Antarctica Bridge with Silversea

Start your holiday in style with Silversea's included chauffeur transfer and airport lounge access before your overnight flight to Santiago, Chile.

On arrival in Santiago, you will be welcomed by your Silversea representative and transferred to your pre-cruise hotel for IAATO and Zodiac briefings. You will also confirm or review your complimentary expedition gear. The rest of the day is free for relaxation.

Stay: Santiago hotel 

A private charter flight will take you to Punta Arenas where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. You’ll then have the rest of the day to explore, taking in everything from the bustling port area to the city’s wool-boom mansions, which look out over the shores of the Strait of Magellan. In the evening, you’ll enjoy the first of your include dinners and the chance to meet some of your fellow guests before your flight south the following day.

Stay: Punta Arenas hotel

This morning, after breakfast, your included transfer will see you to the airport where you’ll board your exclusive business class flight south to King George Island. Soaring over the icy waters of the Drake Passage, you’ll be treated to an aerial glimpse of the drama that awaits before landing at the island’s tiny airport for your next transfer to the waiting Silver Endeavour or Silver Cloud, both of which offer unmatched levels of service throughout your voyage, from the public spaces to the butler-served suites. You’ll also be treated to all the luxuries that come as standard with the Silversea brand, from fully inclusive fine dining to optional spa treatments.

Stay: Silver Endeavour or Silver Cloud

Over five, thrilling days, you’ll explore the wilderness of the White Continent in the company of Silversea's expedition team, striking out on the ship’s fleet of 12 Zodiacs to spot breaching whales, soaring seabirds, vast colonies of seals and families of chinstrap, emperor and Adélie penguins. You’ll even have the chance to step ashore for some truly memorable close-up encounters, trekking on secluded shores beneath towering mountain ranges. What’s more, with your ship’s strengthened hull, you’ll push through ice floes with ease, reaching the remotest locations for a truly unique adventure. Then, back on board, the excitement continues in the form of expert lectures on Antarctica’s geography, geology and wildlife.

Stay: Silver Endeavour or Silver Cloud

Your adventure draws to a close today as you arrive back on King George Island to board your return flight across the Drake Passage. Finally, check in for one last night in Punta Arenas before your flight home, after enjoying a farewell dinner with your fellow explorers.

Stay: Punta Arenas hotel

Check out after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home. On arrival, you’ll be met by your Silversea chauffeur, who’ll see you safely home.