Embark on the ultimate journey to the "White Continent" with Silversea’s 10-Night Antarctica Expedition. Departing from Puerto Williams on December 12, 2026, this voyage aboard the ultra-luxury Silver Wind offers a rare blend of rugged exploration and refined elegance.

As you sail during the height of the austral summer, you'll experience nearly 20 hours of daylight—perfect for witnessing the dramatic ice sculptures and teeming wildlife of the world’s most remote frontier.

Expedition Highlights

The Drake Passage: Earn your "explorer’s stripes" as you cross this legendary stretch of water, guided by a world-class expedition team and stabilized by the Silver Wind’s ice-class hull.

Antarctic Peninsula: Spend four full days weaving through towering icebergs and deep blue fjords. You’ll explore via 24 onboard Zodiacs, allowing for intimate encounters with breaching whales and massive penguin colonies.

South Shetland Islands: Land on these volcanic islands to visit historic research stations and observe elephant seals basking on the shoreline.

Antarctic Sound: Navigate the "Iceberg Alley," famous for its colossal tabular icebergs that drift north from the Weddell Sea.

The Silver Wind Experience

Refurbished to meet the highest ice-class standards, the Silver Wind remains a sanctuary of luxury in the frozen south.

All-Suite Living: Every guest enjoys a spacious suite with ocean views, and nearly all feature a private teak veranda.

Personalized Service: With a nearly 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio, every suite includes Butler service to handle everything from unpacking your parka to chilling your favorite champagne.

Gourmet Dining: Choose from four distinct restaurants, including The Grill, where you can dine on hot rocks under the Antarctic stars (with cozy heating and blankets, of course).

Enrichment: Join daily briefings and lectures in the Explorer Lounge led by marine biologists, geologists, and historians.

Why December 12th?

Early-to-mid December is a magical time in Antarctica. It is "Penguin Chick Season"—the eggs are just beginning to hatch, and the penguins are at their most active. The snow is pristine, the ice is still monumental, and the temperatures are among the mildest of the year.



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2026 Sails: Dec 12

	Destination	Arrives	Departs
Day 1	Puerto Williams		9:00 PM
Day 2	Drake Passage
Day 3	Drake Passage
Day 4	Antarctic Sound
Day 5	Antarctic Peninsula
Day 6	Antarctic Peninsula
Day 7	Antarctic Peninsula
Day 8	South Shetland Islands
Day 9	Drake Passage
Day 10	Puerto Williams	10:00 PM
Day 11	Puerto Williams