SEA SCAPE

Discover the waterways less traveled with Silversea.

WE’VE all heard about, if not experienced for ourselves, the gratification that comes from taking the road less traveled. While the metaphor is typically a nod to the growth and strength of character that’s born of curiosity and courage, it’s also applicable to the idea of actual travel. Exploring the far reaches of the globe and destinations untamed — the places less traveled — is both bold and rewarding. So, it’s little wonder why Silversea offers expedition voyages to some of the world’s least traveled destinations.

Arctic

There’s no need to check your phone here as cell service doesn’t exist. There aren’t any paved roads either, which is understandable given there are no cars. And the only skyscrapers you’ll see are enormous icebergs — many jutting hundreds of feet into the air from the sea. In Greenland, you’ll also find the largest fjord system in the world, an important part of the Inuit culture. As many as 16 species of whale can be found in the Greenlandic waters, many of which are quite curious of passengers on a Zodiac cruise and even those paddling a kayak. Spot polar bears while circumnavigating Svalbard or while crossing Canada’s Northwest Passage. Seeing the king of the Arctic in its natural environment is sure to put a lump in your throat.

Sailing to both poles, Silver Endeavour is the newest ship in the Silversea fleet. With a PC6 ice-class rating (one of the highest in the industry), and state-ofthe-art equipment and exploration technology, Silver Endeavour pushes the boundaries of discovery with more departures and longer seasons in some of the most remote destinations on Earth. She’s also widely considered the most luxurious expedition ship at sea, meaning just because the Arctic is unspoiled doesn’t mean you’ll be.

Antarctica

When it’s winter in the Northern Hemisphere, Silver Endeavour sets sail for the opposite end of the Earth, where guests find themselves surrounded by the awe-inspiring beauty of the most inaccessible continent in the world. Those wishing to make Antarctica slightly more accessible will enjoy Antarctica Bridge cruises, which allow guests to fly directly into King George Island, skipping the notorious Drake Passage. The ultimate birder’s paradise, 63 species of bird breed in the Falklands, including albatross, petrels, skuas, and the Falkland steamer duck. Further into the trip you can expect to witness the playful antics of chinstrap, Adélie, and gentoo penguins, along with elephant and fur seals, and up to eight species of whales, including orcas, humpbacks, sperm whales, and Antarctic blue whales.

Gal Pagos Islands

Almost two centuries have passed since the British naturalist Charles Darwin visited the Galápagos Islands and observed wildlife behaviors that informed his theory of evolution — a notion that changed both modern science and humanity. Today, nearly 200 years later, visitors can still witness real-time evolution as volcanoes continue to erupt and lava flows form new islands within this UNESCO World Heritage archipelago.

Those volcanoes are largely responsible for the uniqueness of the Galápagos, creating rock formations that provide shelter to more than 9,000 animals and plant life, including the area’s unofficial mascot — the blue-footed booby. This endearing bird is one of the dozens of charismatic and indigenous animals passengers will delight in seeing during various cruises offered aboard Silversea’s first destination-specific ship — Silver Origin .

Silver Origin offers every luxury imaginable, including 50 all-suite accommodations, private balconies, personalized butler service, indulgent interiors, premium bed linens, and large floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the ship that usher in sweeping views of nature’s majesty. But the real jewel is an observation deck and stargazing platform that provide an elevated option for simultaneous views of the Southern Cross and North Star in the night sky.