Silver Wind: 10-Day Antarctica Sail & Fly Cruise

Embark on a 10-day, 9-night Antarctic expedition aboard Silver Wind, combining the legendary sea crossing of the Drake Passage with a charter flight back to Punta Arenas. Departing on November 4, 2027, this journey begins with a charter flight from Santiago to Puerto Williams, located on Navarino Island along the Beagle Channel, where you board Silver Wind and settle into your suite with butler service. Spend two days navigating the Drake Passage while observing seabirds and enjoying onboard lectures, spa facilities, dining, and observation areas. Your Antarctic exploration begins in the Antarctic Sound, where enormous tabular icebergs and penguin colonies welcome you to the frozen continent. Four full days along the Antarctic Peninsula offer opportunities for Zodiac cruises and shore landings among spectacular fjords, glaciers, and ice formations, with potential visits to Paradise Bay, Lemaire Channel, Port Lockroy, and Petermann Island. Continue to the volcanic South Shetland Islands, where a visit to Deception Island may be possible, before concluding your expedition with an approximately two-hour charter flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas.

10 Day Antarctica Itinerary

Day 1: Puerto Williams, Chile: Embarkation at the End of the World

Your Antarctic adventure begins with a charter flight from Santiago to Puerto Williams, a remote settlement on Navarino Island and one of the southernmost towns in the world. Situated along the Beagle Channel, Puerto Williams serves as the departure point for your expedition aboard Silver Wind. Upon arrival, board the ship and settle into your suite, where personalized butler service is part of the onboard experience. Take time to become familiar with your accommodations and meet the expedition team, whose knowledge and guidance will accompany you throughout the voyage. As evening approaches, Silver Wind prepares to leave the shores of Chile behind. The ship sets sail southward, beginning its journey toward Antarctica. This first evening marks the start of a remarkable expedition that combines a traditional Drake Passage crossing with several days of Antarctic exploration.

Meals Included: Lunch / Dinner

Day 2: Drake Passage: Following the Route of Legendary Explorers

Today, Silver Wind continues south across the Drake Passage, one of the most celebrated maritime routes in the history of Antarctic exploration. Crossing these waters by ship is an essential part of this itinerary, offering travelers the opportunity to experience the same ocean passage navigated by generations of great explorers. During the voyage, watch for wandering albatrosses and petrels gliding alongside the ship. These seabirds provide an introduction to the wildlife associated with the journey south. The expedition specialists begin preparing travelers for the Antarctic environment through presentations covering wildlife, ice, and the history of Antarctic exploration. Between educational sessions, enjoy the onboard spa, dining experiences, and observation areas. As the ship continues toward Antarctica, anticipation builds for the first sight of an iceberg.