Silversea Cruises includes Wi-Fi on their ships. Passengers typically enjoy complimentary standard Wi-Fi throughout the cruise, which is suitable for general web browsing, emails, and social media. However, for activities requiring higher bandwidth, such as streaming or video calls, there may be an option to purchase a premium Wi-Fi package.
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.
Accommodation
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.
We've partnered with The Travel Visa Company for all your visa needs. They will be able to provide tailored advice and for a fee, assist with arranging your documents.
Unforgettable experiences
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Kayaking
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Polar Plunge
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Enrichment Lectures
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Hiking with the Expedition Team
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Zodiac Cruise
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Ship Facilities
Silver Cloud - By Silversea Cruises
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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
06 Dec 2025
Time at Port: from 12 AM to 9 PM
On the southern shores of the Beagle Channel, and by some definitions the southernmost city in the world, Puerto Williams is a fascinating destination on cruises around South America and adventurous expeditions to Antarctica. With a permanent population of just a few thousand people, this destination is surrounded by stunning scenery; jagged mountain peaks stretch up into the sky from sprawling forest-covered slopes to afford this fairly small settlement with an impressive backdrop. An interesting place to explore as a tourist, you’ll also find Puerto Williams acting as the main port and major hub for scientific research linked with Antarctica. So, while there is a buzz of activity to be found here, Puerto Williams is metaphorically far from nearby cities like Ushuaia, a bustling haven of activity on the northern shores of the Beagle Channel. When visiting, you’ll be met with a charming, laid-back atmosphere and be afforded the opportunity to enjoy some peace at the end of the world – wonderful moments that are always unforgettable.
Things to do in Puerto Williams:
Day Hikes
While venturing into the rough terrain of Dientes de Navarino, the mountain range sitting south of Puerto Williams, will take you several days, this destination is home to several remarkable hiking routes that can be completed in a day. One of the most popular places to hike is Cerro La Bandera; day-long hikes here will afford you excellent views across the Beagle Channel, a chance to appreciate the Cascada Los Bronces waterfall, and endless panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Museo Antropológico Martin Gusinde
Home to impressive exhibits exploring the Yaghan, an indigenous group who have populated the region around you for tens of thousands of years, Museo Antropológico Martin Gusinde is a highlight of any visit to Puerto Williams. Created in 1974 and named after an Austrian priest and scientist who lived among the Yaghan and Selk’nam peoples, this is the southernmost museum in the world and somewhere offering a fascinating insight into what life is like for native populations in such harsh conditions.
Kayaking
While the waters of the Beagle Channel are too exposed to the elements for kayaking, Puerto Williams is a fantastic port of call for kayaking excursions – thanks to the rough coastline of Navarino Island, where Puerto Williams is located. With an abundance of sheltered spots all along the coastline of this impressive island, you’ll have no trouble organising a kayaking experience here, provided the weather conditions are agreeable. When kayaking, you may have the chance to encounter some of the local wildlife and uncover impressive archeological sites. With so many incredible secrets to uncover, this is an experience definitely worth considering when you’re spending time in Puerto Williams
At Sea
DAY 2
07 Dec 2025
Time at Port: TBD
While sailing between destinations, you’ll have time to take a moment and enjoy everything your cruise ship has to offer; with stunning food prepared with the freshest ingredients, fantastic entertainment opportunities, and plenty of places to lounge around, an enjoyable day at sea awaits!
New Island, Falkland Isles
DAY 3
08 Dec 2025
Time at Port: from 6 AM to 11 AM
If you’re looking for the chance to spend some time observing uninterrupted wildlife in dramatic landscapes, look no further than New Island. One of the most remote islands in the Falkland Islands, New Island is situated on the western edge of the archipelago and is renowned for its diverse array of wildlife, as well as some intriguing aspects of the region’s maritime history. Not only do over 40 species of birds breed on New Island throughout the year, including four species of penguin, but pods of Peale’s dolphins and seal colonies are often spotted by visitors along the coastline. You’ll also uncover what remains of the Falkland Islands’ only land-based whaling station on New Island, and an interesting museum to the island’s whaling history and wildlife overlooking the stunning Coffin’s Harbour. A destination that invites you to immerse yourself in the rugged landscapes that make the Falkland Islands such a joy to visit, New Island will prove a memorable port on your adventures in the South Atlantic Ocean.
Things to do in New Island, Falkland Isles:
Peale’s Dolphins
When you’re visiting the waters around New Island, you may have the chance to observe pods of Peale’s dolphins. A smaller species of dolphin, which is also found frequenting the waters around Tierra del Fuego in South America, Peale’s dolphins can grow to just over two metres when fully mature and feature a distinctly large dorsal fin, while having smaller flippers. They often congregate in smaller groups, often of about five, and frequent fast-moving waters. So, if you’re hoping to spot some, you’ll have a better chance if you keep your eyes on the waters around entrances to narrows and small channels.
