sea, north of Svalbard
Colony of penguins in Hercules Bay, South Georgia
Channel your spirit of adventure on a Silversea Expedition cruise through the Arctic aboard Silver Endeavour or Silver Wind. Witness the magical wonder of Svalbard as you sail both the north and south regions of this remote archipelago. Then relish the chance to cruise along the North Cape, situated at the very north tip of Norway and inside the Arctic Circle. Even more natural beauty and endemic wildlife await you in the Gjesværstappan Islands along the way.
See polar bears
• International Economy Class roundtrip flights or Air Credit
• Reduced rates on Business Class air available on select international flights
• Transfers (between airport, hotel and ship)
• 1 night pre-cruise and 1 day-use post-cruise hotel
• In-country flights when required by itinerary
• Guided Zodiac, land and sea tours, and shoreside activities led by the Expedition Team
• Polar Parka
Your ultimate Arctic experience begins as Silver Wind or Silver Endeavour whisks you away on an expedition voyage to Greenland’s most coveted destinations. Embrace Nuuk’s unique character and the eerie silence of Uumanaq Fjord. Sail to Canada’s (very) far north, where an ice encrusted wilderness is a sight to be seen. With Zodiacs aboard and Expedition guides to unlock all the region’s fascinating history, flora, and fauna, we guarantee these northern latitudes will never seem the same from your new perspective.
YOUR DOOR-TO-DOOR ALL-INCLUSIVE REYKJAVIK ROUNDTRIP SAMPLE PACKAGE
Search for muskoxen and gyrfalcons in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
ALL-INCLUSIVE ARCTIC PACKAGE OVERVIEW
• International Economy Class roundtrip flights or Air Credit
• Reduced rates on Business Class air available on select international flights
• Transfers (between airport, hotel and ship)
• 1 night pre-cruise and 1 day-use post-cruise hotel on select voyages
• In-country flights when required by itinerary
• Guided Zodiac, land and sea tours, and shoreside activities led by the Expedition Team
• Polar Parka
Walk around the Ilulissat Icefjord
Discover the magic of Antarctica aboard our world-class Silversea Expedition ships Silver Wind, Silver Cloud and Silver Endeavour. Depending on your selected cruise, you’ll spend 10 to 12 days exploring the wondrous landscapes and incredible wildlife of the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. Push yourself a bit further and opt to visit the Antarctic Sound and opt to head south of the Polar Circle to witness the true beauty, scale and power of the last continent.
Enjoy Zodiac cruises among gigantic icebergs
• International Economy Class roundtrip flights or Air Credit
• Reduced rates on Business Class air available on select international flights
• 1 Pre-cruise hotel night
• In-country flight(s) when required by the itinerary on select voyages
• Guided Zodiac, land and sea tours, and shore side activities led by the Expedition Team
• Polar Parka
• 1 Post-cruise day-use hotel
• Transfers (between airport/hotel and ship)
Hike Telefon Bay’s crater in the South Shetland Islands
As if the wonder of Antarctica wasn’t enough, you can add the unusual beauty of the Falkland Islands and/or South Georgia to your once-in-a-lifetime cruise at the ends of the earth. Discover these unique regions aboard our world-class Silversea Expedition ships Silver Wind, Silver Cloud and Silver Endeavour. Depending on your chosen cruise, you’ll spend 15 to 22 days exploring these remarkable islands and the waters, land and ice of the Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Sound and even the remote Elephant Island.
See endemic wildlife among charcoal-black mountains
• International Economy Class roundtrip flights or Air Credit
• Reduced rates on Business Class air available on select international flights
• 1 Pre-cruise hotel night
• In-country flight(s) when required by the itinerary
• Guided Zodiac, land and sea tours, and shore side activities led by the Expedition Team
• Polar Parka
• 1 Post-cruise day-use hotel
• Transfers (between airport/hotel and ship)
Fly in style directly to the last continent for a pure Antarctic experience, with Antarctica Bridge, it’s much closer than you think. Skip the Drake Passage and fly in Business Class comfort from Punta Arenas right to Antarctica. Board Silver Endeavour and immerse yourself in the otherworldly beauty of the most extreme region on the planet.
CHART REFLECTS OUR 6-DAY EXPEDITION CRUISE. Air is not available in all countries and to all destination. Should you book your air independently or should air not be available, a non-use credit will be offered, that you can apply as extra saving to your cruise fare. In-country flights and Pre or Post cruise hotel night availability depend on the itinerary and on Silversea’s air programme flight schedule.
