Silversea Cruises has reached an agreement with the Chilean authorities to depart from Punta Arenas for its 2021-2022 Antarctica season, leading the return of Antarctica travel.
Silver Cloud and Silver Wind will set sail from Punta Arenas, while the line’s third Antarctica-bound ship, Silver Explorer, will continue with its scheduled plan to depart from Chile’s Puerto Williams from November 2021.
“Leading the return of cruising in Antarctica, as facilitated by our agreement with the Chilean government, represents our commitment to delivering unforgettable travel experiences for our guests,” says Roberto Martinoli, Silversea’s President and CEO.
“I commend the Chilean government for its unwavering dedication to restarting cruising to the White Continent in a safe and enriching manner.”
Enjoying the most inclusive Antarctica package in ultra-luxury cruising, Silversea says the guests of Silver Cloud and Silver Wind will now fly into Santiago, Chile, where they will enjoy an overnight hotel stay before flying into Punta Arenas the next day to embark the ship.
Guests embarking Silver Explorer will do so in Puerto Williams, Chile – except those benefitting from Silversea’s Antarctica Bridge, the first ultra-luxury fly-cruise service to Antarctica, which will see travelers fly directly from Punta Arenas to King George Island in Antarctica.
The line says Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, and Silver Explorer will provide unrivaled opportunities for travellers to discover the enchanting wildlife and icescapes of this remote wonderland in the cruise line’s signature standard of comfort.
Each all-suite, butler-serviced ship carries a team of expedition experts who lead immersive shore excursions for guests.
These passionate and knowledgeable professionals offer informative lectures, discussions, recaps on board, guided explorations by Zodiac® and kayak, and immersive hikes and nature walks ashore — all of which are included in the fare.
Silversea’s Antarctica cruise collection includes a series of mostly 10-day explorations of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands, as well as shorter sailings of just 5, 6 or 9 days as part of the Antarctica Bridge fly-cruise program.
Longer journeys encompass the Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, Falkland Islands, Elephant Island and South Georgia.
Two ‘Deep Antarctica’ itineraries will spend 20 days tracing a path beyond the Antarctic Circle, attempting to reach a latitude of 69 degrees south. Plus, two unique sailings will offer guests the chance to witness the solar eclipse on December 4, 2021, from Antarctica – the only place on Earth where it can be viewed in totality.
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