Rockhopper Penguin
A smaller species of penguin, rockhopper penguins are among the most fascinating species of penguins in the world, and one of the four species you’ll find breeding on New Island. Known for their red eyes, spikey black and red feathers on their head, and pale pink webbed feet, these penguins often frequent rugged, rocky environments. This unique habitat, at least for a penguin, means they can’t slide around on their bellies like other species. Instead, rockhopper penguins have adopted a unique hopping technique to move around, hence the species’ name.
Barnard Building
An interesting historic stone building constructed in the early 1800s by American sealer Captain Charles Barnard, the Barnard Building is home to a museum that explores Barnard’s life, the Falkland Islands’ whaling history, and the wildlife you’ll have the chance to observe on New Island. It’s an unsuspecting structure from the outside, but overlooks the scenic Coffin’s Harbour – just one part of this island that’s great for wildlife sightings.
West Point Island, Falkland Islands
DAY 3
08 Dec 2025
Time at Port: from 2:15 PM to 7 PM
A small island formerly known as Albatross Island, West Point Island is one of the most scenic parts of the Falkland Islands archipelago and a fascinating port of call that is well worth looking forward to. Cruisers after unique landscapes among the Falkland Islands will find that West Point Island is home to the tallest coastal cliffs in the archipelago, and it’s also one of the few islands with trees. This sightseeing is elevated by large colonies of Black-browed albatrosses and rockhopper penguins, both of which frequent this rugged South Atlantic island. You’ll also find a number of other bird species that spend time on West Point Island, including ruddy-headed geese, Cobb’s wrens, white-bridled finches, and Falkland steamer ducks. Commerson’s dolphins are also often spotted in the waters around the island, adding to the impressive wildlife spotting opportunities here. Home to just one family, which runs a sheep farm, this island invites you to leave the world behind and immerse yourself in the untouched wilderness that makes the Falkland Islands such a fascinating destination. West Point Island is stunning, and certainly one port of call you won’t want to miss.
Things to do in West Point Island, Falkland Islands:
Commerson’s Dolphins
A smaller species of dolphin, often referred to by common names like skunk dolphin and panda dolphin, Commerson’s dolphins are known for their distinct black-and-white patterning – something that makes them a spectacular species to spot while sailing around West Point Island. With adult males only growing to around 5 feet, it’s one species of dolphin that is strikingly similar in appearance to a porpoise; however, their behaviour is typical of other dolphin species. An active dolphin that is often seen swimming rapidly on the water’s surface, leaping and breaking waves, Commerson’s dolphins are among the most exciting you’ll spot when sailing around the Falkland Islands.
Black-browed Albatrosses
When you’re visiting West Point Island, you’ll have no trouble spotting Black-browed albatrosses. This is one of the most common species of albatross in the world, and among the largest populations of seabirds on this rugged island. Largely white-feathered, Black-browed albatrosses are known for their grey saddle and upper wings, and the dark eyestripe that gives this species its name. The population of Black-browed albatrosses on the Falkland Islands is believed to account for over 60% of the world’s entire population; this makes West Point Island a vital part of this species’ survival.
Rockhopper Penguin
A smaller species of penguin, rockhopper penguins are among the most fascinating species of penguins in the world, and one of the several bird species you’ll find breeding on West Point Island. Known for their red eyes, spikey black and red feathers on their head, and pale pink webbed feet, these penguins often frequent rugged, rocky environments. This unique habitat, at least for a penguin, means they can’t slide around on their bellies like other species. Instead, rockhopper penguins have adopted a unique hopping technique to move around, hence the species’ name.
Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
DAY 4
09 Dec 2025
Time at Port: from 8 AM to 2 PM
Also known as Stanley, Port Stanley is the capital city of the Falkland Islands and a charming destination to visit during cruises through the South Atlantic Ocean and beyond. Home to roughly 70% of the Falkland Islands’ population, Port Stanley is the place to be if you’re looking to immerse yourself in this archipelago’s unique culture. Without an indigenous population, you’ll find that much of the culture and cuisine in Port Stanley is an amalgamation of British culture and cuisine, with influences from nearby nations, such as Argentina. So, Port Stanley is often described as feeling somewhat similar to a small English or Scottish town – a home away from home, of sorts. However, although exploring the quaint city centre is a fantastic way to spend your time, Port Stanley is also a great starting point for adventures further inland and along the coast. With the chance to enjoy guided nature walks, wildlife spotting, and experiences that invite you to explore this island’s tumultuous history, there’s something for everyone to enjoy here – whether you’re looking to sit and enjoy a freshly-poured pint in one of the local pubs, spot some penguins in their natural habitat, or admire the stunning landscapes found here.
