Discover two remarkable regions of the Southern Hemisphere on a 14-day expedition aboard Silver Endeavour, departing January 2, 2027, from King George Island and concluding in Puerto Williams, Chile. Your journey begins with a charter flight to Antarctica, eliminating the outbound Drake Passage sea crossing and allowing you to begin exploring the polar wilderness directly. Sail through the Antarctic Sound past enormous tabular icebergs from the Larsen Ice Shelf before spending five full days discovering the Antarctic Peninsula, where guided Zodiac outings and shore landings reveal glacial fjords, impressive ice formations, penguin colonies, humpback whales, and seals.
Potential exploration sites include Paradise Bay, Lemaire Channel, Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, and Deception Island, depending on weather and ice conditions. After Antarctica, experience the legendary Drake Passage during two days at sea, enjoying onboard lectures, spa facilities, dining, and opportunities to watch albatrosses and petrels. The expedition then reaches the Falkland Islands, where visits to Carcass Island, New Island, and Port Stanley introduce thriving seabird colonies, distinctive island scenery, and local history. Finally, navigate the Beagle Channel to Puerto Williams on Navarino Island before flying back to the mainland.
Day by day
Cruise Includes
Luxury accommodation in an ocean-view suite
Personalized butler service
All meals onboard, including gourmet dining experiences
Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
24-hour in-suite dining service
Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
Gratuities for onboard staff
Guided Zodiac excursions 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, and observation lounges
Port taxes and fees
Transfers and selected pre- or post-cruise arrangements, according to the booked fare
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
Begin your expedition with a flight to Antarctica: Reach King George Island by charter aircraft, avoiding the outbound Drake Passage sea crossing.
Experience 14 days aboard Silver Endeavour: Travel from King George Island to Puerto Williams on a journey combining Antarctica and the Falkland Islands.
Witness enormous tabular icebergs: Navigate the Antarctic Sound among ice formations originating from the Larsen Ice Shelf.
Enjoy five days of Antarctic Peninsula exploration: Discover glacial fjords and icebergs through guided Zodiac excursions and shore landings.
Look for exceptional Antarctic wildlife: Encounter opportunities to observe humpback whales, leopard seals, Weddell seals, and penguin colonies.
Explore according to Antarctic conditions: Possible destinations include Paradise Bay, Lemaire Channel, Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, and Deception Island.
Navigate the Drake Passage by sea: Follow a historic polar route while enjoying spa facilities, dining, lectures, and seabird observation aboard the ship.
Discover the wildlife of Carcass Island: Observe abundant birdlife, including Magellanic and gentoo penguins.
Visit New Island's nesting cliffs: See the coastal environment inhabited by southern rockhopper penguins and black-browed albatrosses.
Explore Port Stanley's island heritage: Discover colorful houses, British-style pubs, Christ Church Cathedral, and opportunities to learn about Falkland Islands history.
Complete the voyage through the Beagle Channel: Arrive in Puerto Williams on Navarino Island before returning to the mainland by air.
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 & the Falklands: Sail & Fly the Drake Passage
From USD 21550,00