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Drinks
Silversea Cruises offers a luxurious all-inclusive experience that includes a wide variety of beverages at no extra cost. Guests can enjoy premium wines, champagne, and sparkling wines, along with a selection of spirits, liquors, and classic cocktails. The package also covers an array of beers, soft drinks, bottled water, specialty coffees, and teas. Additionally, each suite features a fully stocked minibar tailored to personal preferences, with room service offering a full range of drinks.
Tips
The cruise line offers an all-inclusive experience, which means that gratuities for the staff, including butlers, waitstaff, and housekeeping, are already covered in the fare. This allows guests to enjoy their cruise without worrying about tipping or additional charges for service.
Specialty Dining
Specialty dining on Silversea cruises is generally included in the fare, which sets the cruise line apart from many others. Guests can enjoy a variety of fine dining options at no additional cost, although some specialty restaurants, like La Dame (Silversea’s French restaurant), may require a reservation fee.
Entertainment
Choose from a variety of things to entertain yourself including restaurants, bars, theatre, pools and much more.
Gourmet meals are included as part of the cruise package. Guests can enjoy a wide range of dining options, from formal, multi-course dinners to casual, lighter fare. Dining options range from fine dining at the main restaurant to specialty venues offering cuisines like Italian, French, and Asian. All meals, including 24-hour room service, are included.
Your cabin is included in the price of the cruise.
Port Fees & Taxes
No surprises. All port fees and taxes are included in the price.
Private Transfers
On Silversea Cruises' Antarctica cruises, all your transfers are included, making it easy to travel from your hotel accommodation and charter flights. Further details on how to arrange the included private transfers will be available closer to your departure date.
Extras
Parking
Car parking at the port or airport for the duration of your trip is not included within the price of the cruise. Port/airport parking can’t currently be booked with us online but please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add this to your package. An approximate cost for parking is between £12 - £20 per car per day. Alternatively we can arrange transfers from your home to the departure airport/port.
Insurance
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Visa
Visas are not provided by us or the cruise operator. Visas and other travel documents have to be obtained by the individual passengers prior to sailing.
Ship Facilities
Silver Cloud - By Silversea Cruises
Good for couplesExplorationFormalLuxury ShipSmall ShipUltra Luxury
Year: 1994
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Refurbished: 2017
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7 Decks
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Max capacity: 302 people
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DAY 1
26 Jan 2026
Time at Port: from 5:30 AM to 6 PM
Considered the gateway to Antarctica, King George Island is a fascinating port of call on expedition cruises to this remarkable region. Home to the only airstrip in the South Shetlands and located just 120 km from Antarctica itself, this remote island is over 90% glaciated – meaning, the conditions are harsh and temperatures rarely climb above a couple of degrees Celsius. That, though, is enough to give King George Island the mildest climate in Antarctica, making it a fantastic place to spot several species of seal, seabird, and penguin. It’s also one of the many reasons why this island is home to several research stations, which are permanently staffed by scientists from nations such as Brazil, Chile, Peru, Russia, and China. The Chilean research base, Base Presidente Eduardo Frei Montalva, acts as a permanent village and is where the airstrip is located. Meanwhile, Russia’s Bellingshausen Station is home to one of the few permanent structures on King George Island: a Russian Orthodox church, which is permanently staffed by a priest. Somewhere you’ll have the opportunity to marvel at jaw-dropping desolate landscapes and admire resilient wildlife, while also enjoying interesting insights into what life is like in one of the world’s southernmost settlements, King George Island is a destination unlike any other.
Things to do in King George Island:
Penguins
When on King George Island, you’ll have the opportunity to spot several species of penguin in their natural habitat. Offering the mildest living conditions in Antarctica, the coastal areas of this island are home to a diverse selection of species, including Adélie, chinstrap, and gentoo penguins. The specific sightings you’ll enjoy when you visit, though, will vary depending on the current weather conditions and the time of year you’re exploring Antarctica on an expedition cruise.
Seals
Wildlife spotting on King George Island is a delight, and several species of seal call the coastal areas of this remote island home; these species include elephant, Weddell, and leopard seals. With one of the mildest climates in Antarctica, these species of seal are just part of a comparatively diverse selection of wildlife you’ll have the opportunity to observe in their natural habitat here. It’s important to keep in mind, though, that the specific wildlife sightings you’ll experience when visiting King George Island will vary depending on the current weather conditions and the time of year you’re exploring Antarctica.
