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ITINERARY
Day
01: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Passionate,
and alive with an infectious crackling energy, the Argentine capital is
a breathlessly romantic city, which blends old-world colonial
architecture with a down-to-earth Latin American clamour. Famed for
steamy tango interplays, and expertly seared steak slabs, a visit to
Buenos Aires is a fiery fiesta for the senses. Parque Tres de Febrero
is a 400-hectare oasis where 18,000 rose bushes bloom, and skyscrapers
give way to still lakes and pretty paths of rollerblading locals.
Mighty palm trees - that look like exploding fireworks - stand tall in
Plaza de Mayo, the heart of this sprawling cosmopolitan capital of 48
barrios. The square has served as the stage for many fundamental events
in this country’s history, and the location where the seeds
of independence were sewn continues to serve as the city’s
gathering point - and is a place for solidarity, rebellion and
revolution. The presidential Casa Rosada’s salmon-hued
Palatial Palace borders the plaza, while nearby Museum Nacional de
Bellas Artes houses the largest collection of public art in Latin
America. Teatro Colón, the opulent 1908 opera house, is one
of the world’s finest venues - musical performance here take
on an ethereal quality, with the exceptional acoustics transferring
every quiver of bow, and tremor of vocal cord, to the audience in
spine-tingling clarity. The gargantuan, precipitous terraces of
Bombonera Stadium form another of Buenos Aires’s incredible
venues, and a wall of noise emanates from it when Boca Juniors take to
the field. Juicy steak and punchy Malbec flow in the city’s
parrillas – steakhouses - while glitzy bars and thumping
nightclubs welcome revellers late into the night. It’s not
just the meat that sizzles here either - tango dancers fill milongas -
dance halls - to strut passionately until the early hours. Sip steaming
mate, the country’s national drink, shop in covered markets,
and explore Cementerio de la Recoleta - a city of grand graves and
intricate memorials honouring presidents, politicians and notable
Argentine heroes from history.
Days
02-03: Day at sea
Days at sea
are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and catch up with what
you’ve been meaning to do. So whether that is going to the
gym, visiting the spa, whale watching, catching up on your reading or
simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect balance
to busy days spent exploring shore side.
Day
04: Puerto Madryn, Argentina
Overlooking
the vast Golfo Nuevo, the northern Patagonian town of Puerto Madryn is
one of Argentina’s top whale-watching spots. Founded by Welsh
explorers, who arrived aboard the Mimosa ship in 1865, Puerto Madryn
welcomes visitors to enjoy its wonderful wildlife, traditional tea
shops, and sheep-rearing ranches known as estancias. Taste some of
Argentina’s tenderest and juiciest steak cuts, or piles of
seafood, in the waterfront restaurants of the town’s
promenade, as you fuel up ahead of the natural adventures of a
lifetime. An astonishing array of animals call the protected Valdes
Peninsula home. See penguins wandering, sea lions yawning lazily, and
playful guanacos galloping here. Head to the beaches of Estancia San
Lorenzo, to hear the racket made by hundreds of Magellan penguins. The
blackened beach of Loberia de Punta Loma bears witness to huge elephant
seals rising up and clashing dramatically – or lounging
around docilely - and you can even take advantage of the opportunity to
swim, snorkel and scuba dive with curious and playful sea lions.
Further afield, Tombo National Reserve is a vast breeding ground for
birds and penguins, while a huge Magellanic penguin colony,1,500,000
strong, spreads out further south at Punta Tombo. Boats roll out from
Puerto Madryn on the hunt for Southern Right Whales and orcas among the
many marine mammals who move through the waters offshore. Few
experiences compare with feeling the salt spray, as giant humpbacks
crash against the surface. Look out for the black and white
Commerson’s dolphins too, which are some of the smallest
members of the dolphin family.
3
Included Shore Excursions
Punta
Loma Reserve & Estancia Visit
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Snorkeling
with Sea Lions
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Whale
Watching Adventure
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Day
05: Day at sea
Day
06: West Point Island, Falkland Islands
A
north-westerly outpost of the scenic Falkland Islands, you'll be
welcomed ashore by the calls and cries of a huge colony of black-browed
albatross. Indeed, the island was originally known as Albatross Island
before being renamed to reflect its geographic location. While the
albatrosses - that flash white feathers in the rugged cliffs above the
waves - are the most well known residents, they are far from the only
animal inhabitants of this remote, isolated land. A huge army of
birdlife calls the island sanctuary home, overwhelming the tiny human
population and sheep that roam West Point Island's grasses. Meet the
rockhopper penguins who scamper and burrow along the coast's boulders,
as well as the imperial cormorants who rest here in great numbers.
