USHUAIA to USHUAIA Traversing Drake s eponymous passage is a must for any explorer. With diverse seabirds attracted to the area, have your binoculars and cameras ready and as you sail closer to the Antarctic Peninsula, look for seals basking on ice floes, Macaroni penguin, and the prodigious Orca whale. Begin and end your expedition at the world s end, Ushuaia. DURATION 10 DAYS DEPARTURE 08 Feb 2018,18 Feb 2018, 22 Nov 2018,02 Dec 2018, 12 Dec 2018, 06 Jan 2019, 16 Jan 2019, 26 Jan 2019, 05 Feb 2019, 15 Feb 2019 & 25 Feb 2019 FARES FROM (PER GUEST) US$ 10,600 Fares shown are per guest and subject to changes EXPEDITION CRUISE ITINERARY An expedition with Silversea is unlike any other form of travel thrilling, awe-inspiring and humbling all at the same time. Below please find itinerary information about this adventurous expedition. DATE DAY-BY-DAY ARRIVE / DEPART Monday - Day 1 USHUAIA, ARGENTINA 5:00 PM *Applicable only for double occupancy suites. Single-occupancy suites will receive savings of $500 *Excluding Full World Cruise 2018 See following page for the rest of the itineraries * One hour free WIFI per day for all guests. Unlimited free WIFI for guests sailing on select suite categories
Itineraries continued from previous page DATE DAY-BY-DAY ARRIVE / DEPART Tuesday - Wed Day 2-3 Thursday Day - 4 DRAKE PASSAGE ANTARCTIC SOUND, ANTARCTICA Friday - Sunday Day 5-7 Monday Day 8 Tuesday - Wed Day 9-10 ANTARCTIC PENINSULA, ANTARCTICA ANTARCTIC SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS DRAKE PASSAGE Thursday Day 11 USHUAIA, ARGENTINA 8:00 AM *Applicable only for double occupancy suites. Single-occupancy suites will receive savings of $500 *Offer available on cruises departing in November/December 2017 and 2018 and January/February 2018 and 2019 SUITES AND FARES Silversea s oceanview suites are some of the most spacious in luxury cruising. All include the services of a butler thanks to the highest service ratio at sea and almost all have a private teak veranda so that you can breathe in the fresh sea air by merely stepping outside your door. Select your suite and Request a Quote - guests who book early are rewarded with the best fares and ability to select their desired suite. CATEGORY DIMENSIONS FARES FROM (PER GUEST) OWNER S SUITE 587 ft² / 55 m² incl. veranda (89 ft² / 8 m²) 8 Feb 2018 - US $ 39,500, 18 Feb 2018 - US $ 42,300, 22 Nov 2018 - US $ 35,500, 02 Dec 2018 & 12 Dec 2018 - US $ 37,900, 06 Jan 2019- US $ 42,900, 16 Jan 2019 - US $ 43,800, 26 Jan 2019 - US $ 38,600, 05 Feb 2019 - US $ 39,200, 15 Feb 2019 - US $ 33,400, 25 Feb 2019 - US $ 35,300 GRAND SUITE 1,019 ft² / 95 m² including veranda (145 ft² / 14 m²) ROYAL SUITE 736 ft² / 69m² including veranda (126 ft² / 12 m²) 8 Feb 2018 - US $ 34,600, 18 Feb 2018 - US $ 37,000, 22 Nov 2018 - US $ 30,900, 02 Dec 2018 & 12 Dec 2018 - US $ 33,000, 06 Jan 2019- US $ 37,300, 16 Jan 2019 - US $ 38,100, 26 Jan 2019 - US $ 33,600, 05 Feb 2019 - US $ 33,800, 15 Feb 2019 - US $ 28,700, 25 Feb 2019 - US $ 30,400 8 Feb 2018 - US $ 32,800, 18 Feb 2018 - US $ 35,300, 22 Nov 2018 - US $ 29,500, 02 Dec 2018 & 12 Dec 2018 - US $ 31,500, 06 Jan 2019- US $ 35,600, 16 Jan 2019 - US $ 36,300, 26 Jan 2019 - US $ 31,900, 05 Feb 2019 - US $ 27,200, 15 Feb 2019 - US $ 28,800, 25 Feb 2019 - US $ 28,800 See following page for the rest of the suites
Suites continued from previous page CATEGORY DIMENSIONS FARES FROM (PER GUEST) SILVER SUITE 541 ft² / 52 m² Including veranda (92 ft² / 8 m²) MEDALLION SUITE 437 ft² / 40.6 m² Including veranda (81 ft² / 7.6 m²) 8 Feb 2018 - US $ 31,200, 18 Feb 2018 - US $ 33,600, 22 Nov 2018 - US $ 28,100, 02 Dec 2018 & 12 Dec 2018 - US $ 29,900, 06 Jan 2019- US $ 31,300, 16 Jan 2019 - US $ 31,800, 26 Jan 2019 - US $ 28,100, 05 Feb 2019 - US $ 27,700, 15 Feb 2019 - US $ 23,600, 25 Feb 2019 - US $ 25,000 8 Feb 2018 - US $ 27,900, 18 Feb 2018 - US $ 29,900, 22 Nov 2018 - US $ 24,900, 02 Dec 2018 & 12 Dec 2018 - US $ 26,600, 06 Jan 2019- US $ 29,700, 16 Jan 2019 - US $ 31,200, 26 Jan 2019 - US $ 26,800, 05 Feb 2019 - US $ 26,400, 15 Feb 2019 - US $ 22,500, 25 Feb 2019 - US $ 23,800 DELUXE VERANDA SUITE 295 ft² / 27 m² including veranda (49 ft²/ 4,5 m²) 8 Feb 2018 - US $ 17,000, 18 Feb 2018 - US $ 18,300, 22 Nov 2018 - US $ 14,900, 02 Dec 2018 & 12 Dec 2018 - US $ 15,900, 06 Jan 2019- US $ 18,500, 16 Jan 2019 - US $ 18,800, 26 Jan 2019 - US $ 16,700, 05 Feb 2019 - US $ 16,500, 15 Feb 2019 - US $ 14,000, 25 Feb 2019 - US $ 14,900 VERANDA SUITE 295 ft² / 27 m² including veranda (49 ft²/ 4,5 m²) VISTA SUITE 240 ft² / 22m² 8 Feb 2018 - US $ 16,300, 18 Feb 2018 - US $ 17,500, 22 Nov 2018 - US $ 14,300, 02 Dec 2018 & 12 Dec 2018 - US $ 15,300, 06 Jan 2019- US $ 16,800, 16 Jan 2019 - US $ 17,100, 26 Jan 2019 - US $ 15,100, 05 Feb 2019 - US $ 14,900, 15 Feb 2019 - US $ 12,800, 25 Feb 2019 - US $ 13,500 8 Feb 2018 - US $ 13,500, 18 Feb 2018 - US $ 13,900, 22 Nov 2018 - US $ 11,400, 02 Dec 2018 & 12 Dec 2018 - US $ 12,100, 06 Jan 2019- US $ 14,100, 16 Jan 2019 - US $ 14,200, 26 Jan 2019 - US $ 12,700, 05 Feb 2019 - US $ 12,500, 15 Feb 2019 - US $ 10,600, 25 Feb 2019 - US $ 11,200 Included one night pre-cruise hotel INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE FARE Included transfers (between airport/hotel and ship) Included charter flight to/ from Ushuaia Included luggage handling Personalised service the best crew-to-guest ratio in expedition cruising Butler service in every suite and stateroom all guests are pampered equally Beverages in-suite and throughout the ship select wines, premium spirits, specialty coffees and soft drinks, plus your own tailored mini-bar One hour free Wifi per day for all guests. Unlimited free Wifi for guests sailing on select suite categories Open-seating dining options dine when and with whomever you please Beverages in-suite and throughout the ship select wines, premium spirits, specialty coffees and soft drinks, plus your own tailored minibar In-suite dining and room service available 24 hours aboard Silver Explorer, and from 06:00 to 23:00 aboard Silver Galapagos and Silver Discoverer Enrichment lectures by a highly qualified Expeditions Team Guided Zodiac, land and sea tours, and shoreside activities led by the Expeditions Team SILVER CLOUD EXPEDITION Gratuities always included in your fare & Complimentary Parka After extensive refurbishment, Silver Cloud will be the most spacious and comfortable ice class vessel in expedition cruising. Her large suites, her destination itineraries and her unparalleled service make her truly special. Her five dining options will tantalise your taste buds and as 80% of her suites include a veranda, watching a breaching whale or a few cavorting penguins has never been so personal. Broad sweeping decks with multiple open spaces and a swimming pool complete what is surely the most distinctive expedition ship sailing today. A limited number of guests, particularly with just 200 in polar waters, mean that Silver Cloud has the highest space to guest and crew to guest ratios in expedition cruising. With her 16 zodiacs, 10 kayaks, possibilities are almost limitless with ship-wide simultaneous explorations. Finally, a team of up to 22 passionate and dedicated expedition experts are always at hand to ensure your voyage is enhanced every step of the way. GUESTS: 254 CREW: 223 LENGTH: 514.14 Feet / 156.7 Meters
The Itinerary Expedition Highlights: Marvel at spectacular iceberg sculptures and calving glaciers Set foot on the continent and mainland of Antarctica Encounter Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adelie Penguins and see the penguin chicks hatching. Spot elephant seals, Weddell seals, leopard seals and crabeater seals Watch for humpback, Minke, orca, pilot, and beaked whales Identify Snowy Sheathbill, Antarctic Cormorant, Kelp Gull, Antarctic Tern, Cape Petrels, Wandering Albatrosses, Southern Fulmars, Blue-eyed Shags, Southern Giant Petrels, Blackbrowed Albatrosses, Wilson s Storm Petrels, and other seabirds. Silver Cloud will have kayaks onboard that will allow small groups to explore South Georgia and Antarctica in a unique way accompanied and supervised by certified kayak instructors. These kayak excursions have