Silversea Cruises has enhanced its Antarctic voyages with a more convenient and advantageous connection. Passengers traveling aboard the company’s three ice-class expedition ships – Silver Cloud, Silver Wind , and Silver Explorer – will embark and disembark in Puerto Williams, Chile, during the 2022-2023 season, enjoying more convenient flight schedules, personalized service on an exclusive charter flight, and faster transfers to the ship, among other benefits.
“I am very grateful to the Chilean authorities and local stakeholders who have enabled us to unlock the most comfortable and convenient route to Antarctica for international travelers,” says Roberto Martinoli, President and CEO of Silversea. “As the only cruise line currently offering Antarctic expeditions from Puerto Williams, we are immensely proud of this achievement, which is representative of our commitment to providing truly unique experiences in this iconic destination.”.
“These innovations reflect Silversea’s Antarctic destination leadership,” adds Conrad Combrink, Silversea’s senior vice president of Expeditions, Delivery Operations and Destination Management. “Puerto Williams is a magnificent gateway to accessing Antarctica’s natural treasures. Silversea can now offer guests an enhanced level of service and a more seamless connection as they travel to Antarctica.”.
As part of the most comprehensive all-inclusive Antarctic offer, trips to Antarctica will incorporate the following benefits for the 2022-2023 season:
- One night's accommodation in a five-star hotel in Santiago, with welcome dinner and breakfast.
• A comfortable transfer to Santiago Airport the following day, with a flight departing from a private terminal.
• An exclusive charter flight to Puerto Williams, accompanied by a Silversea representative
. • An enhanced and personalized flight experience, including more individual legroom, a larger baggage allowance, and a gourmet lunch inspired by the region.
• A faster transfer to the ship in Puerto Williams
. • Upon disembarking, a direct transfer to the airport and a charter flight to Santiago to continue your journey.
Departing from Puerto Williams will also allow the Silver Cloud and Silver Wind to stop at Cape Horn in southern Chile on select voyages, conditions permitting, giving travelers the opportunity to disembark at one of the southernmost points on the continent.
Silversea's three ultra-luxury expedition ships offer the widest selection of Antarctic itineraries for inquisitive travelers. This selection of expedition cruises includes a series of 10-day explorations of the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands, as well as shorter voyages aboard the Silver Explorer from King George Island. In addition, one itinerary will spend 20 days charting a course beyond the Antarctic Circle, attempting to reach a latitude of 69 degrees south.