You're also liekly to encounter Magellanic penguins during your
explorations. Hike the island's quiet landscapes, and look out for
endemic plants like Felton's flower carpeting the green interior.
Decorated with some of the archipelago's most dramatic scenery, explore
this wind-lashed, distant land of soaring cliffs and towering coastal
precipices. Cliff Mountain is the island's standout - a towering
sandstone monolith, and the archipelago's highest cliff, falling away
to swirling waves below. Look out to the waters to spot Commerson's
dolphin chasing each other around the island's wave-washed footprint.
Whales also visit, as well as the fur seals who you may spot lounging
around West Point Island's inviting shores.
2
Included Shore Excursions
Hiking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Kayaking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Day
06: Saunders Island, Falkland Islands
Meet some
of the world’s most incredible wildlife, on the remote
Saunders Island. Sitting to the north-west of the Falkland’s
archipelago, the British established their first settlement here in
1765, at Port Egmont. Remote, wild and wonderful, the island now serves
as a lush grazing ground for plenty of sheep - but it's an astonishing
place to encounter far rarer animals - from elephant seals to silvery
grebes and Peale’s dolphins. Connected by sinewy links of
beach and sandy dunes, which create some of the most dramatic scenery
in the Falklands, the archipelago’s fourth biggest island is
home to its best birdlife - including a colony of neatly tuxedoed king
penguins. Saunders Island's topography tightens at The Neck - where
you'll find even more penguin activity. Colonies squark and chatter in
huge crowds here, with Gentoo, Rockhopper and Magellanic penguins
dipping into the water, and clambering over boulders. A gentle hike to
the summit of Mount Richards will take you 457 metres above sea level,
offering an expansive overview, from which you can look out across the
tips of the moody waves to see Carcass Island and West Point Island
emerging. The cliffs to the north of the mountain host rare
black-browed albatross - a sight of sheer grace in flight - but
comically clumsy at times when landing. Elsewhere, wide lakes are home
to various water birds - including the rare black-necked swans. Take a
read of our blog to find out more about the hugely diverse wildlife
that is present on this unique island.
1
Included Shore Excursion
Hiking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Day
07: Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
Despite it
being a stalwart of Britishness, Stanley more resembles Patagonia than
Portsmouth. But, despite the windswept, vast and achingly beautiful
landscape of the Falkland Islands, don’t be too surprised to
find the odd pub serving ales and even
fish’n’chips. While landmarks such as Christ Church
Cathedral, with its whalebone arch are 100% local, there is a also good
smattering of imported garden gnomes and Union Jacks to remind you
whose territory you are really on. The Falkland Islands’
ownership has long been a matter of controversy, ever since
colonisation in the 18th century. At various points in their life they
have been considered French, British, Spanish and Argentine. The
Falklands War in 1982, despite only lasting for a short while, proved
that the Brits clung to this remote outpost and the islands remain part
of the British Commonwealth today. Margaret Thatcher, under whom the
war was masterminded, remains something of a local hero as can be seen
in the street signs (such as Thatcher Drive). For those who want to dig
deeper into the past, the Historic Docklands Museum provides lots of
information on the chequered historical and political background of the
Falklands. However, the true heroes of Stanley are of course the
thousands and thousands of penguins. Five species nest here during
mating season (including the rare rockhopper penguin). There are
virtually no barriers between you and the wildlife; allowing for a
truly interactive, authentic and totally unforgettable experience.
3
Included Shore Excursions
Exploring
the Highlights of Stanley
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate
Battlefields – A Mountain Perspective
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate
Mount William Hike
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Days
08-09: Day at sea
Days
10-12: SOUTH GEORGIA AND THE SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS
Charcoal-black
mountains ladled with snow, giant glaciers and thriving wildlife
combine to make South Georgia one of the great natural islands.