Things to do in Port Stanley, Falkland Islands:
Falkland Islands Museum
Located in the historic dockyard of Port Stanley, the Falkland Islands Museum boasts a comprehensive collection of artefacts and historic items that explore the natural and cultural history of this archipelago. If you want to know more about the Falkland Islands, this is one of the best places in the world to spend some time. You’ll also find an interactive room that explores the stories of Falkland Islands residents during the Falklands War in 1982, highlighting the real impact of this conflict, as well as an area dedicated to the region’s maritime history.
Government House
Built in 1845, Government House is the home of the Falkland Islands’ governors and one of the most important landmarks in Port Stanley. Alongside being somewhere where Ernest Shackleton stayed during his famous Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition in the 1910s, and home to one of the world’s southernmost grape vines, Government House was also the site of a major battle during the 1982 invasion of the Falkland Islands, an event that kicked off the Falklands War, and where the surrender was ultimately issued.
Yorke Bay
Roughly four miles northeast of Port Stanley, Yorke Bay is a stunning destination to visit when spending some time in the Falkland Islands’ capital. Known internationally as a breeding ground for Magellanic penguins, a threatened species also found along the coast of Argentina and Chile, this is a fantastic place to see these incredible birds in their natural habitat. Interestingly, much of this area serves as an unplanned wildlife refuge, with Yorke Bay among several areas of coastline that were heavily mined during the Falklands War, making them unsafe for visitors. The island is free of landmines now, though, and you’ll be able to observe the wildlife and admire the stunning scenery of Yorke Bay from a safe distance.
At Sea
DAY 5-6
10 Dec 2025
Time at Port: TBD
While sailing between destinations, you’ll have time to take a moment and enjoy everything your cruise ship has to offer; with stunning food prepared with the freshest ingredients, fantastic entertainment opportunities, and plenty of places to lounge around, an enjoyable day at sea awaits!
South Georgia Island - Overnight onboard
DAY 7-9
12 Dec 2025
Time at Port: from 10 AM to 7 PM
A stunning remote island in the South Atlantic Ocean, South Georgia Island is a fascinating port of call on sailings through this spectacular region – and beyond to Antarctica. It lies roughly 850 miles east of the Falkland Islands, and forms part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. When visiting, you’ll encounter a breathtaking, barren landscape that’s home to some fascinating wildlife. Discovered by Europeans in 1675, this island doesn’t have a native population, and the only inhabitants you’ll find here today – outside several species of birds, seals, and penguins – are those in King Edward Point: a permanent British Antarctic Survey research station near Grytviken. A remarkable destination on sailings through the South Atlantic Ocean and beyond, the staggering scenery you’ll encounter here is worth getting excited about; although, it’s hard to deny that the wildlife found on South Georgia Island steals the show. This island is a breeding ground for elephant seals, fur seals, and king penguins, alongside South Georgia pintail and South Georgia pipit – two species of birds endemic to this remote island.
Things to do in South Georgia Island - Overnight onboard:
Mount Paget
The highest peak on South Georgia Island, Mount Paget, is the summit of the Allardyce Range, a ridge of mountainous terrain that runs along the length of the island. At a remarkable 9,629 feet above sea level, this mountain is hard to miss when visiting South Georgia Island. It’s described as being saddle-shaped, but don’t let that fool you; this mountain features numerous jagged peaks and dramatic slopes that help it dominate the landscape here.
South Georgia pintail
A species of duck endemic to South Georgia Island, the South Georgia pintail is a nominate subspecies of yellow-billed pintail. Smaller than similar mainland species, with mottled brown feathers and a distinctly yellow bill, this duck species was among those noted by Captain James Cook in 1775 during the first recorded landing of the island. Interestingly, unlike other pintail species, male South Georgia pintails are similar in appearance to female South Georgia pintails – only larger in size.
South Georgia pipit
A charming, sparrow-sized bird endemic to South Georgia Island, the South Georgia pipit is one of the few non-seabird species found in the region and the only species of songbird in Antarctica. Once threatened by environmental damage and the introduction of rats by humans, important work has been done in recent years to restore the population of this incredible species. Now, visitors to South Georgia Island are much more likely to spot South Georgia pipits.
At Sea
DAY 10-11
15 Dec 2025
Time at Port: TBD
While sailing between destinations, you’ll have time to take a moment and enjoy everything your cruise ship has to offer; with stunning food prepared with the freshest ingredients, fantastic entertainment opportunities, and plenty of places to lounge around, an enjoyable day at sea awaits!
The Antarctic Sound
DAY 12
17 Dec 2025
Time at Port: from 9:30 AM to 2 PM
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 13-15
18 Dec 2025
Time at Port: TBD
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.
King George Island
DAY 16
21 Dec 2025
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.