Embark
on a thrilling exploration of the vast white wilderness that is
Antarctica. Bookended by King George Island, you’ll sail to
Antarctic Sound - known as the end of the world - where you can see
icebergs floating away from the Larsen Ice shelf. Visit the untamed
realm of the Antarctic Peninsula and learn from our expert guides as
you admire glaciers up close and spot a vast array of wildlife. Cruise
to the South Shetland Islands to spot penguins.
Day
1 : King George Island As
the largest of all the South Shetland Island, King George is considered
the gateway to Antarctica. At just 120 kilometres from the Antarctic
Peninsula and the only airport in the South Shetlands, it is the
connection between “real life” and
“Antarctic life”. More than 10 different nations
have year-round or summer-only scientific research stations on the
island (considering that 90% of the island is covered by snow and ice,
that is quite an achievement!). Maintaining a base on the island allows
membership of the Antarctic Treaty. There is even a Russian Orthodox
church, with a permanent on-site priest. The island might be home to a
few international scientists, but they are very much outnumbered by the
diverse wildlife that considers King George Island rightfully theirs.
Adelie, Chinstrap and Gentoo Penguins all commute to and from the
Antarctic peninsula from the island, while Weddell and leopard seals
are regular visitors and can be spotted either in the water or on the
shore. Naturally, this brings a huge amount of birdlife: skuas and
southern giant petrels are regular summer residents, attracted by the
warm climate (warm being a relative term, average temperature is
between 1.5 and -6.5?C). The island was named after King George III
after British explorer discovered it in 1819. Since then the island has
been claimed by both Chile (1940) and Argentina (1943), but remains
part of British Antarctic Territory.
Day
2 : Antarctic Sound Few
voyages ignite the imagination like a journey down to one of the
planet’s most remote, extreme and enchanting wilderness,
Antarctica. An adventure in its purest form, only a handful of people
will ever be lucky enough to experience the majestic beauty of these
monochrome landscapes first-hand. The Antarctic Sound will be one of
your first encounters of this whitewash kingdom, located at the
northerly tip of the Antarctic Peninsula - which sprawls up like a
tentacle towards Tierra del Fuego, South America’s most
southerly point, otherwise known as the ‘End of the
World’. Taking its name from the first ship to brave the
passageway between the peninsular and the Joinville Island groups back
in 1902, the Sound is a raw, sensory assault of imposing iceberg slabs,
broken away from the disintegrating Larsen Ice Shelf. Come face-to-face
with stadium-sized islands of ice and meet the extraordinary birdlife
that call this whitewash kingdom home. Watch on, as colonies of Gentoo
penguins hop around, and cape petrels sweep overhead, as the
continent’s unique wildlife thrives around you. If
you’re planning your first venture into Antarctica,
you’ll want to brush up on your photography skills in
advance, to capture this unforgiving continent in all of its
unrestrained glory. Read our blog for tips on how to ensure that your
photos do justice to the adventure of a lifetime.
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
3-5 : Antarctic Peninsula 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
6 : South Shetland Islands 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
Day
7 : King George Island As
the largest of all the South Shetland Island, King George is considered
the gateway to Antarctica. At just 120 kilometres from the Antarctic
Peninsula and the only airport in the South Shetlands, it is the
connection between “real life” and
“Antarctic life”. More than 10 different nations
have year-round or summer-only scientific research stations on the
island (considering that 90% of the island is covered by snow and ice,
that is quite an achievement!). Maintaining a base on the island allows
membership of the Antarctic Treaty. There is even a Russian Orthodox
church, with a permanent on-site priest. The island might be home to a
few international scientists, but they are very much outnumbered by the
diverse wildlife that considers King George Island rightfully theirs.
Adelie, Chinstrap and Gentoo Penguins all commute to and from the
Antarctic peninsula from the island, while Weddell and leopard seals
are regular visitors and can be spotted either in the water or on the
shore. Naturally, this brings a huge amount of birdlife: skuas and
southern giant petrels are regular summer residents, attracted by the
warm climate (warm being a relative term, average temperature is
between 1.5 and -6.5?C). The island was named after King George III
after British explorer discovered it in 1819. Since then the island has
been claimed by both Chile (1940) and Argentina (1943), but remains
part of British Antarctic Territory.
Break new waters with Silver Wind. Still timelessly elegant, still luxuriously relaxed, her improved cruising versatility means she is able to whizz from the Polar Regions at the ends of the earth to the iconic ports of the Mediterranean with fluid ease.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Cruise Benefits
Charter/Group
flights
Hotel
Business
Class Private Flights
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Onboard Luxury Inclusions
Food and beverages
Butler service
Expedition gear
Shore
Excursions
Shore excursions with Zodiacs
Post
Cruise Benefits
Business
Class Private Flights
Hotel
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Options :
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