limited space; they require a certain level of fitness and will also depend on local conditions for safe operation. Day 1 Ushuaia, Argentina Departing from Santiago de Chile, fly to Ushuaia and transfer to the port. Embark Silver Cloud, settle in and attend a mandatory safety drill before leaving port. During the afternoon you will be introduced to some of the important crew members and your Expedition Team. At sail-away bid farewell to Tierra del Fuego, the Land at the End of the World. Days 2 3 Drake Passage The Drake Passage has a notorious reputation for its turbulent seas due to the westerly winds and the funnelling effect of the passage s seafloor. While crossing the Drake Passage we will encounter the Antarctic Convergence, a natural boundary between cold polar water flowing northward and warmer equatorial water moving southward. The Antarctic Convergence is not a fixed line but moving depending on the season. Where these two currents meet, nutrients are pushed to the surface, often attracting a multitude of seabirds and whales. Spend some time on deck watching the horizon and Black-browed Albatross, Sooty Shearwaters and White-chinned Petrels gliding in the air currents of Silver Cloud s wake. Have your camera ready to capture the magical colour of a late night sunsets. As we set sail on our initial transit, familiarise yourself with the elegant Silver Cloud and the Expedition Team members. Attend wildlife, geography and history discussions hosted by our expert naturalists and guest lecturers that will prepare you for the exciting adventures that lie ahead.
Days 4 8 Antarctic Peninsula While sailing to Antarctica, every turn can reveal a new and breathtaking adventure. Remote and otherworldly, Antarctica is irresistible for its spectacular iceberg sculptures and calving glaciers, and for the possibility of close encounters with marine mammals. Watch for seals sunbathing on slow-moving ice floes and for humpback, Minke, and orca whales to surface from below the frigid waters. Each day we will attempt Zodiac departures, and, if conditions permit, we will cruise amidst colourful icebergs or step ashore to visit a variety of penguin rookeries and perhaps scientific research stations on complimentary excursions led by our team of natural history experts. A flexible itinerary allows us to take advantage of favourable sea and weather conditions. In the true spirit of expedition cruising, each day the Expedition Leader and Captain will determine our best course depending on weather, ice conditions and wildlife we may encounter. Here are some of the places we may visit: Aitcho Islands, South Shetland Islands (just off the Antarctic Peninsula at the entrance to the English Strait) Penguin species here include Gentoo and Chinstrap. Other annual seabirds include the Southern Giant Petrels. While heading back to the ship, you might see a leopard seal patrolling the water. Brown Bluff, Tabarin Peninsula (a 2,200-foot bluff on mainland Antarctica) Brown Bluff is an ice-capped, 745-metre-high, flat-topped mountain with a prominent cliff of reddish-brown volcanic rock. Adelie and Gentoo Penguins, Kelp Gulls, and Cape Petrels use this as a breeding area. Birds such as the all-white Snow Petrel and skuas may be seen from a distance. As you explore the area, Weddell seals may be seen basking in the sunlight. Wait long enough and you will see the Adelie Penguins standing along the shore finally making their way into the surf. If conditions permit, we might hike onto the nearby glacier. Cuverville Island, Errera Channel The island was discovered by de Gerlache s Belgian Antarctic expedition of 1897 99, and was named for a vice admiral in the French navy. Large bare rock areas provide nesting sites for Gentoo Penguins. Snow Petrels and Cape Petrels may also be seen, whilst Wilson s Storm Petrels nest in the higher scree of the island. If conditions permit, a hike towards the top of the island will permit stunning views of the surrounding mountains and channels. During Zodiac tours around the many icebergs, we can usually spot hauled-out Weddell seals.
