Witness the Antarctic Peninsula as a new expedition season begins on this 11-day, 10-night round-trip cruise aboard Silver Wind, departing Puerto Williams on October 25, 2027. With winter snow still blanketing the landscape, sea ice beginning to open, and penguins preparing their nests, this early-season voyage offers a distinctive perspective on Antarctica. Your experience begins with an included hotel night in Santiago on October 24 and a charter flight to Puerto Williams the following day, where you board Silver Wind before setting sail along the legendary Drake Passage. Watch for albatrosses and Cape petrels during the two-day crossing while expedition specialists introduce the continent through onboard presentations. In the Antarctic Sound, enormous tabular icebergs provide the backdrop for your first Zodiac landings near Adélie and gentoo penguin colonies. Three full days along the Antarctic Peninsula bring opportunities to explore snow-covered coastlines, fjords, glaciers, and icebergs while observing seals, returning whales, and active penguin colonies. Possible destinations include Paradise Bay, Lemaire Channel, Port Lockroy, and Petermann Island, followed by the volcanic South Shetland Islands and a potential visit to Deception Island. The expedition concludes with a two-day return crossing of the Drake Passage, an overnight stay aboard Silver Wind in Puerto Williams, and the included charter flight to Santiago on November 4.
Day by day
Cruise Includes
Luxury accommodation in an ocean-view or veranda suite
Personalized butler service in every suite
All meals onboard, including gourmet dining experiences
Beverages, including fine wines and spirits
24-hour in-suite dining service
Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
Gratuities for onboard staff
Guided Zodiac excursions, kayaking, and shore landings
Expedition activities led by experienced naturalist guides
Educational lectures and enrichment programs
Complimentary use of expedition equipment, including parkas on polar voyages
Access to onboard facilities, including fitness center, pool deck, and lounges
Port taxes and fees
Charter flights and pre/post-cruise hotel nights on Antarctica and Greenland fly-cruise voyages
Pre-cruise hotel accommodation in Santiago on October 24, 2027.
Charter flight from Santiago to Puerto Williams on October 25, 2027.
Ten-night expedition voyage aboard Silver Wind.
Suite accommodation aboard the ship.
Expedition team and onboard educational talks about Antarctica.
Southbound crossing of the Drake Passage.
First Zodiac landings in the Antarctic Sound.
Shore landings and Zodiac excursions along the Antarctic Peninsula.
Three full days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula.
Exploration of the South Shetland Islands.
Return crossing of the Drake Passage.
Final overnight stay aboard Silver Wind in Puerto Williams.
Charter flight from Puerto Williams to Santiago on November 4, 2027.
Cruise does not include
International flights, unless specifically included in the booked package
Travel insurance and medical evacuation coverage
Passport, visa, and other travel documentation expenses
Personal purchases and onboard boutique shopping
Spa treatments, beauty services, and selected wellness experiences
Medical consultations and onboard medical services
Optional private excursions or activities not included in the expedition program
Additional hotel nights outside the confirmed itinerary
Transfers or independent travel arrangements not specified in the booking
Premium services or special arrangements not covered by the selected fare
Highlights
Antarctica at the opening of the season: Travel on October 25, 2027, when winter snow still blankets the landscape, sea ice is beginning to open, and penguins are preparing nesting areas.
The complete Drake Passage experience: Sail south toward Antarctica and return north aboard Silver Wind, with two days dedicated to each crossing.
Spring seabird observation: Watch for albatrosses and Cape petrels accompanying the ship as they return to the region's skies.
First landings in the Antarctic Sound: Discover immense tabular icebergs and observe Adélie and gentoo penguins preparing nests on fresh snow.
Three days of Antarctic Peninsula exploration: Experience Zodiac excursions and shore landings among glaciers, fjords, icebergs, and snowy coastal landscapes.
Wildlife encounters during the early season: Look for seals resting on rocks, whales returning to feed, and penguins engaged in nesting activity.
Potential peninsula destinations: Paradise Bay, Lemaire Channel, Port Lockroy, and Petermann Island are among the possible places to explore.
Volcanic landscapes of the South Shetland Islands: Discover the archipelago with a possible navigation into the caldera of Deception Island.
Included travel arrangements in Chile: Begin with a hotel night in Santiago, travel to Puerto Williams by charter flight, and return to Santiago by charter flight after the expedition.
Activities
Sea Kayaking
Under full instruction from your sea kayaking guide, experience true tranquillity as you paddle through clinking ice floes and realise the enormity of the surrounding scenery. Look out for breaching whales, lounging seals and penguins zipping alongside your kayak. Some experience is required.
Ice Camping
Camp out on the ice and experience the silence which blankets the continent by night. This is your chance to completely connect with this ethereal ice world – wrap up warm and embrace the Antarctic elements.
Snowshoeing
Get a spring in your step when you slip on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica. Enabling you to easily scale gentle slopes, this unique activity allows you to access hard to reach places and seek out the most impressive views.
Photography
Learn to capture wildlife and landscape shots in a small group photography program, including critiquing sessions and editing classes. Plus, Explorer Boat excursions with a dedicated photography expert on landings.
Explorer Boats
Achieve the best views and photographs from a forward facing Explorer Boats. They allow you to sit comfortably and securely while crackling through the ice-strewn waters. Look out for wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales as you cruise.
Yoga
It doesn’t get more serene than complimentary yoga classes to the tune of glacial scenery. Join the most unique exercise setting in the world after a day of exploration. Classes are regular but are dependent on weather conditions and swell.
Antarctica: Exploring the Peninsula
From USD 16450,00