Holy Trinity Church
Found near Russia’s Bellinghausen Station on King George Island, Holy Trinity Church is the southernmost Eastern Orthodox church in the world and one of the few permanent structures you’ll encounter on this remote Antarctic island. An impressive 15 metre-high structure made of Siberian Pine, this church boasts traditional Russian Orthodox architecture, something that helps it stand out among the icy tundra and semi-permanent scientific research structures here. A fascinating man-made landmark among the jaw-dropping landscapes and impressive wildlife you’ll find on King George Island, this intriguing church is worth visiting when you have the chance.
The Antarctic Sound
DAY 2
27 Jan 2026
Exploring Antarctica is adventure in its purest form, and encountering the Antarctic Sound for the first time is an experience unlike anything else out there. The icy body of water that separates the Joinville Island group from the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, the Antarctic Sound invites you to leave the populated world behind and fully immerse yourself in the unfiltered natural beauty of this ice-covered continent. Named for the first expedition ship to make the journey in 1902, a Swedish steamship aptly named Antarctic, traversing this stretch of sea is a sensory onslaught in the best possible way. From expansive ice slabs, cracked from the crumbling Larsen Ice Shelf, to several species of penguin, seabird, and seal, the unadulterated nature you’ll have the chance to witness here is inspiring. Crossing the Antarctic Sound affords you the opportunity to admire this unrelenting continent in all its unfiltered glory, a special experience you won’t soon forget.
Things to do in The Antarctic Sound:
Larsen Ice Shelf
Named after Captain Carl Anton Larsen, master of the Norwegian whaling vessel Jason, which ventured along the coast of Antarctica in 1893, the Larsen Ice Shelf is a staggering platform of glacial ice that stretches from Cape Longing to Smith Peninsula; often the source of the iceberg shards you’ll encounter in the Antarctic Sound and an impressive feat of nature you can spot from miles away on a clear day, the ice shelf roughly covers an area of 26,000 square miles today – which is comfortably over three times the size of Wales.
Penguins
As you near coastal areas when traversing the Antarctic Sound, you’ll have the opportunity to marvel at several species of penguin in their natural habitat. Particularly, an area known as Hope Bay is home to one of the continent’s largest colonies of Adélie penguins, and you’ll have the chance to spot Adélie and gentoo penguins in Trepassey Bay too. It’s important to keep in mind that the specific wildlife sightings you’ll experience when cruising the Antarctic Sound can vary depending on the current weather conditions and the time of year you’re travelling.
Whales
Several species of whale can be spotted in the waters surrounding Antarctica, the Antarctic Sound included. While the specific wildlife sightings you experience will vary depending on the current weather conditions and time of year you’re travelling, humpback whales, orcas, and minke whales are all among the species spotted in these icy waters before. You may also be able to spot a blue whale in these waters, although that is incredibly rare.
Antarctic Peninsula - Cruising
DAY 3-5
28 Jan 2026
During this part of your Antarctic adventure, you’ll be cruising around the Antarctic Peninsula. This area of the continent is part of the larger peninsula of West Antarctica, from Cape Adams to a point on the mainland that lies just south of the Eklund Islands. Primarily covered by a thick ice sheet, this peninsula is made up of a string of bedrock islands divided by deep channels considerably below sea level. While cruising through this region, you’ll have the chance to admire some staggering icy landscapes alongside an interesting variety of wildlife, thanks to the fact that this is among the more temperate areas of the continent’s coastline. Several species of penguin, seal, and whale call this area home, alongside a variety of seabirds. So, while specific sightings can vary and are often dependent on the current weather conditions, you can rest assured knowing that there will be plenty to admire while cruising the Antarctic Peninsula.
Antarctic Peninsula - Cruising:
Penguins
While cruising the Antarctic Peninsula, you’ll have the opportunity to spot several species of penguin in their natural habitat. The species of penguin that can be found here, particularly around the tip of the peninsula itself, include the chinstrap penguin, emperor penguin, gentoo penguin, and Adélie penguin. The specific sightings you enjoy, though, will vary depending on the current weather conditions and the time of year you’re exploring Antarctica.
Whales
These magnificent mammals are among the most incredible sights you can see while cruising the Antarctic Peninsula, and the waters surrounding this remarkable part of Antarctica are home to several species of whale, including the Antarctic minke whale, dwarf minke whale, sei whale, and killer whale. The specific sightings you enjoy, though, will vary depending on the current weather conditions and the time of year you’re exploring Antarctica.
Seals
Several species of seal can be spotted while cruising around the Antarctic Peninsula, including the leopard seal, Weddell seal, crabeater seal, and the huge southern elephant seal. It’s important to keep in mind, though, that the specific sightings you enjoy will vary depending on the current weather conditions and the time of year you’re exploring Antarctica.
