Which Silversea ships are expedition?
Currently, Silversea has five cruise ships (Silver Wind, Cloud, Whisper, Shadow and Spirit) and three expedition ships (Silver Explorer, Discoverer and Galapagos).
Can you go on an expedition to Antarctica?
You can get to Antarctica by boat or plane. Sailing the Drake Passage from the tip of South America to the Antarctic Peninsula takes 48 hours. Flying to Antarctica takes 2 hours. Approximately 54,000 visitors make the journey each year, with around 50 expedition vessels sailing Antarctic waters each season.
Which ship of Silver Seas sails in Antarctica?
Silver Explorer
Silver Explorer is an expedition ship operated by Silversea Cruises. The ship typically hosts cruises to Norway, the South Pacific, and Antarctica. It is the first ship of Silversea involving in expedition cruising.
Do any cruise ships go to Antarctica?
Cruise ships only visit Antarctica between November and March, which is the Austral summer. Since cruise ships primarily visit the Antarctica Peninsula, which is the northernmost section of the continent, temperatures are even warmer than further south.
Where is Silver Explorer now?
Aegean Sea
The current position of SILVER EXPLORER is at Aegean Sea (coordinates 38.74698 N / 25.936 E) reported 1 hours ago by AIS. The vessel is en route to the port of Aliaga, Turkey, sailing at a speed of 8.0 knots and expected to arrive there on Aug 20, 08:00.
What to do in Antarctica on a Silversea Cruise?
Awaken your soul to the wonder of Antarctica with one of Silversea’s Antarctic cruises. Revel in the beauty and overwhelming power of nature. Admire the staggering abundance of wildlife. Meet the personal challenge of reaching the earth’s last great wilderness frontier.
What is an expedition on a Silversea Cruise?
An expedition with Silversea luxury cruises is unlike any other form of travel — thrilling, awe-inspiring and humbling all at the same time. It takes you to some of the most remote regions of the planet and shows them to you intimately.
Which is the best cruise ship for Antarctica?
Silversea’s luxury Antarctica cruises offer the highest standards of comfort, safety and style aboard either Silver Explorer or the newly refurbished Silver Cloud. Read more about Antarctica.
How many destinations does Silversea Cruise go to?
Silversea voyages and cruise expeditions sail to over 900 destinations on all seven continents, more than any other cruise line. Go aboard Silversea Expeditions to discover the ends of the earth and experience the rush of setting foot on the unknown and rarely explored.
