Antarctica

Antarctica Fly-In Expedition: King George Island to Puerto Williams

Nine nights that begin on the ice, spend four days on the Peninsula and end with one sea crossing back to Chile.

9 Nights / 10 Days (listed by Silversea as a 9-day voyage)Duration
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Most Antarctica voyages spend their first two days crossing the Drake Passage before a single iceberg appears. This one flips the order. Guests fly directly to the continent, start exploring right away among the icebergs of the Antarctic Sound, and cross the Drake only once, at the end.

This is one of the Antarctica expedition voyages Silversea has scheduled aboard Silver Endeavour, nine nights, ten days from King George Island to Puerto Williams, departing October 29, 2027 (Silversea voyage EV271029009).

It's shared here to show what a fly and sail route to the White Continent could look like. A version built around your own dates, pace and travelling party would look a little different, and that's the point.

Why This Trip

Why Choose a Fly-In Antarctica Expedition

Why Choose a Fly-In Antarctica Expedition

Late October and early November mark the start of the Antarctic season. Penguin colonies are beginning to nest, seabirds are returning to the coast, and the mountains still carry a heavy cover of snow. It is a season for dramatic, untouched scenery rather than the warmer weather of high summer. The route is built around time on the ice. Flying in removes the outbound Drake Passage crossing, which frees up the days for the Antarctic Sound, the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands, with 15 shore excursions on offer across the voyage. If you asked us: this is the version to look at if the Drake Passage is the part of Antarctica that worries you. You still cross it once, on the way back to Puerto Williams, but the expedition has already happened by then.

Holiday Overview

Cities Covered
King George Island, Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, Puerto Williams
Starting Price
On Request
Best Time to Travel
Late October to early November (early season, nesting penguins, deep snow)
Travel Style
Ship: Silver Endeavour (expedition ship, 220 guests) Countries: Antarctica, Chile Sea Days: 1 day at sea
Experiences Covered
15 shore excursions, Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, Drake Passage crossing Late October to early November (early season, nesting penguins, deep snow)

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Trace Your Path

An itinerary designed
for every moment.

King George Island Day 1

Guests fly directly to the continent, where the voyage starts at King George Island.

Antarctic Sound Day 2

A day in the Antarctic Sound, where drifting icebergs take on all kinds of shapes.

Antarctic Peninsula Day 3–6

The first of four days along the Antarctic Peninsula, in the first weeks of the season.

South Shetland Islands Day 7

A stop in the South Shetland Islands, with 1 shore excursion listed by Silversea.

Puerto Williams Day 9–10

Puerto Williams, Chile, where the voyage ends.

Day By Day

Antarctica Trip Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    King George Island, Antarctica

    Guests fly directly to the continent, where the voyage starts at King George Island. Silversea's schedule at this stop runs.

  2. Day 2

    Antarctic Sound, Antarctica

    A day in the Antarctic Sound, where drifting icebergs take on all kinds of shapes. Silversea lists 2 shore excursions for this stop.

  3. Day 3

    Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

    The first of four days along the Antarctic Peninsula, in the first weeks of the season. Silversea lists 3 shore excursions for this stop.

  4. Day 4

    Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

    A second day on the Peninsula, with nesting penguins and heavily snowed mountains. Silversea lists 3 shore excursions for this stop.

  5. Day 5

    Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

    A third day on the Peninsula, with seabirds returning to the coast. Silversea lists 3 shore excursions for this stop.

  6. Day 6

    Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

    A fourth and final day on the Peninsula. Silversea lists 3 shore excursions for this stop.

  7. Day 7

    South Shetland Islands, Antarctica

    A stop in the South Shetland Islands, with 1 shore excursion listed by Silversea. The ship sets for the Drake Passage.

  8. Day 8

    Drake Passage

    A day at sea in international waters on the Drake Passage crossing.

  9. Day 9

    Puerto Williams, Chile

    The ship reaches Puerto Williams, Chile, with the schedule at this stop

  10. Day 10

    Puerto Williams, Chile

    The voyage ends at Puerto Williams.

What's Included

Experiences Included.

Where You'll Stay

Hotel Stays.

Nine nights aboard Silver Endeavour, with a personal butler for every suite.

Silver Endeavour carries 220 guests and 207 crew, with suites in four categories (Villa, Residence, Veranda and Oceanview). Every category includes drinks (wine and spirits too), Wi-Fi, and all port charges, taxes and tips.

Optional stays before the voyage: Santiago City Stay (3 nights), Vik Vineyard Retreat (5 nights), Iguazu Falls (5 nights) and Mysteries of Easter Island Revealed (6 nights), with hotels including the Silversea Luxury Collection and The Ritz Carlton Luxury Collection.

Optional stays after the voyage: Santiago City Stay (2 nights), Vik Vineyard Retreat (3 nights), Ushuaia & Iguazu (4 nights) and Patagonia Across Borders (6 nights), with hotels including the Silversea Luxury Collection, Mandarin Oriental Santiago and Hilton Garden Inn Santiago Airport.

The Fine Print, Handled

What Travenza Holidays
Will Arrange.

Itinerary planning, voyage reservation, the optional flight package with airport transfers, pre and post voyage stays, visa and travel documentation assistance, and travel support throughout the trip. Customised by travel dates, suite category and pace. The shore excursions shown are examples and can change. Weather in the far south is hard to predict, so the captain and expedition team may adjust the route, the timing and the flights.

Ready When You Are

Plan Your Antarctica Fly-In Expedition

A flight onto the ice, four days on the Peninsula and a single Drake Passage crossing, this is Antarctica with the sea time kept to a minimum. This is one of the Antarctica voyages Silversea has scheduled, shared here to show what the trip could look like. A version built for your own dates and pace would look a little different.

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