South Shetland Islands (Antarctica)
DAY 6
31 Jan 2026
A stunning archipelago of ice-covered islands in the Drake Passage, just north of the Antarctic Peninsula, the South Shetland Islands are a sensational expedition cruise destination and among the many exciting places you’ll have the chance to explore during a voyage to Antarctica. Home to a number of significant scientific research stations, but largely uninhabited beyond that, these islands surprisingly support vegetation, despite the fact that they boast an average temperature of below zero for eight months of the year and remain over 80% covered in snow and ice during the summer season. So, while here, you’ll have the chance to admire some sensational, unique landscapes, with dramatic snow-capped rocky regions and glaciers among the features dominating these southern islands. You’ll also have the chance to observe several species of seal, penguins, and seabirds here – all of which feed in the surrounding waters. Interestingly, these islands are also home to the southernmost flying insect: Parochlus Steinenii. Although, you won’t need to worry about being swarmed by bugs when you disembark; instead, you’ll be surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and a truly unforgettable adventure!
Things to do in South Shetland Islands (Antarctica):
Penguins
While exploring the South Shetland Islands, you’ll have the chance to observe several species of penguin in their natural habitat. Among the species that call this archipelago home are the gentoo penguin, chinstrap penguin, and Adélie penguin. While sightings aren’t guaranteed, and can vary depending on the weather conditions and the time of year you travel, this destination presents you with a fantastic chance to observe these animals.
Seals
Several species of seal call the South Shetland Islands home, with this destination a great place to see crabeater seals, leopard seals, and Weddell seals in their natural habitat. Sightings aren’t guaranteed, and can depend on things like the weather and when you travel, but you’ll have a chance to watch these incredible animals when you head ashore.
Whales
In the waters around the South Shetland Islands, you’ll have the chance to spot several species of whale, with fin whale, humpback whale, and southern right whale among the most popular. It’s important to keep in mind that sightings aren’t guaranteed, and can depend on the weather conditions and the time of year your travel; however, you’ll have a good chance of seeing these magnificent mammals at some point during your adventure in Antarctica.
King George Island
DAY 7
01 Feb 2026
Time at Port: from 5:30 AM to 6 PM
Considered the gateway to Antarctica, King George Island is a fascinating port of call on expedition cruises to this remarkable region. Home to the only airstrip in the South Shetlands and located just 120 km from Antarctica itself, this remote island is over 90% glaciated – meaning, the conditions are harsh and temperatures rarely climb above a couple of degrees Celsius. That, though, is enough to give King George Island the mildest climate in Antarctica, making it a fantastic place to spot several species of seal, seabird, and penguin. It’s also one of the many reasons why this island is home to several research stations, which are permanently staffed by scientists from nations such as Brazil, Chile, Peru, Russia, and China. The Chilean research base, Base Presidente Eduardo Frei Montalva, acts as a permanent village and is where the airstrip is located. Meanwhile, Russia’s Bellingshausen Station is home to one of the few permanent structures on King George Island: a Russian Orthodox church, which is permanently staffed by a priest. Somewhere you’ll have the opportunity to marvel at jaw-dropping desolate landscapes and admire resilient wildlife, while also enjoying interesting insights into what life is like in one of the world’s southernmost settlements, King George Island is a destination unlike any other.
Things to do in King George Island:
Penguins
When on King George Island, you’ll have the opportunity to spot several species of penguin in their natural habitat. Offering the mildest living conditions in Antarctica, the coastal areas of this island are home to a diverse selection of species, including Adélie, chinstrap, and gentoo penguins. The specific sightings you’ll enjoy when you visit, though, will vary depending on the current weather conditions and the time of year you’re exploring Antarctica on an expedition cruise.
Seals
Wildlife spotting on King George Island is a delight, and several species of seal call the coastal areas of this remote island home; these species include elephant, Weddell, and leopard seals. With one of the mildest climates in Antarctica, these species of seal are just part of a comparatively diverse selection of wildlife you’ll have the opportunity to observe in their natural habitat here. It’s important to keep in mind, though, that the specific wildlife sightings you’ll experience when visiting King George Island will vary depending on the current weather conditions and the time of year you’re exploring Antarctica.
Holy Trinity Church
Found near Russia’s Bellinghausen Station on King George Island, Holy Trinity Church is the southernmost Eastern Orthodox church in the world and one of the few permanent structures you’ll encounter on this remote Antarctic island. An impressive 15 metre-high structure made of Siberian Pine, this church boasts traditional Russian Orthodox architecture, something that helps it stand out among the icy tundra and semi-permanent scientific research structures here. A fascinating man-made landmark among the jaw-dropping landscapes and impressive wildlife you’ll find on King George Island, this intriguing church is worth visiting when you have the chance.