• Included Economy Class Roundtrip air
• Business Class upgrades at reduced rates on selected sailings
• Private Business Class roundtrip flight between Punta Arenas and King George Island (South Shetland Islands)
• 1 pre-cruise and 1 post-cruise hotel night in Punta Arenas
• Guided Zodiac, land, and sea tours, and shoreside activities led by the Expedition Team
• Full polar expedition gear: complimentary parka and waterproof trousers; boots and walking poles for use during your voyage
• All necessary transfers and luggage handling
DAY 1 fly to PUNTA ARENAS DAY 2 arrive in PUNTA ARENAS DAY 3 Business Class flight to ANTARCTICA & ship embark DAY 3-9 Expedition cruise on SILVER ENDEAVOUR DAY 9 Ship disembark & Business Class flight to PUNTA ARENAS DAY 10 Return flight
Watch leopard seals frolic in Foyn Harbour
This Galápagos itinerary will immerse you in nature’s most spectacular wonders, unlocking the beauty of the flora and fauna in the islands that time forgot. Swim with sea turtles in Fernandina and Galápagos Penguins in Isabela. Explore the ‘bird island’ of Genovesa and Española, as well as our call in Santa Fé. Walk across otherworldly lava fields and learn about the islands’ history before and after Darwin made them famous.
Travel to the ends of the earth to unchartered territories and explore the immaculate natural world as never before. From the South Pacific Islands to the Amazon rainforest and even the American West Coast, connoisseur expeditions are designed with our most adventurous travellers in mind. This is your opportunity to be astounded by wonders of man and nature on a selection of voyages that deliver the very rarest pearls the world has to offer. If you have ever wanted to experience countries untouched by tourism and discover disparate cultures while travelling along stunningly beautiful shores, you will want one of these unique expedition experiences.
Pre-cruise hotel night In-country flight* & ship embark Expedition cruise International flight
*In-country flights and Pre or Post cruise hotel night availability depend on the itinerary and on Silversea’s air programme flight schedule.
Ship disembark & in-country flight* Post cruise hotel day-use Homebound flight
Aerial view of Panama Canal on the Atlantic side
Vanua Levu island
Tropical fish in the Pacific ocean
French Polynesia
Locals dancing in Luanda, Angola
Rarotonga in the Cook Islands
Forget everything you think you know about South Pacific travel. Because while this cruise goes to paradisiacal places such as Fiji, Tonga, the Cook Islands and of course lovely French Polynesia, it turns your preconceived ideas on their head. Far from just beach days, you’ll be visiting rarely seen authentic villages, swimming with humpback whales, enjoying welcome ceremonies and hiking through verdant jungles. Welcome to our version of the South Pacific.
Travel north from Fortaleza all the way to the Caribbean, taking in some spectacular sights – and sites – along the way. Everything you could possibly want from Brazil is on this voyage – Zodiac expeditions into the mighty Amazon jungle, gastronomic excellence, unprecedented access to local communities. Add to that some wildlife spotting extraordinaire and a delve into France’s South American past, and you have a voyage that certainly ticks all the Brazilian boxes.
Giant Water Lily, Amazon
Leaving from either Darwin, Broome, or Perth, enjoy this comprehensive itinerary that immerses you in the best of the best of the Kimberley coast, including Montgomery Reef, the world’s largest inshore reef, and the astonishing Horizontal Falls. From incredible rock formations to untouched beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see, you’ll encounter landscapes and wildlife you’ve never seen before, not even in your imagination.
Zodiac cruise at Mongomery Reef, The Kimberley
From the Arabic peninsula to South Africa, the Indian Ocean coast thrills, delights, intrigues and surprises. Depart from Rome to Dubai, or vice versa, to sail through the Red Sea to fabled Luxor and Petra. Sail from Dubai to Seychelles or Mumbai to follow the route of ancient spice traders or explore the fortifications created by Portuguese colonizers. Cruise the Seychelles to Cape Town route and discover the Big Five at a game reserve. Or combine one or more voyages for a journey filled with tropical Eden, wealthy sheikdoms, ancient marvels, biblical treasures...the wonders never cease.
Colorful and charismatic, timeless and enigmatic, Asia is the world’s most delightful dichotomy. Mighty empires have stamped their legacy here, leaving an esoteric region of contradictions. Expansive borders mean extensive experiences, from the quirky vestiges of colonial past to snow-capped mountains and cuttingedge metropolises.
With its monuments and museums, its rich history and breathtaking scenery, and its iconic art and architecture, Europe has long been a land of captivating wonder. From Barcelona to Bodrum, as grand as the Mediterranean Sea maybe, Silversea is uniquely experienced in revealing its hidden secrets because this is our home –we have the connections, the access, and the insight.
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