Adventure to these far flung lands - where the animals are in charge
and humans come a distant second. Here you'll witness a cacophony of
calling birds, natural set pieces like elephant seals clashing and
thrashing, and crowds of colourful king penguins stretching out as far
as the eye can see. An overseas territory of the UK, these isolated,
subantarctic islands once formed a remote whaling centre - and you can
still visit the former whaling stations. Nowadays the giants of the sea
are free to cruise the icy waters uninhibited. Written into explorer
history due to its links with Ernest Shackleton’s tale of
Antarctic exploration, shipwreck and survival, the
Endurance’s crew were saved when he reached the salvation of
these shores in 1916 - before returning to collect the remaining
sailors from Elephant Island. A museum commemorates the legendary
mission, and you can see the memorial to Shackleton that stands over
his final resting place on this fabled island. South
Georgia’s colonies of king penguins - with vivid bursts of
yellow and orange around their necks - stand, squabble and curiously
investigate, enjoying the isolated respite of this island.
They’re joined by smaller penguin species like Macaroni
penguins, and other glorious birdlife like the majestic wandering
albatrosses, which you can see gliding on gusts of wind, over the
choppy waves.
4
Included Shore Excursions
Zodiac
Cruise with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Hiking with
Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Kayaking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Expedition
activities with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Days
13-14: Day at sea
Day
15: Elephant Island, Antarctica
Promising
thrilling adventure, legendary tales and immaculate Antarctic beauty,
Elephant Island is perhaps Antarctica’s best-known location.
The exploits of its early explorers have immortalised this harsh,
monochrome island in the tomes of human history. Believed to take its
name from the elephant seals that early explorers spotted lolling on
its rocks, the volcanic island was not properly explored until 1916 -
when Ernest Shackleton and his men were stricken by the weather and
sought salvation on its shores. Their story of survival, stranded in
this barren land, is one of humanity’s most evocative and
inspiring accounts. Elephant Island is written deep into the legend of
Antarctic exploration, and you’ll discover
Shackleton’s tale for yourself as you arrive in the
island’s icy realm. The remarkable, slowly flowing Endurance
Glacier - which you’ll see on arrival here - takes its name
from their ship, The Endurance. Visit the monument that stands to
Shackleton, often surrounded by a migrating crowd of tiny gentoo
penguins, at Point Wild - the spot where he and his 28 crew members
camped for four and a half months of Antarctic winter. Eventually,
Shackleton and a handful of courageous others sailed for South Georgia
Island, before returning to secure the rescue of the remaining crew
members. Aside from sailing amid breathtaking winter vistas, witnessing
incredible fauna and feeling the sheer rush of an adventure to the
unknown - one of the true joys of any Antarctic cruise is to follow in
the footsteps of the brave explorers who first sought out the alluring
nectar of these dangerous, evocative landscapes. If this will be your
first-time visiting Antarctica, read our blog explaining how you can
prepare for the exploits ahead.
Days
16-17: Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
The
Antarctic Peninsula unravels upwards towards South America, reaching
out a beckoning finger to the adventurous, who dare to explore this
untamed realm. Stretching up from the heart of the world’s
southernmost continent, the Antarctic Peninsula lies a mere 620 mile
from Tierra del Fuego and, for many, offers a spectacular first taste
of the snow-blanketed landscapes and colossal ice sculptures, which
make up Earth’s least-explored continent. Unseen by humans
until 1820 - a blink of an eye ago in relative terms - this is an
adventure sure to make your hairs stand on end, as you experience the
thrill of the truly unknown and extraordinary. The vast peninsula is
sprinkled with research bases, which are at the frontline of human
scientific endeavour, pushing to study and understand this unique
landscape, its exceptional wildlife, and the impact that humans are
having on this pristine continent. Witness cathedral-sized icebergs up
close, and blue-hued glaciers, slowly slipping from imposing locations
like Hope Bay. Blanched mountain peaks cover the peninsula, and
you’ll find thousands of adorable Adelie penguin pairs
thriving undisturbed in this peninsula’s unique setting.