Paradise Bay (Antarctic Peninsula) The bay is well named for its spectacular scenery of mountains, glaciers and icebergs. From the ship, observe Argentina s Base Brown, and the Chilean station Gonzalez Videla, two of many Antarctic research stations manned periodically. View the wildlife from sea level while cruising in your Zodiac with one of our experienced Expedition Team members. There s a good chance you will come across a crabeater seal relaxing on a nearby ice floe, or if you are very lucky, your Zodiac driver may locate a Minke whale. Lemaire Channel In early summer the Lemaire Channel should be navigable. This is one of the most scenic passages in all of Antarctica. Only 7 miles long the steep walls on both sides seem to make the channel even narrower than it is. The Lemaire Channel leads to the Wilhelm Archipelago and it would be a shame not to be out on deck watching the landscape pass by. Petermann Island, Wilhelm Archipelago The island is named for German geographer August Petermann and was first discovered by a German expedition in 1873-74. Our onboard Geologist will take the opportunity to point out various geological features. Rock surfaces show glacial polish, some glacial grooving and nice samples of frost shattering. During our landing, we will be able to observe rookeries of Adelie Penguins, Gentoo Penguins and Blue-eyed Shags. A hike to the top will give views of extensive iceberg areas towards the open waters. Pleneau Island, Wilhelm Archipelago Pleneau Island lies at the south end of the Lemaire Channel, and was first explored during Charcot s 1903 05 French Antarctic Expedition. The island was named for the expedition s photographer, Paul Pleneau. Amongst the common breeding birds are Gentoo Penguins, Kelp Gulls and South Polar Skuas. Southern elephant seals are often hauled-out ashore in wallows. During a Zodiac cruise enjoy spectacular glacial and ice scenery. Port Foster, Whalers Bay (Deception Island) Deception Island is home to a collapsed volcano and an excellent example of a caldera where it is believed that the volcano s summit collapsed with one section sinking far enough to allow the sea to flood the interior. We plan to sail inside this breached wall through a narrow entrance called Neptune s Bellows. Our resident Geologist will take the opportunity to explain the unique volcanic features of the area while our Naturalists might introduce you to the whaling history of Deception Island. Still visible on the island are the boilers used to make whale oil in the early 1900s.
Port Lockroy, Goudier Island The British built a listening station on Goudier Island during WWII, which was then used as a research station in the 1950s and since 1996 as a museum and gift shop. Snowy Sheathbills and Gentoo Penguins roam outside the museum. A special souvenir from Port Lockroy might be a postcard sent from its post office. Days 9 10 Drake Passage Return Navigating our return through the Drake Passage, we will watch for seabirds and wildlife we may have missed on the first leg. Take the opportunity to attend additional presentations offered by the Expedition Team lecturers and to swap photos with new friends as we travel towards Ushuaia. The Captain will invite you to a Farewell Cocktail and the on-board Photographer/Videographer will present his/her voyage DVD permitting you to relive all the otherworldly experiences in this pristine and magical continent. Day 11 Ushuaia, Argentina After breakfast, disembark Silver Cloud and transfer to Ushuaia International Airport for your return flight to Santiago de Chile. Expedition highlights and wildlife listed here are possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed. Your Expedition Leader and Captain will work together to ensure opportunities for adventure and exploration are the best possible, taking into account the prevailing weather, wildlife activity and ice conditions. Expedition Team members scheduled for this voyage are subject to change or cancellation. 130 B Jodhpur Park, Ground Floor, Kolkata -700068.W.B.INDIA info@expeditionvoyages.in 91 33 2473 8096 / 91 44 42121575 John: +91 9830053005 / Shanthini : +91 9283190875