3
Included Shore Excursions
Zodiac
Cruise with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Hiking with
Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Kayaking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Day
18: South Shetland Islands, Antarctica
The
ice-coated Antarctic Peninsula forms perhaps the most accessible region
of mainland Antarctica, lying a mere 480-miles away from South America,
across the fabled waters of Drakes Passage. Lying close to the
northwestern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, separated by the
Bransfield Strait, the South Shetland Islands fall under the
jurisdiction of the Antarctic Treaty, suspending claims on their
sovereignty. Several countries maintain research bases here, and with
plump elephant seals, and crowds of Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adelie
Penguins also calling the islands home, it can even feel a little
crowded at times. King George Island is the largest and most hospitable
island, hosting the majority of the research stations - some of which
are populated all-year-round by tiny, hardy crews. Don’t be
fooled though, these islands offer extraordinary adventure in one of
the most remote locations on earth. The triple peaks of Mount Foster
tower above the archipelago, and you’ll feel your heart
pumping a little quicker, as you sail into the core of Deception
Island’s magnificent collapsed volcano caldera. Hike the luna
landscapes within, and even dip into the improbably warm,
geothermally-heated waters of Pendulum Cove. Elephant Island,
meanwhile, is written deep into the annals of Antarctic expedition
legend, as the site where Ernest Shackleton and the stricken crew of
the Endurance miraculously survived a harsh Antarctic winter, in 1916.
Discover even more reasons to visit this incredible icy kingdom and
find out why many consider the South Shetland Islands to be the jewel
in Antarctica’s Crown, by reading our blog.
1
Included Shore Excursion
Zodiac
Cruise with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Days
19-20: Drake Passage
Day
21: Ushuaia, Argentina
A southerly
frontier - on the cusp of wild nature and extraordinary adventures -
the excitement in Ushuaia is palpable. Prepare for memorable exploits
amid the extremes of this southerly location - as you adventure into
the colossal scenery of the fractured Tierra del Fuego and beyond.
Known as the 'End of the World' Ushuaia looks out across the Beagle
Channel, and is surrounded by the Martial Mountains to the north.
Despite its remote location, Ushuaia is a surprisingly busy and lively
resort, with lots to keep its visitors entertained. For many people,
Ushuaia is their last glimpse of anything resembling a city, before
they jump off the map into the wilderness, to answer the call of
immense national parks or Antarctic expeditions. One of the most
dramatic landscapes on the planet - Argentina's land of fire, National
Park Tierra del Fuego, is a place of titanic natural forces and
limitless beauty. Snow-covered mountains poke the sky, while glaciers
spill down between peaks, and gaping fjords open up. With incredible
wildlife - from penguins to whales - the park offers some of South
America's most amazing hiking opportunities and panoramas. When it
comes to food in Ushuaia, locals cook up fierce flavours using the
freshest ingredients. King crab is one of the most popular dishes,
while sea bass - hauled freshly from the waters - and mounds of meaty
mussels - known as cholgas - are also on the menu here.
Silver Cloud (Luxury Expedition, 254-guests)
As the inaugural ship for Silversea Cruises, Silver Cloud epitomises everything that is Silversea. Designed to provide the most intimate of sailing experiences, a Silver Cloud cruise provides 254 privileged guests with the luxury of space and the ability to slip into exotic ports off the beaten path. Our shining luxury cruise ship is often described by returning guests as their own private yacht, their home away from home.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 1
night pre-cruise and 1 day-use post-cruise
- Transfers
(between airport/hotel and ship)
- In-country
flights when required by itinerary
- Guided
Zodiac, land and sea tours, and shoreside activities led by the
Expeditions Team
- Parka
- Enrichment
lectures by a highly qualified Expeditions Team
- Spacious
suites
- Butler
service in every suite
- Unlimited
Free Wifi
- Personalised
service – nearly one crew member for every guest
- Choice
of restaurants, diverse cuisine, open-seating dining
- Beverages
in-suite and throughout the ship, including champagne, select wines and
spirits
- In-suite
dining and room service
- Onboard
entertainment
- Onboard
gratuities
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Zodiac
Cruise with Silversea Expedition team: Free
- Hiking
with Silversea Expedition team: Free
- Kayaking
with Silversea Expedition team: Free
- Punta
Loma Reserve & Estancia Visit: Free
- Snorkeling
with Sea Lions: Free
- Whale
Watching Adventure: Free
- Exploring
the Highlights of Stanley: Free
- Battlefields
– A Mountain Perspective: Free
- Mount
William Hike: Free